Ruminations from the Roost: Lincoln Magic

Steve Harris takes a glimpse into the lives of Janet Fredericks and Tom Verner with his monthly column “Ruminations from the Roost.”

“Whenever I go to Field Days, magical and amazing things seem to happen all day long,” Tom Joyce told the crowd.

Master Magician Goad will be performing at the Vergennes Opera House on Saturday, Jan. 20. The show will be a special 2 p.m. matinee performance, geared especially for families.

Lucky for us, an afternoon magic show is slated for Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Vergennes Opera House, with magician Alyx Hilshey. 

Have you ever watched the audience at a magic show? Everyone’s eyes are glued to the performers, their eyebrows are slightly furrowed, mouths agape and their bodies motionless as they try desperately to spot the “trick.” Then — poof! How did she do that? … (read more)