Kids in the Rotunda

Wayne the Wizard

An older caucasian man with receding brown hair and glasses holds up a "Happy Halloween" sign. He is wearing a black suit with a red vest and tie the depicts a rabbit in a magic hat.

Wednesday, October 29

4pm & 5pm

Rotunda Stage

Free

Age Recommendation

All Ages

Runtime

45 minutes

Get ready for spooky fun and silly surprises! Wayne the Wizard brings Halloween to life with colorful magic, comedy ventriloquism and lots of audience participation. Perfect for little ghosts and goblins, this not-too-scary show is packed with laughter, wonder and wizardly fun. Bring your magic hats and wands—it’s going to be a spellbinding time!

The 5pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.

Special Downtown Madison Halloween performances, supported by Madison's Business Improvement District.

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Join us for our free series designed to captivate families of all ages! Our handpicked lineup guarantees an unforgettable experience for your family. 

A livestream option will be available once a month. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates on livestreamed performances.

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Meet the Artist

Wayne the Wizard

Wayne the Wizard got the magic bug somewhere around 10 years old when he saw his first magician in a church basement. He learned ventriloquism at the age of 13 from a mail order course. Wayne thanks his family for all the support over the years!
Wayne developed his act performing at Shakey's (East) Pizza Parlor every Friday and Saturday night here in Madison in the 80s and 90s. Since then, he has performed all over Wisconsin and surrounding states at many venues, including festivals and fairs.
Wayne’s a member of a number of magician’s organizations, including the International Brotherhood of Magicians (Order of Merlin – Excaliber) Society of American Magicians (Silver Tier) and the Houdini Club of Wisconsin.
Wayne was honored to receive the 2024 Houdini Club of Wisconsin Outstanding Comedy Magic Performance Award. He also received the 2015 Magician of the Year by the local International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring #31 Madison Magic Club.

waynethewizard.com

 

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