Orcas Island magician Matthew Laslo is flying high after launching his first two shows of his summer tour of the San Juans. It was standing room only for two nights at the 250-seat Sea View Theatre on Orcas with audiences lining up to see his amazing feats.

“I’m overwhelmed by the response to this show,” Laslo said. “It’s my dream come true.  I’m doing what I love, and I just hope the audience will too.”

He will perform at Lopez Center on Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth (12 and under) at Lopez Bookshop or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006  or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets are also at the door.

It’s fun for the entire family.

Laslo is an award-winning magician and illusionist who fell in love with the art of magic at seven years of age.  Now seven years later at 14 years old, he’s created this full-length illusion show that includes different styles of magic from card miracles to grand illusions. His assistants are Maria Bullock and Virginia Sides, who will amaze and mesmerize you with their aerial acrobatics on silks and hoop.

“Blending these two art forms (magic and aerials) are a natural,” says Bullock, who is a choreographer and instructor at her Aerial Acrobatic Studio on Orcas.

Laslo is best known in the islands as “Matthew the Magician.” He started performing at the San Juan County Fair at 10 years old. In 2012 he was a medal winner at the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians’ convention for stage competition in Seattle. The same year he was awarded highest honors in an all-ages magic competition in Oregon, taking home the coveted award for outstanding creativity and showmanship.

A recent reviewer wrote: “Laslo was a sensation on stage.  Every moment of his act was pure entertainment.”

Laslo and the girls have been working hard to get the show up to this level and on the road. He is especially excited to be able to share this show with his friends and fans on Lopez Island.