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This page is where you'll find the latest, most up-to-date information about Michelangelo, his work, and what he will do next to add a little art—and magic—to the world.

You'll also find a wealth of background information on the About page. For more details on Michelangelo's programs, visit the Shows page. Also look for more behind-the-scenes information on the Photos and Videos pages.

November 17, 2012
Magic & Hope
Join illusionist Michelangelo and Vegas headliner Ariann Black for an amazing evening of award-winning entertainment. With a stellar cast of variety entertainers, illusions, music, comedy and magic, this is the theatrical event of the year! To make the night even more spectacular, 100% of every ticket sold goes to benefit HopeKids, a charity that works with families who have children with life-threatening medical conditions like cancer and other chronic health issues.
An amazing evening for an amazing cause. More »

October 26, 2012
Special Appearance at Ghouls Show
Michelangelo will be presenting three very special illusion segments at the Ghouls! Ghouls! Ghouls! show produced by Voodoo Productions. This will definitely be an evening of unexpected surprises with Michelangelo adding his own brand of magic and mystery to the night.

Ghouls! Ghouls! Ghouls!

Friday, October 26, 2012
9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
The Rail Event Center
235 North 500 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Adults 21+ Only

View show details and purchase tickets on Facebook at the following link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/279259168849481/

April 16, 2012
Performance for HopeKids
Michelangelo and company will be performing a private show for the Utah Chapter of HopeKids Thursday, April 19, 2012.
HopeKids is a 501(c)(3) that works with families who have children with life-threatening medical conditions like cancer and many chronic health conditions. HopeKids serves families throughout Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and parts of Colorado and Nevada. These children are treated at Primary Children's Medical Center, University of Utah, Shriners Hospital and others.
HopeKids helps provide hope to these families by arranging highly-anticipated events--like movies, sporting events, camping trips...anything a family can do together. We strongly believe that people who are being treated for serious illnesses do better when they have something to look forward to--it gives them hope for tomorrow.
HopeKids Utah is a small organization with a large impact and continues to grow at an astounding rate. The director, C. R. Oldham, launched the HopeKids Utah chapter in September 2008 with 30 families and now serves over 490 families. An average of 3-4 new families join HopeKids each week. What HopeKids offers to their families is a lifeline for them and we would like to raise awareness in the community about what we have to offer.

20 June 2011
Illusionicity Returns to the Sandy Amphitheater
Michelangelo's Illusionicity is slated to return to the Sandy Amphitheater stage on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. For the first time in their history, the Sandy City Arts Guild has added a magic show to their season ticket package. More »

Feb 2011
Michelangelo Featured in MAGIC Magazine
MAGIC Magazine is the largest-selling magic periodical in the world. This month's issue includes a two-page spread featuring Michelangelo and his "Kirigami Ring" trick. The article shows magicians how to perform the trick. Michelangelo, who is noted for his creative presentations, also offers six different ways to use the trick for different situations.

Michelangelo's trick was originally created as part of the Teach by Magic project. More »

16 Sept 2010
Michelangelo Wins Arty Award
According to the cover story for the latest edition of City Weekly Magazine, the annual Artys are given "to recognize the many forms of creative endeavor that seek to re-think the boundaries of art." Michelangelo is the first magician to ever receive one. More »

14 Sept 2010
Show Announcement— An October Evening
"Inspired by the October season, we present a variety of art works to satisfy your dark side. An October Evening 2010 will conjure up that nostalgic feeling you would get as a trick or treater at a young age. We are letting our monsters and ghosts roam freely throughout the night this year, so be on the lookout!"

Michelangelo will be headlining this year's program on Friday, October 22, 2010. More »

4 Sept 2010
Dixie State College
This past Thursday and Friday, Michelangelo traveled to Dixie State College in St. George, Utah to give a magical two-day series of workshops and rehearsal sessions for the Raging Red Show Choir. The popular choir, under the direction of Merrilee Webb, tours widely including a trip in 2009 to China. This year, they are adding a little extra magic to their revue. More »

28 June 2010
City Weekly Posts Illusionicity Review
Scott Renshaw, City Weekly Arts & Entertainment Editor, posted an outstanding review of Michelangelo's Illusionicity Show that played the Sandy Amphitheater on June 25, 2010. More »

25 June 2010
Illusionicity Show
A nearly sold-out crowd filled Sandy Amphitheater last night for Michelangelo's Illusionicity: Magic and Illusion in Concert. More »

23 June 2010
Fox Crew Visits Illusionicity
Big Budah brought his Fox 13 News cameras this morning to the Sandy Amphitheater stage and caught a few minutes of Michelangelo's Illusionicity rehearsal. A teaser and two full segments aired on the 11:00 a.m. broadcast, featuring the "Card Contest," the "Lady Through Keyhole" and our fantastic dancers.

Watch the interviews—and the magic—on the Videos page.

Earlier stories have been moved to our archive. Contact Michelangelo for more information.

For Booking Information Contact
Michelangelo Magic Works, Inc.
1.800.901.4099

Winner—2010 Arty Award, City Weekly Magazine