PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON Comes to NJPAC Tonight

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located at 1 Center Street in Newark presents PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON, the stand-out star of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, imagine Larry David in a dragon suit performing jaw-dropping magic tricks and you're on the right track.

With over 12 million YouTube hits to his name Piff has performed to hundreds of thousands of people in preposterous venues such as Radio City Music Hall, the O2, London, and Sydney Opera House. His sidekick Mr. Piffles, The World's First Magic Performing Chihuahua has been levitated, laminated, shackled in a straitjacket and shot out of a cannon all in the name of entertainment.

Just one thing: PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON does not do Children's Parties -- be sure to see PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON in the intimate Victoria Theater at NJPAC tonight, November 19, 2015 at 8pm.

John van der Put known as Piff the Magic Dragon is a magician and comedian from the United Kingdom. He currently lives in Las Vegas with Mr. Piffles, the "World's First Magic Performing Chihuahua. Van der Put grew up in South East London. After attending university, he began his career in IT before moving into magic. After many years of corporate gigs, he developed Piff the Magic Dragon. Van dur Put's act consists of self-deprecating humor and deadpan delivery while dressed up in a green and yellow dragon costume. He also has an assistant known as "Mr. Piffles", a Chihuahua in a matching dragon costume. He is also seen in the Mumford & Sons album cover, Babel, behind the band. He is a member of The Magic Circle, and is known as one of the youngest members to lecture at the circle. Van der Put has sold one of his tricks to the magician David Blaine.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey - where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 9 million visitors (including over 1.5 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

Visit njpac.org or call 1-888-GO-NJPAC for more information. NJPAC is located at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey; a short walk from the Newark Penn Station stop by Newark-bound PATH Train or Amtrak. Get Social! Follow NJPAC on Twitter: @NJPAC | #NJPACmusic, Facebook: facebook.com/NJPAC, and Youtube: NJPACtv.

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