Joliet, IL (August 9, 2019) – Rialto Square Theatre announced today the addition of two thrilling new shows to the 2019 calendar: ABRACADABRA Live on Tour (10.14.19) and Stars of the Sixties (11.1.19). Tickets go on sale Friday, August 16 @ 10 AM. Tickets can be purchased online at www.RialtoSquare.com or in person at the Rialto Square Theatre box office.

VenuWorks presents
ABRACADABRA Live on Tour!
Monday, October 14, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Ticket prices: $43.50 | $33.50 | $23.50 (additional fees may apply)
**Tickets On Sale Friday, August 16 @ 10 am**

From the Co-Creator of Broadway’s “The Illusionists” franchise comes an all-new Illusionary Spectacular – ABRACADABRA Live on Tour. Featuring Five World-Class Magicians/Illusionists/Escape Artists/Sleight- Of-Hand Specialists along with a supporting cast of talented Dancers/Visual Artists – not to mention Five Magnificent Macaws and Cockatoos who will appear from nowhere and fly high and low directly above the audience, ABRACADABRA promises “Thrills and Skills” in an all-ages family-friendly format.

World Champion Grand Illusionist Brett Daniels, in partnership with Legendary Rock and Broadway Promoter, Arny Granat’s Grand Slam Productions will stage magic and illusionary acts that have drawn industry raves “Magnificent!…Flawless!….A Dazzler!” – Variety. Genii Magazine said “Masterful! – Breathtaking! – A Killer Finish!” The International Conjuror’s Magazine said “The Audience Gasped!” and “Just When You Think You’ve Seen It All…” The Philadelphia Daily News lauded “The Entire Family Will Be Charmed!”

Audiences will witness Five “The Best of the Best” Magicians together onstage presenting the Latest and Greatest Magic and Illusion as well as several New World-Premiere Illusion Acts Never Before Seen On Any Stage Anywhere On Earth!

ABRACADABRA Live on Tour features:

Anti-Conjuror Dan Sperry
Hailed as the most in-demand and “Relevant Modern Illusionist of This Generation,” Dan Sperry has starred on Broadway, on countless Network TV shows and is one of the most viral entities to ever plague the Internet! One of the TOP 10 Most-Searched on YouTube, Mr. Sperry has been described as “Marilyn Manson Meets David Copperfield” … ““Totally Icky Yet Totally Awesome!” … “A Young Alice Cooper of Magic!” and “We have seen the Future of Magic and it is DAN SPERRY!” Dan Sperry presents magic for people who love magic shows but an even better show for people who hate magic shows!

Grand Illusionist Brett Daniels
Co-Creator and original Front Man of “The Illusionists” before it came to America, US Audiences will have a first-look at new and exciting illusions created by the “World-Champion Magician” who has been awarded “Magician of the Year,” “Entertainer of the Year,” “Best Of The Best Grand Illusionist,” “Illusionist Of The Millennium” as well as star of NBC TV Specials “The World’s Greatest Magic,” NBC’s Houdini- Unlocking The Secrets” and ABC’s “Champions of Magic.” Having also Co-Produced Criss Angels’ SUPERNATURALISTS, Brett promises that ABRACADABRA is the Crown Jewel of all that has come before!

Erika Weiss
Taking her name from the King of Handcuffs – Harry Houdini (1874-1926) who was born Erik Weiss and grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin, Erika is rejuvenating a once-traditional art form and bringing it to a new generation. Reimagining the typical “restraints” (pun intended) of the typical male escape artist, Erika blends tradition and modern theatrics in a manner that hasn’t been experienced before. In ABRACADABRA, Erika is going to present a new act, “Lady in the Water” for the first time – anywhere. She has been training for this groundbreaking underwater endeavor tirelessly – in Wisconsin, just like Erik Weiss – Houdini – did 100 years ago. Hoping to make her namesake proud, Erika makes her headlining debut in ABRACADABRA presenting an emotionally jarring feat of mental, physical and psychological challenge in an original groundbreaking escape act that is far beyond what has ever before been performed, attempted — or even imagined!
Matthew Teague
“Mind-Blowing” is the only way to describe this young master of sleight of hand. Previously an underground artist sought out by high end corporate and casino clients, the public is about to understand what everyone’s talking about – “The Matthew Teague Magic Mind Blowing Experience” live onstage in ABRACADABRA!
Machiavelli
From Serbia, this “Ghost” – known and whispered as a “Myth” – from those who know the magic underground, MACHIAVELLI is both a musical prodigy and a master illusionist. Magicians have searched for him for years – without success. Now, ABRACADABRA is proud to announce the FIRST PUBLIC PERFORMANCE of this rumored MASTER! Young and Old alike will be delighted by the inimitable talent and skills of MACHIAVELLI!

For more information, visit AbracadabraOnTour.com.

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Pop, Rock & Doo-Wopp Live! / Praia Entertainment Group presents
Stars of the Sixties
Friday, November 1 @ 7:30 pm
Ticket prices: $72 | $59 | $49 | $39 (additional fees may apply)
**Tickets On Sale Friday, August 16 @ 10 am**

Stars of the Sixties are coming to Joliet for one night only!  Jay & the Americans take the stage singing all their hits… “This Magic Moment”, “Cara Mia”, “Come a Little Bit Closer”, “Some Enchanted Evening”, “Walkin’ in the Rain”, “Only in America”, “She Cried”, “Let’s Lock the Door (And Throw Away the Key)” and more.  With a staggering 18-charted hit and five Top 10 records, few bands ever reached the heights of Jay and the Americans.

They’ll be joined by Gary Puckett & the Union Gap (“Young Girl”, “Woman, Woman”, “Lady Willpower”, “Over You”), one of Chicago’s favorite sons, Dennis Tufano, singing all the songs he made famous as the lead singer of The Buckinghams (“Kind of Drag”, “Don’t You Care”, “Susan”, “Hey Baby! They’re Playing Our Song”, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”, “Back in Love Again”), The Cyrkle, reunited after 50 years (“Red Rubber Ball”, “Turn Down Day”) and The Vogues (“Turn Around, Look at Me”, “You’re the One”, “5 o’Clock World”, “My Special Angel”).  Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime reunion of 5 of the greatest artists of the 1960s on one stage!