MJ: The Illusion - Revisiting The King of Pop

Name: MJ: The Illusion - Revisiting The King of Pop
Start: 2026-02-13T19:30:00-05:00
Location: The Cohoes Music Hall

Schedule

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Cohoes Music Hall | Cohoes, NY

MJ The Illusion is a one-of-a-kind concert event that will take you on a journey through the music, performances, and visuals of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Through this live performance experience, you’ll be immersed in the magic of Michael Jackson’s music, from his breakthrough album “Off the Wall” to his timeless hits like “Thriller” and “Smooth Criminal” and of course “Billie Jean.”
You’ll be transported back in time to the golden era of Michael Jackson, with a fully immersive experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories. From the choreography to the lights, costumes, and of course, the music. Now get ready for the magic of Michael Jackson. This is MJ The Illusion, a must-see for all fans of music.
MICHAEL KNIGHT as Michael JacksonWhile most tribute artists learn to imitate their idols by watching videos over andover again, Michael Knight took a different approach.
· · In 2013, Knight sought out Michael Jackson’s backup dancer and choreographer for Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson IMMORTAL, Travis Payne and contracted him to help understand and recreate MJ’s dancemoves.Additionally, in 2014, Knight received vocal training from Jackson’s long-time vocal coach, Seth Riggs. This training led Knight into becoming one of the top three Michael Jackson Tribute Artists’ in the world today.

In addition to performing with Legends in Concert since 2013, Knight has performed hundreds of shows in performing arts centers, casinos, fairs, festivals and private events worldwide!Knight performed to an audience of 60,000 people in 2018 at the Legendary Rose Bowl. Michael Knights looks forward to meeting and performing for Michael Jackson fans all over the world. This is MJ The Illusion.