On Friday, June 17th, 2022 from 2-3:30pm on Zoom and streamed to the Kingsley Room, join us for a virtual program and explore the world of magic and magicians with
Join us as William Pack cracks open his magic history scrapbooks to reveal a secret world of colorful characters, amusing adventures, arcane knowledge and how he became a magician. Meet astonishing magicians who made the impossible possible. Explore incredible behind-the-scenes stories that most never hear, and your audiences will never forget. Wonder at recreations of the baffling magic tricks behind the stories.
Born on the Southwest side of Chicago, William Pack got his first job in a magic shop at the age of 11 and has been performing since. He is an award-winning magician and storyteller. He has led many lives as a Victorian séance reenactor, former card cheat, ex-casino surveillance, occasional author, and world-renowned magic historian. In 2001, he taught actor Will Smith sleight of hand for his portrayal of Muhammad Ali in the film, Ali.
Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. The Rutledge Summer Series was made possible by the Charles H. and Ella Emery Rutledge Fund. Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.
Registration Link:
Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/zoom-discovery-magic
In Person https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/person-discovery-magic