See Jason Bishop At State Theatre's Family Day​ Sept. 22

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — State Theatre presents the 14th annual New Jersey Family Day, which will be held on Sunday, September 22. It will feature shows of Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets range from $15-$39.

State Theatre, located in the heart of New Brunswick across the street from the Heldrich Hotel, usually hosts their popular "Family Day" event twice a year. The last time they did this was in February, and it was attended by yours truly at Patch and it was a lot of fun.

But this September they've landed a big-name act with Bishop: From his mind-blowing levitation and walking through a brick wall to his cutting-edge teleportation and plasma illusions, Bishop dazzles audiences with his original, state-of-the-art magic.

In addition to Bishop, Family Day offers lots to see and do. Families can spend the day enjoying lots of free events and activities, including performances on the outdoor stage, costumed characters, face painting, balloon animals, ice-carving demonstrations, a photo booth, a coloring station and more. The day-long festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will take place inside and outside of State Theatre New Jersey at 15 Livingston Avenue, bringing downtown New Brunswick alive with nonstop activity.

Additionally, there will be free performances on the outdoor stage in front of the State Theatre on Livingston Avenue, including kids’ rock musician Brady Rymer (12 p.m., 2 p.m.), The Give & Take Jugglers (11 a.m.), and lively dance and music with Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre (10 a.m., 1 p.m.).

Bishop has starred in two of his own Off-Broadway shows, Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic, and Jason Bishop-Believe in Magic—both at the New Victory Theater on New York’s 42nd Street. He’s been featured on NBC’s Today Show, CW Network’s Masters of Illusion, Canada’s popular Breakfast Television Toronto, and Europe’s Le Plus Grand Cabaret Du Monde, filmed in Paris, France. His talents have taken him from China to Paris, Hollywood to New York City, as well as every state in between and over 30 countries on six continents.

Bishop has entertained celebrities like Jordin Sparks, Jennifer Aniston, Hank Azaria, James Spader and Jason Alexander among others. Jason’s combination of fast paced illusions, music, comedy, sleight of hand, and audience participation has landed him in notable venues including Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis MD, LiveNation’s Bamboozle Festival, and New York City’s esteemed New Victory Theater, where he was the only illusionist to have not one, but two productions.

The Lead Sponsor for State Theatre New Jersey’s Family Series is Investor’s Bank.

For tickets, more information, or group discounts, call State Theatre Guest Services at 732-246-SHOW (7469), or online at STNJ.org.