2009 Events

SEPTEMBER 28th - Eric Jones lecture - email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

SEPTEMBER 3rd - The Columbus Historical Society has been given the unique opportunity to host the world renowned magician historian, Mr. Robert Olson, on Thursday, September 3rd.

Mr. Olson will present a program and performance on the life and magic of Richard Potter, the first truly successful American magician.  Olson gets fully into Potter's character -voice, dress, etc. - and puts on a show that includes the history of magic and the life of Potter.  He will also perform many of Potter's famous magic effects, as done in the 1820s.

As you know, Columbus' Green Lawn Abbey is the final resting place of the famous Thurston the Magician.  The Green Lawn Preservation Society will introduce the program with a few comments about the history of the Abbey.  You will be welcome to explore the Abbey on your own.

The event is set to take place on Thursday, September 3rd, from 6-8pm.

Tickets are $35 for the general public or $30 for Columbus Historical Society members.  Tickets are available at: http://www.columbushistory.org/magic.html

Space is VERY limited - reserve your tickets today!

Okee dokee... well that's all for now. Get your tickets for both of these events today!!! Eric and Robert's lectures are unique and not to be missed. What are you waiting on???

Take care,

Aaron DeLong