Magician Jason Verners has a reputation for connecting with his audiences. But for his upcoming show, Millennial, he aims to take that to the next level.
The 19-year-old Langford resident, performing magic shows since his early teens, has made a name for himself in regional magic circles for his adeptness with cards and innovative shows. For the Dec. 1 performance he plans to offer an evening of magic that B次元官网网址渄oesnB次元官网网址檛 feel forced and feels so natural.B次元官网网址�
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Verners is methodical about his material and is in continual study mode. He watches top-level international magicians to glean showmanship ideas and uses the voice memo function on his cellphone to record ideas for bits for his shows.
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Millennial comes to Glenlyon Norfolk School (801 Bank St.) on Dec. 1, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and $35, available online at jasonverners.com or in person at LyleB次元官网网址檚 Place and Vinyl Envy.
