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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 7, 1997)
CHRIS HUTCHINSON/Emerald Illusionist to appear at Hult Center Magic guru invented more than /, 000 illusions in one year By Thomas Valinoti Freelance Reporter Tlie art of illusion is centuries old and has challenged the minds of people from all walks of life. Il lusion is something that can cap tivate an audience, whether it is a simple card trick or the infamous sawing-the-woman-in-half de ception. We love to be mystified and sometimes even baffled com pletely. Be prepared Nov. 12 to see what isn’t really there and believe it. Eu gene will receive Andre Kole, one of the world’s foremost experts on illusion and magical effects, at 7 p.m. at the Hult Center. “As an illusionist, I do not waste my time trying to accom plish that which is possible, but rather which is impossible,” Kole said. He intends to waste not a minute and will definitely boggle minds and astound the skeptical. Kole started perfecting his craft at a young age. After graduating from high school, Kole dedicated all of his time to perfecting his mag ic tricks and illusion techniques. “I remember going to bed many nights with aching fingers covered witii blisters just from the manipu lation of cards and other objects that I use in my show,” he said. As for training, Andre attained the highest award from the Acad emy of Magical Arts in Holly wood. He has invented more than 1,000 magical illusions in one year's time and has served as a creative consultant for the world famous David Copperfield. Other celebrity magicians and illusion ists such as Sigfried & Roy, Melin da and Lance Burton have re quested Kole’s guidance and consultation. Kole’s skills go for beyond that of a performer. As a master creator of illusion, he has the uncanny ability to pick apart a magic trick or illusion. His knowledge in this area is like that of a guru. Because of these skills, he has been called upon by numerous agencies and establishments worldwide to de termine possible answers to the great mysteries of the world. These mysteries have included communication with the dead, transcendental levitation and oth er psychic phenomena such as the Bermuda Triangle, psychic surgery and even the miracles of Christ. At the request of Time maga zine several years ago, Kole did an extensive study of so-called “psy chic surgeons” who were practic ing in the Philippines. They were apparently performing routine medical operations without the use of any instruments or anes thetics, Following this, Kole testi fied before the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in an effort to bring to light the fraudulence of psychic healers on our shores. Through his testimony, he attempted to stop the promotion of such mis leading practices. These studies, as well as others he has been in volved in over the years, will be incorporated into his Hult Center production. This internationally acclaimed illusionist has performed all over the world. Through both live or televised performances, Kole has entertained more than 250 million people. He has been in all 50 states, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa — 74 countries in all. Tickets are $8 and are available through the Hult Center Box Of fice (682-5000), the EMU ticket office and at the First Baptist and Grace Community church offices. It has been advised that tickets be purchased in advance due to the anticipated response. I UO School of Music World Music Series presents Plusic & Dance of AFRICA MASTER DRUMMER OBO ADDY 1 A from Ghana brings his groups Okropong and Kukrudu to Eugene. Okropong is a traditional ensemble featuring music and dance of Ghana, while Kukrudu performs a synthesis of African polyrhythms and American jazz/rock music. Co-sponsored by the UO Office of International Affairs. Saturday, Nov. 8 8:00 p.m. BEALL CONCERT HALL UO School of Music $10 General Admission, $8 Students & Seniors, available at the door. For more information, call Mark Levy at 346-2852 or Nancy Blake at 485-8466 School of MUSIC I r Ur UHttiUH & Department of DANCE NOVEMBER CONCERTS Clip and Save this Calendar! For more information on School of Music events, call 346-5678, or call Guardline at 485-2000, ext. 2533 for a taped message.' Sat. THE GARDEN VARIETY BAND 11/8 with Mike & Carleen McCornack Children's Concert Series 10:30 a.m., Beall Hall $3 adults, $2 students & children, or $5 tor a family Sat. OBO ADDY: Music of Africa 11/8 World Music Series 8 p.m., Beall Hall $10 General Admission, $8 students & senior citizens Tue. THE AMERICAN BRASS QUINTET 11/11 Chamber Music Series 8 p.m., Beall Hall Reserved seats $8, $18, $22, available at the Hult Center (682-5000); student rush $9, $5 at the door. Wed. OREGON WIND ENSEMBLE 11/12 UO Ensemble 8 p.m., Beall Hall $5 General Admission, $3 students & senior citizens Thu. OREGON STRING QUARTET 11/13 Faculty Artist Series 8 p.m., Beall Hall $7 General Admission, $4 students & senior citizens Fri. THE JAZZ CAFE 11/14 UO Jazz Combos 8 p.m., Gerlinger Lounge $5 General Admission, $3 students & senior citizens Mon. OREGON PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 11/17 UO Ensemble 8 p.m., Beall Hall $5 General Admission, $3 students & senior citizens Thu. UNIVERSITY GOSPEL ENSEMBLE 11/20 UNIVERSITY GOSPEL CHOIR UO Ensembles 8 p.m., Beall Hall $5 General Admission, $3 students & senior citizens Sat. FUTURE MUSIC OREGON 11/22 UO Computer Music Center 8 p.m., Room 198 Music $5 General Admission, $3 students & senior citizens Sun. UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY 11/23 UO Ensemble 2:30 p.m., Beall Hall $5 General Admission, $3 students & senior citizens Mon. VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 11/24 UO Ensemble 8 p.m., Beall Hall $5 General Admission, $3 students & senior citizens Tue. UO CAMPUS BAND 11/25 UO Ensemble 8 p.m., Beall Hall FREE Admission
