Two of the top magicians in the country both claim Columbus as their home. Having both appeared on the hit television show, “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!,” magicians Erik Tait and Michael Kent compete in an epic battle of magic – LIVE in front of your eyes! Judges pick the props, Erik and Michael do their magic, and the audience gets to vote to help determine the winner of each battle.
Up Front at Shadowbox Live
Tickets: $7
About the performers:
Michael Kent: Comedian and Magician Michael Kent gives the ancient art of magic an irreverent and satirical facelift. He has performed for audiences all over the globe from Hollywood, California to US Troops serving overseas in 15 different countries. He’s been seen in over 500 college campuses where he’s earned the titles of Entertainer of the Year and Magician of the Year. He appeared on the season premiere of “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” and proudly calls Columbus his home.
Erik Tait: Erik Tait has won awards for both standup comedy and magic throughout North America and is the current International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Cups Close Up Competition Champion. A top graduate of the Comedy Writing and Performance Program at Humber College in Toronto, Erik is currently the only magician in the world with a college degree in hilarious and can academically prove he is hysterical. His client list has some of the most recognizable brands in the country including Honda, Macy’s, and Bark Box.