October 31, 2024
Haunted Encounters: A Halloween Experience
Step into the eerie world of “Haunted Encounters: A Halloween Experience,” a spine-chilling event that promises to bring local ghost stories to life like never before. Set against the backdrop of Halloween, when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest, this immersive show will transport guests into a realm of supernatural intrigue and spectral encounters. Jim Vines and Mike Maione, renowned for their expertise in paranormal phenomena, will guide you on this unforgettable journey, weaving tales of local hauntings that have lingered in the shadows for generations.
As the night unfolds, Vines and Maione will draw from a rich tapestry of local legends and firsthand accounts, each story more unsettling than the last. From haunted mansions to restless spirits wandering forgotten graveyards, their vivid storytelling will leave you with goosebumps and a heightened sense of the unknown. The atmosphere will be thick with anticipation as these seasoned storytellers reveal the dark secrets of the area, supported by chilling soundscapes and eerie visual effects designed to blur the line between reality and the paranormal.
What sets “Haunted Encounters: A Halloween Experience” apart is its interactive element, inviting guests to participate in the unfolding drama. As the moon rises, the presence of local spirits will become palpable, manifesting in ways that defy explanation. Whether through flickering lights, sudden cold drafts, or whispered voices from the past, the supernatural will make itself known, ensuring that no one leaves without feeling a touch of the otherworldly. This Halloween, prepare to confront the unseen and discover the true essence of fear, guided by the masterful Jim Vines and Mike Maione in a night of unforgettable, spectral encounters. Tickets are $40. For information and to reserve your place, call the Theatre Three box office at 631-928-9100.
November 21, 2024
Magic, Comedy, and More
Bob Baker
With his eclectic crew of wise-cracking ‘special guests,’ Dr. Bob is a warm and engaging performer delivering his unique brand of witty banter and wry observational humor that your audience will LOVE you for.
He is described as ‘outstanding,’ ‘hilarious,’ ‘a joy to work with,’‘America’s funniest gastroenterologist,’ and has won rave reviews from audiences across the country… from high-end corporate functions and conferences to fundraisers and exclusive private parties.
Dr. Bob also studied magic with the legendary Tony Slydini, widely considered to be one of the 3 greatest sleight-of-hand masters of the 20th century (Dick Cavett and Woody Allen were his students at the same time). Bob is one of the few magicians in the world who still performs some of Slydini’s mind-bending feats of magic.
He even once gave a command performance before the tribal elders of nomadic Bedouins in the Negev Desert—he says it was even more nerve-wracking than his appearance before 11 million people on America’s Got Talent!
Carl Mercurio
Carl Mercurio is a top comedy magician who performs regularly at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, The Slipper Room and City Winery in New York City, Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater in Philadelphia, and the Chicago Magic Lounge. He also co-stars in The Broadway Magic Hour, a weekly family magic matinee at the Broadway Comedy Club in New York City.
Mike Maione
Host Mike Maione is a magician and mentalist who lives on Long Island. He founded the Parlor of Mystery and has produced over 100 shows. He is a member of the prestigious 4F. Mike has performed at Smoke and Mirrors Magic Theatre in Pennsylvania, The Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, The Dickens Parlour Theatre in Delaware, and on stage at the Magic Circle in London. He is also a lecturer and magic reviewer with a large following.
January 23, 2025
Magic, Mentalism, and Comedy
Bob Yorburg
Bob Yorburg, aka Professor Phineas Feelgood, is a magician, author, artist, woodcarver, and restorer of all things cool. His interest in turn of the 19th-century amusement arts combined with his varied talents and unusual props are incorporated into comedy magic that is unforgettable, interactive, and downright fun.
David Schwartz
David Schwartz is an award-winning magician who recently appeared on “Penn & Teller Fool Us.” He has performed at hundreds of events. The list of celebrities David has performed for includes Jon Stewart, Kelly Ripa, Dick Cavett, Yoko Ono, and baseball legend Yogi Berra. In addition, he’s entertained top executives at Ford Motor Company, Credit Suisse, Yelp, and the New York Yankees. When not performing at private parties and corporate events, David can be seen Off-Broadway as a featured performer at Monday Night Magic, New York’s longest-running magic show.
Mike Maione
Host Mike Maione is a magician and mentalist who lives on Long Island. He founded the Parlor of Mystery and produced over 100 shows. He is a member of the prestigious 4F. Mike has performed at Smoke and Mirrors Magic Theatre in Pennsylvania, The Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, The Dickens Parlour Theatre in Delaware, and on stage at the Magic Circle in London. He is also a lecturer and magic reviewer with a large following.
March 13, 2025
Mentalism & Magic
Dave Levitan
David knows what you are thinking. While looking into your eyes, he senses your thoughts, including your favorite places, special moments, and happy memories. He reveals the names of your friends, pets, and family members. His predictions and premonitions are always upbeat, fun, and on target. David makes no claims of having supernatural powers or any psychic abilities at all. He cleverly uses psychology, body language, statistics, keen observations, subtle persuasion, and other real-world techniques to create a warm, funny, and interactive show filled with mind-blowing moments.
David has entertained hundreds of thousands of people at corporate dinners, sales meetings, trade shows, family days, colleges, and private parties for guests of all ages.
His engagements have taken him throughout the U.S., Europe, and Canada. He performs for Fortune 500 companies and is regularly on the “A-List” circuit.
Jim Vines
Jim Vines is an award-winning magician who headlined the Off-Broadway Magic Show “A Taste of Magic.” for over ten years. Now, he can regularly delight audiences with his award-winning magical creations at the famous Smoke and Mirrors Theater in Philadelphia and the Comix Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
Jim has shared his magic throughout the U.S. – at venues such as The Wonderground in Las Vegas, the Parlor of Mystery in New York, the Magic Castle in Hollywood – and in 11 other countries worldwide.
In 2017, Jim won First Place and People’s Choice in Close-Up Magic at the F.I.S.M. North American Championship of Magic. His award-winning act will be seen on National Television this November.
Mike Maione
Once again, Mike Maione will host the show. Mike founded the Parlor of Mystery and produced over 100 shows. He is a member of the prestigious 4F. Mike has performed at Smoke and Mirrors Magic Theatre in Pennsylvania, The Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, The Dickens Parlour Theatre in Delaware, and on stage at the Magic Circle in London. Mike also creates magic for other performers. In 2019 one of his creations was voted best magic trick on the Magic Cafe, an internet community of magical performers.
June 5, 2025
Awesome Magic
Peter Samelson
Peter Samelson is a renowned magician who has won awards all around the world for his artistry. Recognized by fellow magicians as a magician’s magician, he has been honored by the magic society and graced the cover of numerous magic publications. Christened the “soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery” by the New York Times, Samelson has performed atop the Great Wall of China, in the jungles of Bali, and at the universities of Tokyo; he has performed for Mexican peasants and Grand Prix, race car drivers on the World Cruise of Queen Elizabeth II. He has entertained Princess Stephanie of Monaco, the jet-set of Paris, and the fishermen mending their nets on the beaches of Cartegena. From Kenya to the Magic Castle, television to trade shows, college campuses to commercials, the New York stage, night clubs, and celebrity events, Peter Samelson has distinguished himself as a magician and an artist.
Peter performs and lectures at colleges, universities, and Theater and Performing Arts festivals. Peter has staged two one-person Off-Broadway shows; “The Magician” and “PaperWork.” He also performs and designs for television, film, and theater, including: “What About Bob,” “Whispers in the Dark,” for Kraft Salad Dressing, and hosted a syndicated 13-part series on Magic, CNN’s “Sonya Live!” Mabou Mines, The Bermuda Theater Festival, the new musical “Houdini,” and the PBS Special, “The Art of Magic.”
Jake Lundgren
Magic, Juggling, Sideshow, and Comedy collide in a Neo-Vaudevillian performance for the whole family. Recognized as a Star of Tomorrow at the Society of American Magicians National Convention, Jake can now be seen performing at “Vaudeville at the State,” “Two$oup Variety Mishmash,” and at the world-famous P3 Magic Theater. He is a three-time finalist in the “Wizards at War” Magic Competition and is the producer of “Deadly Deceptions,” the Magic murder mystery experience!
Mike Maione
Host Mike Maione is a magician and mentalist who lives on Long Island. He founded the Parlor of Mystery and produced over 100 shows. He is a member of the prestigious 4F. Mike has performed at Smoke and Mirrors Magic Theatre in Pennsylvania, The Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, The Dickens Parlour Theatre in Delaware, and on stage at the Magic Circle in London. He is also a lecturer and magic reviewer with a large following.