2024 and 2025 To Be Announced Soon
Past Performers
KEVIN JAMES
Kevin James, known as the “inventor” is an internationally acclaimed magician and illusionists. He is a Las Vegas headliner, appearing for many years in the World’s Greatest Magic, and recently appeared in the biggest magic show of the decade on primtime NBC. He has appeared on all major TV networks in the US as well as appeared on Asian and European networks. As of this writing he has performed in 91 countries.
In 2014, Kevin joined the international hit show, THE ILLUSIONISTS LIVE a powerhouse magic event banding seven of the world’s greatest magicians on one stage. He has toured in Australia, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Europe, Mexico, Central and South America. His most recent tour finished in Broadways Marriott Marquis Theater and was the most successful magic show EVER on Broadway.
JON PETZ
Jon is the founder of Miracles & Magic and producer of this inaugural Hearts For Hopes experience for A Kid Again. Jon is a business inspirational keynote speaker and world’s only “Amazement Artist” who travels the globe empowering moments of amazement in culture, sales and service. As an inspirational speaker and entertainer, he has presented in over 200 industries and more than 1500 keynote events. In 2024, Jon was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame by the National Speakers Association.
Jon founded Miracles & Magic in 2002 to help children battling life threatening illness, along with their whole family forget about the treatments, shots and realities of their everyday. Instead, he helps them experience a special day filled with joy, amazement and the laughter of comedy magic and illusion, while providing hope that all things are possible.
Eric Buss
When he was born, the doctors all laughed at him. That laughter gave Eric a rush, and at the age of seven seconds he knew he wanted to make people laugh when he grew up. Although most would agree that his gadgets are totally awesome, it’s Eric’s personality that wins audiences over. His high-energy, and hilarious act has been called, “Pure Art, Pure Madness!” It combines crazy inventions and Eric’s high-octane sugar rush of comedy into a non-stop ride of mischief and magical gadgetry that most people could never imagine.
Eric has performed on five continents and on TV in seven countries, including a one-hour Korean television special solely dedicated to his performance. Other career highlights include appearances on the “Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon” and the “Just for Laughs” Comedy Festival in Montreal, and entertaining U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Nick Locapo
Nick Locapo is an internationally celebrated magician, instructor, and lecturer. He is the official magician of “Penguin Magic”, the largest magic shop in the world.
He was the featured performer at “Theatre Magic” inside Universal Studios Orlando, where he performed his act for millions of people and thousands of organizations. Nick is also a regular performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.
2022:
- The Evasons
- Jade
- Jeff Civillico
- Jon Petz
2020 Special Edition:
- Joshua Jay
- Robert Strong
- Michael Dustman
- Shawn Farquhar
- Erik Tait
- Kevin James
- Charlie Frye And Co.
- Denny Corby
- Steve Branham
2020 Cont’d:
- David McCreary
- Carisa Hendrix
- Eric Buss
- Mac King
- Drew Murray
- Rory Rennick
- Scott Tokar
- Kayla Drescher
- Dana Daniels
2020 Cont’d:
- Nels Ross
- Phillip Kaiser
- Danny Orleans
- Matt Stanley
- Kerry Pollock
- Michael Kent
- Eric Myers
- Jon Petz
2019:
- Charlie Frye & Co.
- David Williamson
- Keith West’s “Illusioneers”
- Jon Petz
2018:
- Ed Alonzo
- David McCreary
- Nels Ross
2017:
- Robert Strong
- Michael Dustman
- Matt Jergens
- David Kaplan
2016:
- Chipper Lowell
- Danny Orleans
- Michael Kent
- Michael Dustman
- Jon Petz
2013:
- Kevin James & Company
- Joseph Gabriel
- Tim Wright
- Jon Petz
2012:
- John Carney
- David Williamson
- Stan Allen
- Jon Petz
2011:
- Shawn Farquhar
- Kalin & Jinger
- Jon Petz
2010:
- Christopher Hart
- Joshua Jay
- Mac King
- Jon Petz
2009:
- Dana Daniels
- Kerry Pollock
- Tim Hill
- Jon Petz
2008:
- Ed Alonzo
- Mike Caveney
- Charlie Frye & Co
- Jon Petz
2007:
- Kevin James & Company
- Eric Buss
- Stan Allen
- Jon Petz
2006:
- Scott and Muriel
- Phillip Kaiser
- Michael Griffin
- Nels Cremean
- Jon and Stacey Petz
2005:
- David Kaplan
- Matt Jergens
- Steven Kline
- Jon Petz
2003:
- Jon Petz
- Matt Jergens
2002:
- Jon Petz
- Matt Jergens
Sponsor A Family Today
Many of the families we support have a first priority of paying medical bills. Extra-curricular activities or live performances may not be an option in many cases. All of the families we support are invited to the show as our guests and free of any expense. The remaining seats are sold to the public to help offset the costs of the theater and production. If you would be interested in helping a family share in this magical experience, we would welcome your support.