A Purim story and magic show for families with kids in preschool and elementary school.  

We begin with a comic retelling of the Purim story by the B&T* Shiny Shoes Collective (Benji Marx and Cantor  Eliana Kissner), including bits of slapstick, spontaneous breakouts into song, and opportunities for audience participation.  If you are pro-shenanigans, this event is for you!   The story will be followed by a performance by the one and only Magical Dave.

*B&T stands for Bigtan and Teresh, the pair of characters in the megillah who plot to kill the king.

Everyone is encouraged to come in costume to celebrate this festive day.

Benji Marx is a board-certified music therapist and performing musician based in Kingston, New York. He is dedicated to helping individuals express their internal world through music, fostering self-understanding and the processing of challenging emotions. As a performer, his songs reflect similar values of self discovery and growth.  Benji holds a B.A. in Music Performance and Composition from Bard College, a Master of Science in Music Therapy, and is an active member of the American Music Therapy Association. Currently, he is in the process of writing his inaugural album.

Magical Dave is a full-time NYC teacher (with a Master’s degree in education), a dad of 2, and has been performing at children’s parties and events for over 30 years. He is one of New York’s most sought-after children’s entertainers — performing over 200 in-person shows per year and is now performing Virtual Zoom Magic Shows and offering Private and Group Magic Lessons on Zoom. Dave’s Magic Show has been seen by tens of thousands of children, A-list celebrities, and even his 3rd-grade teacher. Dave has performed for Mary-Louise Parker, Ayda Field, Oliver Platt, Annie Leibovitz, David Rockwell, Maya Lin, Magic Johnson, Al Pacino, Billy Crudup, Tom Colicchio, and dozens of Fortune 500 companies. He has been featured in The NY Times, TimeOut Kids, and seen on Channel 11 News.