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105th Annual Salute to Magic Set for Queens Theatre, 5/17

By: Apr. 16, 2014
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The Society of American Magicians, Parent Assembly Number 1, in association with Queens Theatre, will present the 105th Annual Salute to Magic, commemorating the role of magic in the 50th and 75th anniversaries of the 1964 and 1939 New York World's Fairs. The performance will be May 17, 2014 at 8:00pm at Queens Theatre (14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368). Tickets are just $45, available online at http://queenstheatre.org/105th-salute-magic or by calling the Box Office at 718-760-0064. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Queens Theatre Box Office, Monday 10am to 2pm, Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 10am -3pm. (Senior discount available).

Founded in 1902 in Martinka's magic shop in New York City, The Society of American Magicians is the oldest and most prestigious magical society in the world. For one night only, QT presents their 105th annual event featuring some of the best magicians in the world. Internationally-renowned magician Jeff McBride, the show?s headliner, is making a rare New York City appearance at the Salute. Acclaimed conjurors Jay Scott Berry (Master of Ceremonies), Joe & Bronwyn Devlin, David Oliver, and Kamarr are also featured in the evening?s show. Close-up magic will be performed before curtain and during intermission by members of the Society of Young Magicians. Sol Stone will be honored as 2014?s Magician of the Year. [Please note, biographical information is included below.]

The Salute to Magic is the longest-running annual magic show anywhere and has featured performances by many of the greats of magic, including Harry Houdini, Dante, Cardini, Dai Vernon and many more. An evening of unbeatable magic, jam packed with illusion before the audiences reach their seats--be wowed with interactive magic acts before the show in the lobby and in the aisles. Then be amazed with world class magic from some of the best magicians in the world.

105th Annual Salute to Magic one show only:
Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 8:00 pm

Tickets are only $45, available online at http://queenstheatre.org/105th-salute-magic or by calling the Box Office at 718-760-0064. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Queens Theatre Box Office, Monday 10am to 2pm, Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 3pm. (Senior discount available).







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