A unique show in a unique location, the Magic Parlor and Imaginary Theatre featuring Justin Flom is now open on the second floor of the Majestic building at the corner of
"It’s a magic show and an attraction rolled into one. You’re in the middle of the magic, music and comedy," said Carl Ward from
"After a season performing at the Branson Mall Music Theatre I set out, with advice from my dad, to find a venue that could hold a more experience-based show. Since there was nothing of that sort around we decided to create it. My dad also told me to create my own world instead of just following the crowd. That’s all my dad and I are doing here in Branson; creating a new place that people desire to be apart of," said Flom, 20, who has been performing since he could walk on stage.
At he end of last year plans were made and construction had begun on the Magic Parlor and Imaginary Theatre. From the box office, dessert parlor, gift shop and den and to the stadium-style 108-seat theatre the ambiance is that of a stylish, rich and exciting Victorian-style mystery.
"It was a much more difficult process than any of us had imagined. In fact if we knew it was going to be this trying we may not have done it. That’s why God just gives you a light unto your feet instead of showing you what’s far ahead," said Flom. "Right now I want to draw people into the theater to give them not only some good magic, but a seed of the Gospel. The most important thing is that the show brings glory to God."
The magical adventure begins with a secret mystery key and continues in the mysterious den where there are hundreds of keyholes, one of which opens the bookcase leading into the dessert parlor where treats include assorted coffees, smoothies and mouthwatering desserts and a complimentary beverage. Entertainment is provided by a baffling, dusty piano named Theodora along with Jack the Comedian and vocalist April Christine.
Award-winning illusionist Flom suddenly appears and welcomes guests into his magic library where the mesmerizing show happens all around. Justin disappears and appears again in unlikely places along with exploding confetti cannons, fast-paced, mystifying illusions, puzzling close-up magic and "snow" that covers the entire theatre.
At the age of two, Flom began performing magic with his family at the Fellowship of Christian Magicians conventions, area churches and mission trips around the world as soon as he was able to walk onto stage. Even at this early age, he was forming his dream of someday performing for audiences around the world sharing his love for illusion and how it can be used to entertain and minister to others.
"I use magic to catch people’s eyes, so they listen with their ears, so God can touch their hearts," said the young man who has performed throughout the
"I love that I can transport my audience to another place and let them escape their daily life. They may laugh, cry or experience wonder but they’re not worrying about their regular stressful life. That’s magic. It’s important that I can let the audience in on the magic because the audience is the most important part of the show. Without the audience, the show is worthless," he said.
Several effects in his show are his own ideas. He derives satisfaction in seeing them built from the ground up, performing it in front of a live audience, and hearing the approval, but, he said, "My favorite illusion is my next one."
With the opening of the Magic Parlor and Imaginary Theatre, Flom is gaining satisfaction from the enthusiastic response from those who have experienced the show that could also be called an attraction.
"The adrenaline rush is unbelievable when I stand backstage and hear the music hit and the audience cheer. I feel so unworthy but I still love every minute of it. I am so grateful," he said.
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