MAGIC ALA CARTE

12/03/2024

Today we would like to wish a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Steve Mains, 1/2 of the MAC Creators! 🥳🎁🎂🪄

11/25/2024

Wishing a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to another member of the MAC cast... William (Penn) The Conjuror! 🥳🎁🎂🪄

11/16/2024

Another amazing show tonight at Rocco's Smokehouse Grill! Thank you to all who came out to see us, we can't wait for the next one on January 31st at Center Street Grill!

11/12/2024

Today, the MAGIC ALA CARTE cast and crew would like to wish a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to The Professor of Prestidigitation, Joshua Erlich!!! 🥳🎁🎂🪄

10/17/2024

🎉🚨 MAGIC ALA CARTE is in today's Virginia Gazette Last Word under 'Events' and says the following...

"The cast of Magic ala Carte is teaming up with the Williamsburg Society of American Magicians for a weekend of spooky Halloween shows to kick off Halloween week. On Friday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. they will present a spooky dinner magic show at Center Street Grill and on Saturday, October 26th at 3:00 p.m. at the James City County Library in Toano, they will present a Friends and Family Magic Show. Friday's dinner magic show will include a costume contest, close up magic at the table, followed by dinner and a stand-up, parlor magic show. Saturday's show will be a parlor show with lots of fun audience participation. Both shows will support Latisha's House and the Heritage Humane Society. Tickets for Friday are at bit.ly/MACXV. Saturday's show info is at bit.ly/FnF-24."

Thank you so much to the Virginia Gazette for featuring MAC in a segment of today's paper! 🪄🎉

Experience magic at your very table, followed by a Center Street Grill dinner. Afterwards, enjoy a magic floor show that is sure to astound.

10/17/2024

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In today's spotlight, we would like to introduce you to one of the part time members of MAC, Roger Way, better known professionally as Skip Way!

Skip is one of North Carolina's top comedy magicians. He revisits his Hampton roads roots to share his unique heart touching humor.

His magic adventure began at the age of 12, performing his first show before the 6th grade class in Sandusky, Ohio. It was a complete disaster, but Skip was determined he used his magic and humor throughout his school years to transform classroom bullies into stalwart defenders. Early in Skip's military career while stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia, he discovered Henry Aldrich's Newport News The Magic Place and Earl Edwards Norfolk Magic Shop. Under their expert guidance, skips talent began to bloom. His popular USO tours tickled American allied and embassy service families stateside and abroad.

Upon retiring from the harsh realities of an Air Force Criminal Investigator, Skip spent the next 15 years touring the Southeastern comedy and military club circuit to hone in his comedy and magic skills. Skip continues to draw an unbroken chain of five star reviews for his clean, family trade show and corporate magic performances. He is right at home on the stage or at your table creating astonishing feats right before your eyes. More than an entertainer, Skip is witty, warm, and the "can't wait to see uncle" that everyone adores. So watch closely as he captures your imagination and touches your heart as magic awaits.

10/17/2024

Tickets to MAGIC ALA CARTE XVI @ Rocco's Smokehouse Grill on Nov. 15th are available on Eventbrite NOW!!! Go to the link below or scan the QR code for more information & tickets. We hope to see you there! 🪄🍂

bit.ly/MACXVI

10/10/2024

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Today we introduce you to the 2nd half of the MAC Creators, Steve Mains, better known professionally as The Connoisseur of Conjuring!

Steve was born in Los Angeles, CA but now resides in Williamsburg, VA. He has been doing magic for 13 years and says some of his favorite tricks are "Hopping Halves" (coins), "Oil & Water" (cards), and The Vanishing Ball. Steve has always been an avid fan of magicians David Copperfield and David Blaine.

After retiring from the Army, Steve decided to take up some hobbies, one of those being magic, which was the one he kept up with. His first magic show was at the Williamsburg Assembly 226 Friends and Family show in 2012, where he performed Ring of Life with a rope and a wooden ring. Steve specializes in cards and coins, but loves to do a great number of other magic tricks.

Steve works to co-produce and direct MAGIC ALA CARTE with fellow magician Henry Aldrich in Williamsburg, VA. Magic Ala Carte is a successful Magic Dinner Theatre where magicians from all around the Tidewater area come together to provide a fun magic show at local restaurants. One last thing Steve would like to mention is, "I love to perform wherever and whenever I can. I always do a Halloween show for the trick or treaters, and the kids come up to me all year long telling me how much they love it. They would bring their friends to our street just to see it. I have always loved the classic routines, but I'm not much into Rubik's Cubes, I prefer the old stuff."

To learn more about Steve, come see him at MAGIC ALA CARTE XV at Center Street Grill on Oct. 25th. Tickets are available on bit.ly/MACXV !

10/03/2024

10/03/2024

10/03/2024

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Today's spotlight is a very special one as we would like to introduce you to 1/2 of the MAC Creators, Henry Richard Aldrich, better known professionally as The Amazing Mr. A!

Henry was born in The Bronx, NY, raised in Manhattan and finished his education in Ohio. He states that his favorite kinds of magic are Slight Of Hand, Close-up, and Stand-up, but he specializes in comedy, cards, coins, handkerchiefs and rope. He started performing magic at 8 years old and is now 86 years young. He started magic after watching a magician on Broadway, then started collecting every magic book in the New York Public Library to learn more.

Henry's first magic show was for a church banquet. It was well received and he became $25 richer. Henry served in the United States Air Force and was chosen from hundreds of candidates to be part of a special "Air Force Ambassadors of Good Will" this is a talent troupe that would travel coast to coast throughout the US performing at virtually every Air Force, Army, and Navy installation. While stationed in Virginia, he quickly became a favorite magician, having written, taught, and enjoying a lifetime membership in the prestigious International Brotherhood of Magicians and The Society of American Magicians.

Henry has said, "My most recent accomplishment has been creating a very successful Magic Dinner Theatre known as MAGIC ALA CARTE while co-producing and directing it with fellow magician Steve Mains in Williamsburg, VA."

To learn more about The Amazing Mr. A, come see him at MAC XV at Center Street Grill on October 25th!

bit.ly/MACXV

10/02/2024

Tickets to MAGIC ALA CARTE XV (AKA OUR FUN HALLOWEEN SHOW!!!!) @ Center Street Grill on Oct. 25th are available on Eventbrite NOW!!! Go to the link below or scan the QR code for more information & tickets. We hope to see you there! 🪄🎃

Experience magic at your very table, followed by a Center Street Grill dinner. Afterwards, enjoy a magic floor show that is sure to astound.

10/02/2024

Had a MAGICAL time at Rocco's, thank you to everyone who came out to see the show!

If you are interested in seeing us again, we will be at Center Street Grill on Oct 25th for MAC XV for a Halloween Themed Show with a Spook-tacular Costume Contest to win some prizes! 🎃🍭👻

09/27/2024

Join us for a night of 🎃 SPOOKY FUN 🎃 at MAGIC ALA CARTE XV!!!!!!

On October 25th, MAGIC ALA CARTE will be back at Center Street Grill for a chilling Halloween Themed Magic Dinner Show!

Enjoy a Fine Dinner at this Popular Restaurant and be Entertained by our Magicians with Up-Close Magic at your table followed by a Family-Fun Floor Show. (Make sure you wear your best Halloween Costume to participate in our Costume Contest for some spooky prizes!)

***Tickets & more Information will be available soon on Eventbrite***

09/26/2024

HELLO! We did forget to do our weekly spotlights for the past two Wednesdays sadly so we decided to do one today!

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We return with a young and talented magician named Davis West. Davis was born and raised in Henrico, VA and started out in magic a little over 16 years ago. It was not until he was in college that he decided his true calling in the world of magic: MENTALISM!!

Davis loves to perform pieces of mentalism using everyday objects, envelopes, and a few pieces of paper. The story of how Davis got into magic isn't concrete, as he had started much earlier in his life. His earliest memory involves one with his older cousin showing him a trick where a coin passed through the side of an empty soda can. This enticed him to learn magic and put him on a path leading to that.

Davis' first "big" magic performance was during an elementary school talent show where he performed a card trick with two close friends. He primarily focuses on mentalism (simply put, mentalism is magic of the mind). Davis and his audience use all five senses to give the illusion of a sixth.

Davis earned his master's degree in Financial Analysis at Christopher Newport University where he also earned his bachelor's degree in Finance and minored in Theatre. He's also certified in Armed and Unarmed stage combat (a 100% real fact with a certificate to prove it!) He loves applying his experience in theatre into his mentalism performances.

To learn more about Davis make sure to catch his at one of our upcoming MAGIC ALA CARTE shows!

MAC XIV: Sept. 27th @ Rocco's Smokehouse Grill in Williamsburg, VA (bit.ly/MACXIV)
MAC XV: Oct. 25th @ Center Street Grill in Williamsburg, VA
MAC XVI: Nov. 15th @ Rocco's Smokehouse Grill in Williamsburg, VA

09/14/2024

Friendly reminder that our next MAGIC ALA CARTE is on September 27th at Rocco's Smokehouse Grill from 6-9 pm! Get your tickets ✨ now ✨ at bit.ly/MACXIV

Tickets to MAGIC ALA CARTE XIV @ Rocco's Smokehouse Grill on Sep. 27th are available on Eventbrite NOW!!! Go to the link below or scan the QR code for more information & tickets. We hope to see you there!

bit.ly/MACXIV

09/12/2024

It's Wednesday, you all know what that means...

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Today we are giving the spotlight to the one and only Joshua Erlich, better known as the Professor of Prestidigitation! Josh was born in New York City, but now resides in Williamsburg, VA, and he is one of Magic Ala Carte's recurring cast members.

As a magician, some of Josh's favorite tricks are the ones that deal with the element of surprise. Josh says, "I enjoy it when a trick has an extra kicker after the audience thinks the trick is over, and I think they should get a laugh at the performer's expense as often as possible."

Josh got into magic as a young boy when his parents got him a Marshall Brodien magic set, and they saw how excited he was after he attended a friend's birthday party at Tannen's Magic in New York City. "I carried my love of magic with me to college in the Boston area, where I was a frequent customer at Hank Lee's Magic Factory." He would also perform magic for small parties while in college and graduate school, (he even still has some of the index cards that he made for those performances with the list of tricks that he did!) as well as a few performances for children at an administrator's holiday party. The magic bug followed Josh around the country and eventually to Williamsburg where he now resides and became a part of the MAC cast.

Josh often uses magic to illustrate principles of physics in his classes at the historic William & Mary College where he is a professor. He also performs with the local assembly of the Society of American Magicians. Josh says Magic Ala Carte has been a highlight for him because of how the magicians get to interact so directly with the audience. The combination of close up and stage magic means the audience really gets to know the magicians, which Josh thinks makes the experience more memorable for everyone.

Lastly, Josh likes to add a little comedy to his performances and even if the magic goes wrong, everyone can still have a good laugh! "I am a theoretical high energy physicist at William & Mary. Just think of Sheldon Cooper from the TV show The Big Bang Theory. That's me, and it's my dream job," he says about himself.

If you'd like to find out more Information about Josh, you can catch him at the next MAGIC ALA CARTE at Rocco's Smokehouse Grill on September 27th @ 6p. You can get tickets at bit.ly/MACXIV