MORRISTOWN, NJ.- The Morris Museum announces the opening of “Now You See It: The Art of Magic and Illusion,” which will be on view from April 2 through August 15, 2015. Special programs are planned, including an Indian Magic Art performance.

Artists, magicians, and illusionists have been tricking the human eye for centuries. From the trompe l’oeil paintings of the Baroque period, to the Op-Art illusions of the 20th century, artists have distorted the viewer’s perception to create masterpieces of illusion. Magicians, using “sleight of hand” in the same way artists use hue, value, and perspective, have delighted spectators with seemingly impossible tricks. Similarly, contemporary illusionists have harnessed technology and animation to augment reality in logically defying ways.

“Now You See It” will feature more than twenty hands-on, interactive stations. Visitors can perform gravity-defying stunts with the aid of an Anti-Gravity Mirror, sit in a Crazy Chair, and take trick “selfies.” Antique magical props, works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection, and automata from the Museum’s Guinness Collection will also be featured. The interactive exhibits will be provided by The Me Museum™ co-founders, Bob Yorburg, Mark Setteducati and Nic Gould.

Indian Magic Art Performance
Saturday, May 9, 1:30pm
Join world-class magical entertainer Shreeyash Palshikar for a show featuring the mysterious world of Indian magic. The performance will include the Indian rope trick, a water suspension mystery demonstration, and more.

Shreeyash Palshikar is the premier Indian magician in the United States. Combining the best of Eastern and Western magic, he has created a unique fusion magical style that appeals to people worldwide. Palshikar has studied the styles of Penn & Teller and Samjunath Wadi, one of India's oldest living jadoowallas.