Illusionist Rick Thomas Presents “Mansion of Dreams” The award-winning illusionist will perform on May 1 in Keller Theatre.

By Emily Innes
April 19, 2024

The Lenfest Center at Washington and Lee University welcomes Illusionist of the World, Rick Thomas to campus at 7:30 p.m. on May 1 in the Keller Theatre.

Tickets are required and available online or in person at the Lenfest Box Office.

Thomas is one of the greatest and most successful illusionists in the world today, and his May 1 performance, titled “Mansion of Dreams” is sure to delight and astonish the audience. Thomas has completed five world tours, performing in more than fifty countries. He has sold out shows at Caesars Colosseum, headlined at the Sydney Opera House, and performed extensively in Las Vegas and New York City.

Thomas was named “Magician of the Year” by the Academy of Magical Arts in 2001 and has been featured in the series “The World’s Greatest Magic” and “Masters of Illusion,” as well as his own television special on ABC. His stage presence is unmatched as he weaves stunning magic, extreme comedy, beautiful animals and talented dancers into a seamless spectacle.

Order your tickets online today or call the Lenfest Center box office at 540-458-8000 for ticket purchase information. Box office hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The cost is $33 for adults, $30 for seniors, $27 for W&L faculty and staff and $8 for students.

For a full list of this season’s performances, visit the Lenfest Center’s website.

The Lenfest Center for the Arts, home of the Department of Theater, Dance, and Film Studies and the Department of Music and Department of Art and Art History is a multi-use facility designed and equipped to accommodate a broad spectrum of the performing arts, including theater, musical theater, opera and operetta, choral and band music, dance and performance art in one energizing complex.