Count to three: There’s never been a better time for a magic show. (Please Wes Iseli, make it disappear!) Iseli, a consultant for “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, has been wowing audiences with his magic since age 7, and gained local fame through his 24-hour fundraising shows. In Virtual Magic Show, he promises to teach us a few of his tricks, pull a rabbit out of a hat, and entertain with Vegas-style illusions. The event is a fundraiser for the Woodbrook and Agnor-Hurt elementary school PTOs.
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