GATHERING THE MAGIC is a solo performance event in which master magician Nelson Lugo combines slice-of-life storytelling with sophisticated stage magic to produce an extraordinary theatrical experience. In the style of NPR's The Moth combined with classic turn-of-the-century magic, Nelson Lugo lures his audience into an intricate web of pop cultural influences and life lessons as he presents magic in a whole new way.
GATHERING THE MAGIC is a 90 minute exploration of one magician’s journey: A...
GATHERING THE MAGIC is a solo performance event in which master magician Nelson Lugo combines slice-of-life storytelling with sophisticated stage magic to produce an extraordinary theatrical experience. In the style of NPR's The Moth combined with classic turn-of-the-century magic, Nelson Lugo lures his audience into an intricate web of pop cultural influences and life lessons as he presents magic in a whole new way.
GATHERING THE MAGIC is a 90 minute exploration of one magician’s journey: A timeless tale of “boy meets magic kit/boy becomes magician,” packed with pitfalls, triumph and adventure.
Descended from a genuine Santeria, Nelson Lugo has evolved his singular magical style for more than 15 years, showcasing classic prestidigitation with a wink and a nod to the nerd culture that has shaped him. GATHERING THE MAGIC is in its essence a love story which asks if there can be truth in deception, for it’s not always so important HOW a trick is done, but WHY.
Written / Performed by Nelson Lugo
Directed by Paige Blansfield
With Additional Material by Richard Lovejoy
Magic Consulting by Richard Laufenburger
Jan. 30, 7 p.m. - Opening Act: Killy Mockstar Dwyer
Jan. 31, 7 p.m. - Opening Act: Killy Mockstar Dwyer
Feb. 6, 7 p.m. - Opening Act: Charles Stunning
Feb. 7, 7 p.m. - Opening Act: Schaffer the Darklord
Feb. 8, 3 p.m. - Opening Act; Matt Dallow Music
Feb. 12, 7 p.m. - Opening Act: Killy Mockstar Dwyer
Feb. 13, 7 p.m. - Opening Act: Killy Mockstar Dwyer
Feb. 14, 7 p.m. - Opening Act: Eli August & The Abandoned Buildings
Feb. 15, 3 p.m. - Opening Act: Eli August & The Abandoned Buildings
Location: The Tank Theater :: 151 w. 46th St. - 8th Fl.
By subway: N/R/Q to 49th Street (or) B/D/F/M to Rockefeller Center
Tickets: $15
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For those of you who are caregivers to burgeoning magic fans - please consider this show to be PG13 for adult language.
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GATHERING THE MAGIC is part of The Tank's flagship theater series, Flint & Tinder. For more info on the whole series, click here: http://thetanknyc.org/series/flint_and_tinder/