Miracles & magic helps kids fighting illness
By Debbie Juniewicz, Contributing Writer
6:30 PM Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Illusions, laughter and, even, a psychic parrot — it’s all part of the fun of Miracles & Magic.
Miracles & Magic started in 2002 in Columbus as a fundraiser for A Kid Again, a nonprofit dedicated to helping area children who are fighting life-threatening illnesses. In 2007, the Dayton chapter started the show here. Since its inception, proceeds from the annual event have totaled more than $900,000 statewide.
This year’s event is slated for Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. in the Centerville High School Performing Arts Center
“Miracles & Magic is a Vegas style and quality magic and variety show right here in Dayton,” A Kid Again executive director Bryan Suddith said. “Our friend Jon Petz invites his friends from around the country to participate in this amazing, family-friendly show.”
Petz who, himself, wears many hats as a corporate entertainer, keynote speaker, comedian and magician, has brought together a variety of performers for this year’s show including Tony Chapek, an Atlanta-based entertainer known for his interactive media magic, and Dana Daniels, from Los Angeles, who, along with his Psychic Parrot Luigi, has performed with or opened for Lance Burton, Ray Romano and Vince Gill. Daniels also was tapped as the “Comedy Magician of the Year.”
Miracles & Magic originally began as a show for the children who were diagnosed with life-threatening illness. It was an afternoon away from treatments and the reality of their condition, a time to be a kid. In recent years, it has become a community event.
“It’s the only time we invite the general public to an event with our families,” Suddith said.
The funds raised by Miracles & Magic represent 15-20 percent of the Dayton chapter’s annual budget, Suddith said.
And organizers expect approximately 600 A Kid Again family members to be amused and amazed at Miracles & Magic
http://www.daytondailynews.com/entertainment/dayton-events-things-to-do/miracles-magic-helps-kids-fighting-illness-981967.html
To learn more about the show visit www.MiraclesAndMagic.com to learn more about the organization visit: www.AKidAgain.org Produced By Jon Petz: www.JonPetz.com
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