March 2, 2006

Award-winning juggler to perform at Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Famous juggler and comedian Mark Nizer will bring his act to Purdue University next week.

Nizer will perform his original mix of comedy, juggling, movement, music and special effects in Purdue's Loeb Playhouse at 7 p.m. March 10.

An international award-winning juggler, Nizer has taken his stage show all across the world and performed everywhere from in the street to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Nizer's show includes a variety of stunts, including juggling five ping pong balls using only his mouth or juggling a burning propane tank, a running electric knife and a 16-pound bowling ball.

The performance is appropriate for all ages and tickets cost $10 to $16. Tickets are available at campus box offices or by phone at (765) 494-3933 or (800) 914-SHOW. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster locations.

Writer: Christy Jones, (765) 494-1089, christyjones@purdue.edu

Sources: Laura Clavio, Purdue Convocations assistant director, (765) 496-2913, lzclavio@purdue.edu

Kerry S. Nason, Purdue Convocations manager of operations, (765) 496-9071, knason@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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