Things disappearing, sawing people in half and objects levitating aren’t describing a horror movie, it’s a description of the magic-comedy show Timothy Riggs will be doing today.

Riggs, a well-known professional magician, will be performing a special show at the SCERA Center for the Arts, just in time for Halloween.

Along with his assistant Mandy Vanorden, Riggs cut comical figures throughout their routine.

“This is a very fun and ‘very clean, like PG movie rating clean’ show,” Riggs said. “It's also fast paced and packed full of interesting magic, illusions and juggling.  We do audience interaction with several volunteers and it's always fun to see friends reacting to magic on the stage.  I've been known to juggle bowling balls over volunteers, levitate them, cut them in half and have even introduced a lucky few to the Guillotine!  Hey it is Halloween after all!”

This kind of performance is rarely seen in Orem and the $5 per person admission is quite a bonus. Additionally, a free Halloween goody bag is included with each paid child’s admission.

“This is a really fun night out and not something you get a chance to see very often,” Riggs said. “Several of the larger Illusions that we will be performing can usually only be seen if you're vacationing somewhere like Vegas where big illusion magic shows are performed. But unlike Vegas, if you come to see the show at the SCERA your wallet will thank you, as the SCERA tickets are a great bargain.”

For an idea of what kind of trick he will be performing tonight, Riggs described one of his favorites.

“In the Wednesday show [tonight's show] it will be called ‘Tubed Out’ this trick has large tubes that pass through the box in two directions with the person inside, the tubes allow the audience to see through the trick at all times,” he said. “Then there are two large blades, which also slice up the trick allowing the middle to slide out.”

According to a news release, “Timothy has many larger illusions, but he does them with a well-rehearsed funny bone.  For instance, when he performs Houdini’s famous escape trunk, he does it with a western theme and ends up dressed like a cow.”

His love for magic began at the age of 8, when he learned his first magic trick for a Cub Scout project. Since then, he has been featured on major TV networks and every venue imaginable from night clubs to Lagoon.

“Timothy has a light-hearted touch and comic manner that is really appealing,” said Adam J. Robertson, SCERA president & CEO, in a news release. “His is a magic show that is unique and appropriate for family audiences. He’s a perfect act at a perfect time of year.”