Daddy Real Entertainment, Inc. Presents: Mind Twisting Comedy and Magic

Most Indiana residences remember Illusions Restaurant, located
on the North Side of Indianapolis from 1988 to 2002. Illusion’s was considered
the Magic Castle of the Midwest during its more than a decade run. Providing
only the finest quality magical entertainment, guests from all over the world,
literally made this restaurant a destination.

At long last, those fans-and new ones, too – have the rare
opportunity to see what everyone was talking about back then- Mind Twisting
Comedy and Magic, Saturday, August 27^th, 2011 on stage at the Strand
Theater. Presented by Daddy Real Entertainment the show features three
headliners from the famous eatery.

Each performer in the show continued their careers
performing in and out of the country for corporate clients, cruise ships and
comedy clubs. Daddy Real Founder and CEO, Roger Upchurch say’s “I loved the
stage shows at Illusions and put my mind to bringing my favorite acts back
together, this event is the beginning of a long series of shows we are
producing to bring the best in entertainment to Indiana at affordable prices in
extraordinary and, often, unique venues!”

General Admission Tickets: $10.00. Doors open at 7:30 PM;
Show begins at 8:00 PM at the Stand Theater, 215 South Harrison Street,
Shelbyville IN. 46176. Tickets are available at www.daddyreal.com or call 317-405-9777,
and at Mickey’s T Mart.

Dan Dygert entertainment director from Illusions restaurant
say’s “The incredible thing with the entertainers in this show is they each
bring their own unique brand of comedy to their presentations. This is not a
show designed for you sit and be amazed, it’s all about laughter and when you
get home you’ll stop and scratch your head”.

Frank Hamilton, legendary tribute artist of Johnny Cash is walking the line and has since 1964. A native of Marion, KY, Frank has been a loyal entertaining artist for the Johnny Cash Music Era. A tall, dark figure with a striking resemblance of Johnny Cash, is almost scary. The similarities between the two are unreal. It is not unusual for him to go to a restaurant or church and be asked the question, “Did you know you sound like Johnny Cash?” He hasn’t even hummed a note. It doesn’t stop there, he may look and talk like the legendary artist, but when he gets his guitar and stool on stage one can close their eyes and think that Johnny Cash is indeed in their presence. Frank is a loyal fan of Johnny’s. He has a son named after the famous man in black and a special interest and dedication in the restoration progress of Dyess, AR, where he has performed numerous times for the help of the hometown of Johnny. He has performed thru out all of the Midwest. Some of the many performances; Little Nashville Opry, guest performances in Branson, Mo, Showcases in Opryland, recent tour in California and performed with the famous two-time Grammy winner, Jeannie Kendall. He brings to the stage the authenticity with the sounds of the Tennessee Three. Guitarist Dan Swartslander, playing lead 50 years plus echoes the Luther Perkins sound. Tom Ruopp masters the Sun Sound of the upright bass, along with Gary Williams drumming to the beat. The sound is original, just as it was with Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant. Frank met Johnny in 1976 for the first time, and numerous times since. Johnny gave Frank a microphone, which he uses in his performances. Frank made a CD at Sun Studio, Memphis, the most famous recording studio in the world, singing into the same microphone that Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins sang. His CD was the last one recorded in the Sun Studio Building, that is now a historical landmark for the State of Tennessee. Frank will be appearing in a ninety-minute performance classic with a tribute to the famous Johnny Cash on July 9 th at the Strand Theatre. An evening that one won’t forget. Come out, sit back, relax and enjoy the original sound of Frank Hamilton and the Tennessee Three. You will keep your eyes wide open, you will not want to miss a thing, as Frank continues to walk the line .

Zombies are “retro” and “yesterday” (see “Night of the Living Dead (1968),” but zombies are also “hip” and “today” (see “Zombie Land (2009)” and AMC’s new television series　”The Walking Dead (2010)”). Be sure to check out Thomas Berdinski’s heartfelt tribute to this horror film　sub-genre　(a double-feature!) tonight at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 for both films.

Without the horror films of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, we wouldn’t have “Friday the 13th,” “Halloween” or “Scream.” Experience the roots of horror in the same way our parents did, from the balcony of a classy theater. Starting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, the Strand will showcase seven horror gems from the past, which feature accomplished actors and directors.　

B-movie great Bela Lugosi starred in “Invisible Ghost” and “The Devil Bat” Boris Karloff (“Frankenstein”) and a young Jack Nicholson starred in “The Terror.”

Francis Ford Coppola (yes, THAT Francis Ford Coppola, who directed　　”Apocalypse Now,” “The Outsiders,” “Dracula (1992)” and “Peggy Sue Got Married”) directed “Dementia 13.”

Fay Wray (of King Kong fame) starred in “The Vampire bat.” “Attack of Giant Leeches” was directed Bernard Kowalski, who also directed many　television series, including “Gunsmoke,” “Knight Rider,” “Baretta,” “Perry Mason” and “Columbo.”　

“It’s Alive” was directed by Larry Buchanan, who is known for “Mars Needs Women,” “Goodbye, Norma Jean” and “The Other Side of Bonnie & Clyde.”

Admissionis $5 for the festival, and patrons may come and go.

At 2 p.m. on Sunday, bring the whole family to see the comedy classic “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken,” starring Don Knotts, who portrayed America’s favorite deputy on “The Andy Griifith Show.” Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children.

The Shelby Count Players return to the Strand this week.  If you have never had the opportunity to see one of these shows come out this weekend and enjoy a truly hilarious show.   

In this hilarious comedy, a wannabe actor is mistaken for an inspector for
the National Endowment of the Arts by a small theatre troupe, who cast
him in their production of A Christmas Carol and cater to his every
suggestion. As a result, everything begins to go wrong, culminating in a
disastrous final rehearsal in front of the real inspector.  ”Contains some adult language”

Tickets are available in advance for $10 at Mickey’s T-Mart  – 748 S. Harrison and  Shelbyville Antique Mall – 117 S. Harrison. Tickets are also available day of the show at the Strand box office for $12

If “Psycho” is too tame and “Saw” is too graphic, the original “Friday the 13th” might be up your alley — or wooded path, as the case may be. The Strand will show the film at 8 p.m. on Friday. Tickets are $5. Watching the film and enjoying popcorn and candy are great ways to beat the heat — and support the Strand.

Released in 1980, “Friday the 13th” is the granddaddy of teenage slasher films. Filled with suspenseful camera angles and creepy music, this classic features a 22-year-old Kevin Bacon, who gets “killed, ” of course.

Although many horror-lovers have watched the classic on VHS or DVD in their own home, most people born before 1963 have never seen the the rated “R” film on the big screen in a movie theater.

Apparently, the film company isn’t making a big deal about the film’s 30th anniversary, so Shelbyville’s Strand is the only place to celebrate this historic occasion.

Watching Friday the 13th on Friday the 13th seems apropos, since the “un-holiday” gets little respect. Although most people who suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia, which is fear of Friday the 13th, wouldn’t venture out in public on this date, this may be the perfect opportunity to overcome this fear. Friggatriskaidekaphobia is very rare, anyway.

In case you were wondering, paraskavedekatriaphilia is the love of Friday of Friday the 13th. So embrace paraskavedekatriaphilia by treating yourself and your loved one to a classic film in a classic theater! The balcony is open and the floor isn’t sticky.

Normally, watching Kyle Marlett’s “Confessions of a Magic Nerd” would require a trip to Nevada. Knowing that times are tough and airfare is expensive, Kyle is bringing his Las Vegas magic act to The Strand Theatre on Friday at 7 p.m. and on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Economically priced for maximum attendance, admission is only $7 per person. Tickets are available at Mickey’s T-Mart, Blue River Printing, and The Strand Theatre box office.

Since a couple of his act’s illusions are a little extreme, Kyle recommends his show for ages 14 and up.

Borrowing from his entertainment idols, Charlie Chaplin, Red Skelton and Tim Burton, Kyle has created a unique one-man show that celebrates magic, comedy and his own nerdy personality.

Although Kyle typically performs two shows a day, five days a week, in Las Vegas, he couldn’t resist an appearance in his own home town. Originally from Waverly, Indiana, he attended Shelbyville Middle School and Shelbyville High School. As a sophomore, he moved to Daytona, Florida, with his mother. Now, he lives in Las Vegas.

Unlike most of his peers, the 18-year-old has been living his dream since he was 10. Recently, he performed his own brand of illusion for other magicians at the World Championship in South Korea. During this stay in Indiana, he is performing at Indiana Magic Monthly in Indianapolis and Carnegie’s Restaurant in Greenfield, in addition to two performances at the Strand.

For more info on Kyle, visit www.kylemarlett.com. You can find him on Facebook, too.