https://www.nelsonlugo.com/podcasts-interviews daily 0.75 2020-11-14 https://www.nelsonlugo.com/podcasts-interviews/the-moth-podcast monthly 0.5 2020-11-14 https://www.nelsonlugo.com/home daily 1.0 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7bb7359c4b497d4a6a2359/1c832afa-3e90-4171-ad4d-7c47068bcb46/GTM+2024_FB_INSTA.png Home - Gathering the Magic I am very pleased to announce that this 75 min solo show will be playing at the Voorhees Theatre Brooklyn on FRIDAY, APRIL 19 & SATURDAY, APRIL 20 @ 7PM. Link to tickets / dates / times :: HERE https://www.nelsonlugo.com/reviews-testimonials daily 0.75 2021-07-23 https://www.nelsonlugo.com/gathering-the-magic daily 0.75 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7bb7359c4b497d4a6a2359/1c832afa-3e90-4171-ad4d-7c47068bcb46/GTM+2024_FB_INSTA.png Gathering The Magic - A magic show for people who love (or hate) magic shows. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Step into a realm where enchantment meets reality in Nelson Lugo's solo-performance, "Gathering the Magic." VOORHEES THEATRE 186 Jay St., Brooklyn, NYC FRIDAY, APRIL 19 @ 7PM SATURDAY, APRIL 20 @ 7PM GET TICKETS HERE Immerse yourself in captivating tales woven with mystery, wonder, and unexpected twists. Lugo's masterful storytelling unfolds on stage, bringing to life a world where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. With each magical moment, the audience is drawn deeper into a tapestry of illusions, humor, and poignant moments. "Gathering the Magic" promises an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you spellbound and yearning for more. Born with a penchant for the mystical, magician and storyteller, Nelson Lugo has seamlessly blended wit, charm, and jaw-dropping illusions for decades. With a diverse background in the theater arts he has honed his craft to become a captivating storyteller, weaving narratives that transcend the boundaries between reality and fantasy. "...stories are captivating, and he has excised so much of what some people hate about magic that I strongly urge non-fans to see this unique performance." -Stage Buddy "Mr. Lugo’s enthusiasm and love for his craft gives us, the audience, a deeper appreciation of why we love magic tricks so much." -New York Theater Now "Lugo is a fine raconteur and eminently likeable... Tales are told with excellent pacing and focus; humor emerges deftly." -Theater Pizzazz Gathering The Magic is Nelson Lugo’s second and longest running solo show. It’s been performed in Off-Off Broadway theaters in NYC and along the east coast as well as an invited performance in Copenhagen, Denmark. Written / Performed by Nelson Lugo ---------------------------------------------- For those of you who are caretakers to burgeoning magic fans - please consider this show PG-13 for the use of adult language. Gathering The Magic is like an episode of “This American Life” with magic. If your child can sit through any show on NPR, then we would humbly like to think that the show would be perfect for them. https://www.nelsonlugo.com/bio-page daily 0.75 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7bb7359c4b497d4a6a2359/620876c7-4899-4f24-8b27-a96b4663e407/2022-11-23_Nelson+Lugo05911_Ed.jpg Bio - Nelson Lugo, The Charming Trickster, studied acting at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy. Studied better acting at the William Esper Studios under the exacting tutelage of Maggie Flanagan. Learned magic at the ripe old age of nine by reading Harry Blackstone Jr. books. Puppeteered full body puppets for the Jim Henson Co. for two years. Became a storyteller by never winning a Moth Story Slam. Learned showmanship from Harry Anderson and reruns of Night Court. Honed his Hosting/MC skills from watching endless hours of Benny Hill on PBS. Learned everything he knows about the art of sideshow from the Coney Island Wonder Worker himself Todd Robbins. Trained as a clown doctor at the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Program. Created and produced “Vaudeville Nouveau” that ran for two years. Created and produced “EPIC WIN Burlesque” that ran for four years. Created and produced the very first “International Nerdlesque Festival” that premiered in NYC. Wrote and performed “Gathering The Magic” a solo storytelling show with magic that ran for 73 performances all across the United States and in Denmark. Was selected to be a guest ringmaster for the Big Apple Circus show “Metamorphosis” understudy to John Kennedy Kane. He is a frequent guest artist on many NYC storytelling stages and his stories can be heard on the Moth, RISK, and Storycollider podcasts. He co-hosts his own monthly podcast on nerdyshow.com called “The EPIC PIEcast”. Lastly, he is a burgeoning vintage music DJ and pie maker. “He’s a liar, a cheat, a scoundrel and a performer you would be proud to call friend.” https://www.nelsonlugo.com/cheating-death daily 0.75 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7bb7359c4b497d4a6a2359/1627001184657-PWA6B3R3NRHP14AKTUKO/IMG_0099.JPG