Bruce's performance will come on the heels of his New Year's Eve magic show at the Plough, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. He's been Cambria's Village Wizard since opening the door to his magic shop — which he continued to operate for almost a decade — on April 1, 2002.
Before coming to Cambria, the former Southern California resident was a mentor to the award-winning A.C.E.S. teen magic club, magician member of the Magic Castle and past president of Ring 76, San Diego's chapter of the International Brotherhood of Musicians.
In Cambria, he operated his magic shop, with its tagline "It's not just a Shoppe, it's a SHOW!" until 2010, when he closed the store and withdrew somewhat from the public eye (though he continues to lead a children's parade down Main Street every Halloween).
"I didn't leave," he said. "I just had other things to do."
What he's doing New Year's Eve is a show at the Plough. Tickets are priced at $35 for the show, which is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Immediately afterward, there'll be a New Year's celebration (New York time), with sparkling cider, champagne, hats and party favors.
The playhouse is at 828 Main St. in Cambia's West Village.
Details 927-3877.
'Nuts' at the Plough
The Pewter Plough Playhouse production of "Nuts" kicks off with a preview performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 (tickets are $17 each). The following evening's 7:30 show is a Gala Champagne Opening, with tickets priced at $30 to include an after-show party with champagne, desserts and live music by pianist/vocalist Dave Manion.
Performances continue at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 7, with dates set for Jan. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 and Feb. 5, 6 and 7. Tickets are $22 or $17 for students with IDs. Group reservations for 10 or more receive a 10 percent discount with a single payment in advance.
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