"We are not bound by tradition, nor are we limited to our own understanding or to the wisdom of men. In short, this is a very unusual university."
- President Kim B. Clark
October 7, 2009
The Great Kaplan set to entertain crowds at BYU-Idaho
Writer: Don Sparhawk
The Great Kaplan will perform at Brigham Young University-Idaho Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kirkham Auditorium as part of the Center Stage Performing Arts Series.
David Kaplan is a juggler, magician, inventor, musician, deadpan physical comedian—all wrapped up in one eccentric performer.
Inviting the audience into the humor is the focus of the show. Whether he’s juggling bean-bag chairs, playing a melody on “concert balloon” or defying the laws of physics with a bowling ball, Kaplan’s preposterous blend of dazzling skill and shameless gimmickry is sure to amaze and amuse.
Notable shows include a recent performance as guest “balloonist” with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and network television appearances on ABC TV’s The View and The Statler Brothers Show on TNN.
Inspired by the antics of Keaton, Sellers, Victor Borge and the illustrious Maxwell Smart, Kaplan delivers a most unique and hilarious spectacle. Kaplan’s greatest talent may lie in his uncanny ability to appeal to a wide cross-section of the audience. Spectators young and old visit a wonderfully strange world they will not soon forget.
Tickets are $12 for the general public and $6 for BYU-Idaho students and can be purchased at the BYU-Idaho Ticket Office, by calling 496-2230 or online at www.byui.edu/tickets.
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Brigham Young University-Idaho is a four-year private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. The university, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offers both baccalaureate and associate degrees; integrated degrees and internships that are tailored to fit students' interests; a year-round track system allowing more students to attend; and an extensive Student Activities Program that provides leadership and growth experiences. It is the largest private university in Idaho, with more than 13,000 students enrolled for Winter Semester 2008.
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