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Welcome to the Magical World of The Fabulous FLANZINEE Comedy Close up MAGIC Master Magician. Performing comedy close up magic for over 46 years. Family Friendly magic for all ages.

Hi there! I'm Howard Bender, a seasoned professional illustrator based in Pittsburgh. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, I have worked with big names like DC Comics, Marvel, and Disney, to name a few. My expertise spans across newspapers, children's books, and comic books, bringing characters to life with my unique artistic touch. Aside from my illustration work, I also specialize in providing lively caricatures for events of all sizes. Whether it's a party, trade show, or any other gathering, my caricatures add a fun and interactive element to the experience. Looking for a unique gift idea? My commissioned caricatures, based on your photos, make perfect presents for birthdays, weddings, retirements, and more.

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Zac Starr is a professional tap dancer who began tap dancing at age 4. Zac competed from age 7 to age 12 while also attending tap events all over the country. At age 12, Zac attended a NYC tap event and met his mentor Emmy Award winning and Broadway tap dancer Jason Samuels Smith. At age 13, Zac met his mentor Broadway tap dance performer and Netflix actor Jared Grimes. Zac performs solo shows at nursing homes and retirement communities. He has his own band Synchronize and performs at venues in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. Zac entertains the audience with his incredible improvisation to every song and his vocal talent. His passion for music, contagious smile, and boundless energy are sure to bring exciting entertainment to the Willow Wonderland Christmas event! 

Join us at Willow Wonderland for a special performance by dancers from the Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh.

The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh provides an uncompromising dance education through an integrated, whole-person approach to teaching, curriculum and performance regardless of a student’s future aspirations. Thoughtful programming is designed for our youngest artists with room for personal development, creativity and acumen as dancers grow into themselves. The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh is not a dance studio, it’s a cultural center for dance and movement education with a growing community.