The Swift Current Fire Department’s annual magic show drew a strong crowd this week while raising funds for a local firefighter charity.
Lieutenant Keith McLeod with the Swift Current Fire Department said the event featured performances by Magic Ben from Canada’s Got Talent and Las Vegas magician Patton Gillian.
“They put on an awesome show with mind-bending magic and illusions that had the crowd in awe,” McLeod said.
McLeod said attendance was higher than usual, with approximately 150 people taking in the show.
“This year we had a really great turnout, and we want to thank everyone for coming out,” he said.
The magic show serves as a fundraiser for the local 1318 firefighter charity, which supports individuals and families facing difficult circumstances.
“Year to year, we typically raise around five thousand dollars,” McLeod said. “The charity helps people dealing with things like house fires or medical issues, and we assist however we can with the funds raised.”
Tickets for the event were priced at $20 per person, with a family option available for $75.
McLeod said the magic show has been a long-standing tradition for the fire department.
“It’s a show we’ve been putting on for years and years,” he said. “It’s been so long that nobody actually knows how many years we’ve been doing it.”
He said the department is already planning to bring the event back next year.
“We’re starting to plan already for next year’s show,” McLeod said. “It usually happens at the end of January.”
McLeod thanked the community and local businesses for their continued support.
“The show doesn’t happen without the community,” he said. “We can’t thank them enough for their support year after year.”
Article from: Swift Current Online
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