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Tickets: $12
Groups of 10 or more: $11
Tickets will be sold at the door the day of the show.
Lyn Dillies has been deemed American's Premier Female Illusionist by the Society of American Magicians and is a pioneer in her field. With her stunning array of astounding illusions, Lyn's talent ignites each show with energy and excitement. She has developed the perfectly balanced touring illusion show that has all the Las Vegas glitz while being family friendly. Order your tickets now! This show WILL sell out!
Curtain Time for Kids is a fundraising project of the Lansdale branch of AAUW, in partnership with the North Penn Community Education program. All proceeds go toward college scholarships and educational programs.
- All seats are reserved.
- Orders are filled / mailed in the order that they are received.
- Children age 2 and above must purchase a ticket.
- Sorry, no refunds.
If you have questions or special needs call 215-368-9160. Leave your name, number, and a brief message and someone will get back to you promptly.
More about Lyn Dillies
Master illusionist Lyn Dillies has mesmerized audiences of all ages throughout the U.S. and Canada for over two decades. Hailed as the finest female magician in the land, Lyn's engaging personality, along with the hypnotic lighting effects and dynamic music of her show, wrap the audience in a blanket of spectacular, eye-defying illusions that keep them saying, "How did she do that?"
Appearing on numerous television shows, Lyn has shared the stage with such notable entertainers as Marvin Hamlisch, Jeff Dunham, Bill Engval, Crystal Gayle, and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Using an original concept that took years of planning, Lyn performs her "Magic At The Symphony" program live with symphonies all around the country including several performances at Lincoln Center. This program combines the majesty of classical music with Lyn's breathtaking illusions encouraging children to discover the magic of classical music while experiencing the harmony of her illusions. Some of the symphonies she has performed with include the San Diego Symphony, Virginia Symphony, San Antonio Symphony and the Utah Symphony. A television special is in the works integrating "Magic At The Symphony" with an educational component introducing the symphony and classical music to children.
One of the proudest moments of Lyn's career was when she became the first illusionist in magic history to make two live Asian elephants, Ruth and Emily, appear in succession. The event was held outdoors in front of a live audience for the grand opening of the Buttonwood Park Zoo in her hometown of New Bedford, MA. It took eight months to prepare for this incredible spectacle and required more than 5,000 square feet of fabric, 300 feet of truss, two cases of red seedless grapes (the pachyderms' favorite treat) and a little sleight of trunk!
The Society of American Magicians deemed this illusion such an unprecedented event that it is documented in the organization's national archives. A return engagement with the elephants marked another magic milestone when Lyn successfully predicted a week in advance what Ruth and Emily would paint on a large canvas with paintbrushes held by their trunks.
Recently Lyn produced "Learn Magic with Lyn," the first in a line of DVDs aimed at empowering children to perform their own illusions for friends and families. The 53 minute live-action DVD features eleven uncomplicated but impressive tricks any child can learn within minutes using ordinary, everyday household items. "Learn Magic with Lyn" has received several awards from national organizations that honor the best in children's entertainment and educational products.
In 2008, Lyn wanted to give something back to her country that has provided her with such marvelous opportunities. She created and produced Your Vote Is Magic, a public service campaign to promote voter awareness for the Presidential Election. As the finale for her year long endeavor, with her message being "You Don't Have To Be A Magician To Create Change, No Matter Who You Choose - Your Vote Is Magic! Lyn produced a donkey and elephant, the two live mascots of each party. She received a citation for making a significant difference in voter registration in Southcoast Massachusetts.
Lyn's heritage is anchored by magic. Her great-grandfather, Thomas Wyatt, was an amateur magician and member of the New Bedford Magic Wand Club, an organization she was to join in her early teens. While Ms. Dillies' parents are not performers, each has gotten into the act by supporting her career. In the early days, mom Loretta acted as booking agent and wardrobe manager, while father Calvin built her first illusion. They shared chauffeur duties and now marvel at their daughter driving a large truck to transport her seven ton show. "I never would have made it without them," says Ms. Dillies of her two most ardent fans. "My family and friends are the real magic in my life!"
In 2009, Lyn was very honored and humbled to receive the presitigious Merlin award from the International Magician's Society for Best Female Illusionist of the Year.
Lyn continues to amaze audiences with incredible illusions such as "Metamorphosis", "The Window", "Human Diffusion" and "The Twister", just to name a few. But illusion is only half of The Magic Of Lyn, the lady herself is the other half. From the moment she first appears on stage, Lyn puts the audience on the edge of their seats and in the palm of her hand. This slender blonde banters and dazzles her way into the hearts of all who witness her Houdiniesque feats. It is no wonder why Lyn Dillies is one of America's top illusionists.
In 1992 Lansdale AAUW launched Curtain Time for Kids (CTK) with the dual goals of bringing quality children’s music and theater to area families while raising funds for AAUW’s many scholarship programs. Visiting artists have included Tom Chapin, Fred Garbo & Company, the Hudson Vagabond Puppets, Trout Fishing in America, the musically talented Dutton Family, Rick Hubbard, and his All Kid Kazoo Band (the audience!), Theatre Works’ production of The Jungle Book, The Potato People from Canada, and Parents’ award winning Red Grammer, along with sign language artist David Parker, Kathy & Marcy, the Magic of Lyn and more. Our performance is co-sponsored by the North Penn School District Community Education Office.
Curtain Time for Kids has been an overwhelming success. Our audiences tell us time and again how much they enjoy the shows and appreciate what we are doing. Each season, they “vote with their feet” coming back to fill the auditorium. The numbers speak for themselves as we consistently sell between 800 to 1,200 tickets for each performance, occasionally selling out all 1,700 seats.
Curtain Time for Kids has enabled Lansdale AAUW to award over $40,000 in scholarships to area college students and graduate and post-graduate scholars on the national and international level. When North Penn area families attend a Curtain Time show they know they will be entertained and enriched by the experience while at the same time they will help support a greater good through our scholarship programs. Our efforts have now come full circle as children from our earliest audiences are now attending college with the help of Curtain Time scholarships.