"An Evening of Magic" with Rob Lake will present two performances at the Poncan Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 13. The first performance will be at 3 p.m. and the evening show will start at 7:30.

Lake received magic's highest honor when he was named the International Stage Magician of the year in 2008 an d received the prestigious Merlin Award.

"It's really the highest honor a magician can receive," Lake said."It's the Oscar, Emmy or Tony of magic. All the really big names in magic are previous winners"

At 25 years of age, Lake was the youngest magician to ever receive the honor, given in recognition of the magician's entire body of work.

When he was just 16. Fox Family Channel held a national magic competition and chose Lake as the winner, and named him America's Greatest Young Magician.

Rob Lake is known for his stage illusions that utilize elaborate costumes and choreography.

Tickets are available online at www.poncantheatre.com, by calling the Poncan at 765-0943 or at the Poncan Theatre Box Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1 hour before show time for both performances. Tickets start at $7.50 for children 12 and under and $12 for adults. All major credit cards are accepted.