Arts & Entertainment
See 'Frightmare Before Christmas' Dec. 16 In Asbury Park
"Shock illusionist" Dan Sperry puts on a holiday-themed magic show for people who hate magic shows. Dec. 16 at Asbury Lanes.
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ASBURY PARK, NJ — Looking for a unique way to celebrate the season?
The Asbury Hotel and Asbury Lanes are throwing their first-ever "Frightmare Before Christmas" show, hosted by "America’s Got Talent" winner and shock illusionist Dan Sperry, joined by the Great Deceiver, Albert Cadabra.
The show will be 7 p.m. Saturday, December 16 at Asbury Lanes.
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The evening promises to be a "dazzling holiday magic show that will combine a twist of horror with the mystifying art of shock illusion to unveil a true Night of Fright and an enchanting experience during the most wonderful time of the year."
For out-of-towners looking to make a weekend trip from NYC, Philly and beyond, The Asbury Hotel is offering an exclusive hotel package just for the event and only valid for stays on December 16, including:
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- Overnight accommodations for two guests
- Two tickets to Dan Sperry at Asbury Lanes
- Complimentary breakfast for two at the Asbury Lanes Diner the next morning
Sperry is an internationally acclaimed shock illusionist who starred in the best-selling magic show in Broadway history, "The Illusionists" and headlined their world tours for five years. He also won "America’s Got Talent," and has made appearances on Germany’s hit series "Das SuperTalent," "The Today Show," TLC’s "Cake Boss," Penn & Teller "Fool Us," "Masters of Illusion" and more.
Sperry says he "presents a magic show for people who love magic shows but an even better show for people who hate magic shows."
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