The Magic of Amore presents: EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Nov 16, 2019 @ 1:00 pm– 2:00 pm
Central Library of the Brooklyn Public Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brookyln NY
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Suggested Ages: All
Fast paced and original, this one-of-a-kind performance utilizes magic, side-splitting comedy, music and loads of audience participation all intertwined with a message about libraries, the value of books and the importance of reading.
Fly like Peter Pan, perform magic like Harry Potter and even become the Cat in the Hat. Amore will use parents to demonstrate a Houdini escape right from the history books and the audience will magically transform Amore into a favorite comic book hero.
Seating is limited; first come, first served.
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