Just an Illusion

Just as the tie-dyed hippie-magic-man Doug Henning eschewed the stereotypical top hat, tuxedo, and porn-star mustache for his stage productions, Miami’s own elfin magician Dylan Ace prefers to keep it casual for his performances. You won’t find smoke machines or mirrors on his stage, nor will you find sequins or satin on his bod. No, this baby-face T-shirt-and-jeans guy prefers to dazzle with his magical talent. Though he is only 25 years old, the dimpled Dylan has been performing for more than half of his life and has been featured on television as well as on stages across the globe. Inspired by master illusionist Harry Houdini, Dylan spent his teen years studying escapology and has successfully worked his way out of underwater and straightjacket constraints. If you have not yet seen this young talent work his magic, you can be mystified by Dylan tonight at 8:00 at the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium. Tickets cost $15. Call 786-245-4401, or visit www.dylanace.com.

Thu., Dec. 14