Magic Show at Pump House Gallery
When
06 October 2010 -
19 December 2010
11am - 5pm Wed, Thur and Sun, 11am - 4pm Fri-Sat
Where
Pump House Gallery
Cost
Free
Age Restrictions
n/a
The Magic Show at Pump House Gallery is an exhibition of artworks seeking to explore the world of magic, illusion and deception. Looking at the similiarities between art and magic, and how they both employ perception shifting to create their end result, Magic Show explores the ways in which artists and magicians exploit the power of suggestion within williing viewers.
Magic Show at Pump House Gallery
Not only manipulating for entertainment's sake but to address political, social or cultural states, both artists and magicians seek to mystify their audiences before revealing their ultimate truths. With a license to decieve in hand, both artist and magician can demonstrate their trickery to overturn logical thought.
Artwork and artefacts
In Magic Show at Pump House Gallery, 24 international artist have come together to showcase their new commissions, alongside historical posters, magical props, and other unusual ephemera from the world of the illusionist. Mixing up the worlds of art and theatrical magic, the exhibition blurs the line between the two, inviting visitors to decide for themselves which is which. Blending together fact and fiction, the exhibition is the perfect place to lose yourself in a mystical and entertaining world of illusion.
Exhibition events
A series of events are running alongside the exhibition giving visitors the chance to get to grips with the individual exhibits or have a go at magic themselves. Including a curators tour, the chance to draw your own future, a magic lantern workshop and revelations from a real magician, the events accompanying Magic Show at Pump House Gallery must be booked in advance.
For more information on the exhibition or to book a place on one of the events, click on the link below.
Pump House Gallery Official Site
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