Halloween Roundup for 2013

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Halloween grows in popularity every year despite the diminishing activity of Trick or Treating in local neighborhoods. Numerous events pop up offering thrills and chills as well as good natured family fun. For kids, Halloween imparts a unique brand of creative excitement in which one’s imagination can soar. For parents, Halloween presents a fun opportunity to bridge the divide between generations reminding us we’re all kids at heart. In the spirit of Halloween, we plan to compile a list over the next 10 days of spooktacular local events, news, and more. Feel free to add what’s happening in your area in the comments section below.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Mario the Magician

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I first learned about Mario Marchese aka Mario the Magician in 2012. Kal Toth, a college buddy of mine who also happens to be a filmmaker told me about a short film he created entitled “Building Magic”. Based upon the successful response to the short, a 2013 Kickstarter campaign secured funding to extend “Building Magic” into a feature length film expected to be ready for the film festival circuit in early 2014. I had the opportunity to catch up with Mario in an interview that touches upon life, fatherhood, and magic.

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