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.