Press release:
Asheville’s Only Monthly Magic Show Returns!
Magic, Mirth & Meaning to Appear at The Vanishing Wheelchair Little TheatreOn May 27 at 7 p.m., after a brief hiatus since the beginning of the year, the monthly magic and variety show, “Magic, Mirth & Meaning,” of The Vanishing Wheelchair, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity, returns to the stage in a new venue. The Vanishing Wheelchair’s own Little Theatre at 175 Weaverville Highway, Suite K, will now be the permanent home of the family-friendly, hour-long production that features story tellers, singers, jugglers and magicians. The show will continue the second and fourth Friday of each month thereafter. The show is free, with donations accepted.
The show “Magic, Mirth & Meaning” features numerous talents of people with disabilities and those who wish to help them. At any given show, an audience may see singing, story telling and of course, magic. The show appeared and disappeared for several years since the non-profit’s founding on November 24, 2010. On February 20, 2013 the show began appearing in Asheville on a monthly basis, finding its stride at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.
The Vanishing Wheelchair has used the proceeds from the show to launch “All Things Possible” to teach skills in performing, painting, photography, music, crafts, writing and wood working to people with disabilities. These workshops are available to other non-profits to share with their clientele. The Vanishing Wheelchair’s office is at 175 Weaverville Highway, Suite K in Asheville, right next to Ricky Boone’s magic shop, one of the founders of the nonprofit. The space hosts workshops and intimate shows for small groups. Eventually the non-profit wishes to expand to establish a universally accessible hands-on museum for children to explore the arts and sciences at which people with disabilities can work and continue to learn these skills.
Come support and see what The Vanishing Wheelchair is all about on May 27. A suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children is appreciated. Tickets may be available at the door, but advanced reservations are strongly encouraged since seating is limited. Purchase tickets online at VanishingWheelchair.org, contact Magic Central, 175 Weaverville Highway, Suite L, Asheville, North Carolina 28804 or call 828-645-2941.
For more information contact T.J. Shimeld at 828-391-6965.
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