Virtual Mind Reading and Illusion Featured At WCU Gala

WEST CHESTER, PA — An illusion show on April 1 is part of West Chester University’s Annual Fundraising Gala and will feature a famed mentalist who's been on America’s Got Talent.

Mentalist and illusionist Wayne Hoffman will provide an evening of impossible reality-bending mysteries in Distant Deceptions: In Interactive Virtual Mind Reading and Illusion Show as part of West Chester University's 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala.

Multi-award-winning performer Wayne Hoffman is recognized as one of the top mentalists in the world. He has toured the globe with his stage show "Mind Candy," and his motivational keynote, "The Power and Potential of The Human Mind." Hoffman presents his award-winning virtual show "Distant Deceptions," as well. He is the author of the best-selling motivational book, also titled "Mind Candy."

Hoffman’s passion for the mysterious was sparked at a young age and lead him to study the art of magic. Later, through extensive self-studies in sociology, psychology, and human behavior, Wayne was able to develop the foundation of his skills today. West Chester University said his high-energy show combines mind-reading and visual magic. The audience experiences seemingly supernatural phenomena in a fun and upbeat way, a news release from WCU said.

Hoffman appeared on America’s Got Talent, France’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, National Geographic, CNN, The Science Channel, as well as TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and TBS in Japan. More information about Hoffman can be found here.

The virtual gala begins on Saturday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Admission of $50 provides household login access to the event. Tickets can be purchased here.

Each year, the gala draws more than 300 members of the community to an event that is dedicated to the continued academic success of West Chester University students. Since its inception in 1983, the benefit has raised more than $1.2 million dollars for West Chester University students through a renewable, four-year Presidential Scholarship, which is designed to provide financial assistance to students who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence.

For more information, contact the Events Office at events@wcufoundation.org.

Other events coming up in the live, virtual gala series include: An Evening with Henry Winkler, Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m.; and a Meet and Greet with Henry Winkler, Saturday, April 27 at 9 p.m.

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