THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
NOVEMBER 18-23, 2025 | EISENHOWER THEATER
Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation
Patrons are requested to turn off cell phones and other electronic devices during the performance. Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Meet the Artists
Young & Strange
Richard Young and Sam Strange began their magical journey at eight years old, bonding over a shared love of magic and creating Las Vegas-style illusions from cardboard and tape. With little money, they innovated, crafting original illusions and magic tricks, and soon became one of the most unique illusion acts in the world. Their innovative illusions and live shows have taken them to prime-time television, London’s West End, and the world’s biggest stages. Penn Jillette praised them, saying, “That secret kept quiet for the rest of your lives will make you one of the best magic acts the world has ever seen.”
Liberty Larsen
Liberty has been surrounded by magic her entire life. She is a fourth-generation magician of the Larsen family, the creators of the Magic Castle in Hollywood and founders of Genii Magazine and the Academy of Magical Arts. Liberty has performed on stages across land and sea, particularly in Hollywood’s most exclusive secret venues, leaving an effect on her audiences that is distinct, imaginative and bewitching.
Fernando Velasco
Starting at a very young age, Velasco got his inside look into the world of illusion through his father’s job at the Magic Castle. Mentored by some of America’s leading illusionists, he quickly developed his unique style, winning accolades from the magic community. In 2017, he became the youngest performer to present his version of “Houdini’s Water Torture Cell,” escaping handcuffed and padlocked from a sealed six-foot tank of water.
Crews & Creative
Props & Illusions
Micah Holloway, August Dreibelbis, Frances Morgan
Audio Design
Izzy Maywood
Audio Technician
Elmo Lanclos
Video Design Moe Shahrooz
Video Technicians
Moe Shahrooz, Adam Nicholas
Head Carpenter
Adam Uhlig
Pyrotechnics
Johnny ‘4 Fingers’ Tennessee
Lighting Design & Technical Management
Travis Pigman
Lighting Operator
Cristian Hernandez
Lighting Technician
Alisha Fleer
Company Manager
Jeff Kasky
Production Stage Manager
Will Blair
Producer
Alex Jarrett
Take home a holiday memory.
Nutcracker Sweatshirt
Stay warm in holiday style with this cozy fleece Kennedy Center sweatshirt, featuring festive icons like Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Nutcracker himself.
Kennedy Center Puzzle
Piece together the magic of the Kennedy Center with this captivating 300-piece puzzle featuring the iconic chandelier from the Opera House.
Chandelier Glass Ornament
This custom, handblown glass ornament is inspired by the dazzling chandelier in the Kennedy Center Opera House, featuring intricate details and radiant color.
Kennedy Center Tote Bag
Celebrate the spirit of the performing arts with this exclusive tote featuring a stunning nightscape of the iconic building in soft greens and blues.
