Peter Samelson Up Close: An Evening of Theatrical Magic

Master Illusionist Peter Samelson Brings an Evening of Theatrical Magic to Bridge Street Theatre September 25 What if magic isn't about fooling the eye, but opening the imagination? On Friday, September 25, at 7:00 PM, Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill welcomes acclaimed illusionist, entertainer, and philosopher Peter Samelson for “Peter Samelson Up Close,” an intimate evening of theatrical magic that promises to delight, surprise, and inspire wonder. Praised by Penn & Teller as “one of the greatest living magicians,” Samelson has spent his career transforming the art of illusion into something far more than sleight of hand. Blending simplicity and sophistication, humor and philosophy, his performances invite audiences to experience the seemingly impossible while discovering something deeply human along the way. Samelson insists he doesn't do magic—he simply helps people see it. Christened “the soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery” by The New York Times, Samelson is a recipient of the Merlin Award for Lifetime Achievement and one of the most accomplished theatrical illusionists working today. He is a co-founder of New York City's long-running off-Broadway magic show “Monday Night Magic” and a frequent performer at “Speakeasy Magick” at the McKittrick Hotel. His artistry has also helped bring some of the theatre's most extraordinary moments to life.