A MAGIC act from ‘Masters of Illusion Live!’

MANILA, Philippines --- “Masters of Illusion Live!,” an acclaimed magic show based on a hit US television series, is set to make its debut appearance here on June 13-17 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila. Two matinee performances are also scheduled at 2 p.m. on June 16 and 17.

To be presented by Ovation Productions – the same outfit behind hit “The Magic of David Copperfield” shows in 1989 at the Folk Arts Theater (now Tanghalang Balagtas) – the touring production brings to the stage an awesome extravaganza featuring exotic animals, beautiful dancers, astounding escapologists, comedic tricks, quick-change artists and amazing sleight-of-hands.

Expected to be an instant hit among the crowd is the award-winning husband-and-wife team of Mark Kavin and Leigh Jinger as they perform an assortment of large-scale acts, topped by their two signature illusions, “Circle of Fire” and “Fire Spiker,” as well as “Pole Levi” illusion and “Billiards” and “Barrel.”

An act that will definitely hold the crowd spellbound is an elaborate set of illusions to be done by the tandem of Joaquin Ayala and Tanya, the most impressive and most awesome of which is “Blades of Doom,” in which Ayala will be bolted inside a box.

Another show-stopper features Farrrell Dillon, who will do a set of eye-popping sleight-of-hand tricks, including his signature performances of “Thimbles” and “Cards.”

Dubbed as the “Singing Magician” for his style of magic that combines vocal performance and illusion, Romeo is also expected to humorously mimic singers Willie Nelson, Celine Dion, Diana Ross, Ricky Martin and Louis Armstrong.

Among other members of the stellar cast that alternately perform in each show are Ed Alonzo, Tom Burgoon, Jason Byrne, Tony Clark, Danny Cole, Brett Daniels, Dana Daniels, Michael Finney, Joseph Gabriel, Christopher Hart, Katalin and Levent.

(“Masters of Illusion Live!” is presented by Ovation Productions in cooperation with Philippine Airlines, 2nd Avenue, Talk TV, Universal Channel and Jack TV. Other supporters include Manila Bulletin, BusinessWorld, The Philippine Star, RJ 100.3 FM, Monster Radio RX 93.1, Mellow 94,7, 97.9 Manila Home Radio, dwBR 104.3 and OptimaSignsolutions. Tickets are available at Ticketworld and Resorts World Manila (RWM) box office.)

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Pilipinas Productions Launches Peekbox.Tv

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Unlike most popular social networking websites, its value lies in its humanitarian forethought and the people behind this brainchild. Its unique selling point is in its advocacy to help people to really socialize and to really connect.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, June 9, go to Mary Sunshine “Soeng” Ongpauco, Sixto “Boy” Roa, US-based journalist Ruben Nepales, Michellen Espiritu Suarez, Pamela Pacis, Vanessa Pastor, Ramon F. Lopez, Grace Pascua Urata, Elmer Villanueva, William Piravalasamy, and Ronian Poe… Happy wedding anniversary to Donita Rose and Eric L. Villarama…The Pacquiao-Bradley fight will also be shown live via satellite at Midas Hotel and Casino, and at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel on June 10…