The Vanishing Wheelchair presents its magic show “Magic, Mirth & Meaning” at St. Mary’s Church on several dates — Sept. 26, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12 — this Fall. Although the performances are all free to attend, donations at the door will benefit the nonprofit’s All Things Possible program, which teaches “skills in performing, painting, photography, music, crafts, writing and wood working to people with disabilities,” according to a release.
Tickets may be available at the door, but advanced reservations are encouraged for the limited seating event. Visit VanishingWheelchair.org for information and tickets.
Here is the full release from organizers:
The Vanishing Wheelchair, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity, plans to continue its monthly magic show, “Magic, Mirth & Meaning,” at St. Mary’s Church, 337 Charlotte Street in Asheville into the fall. It is returning to a 6:30 p.m. curtain time. The hour and a half shows give an opportunity for people with disabilities to showcase their talents in story telling, magic, and music. The free show (with donations accepted) will appear on September 26, October 17, November 21, December 12, and continuing.
The show “Magic, Mirth & Meaning” appeared and disappeared for several years since the non-profit’s founding on November 24, 2010. Its ultimate goal was to be a showcase for the talent of people with disabilities and those who wished to help them. 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. As of June 1, The Vanishing Wheelchair has moved its office to 175 Weaverville Highway, Suite K in Asheville at which these workshops will take place. The space will also host intimate shows starting in September and eventually 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 August 22. A suggested donation of $10 for adult 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 www.VanishingWheelchair.org, or 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 tjshimeld@gmail.com, 1129 Allman Ridge Road, Morganton, North Carolina 28655. Call 828-391-6965.
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