Host and producer of SyFy Television’s “Wizard Wars,” magician Justin Flom, will perform at Harding tonight at 8 p.m.
According to Flom’s website, he has appeared on talk shows including “The Ellen Show” and “The TODAY Show.” He is currently touring with country music group Florida Georgia Line and making appearances all over the world.
Campus Activities Board (CAB) director Logan Light said he came across Flom on his YouTube channel and was immediately interested.
“In a YouTube search one day I found Justin, and was really intrigued not only that he was a magician but that he was young and someone that students would relate to,” Light said. “He’s also a Christian. I just felt like he was fresh, he seemed down to earth so I though he would be a good fit.”
Flom features many of his magic tricks in videos online, and has more than 87,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. His trick “Soldiers Deck of Cards” has 4,833,781 views to date. To view Flom’s videos, visit his self-titled YouTube channel.
Amateur magician, sophomore Kelly Spangler, saw Flom perform at a magic convention. She said she admires his tricks because they are original.
“He has obviously created his own things instead of taking what other people did and recreating them,” Spangler said. “It’s a lot of close-up things that are really unique. He is super entertaining, super energetic and it’s going to be a great show.”
Flom’s magic tricks focus on using small, everyday household items rather than larger traditional equipment often used by magicians.
Light encourages students to come see Flom and enjoy some evening entertainment.
“A lot of times students get caught up in studies and relationships and day-to-day life so I like to say take an hour and a half and come suspend your reality and come engage in something that will make you smile and laugh,” Light said.
The show is in the Administration Auditorium. Tickets are $5 or $2 with a CAB pass. It is general admission and the event is open to the public.
Purchase tickets at the CAB office in the Student Center next to Taco Bell or at the door tonight. Doors open at 7 p.m.
