Jonathan Harrington: 19th Century Magician with Andrew Pinard
Lunch: 12:00-1:00pm | Presentation: 1:00-2:30pm
Walk back in time with Andrew Pinard as he performs as nineteenth-century performer Jonathan Harrington. Born in Boston, Harrington began his performing career as a ventriloquist in 1826, and subsequently added fire resistance, conjuring and exhibitions to his performances. His shows became increasingly focused on magic with a small section devoted to ventriloquism and mimicry.
Pinard transforms into Jonathan Harrington during the performance in both character and period costume to present mysteries and wonders from the nineteenth century with the help of audience members.
Andrew Pinard has been a full-time performer and theatre artist for over thirty-five years. He has presented thousands of performances throughout the northeastern United States as well as internationally in Montreal, London, Switzerland, Germany and Italy. Andrew has been recognized by his peers as one of the finest close-up performers throughout the Northeast and took the top honors in the 18th Annual New England Magic Competition. Andrew was selected six times as Editors’ Choice for Best Magical Entertainer in “The Very Best of New Hampshire” issues of New Hampshire Magazine with an emphasis on his uncanny sleight-of-hand (“or is it?”) abilities.
