Murray the Magician entertained Redbird families during Family Weekend

  • Author By Gabriela Sanchez
  • September 19, 2024
Murray the Magician on stage talking on a microphone.
Murray the Magician takes center stage at Braden Auditorium during Family Weekend.

Murray the Magician took the stage at Braden Auditorium during Illinois State University’s Family Weekend on Saturday, September 14.

His thrilling performance lasted over an hour and captivated the audience with a variety of mind-bending illusions. Highlights included unlocking Houdini’s handcuffs, placing a cell phone inside a balloon, and various card tricks, among many other illusions. Audience participation was a key feature, with many attendees joining Murray on stage for interactive tricks.

The show, sponsored by Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, proved to be a hit, leaving the crowd entertained and amazed.

Murray the magician on stage showing an egg on his hands.
Murray teaches the audience how to do a trick using handkerchiefs and a magic egg.
An audience member is helping Murray the Magician locking the Houdini's Handcuffs.
An audience member helps Murray lock Houdini’s handcuffs.
Murray the magician on stage holding a large white card with black dots on his hands.
Murray captivates the audience with card tricks.
Murray the magician on stage putting milk inside a paper cone, his assistant is staring at it.
Murray makes milk disappear from a paper container without a trace.
Wide shot of the stage with Murray in the center of it.
Murray shows off a green handkerchief that was initially red.

Units

Bone Student Center, Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, Student Affairs, University Events