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Show Friday, January 24, 1992 The Signpost EnteiiMiimenl Illusionist mixed magic By JOANNE SCHULTHIES Staff writer of The Signpost Abracadabra! Now you see him now you don't! World-renowned illusionist Andre Kole magically captivated his audience in the Austad Auditorium Tuesday evening. Poof! Using flair and a keen sense of humor, Kole used his talents to create unbelievable illusions.He called several volunteers from the audience to assist him. One brave young man was set up to be beheaded by a guillotine. Kole smiled as he said, "Everything will come off just fine." And with a pail underneath the boy's head, the silver blade dropped and the magic worked - his life was spared. Two boys were called on the. stage to witness the illusionist communicate with the "Other World." Russell Carlson and Matt Marten from Layton tied Koles' arms tightly together, and his feet to a chair. Kole couldn't move. Two assistants held up a small curtain Briefs and Blurbs Tips, announcements and odd news Bake sale to benefit traveling theatre The Weber State University performing arts department will be in the lobby of the Val A. Browning Center on Mon., Jan. 27 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. All benefits will go towards their trip to Fresno, Calif, where "Echo Re-Echo" will be participating in the American College Theater Festival, Feb. 11-16. Piano festival winners announced The following young people were recognized as outstanding performers at the 1992 Weber State University Piano Festival held at Weber State last weekend. In the college division, first place went to Christine Knowles of Sunset; second place to Carrie Stewart of Farmington; and honorable mention to Yoshiko Egan of Ogden. All three winners are students of Dr. Diana Grueninger, director of keyboard studies at Weber State. In the high Sschool division, Curtis Mickelson of North Ogden took first place. He is a student of Carol Hurst of WSU. In second place was Mary Smart , who is a student of Carrie Stewart. Tessa Stewart of Ogden received an honorable mention. Jif, mm w Jan. 22-25, Wed. to Sat. 8:00 pm in the Wildcat Theater Admission Is only ONE DOLLAR. surrounding Kole and Marten. Russell watched closely. They said they were so amazed and couldn't explain how, with Kole's hands tied, a bucket was placed on Marten's head and how the bottom of his pants became rolled up. The audience felt a real connection with the unknown world, but Kole constantly indicated, "It's only an illusion."Shar Stanley, a Weber student, said, "I was glad he continually claimed his acts to be strictly illusions meant to deceive the gullible." With the help of his assistant, Debbie, the audience was intrigued with Kole's demonstrations of remarkable and baffling phenomenon. Shrinking her down to one-fifth her size, spinning her like a shish ke-bab going right through her on top of a lighted tower. "Remember this is only an illusion." Standing vertically, Kole mysteriously penetrated her body as shelay horizontally on the table, in a hypnotic trance. The audience was astounded and overwhelmed. The two hour program was in constant action, full of magic tricks, FILM PRESENTS... RIP-ROARING." Urn tr.iN.Hlj IMMlAIM 'Oscar nominations!!! Mel Gibson is thrilling and exciting. Brilliantly directed" lit Nil.) m t i v "A triumph!" - Hj.hI lnri,l M. jniN i A ll MU1 HAMLET trickery and religious the occult and the supernatural. The audience was intrigued by "new age" mysteries like astral projections and transcendental levitation. After an hour of continual marvel, Kole broke from his entertainment to tell the audience "his feelings of Christianity and inviting Jesus Christ into our lives. He spoke of the three dimensions of our lives: body, soul and spirit. He used a light bulb and light fixture to demonstrate this idea. He felt being a Christian is not a religious title, but a relationship. He took 20 minutes to share his personal testimony relating the difference be ROBOTMAN by Jim Meddick ONE OF UH PET PROJECTS... SCRMCH N SNIFF GREETIN6 CfW)S. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" SMtllS LNfE A CMS." MERRY X-MAS" DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE NO. BETWEEN AN ( ELECTRIC RAZOR V p7 AND A TOASTER? m fnl 1 0 cSSiN V lr t ' o w i M A tween magic and miracles. The program was sponsored by the WSU's chapter of "Campus Crusade for Christ." A Christian organization found on 3,500 campuses.Different opinions were expressed of the nights events. Her-mine Langston, a local viewer, said, "I enjoyed the religious aspect about it more than anything, I knew the Church was sponsoring it, but I didn't know it would be like this." Mark Hood, a WSU student, indicated, "The show was great, the illusions were good, but I was thrown off by the religious aspects NO??? 6EEZ, IT rAU5T TAKE YOU A LONG TINE TO SHAVE. DO YOU BURN YOUR FACE A LOT? JL j 1991 by NEA, Inc 3. (Q)W IB AIL II A MCE "Love of a Lifetime" First Annual "Snow Ball" a sweater dance FEBRUARY 1, 1992 Shepherd Union Ballroom 9:00 pm to 12:00 am $4.00 single - $6.00 couple purchase tickets at the door WOMEN'S dHKOUCE- If you would like a special invitation sent to the man of your choice, stop by the Department of Student Activities, Shepherd Union RM 241 to make arrangements. You will need to bring your man's address with you. sponsored by Campus Activities Board Super Events advocacy of the show. I thought he was an illusionist not a preacher." Kole ended the show with a successful attempt and spectacular feat of walking on water. In full view of the audience, a large glass tank of water was on center stage, filled to the depth of two to three feet. Kole demonstrated a miracle that occurred 2,000 years ago: he stood on top of the water! Several of the audience felt it was the climax of the evening. It was a magical, inspirational evening. With light effects, luminous costumes, music and spectacular magic filling the auditorium.I THOUGHT YOU UERE TELLING A JOKE. , H0U LONG HAVE YOU HAD THI5 PROBLEM? K LL4 Ji |