This Is Only A Trick: A Contemporary Magic Show

A show unlike any other...

With a life dedicated to the pursuit of the impossible, at 28 years old Derek McKee is already one of the entertainment industry’s most established magicians. Since the age of 13 he has performed around the world showcasing his unique approach to the art. Having already had an illustrious career creating magic for the live shows and TV performances of some of the most highly regarded illusionists in the world, it’s now Derek’s turn to re-take the spotlight with this unique experience.

This Is Only A Trick is a contemporary, stylized and unique experience seeing Derek present his ground breaking performance exclusively in the intimate setting of Hampden Hall.

Click here for a preview of the show.

Where: Hampden Hall At Englewood Englewood Civic Center

1000 Englewood Pkwy, Englewood, CO 80110

When: Friday April 22nd

Time: Doors open at 6:30PM, Show starts at 7:00PM. The shows runtime is 90 minnutes.

Please email [email protected] with any questions about your ticket or seating arrangements.

Who Is Derek McKee?

Since 2003, magician Derek McKee has gone from child prodigy to one of the most important voices of the international magic scene. With multiple businesses and accolades across the magic industry and strong relationships with some of the biggest names in the art, Derek has laid the blueprint of what it is to be a magician in the 21st century.

Among his achievements, Mckee has served as the magic talent scout for three seasons of NBC’s hit show America’s Got Talent, has created magic for shows on The Las Vegas Strip and international tours, produced theater for Off-Broadway, launched his own playing card brand “Pure Imagination Projects” which has gone on to sell over 200,000 decks of cards and are sold in magic shops around the globe, the original print run of the critically acclaimed “Cherry Casinos” sell for upwards of $1500 USD in the secondary market making it the most valuable and sought after contemporary deck of playing cards. He has performed for audiences that include Michael Jackson, Elton John, and Leonardo Di Caprio.

Mckee is active in giving back to the community that uplifted him, most notably through his humanitarian work serving youth at home and abroad. He serves on the advisory board for Vista Del Mar in Los Angeles and has dedicated the last 10 years to teaching underprivileged and at risk youth with charities like United In Harmony and The Union Rescue Mission. Through self initiated events Derek has raised over 20,000 pounds of canned food for food banks across the country.

Host or Publisher Shadycroft Ventures