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MEDIA CONTACT: Helene Snihur (585) 275-7800
September 13, 2005
TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester's River Campus
ADMISSION: $6 for the general public, $3 for University of Rochester students, faculty, and staff; available in advance at the Common Market in Wilson Commons on the River Campus and at the door
Note: Free parking is available on University lots after 7 p.m. weeknights.
Jim Karol, a professional magician who utilizes clever wit and audience participation to showcase mind and memory skills, will be performing "Mind Over Madness" at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester's River Campus.
The holder of three Guinness world records, including one for throwing a playing card more than 200 feet, Karol has made numerous television appearances on programs such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Good Morning America as well as on CNN. A former police officer and steel mill worker, Karol began his magic career at age 29 because of his desire to perform. He has authored the book 50 Ways to Hustle Your Friends as well as two additional books on improving memory skills.
For this show, Karol is appearing with Chris Chelko, a fellow professional magician who toured with Karol in his previous show, "Mind, Magic, & Madness."
Tickets to Karol's show are $6 for the general public, $3 for University of Rochester students, faculty and staff; they are available in advance at the Common Market in Wilson Commons on the River Campus and at the door.
For more information, contact the Common Connection, (585) 275-5911.
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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