Truman's Mystical Magical Adventure Comes to the Crown
by ERINN CRIDER
book shows by having a school representative call 484-6200. The show
Magic has tantalized the public for generations, providing entertainment and
is open for schools in Cumberland, Hoke, Harnett, Lee, Sampson and
wonder for millions across the globe. One thing that magic is not commonly
Robeson counties.
related to however, is education. As most people know, "a
There are also public performances, with an evening
good magician never reveals his secrets." Kidsville News!
show on Oct. 4, at 7 p.m., and an afternoon show on
is changing that though, with a new take on magic shows.
Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12
Kidsville News! and the Kidsville News Literacy &
for children 12 and under. There are also special group
Education Foundation are partnering with the Crown
rates and military discounts offered. It is requested that
to present Truman's Mystical Magical Adventure,
large groups make reservations. All tickets for family
featuring The Amazing Vandoren. This show promises
shows can be purchased by calling 484-6200 or through
to be not only fun, but also educational and beneficial
ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com/Crown-Centerto the community. Kristy Sykes, the event marketing
tickets-Fayetteville/venue/115005. Tickets can also be
consultant says "Net proceeds from this event will go to
purchased at the Crown Box Office. All shows will be held
the Kidsville News Literacy and Educational Foundation
in the Crown, at 1960 Coliseum Drive.
to continue providing educational community programs
The Kidsville News Literacy & Education Foundation's
for our youth."
mission is to "improve literacy, education and character
The magic show is an event that the whole family can
development among America's young children by
enjoy. The Amazing Vandoren has been performing for
providing support for various early literacy and learningyears, and just as his name suggests, he will amaze the
based initiatives nationwide." Since 1998, one way the
crowd. Truman will also attend the magic show.
foundation has done that is through Kidsville News! This
"He will greet everyone as they walk into the show
child-focused publication is a free resource for grades
and he will actually be on stage assisting The Amazing
kindergarten to fifth grade that is distributed to schools
Vandoren," Sykes said.
For schools, shows will take place Oct. 3-4. There
across the nation. Currently, 1.4 million people are reached
are two shows each day at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
by Kidsville News! every month.
Truman's Mystical Magical Adventure is not only
Each school that attends will receive a donation of $1
To sponsor or donate to Truman's Mystical Magical
entertaining, it is a great way to support local educaper attending student. Tickets cost $8 per student.
Adventure contact Kristy Sykes at 484-6200
tion initiatives.
Principals, teachers, chaperones and bus drivers get
or kristy@upandcomingweekly.com.
in free. The school with the most students attending
"Donations will help cover the cost
will also win a Truman's Magic show, starring The Amazing Vandoren, for
for underprivileged students who
ERINN CRIDER, Staff Writer
their entire school. Each student who attends the show will also receive an
otherwise would not be able to
COMMENTS? Editor@upandcominautographed photo of Truman and The Amazing Vandoren. Schools can
come," Sykes said.
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