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Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible

Peter Wood: Coleccionista de lo imposible
2026-07-08 17:00:00 2026-07-08 17:45:00 America/New_York Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible Peter Wood, the Collector of the Impossible, presents incredible magical objects with unparalleled showmanship. (Ages 6-12) Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 08
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-08 17:00:00 2026-07-08 17:45:00 America/New_York Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible Peter Wood, the Collector of the Impossible, presents incredible magical objects with unparalleled showmanship. (Ages 6-12) Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Peter Wood, the Collector of the Impossible, presents incredible magical objects with unparalleled showmanship. (Ages 6-12)

Peter’s interactive show feels like stepping into a cabinet of curiosities, filled with supernatural paintings, mysterious elixirs, mind-reading devices, and more. Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight. 

Space is limited.  Please visit the Youth Services desk 30 minutes before the program to request a ticket.

Can't make it on July 8?  Join Peter Wood on June 24 at 1 PM, Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.).

Peter Wood presenta increíbles objetos mágicos con un espectáculo incomparable. (De 6 a 12 años)

Sala de reuniones grande de Beatley Library

Sponsors: SummerQuest Jr. is made possible through a generous grant from the James M. Duncan, Jr. Library Foundation, Inc. SummerQuest is made possible through support from the Alexandria Library Foundation, Inc., the Friends of Beatley Central Library, Friends of Barrett Library, Friends of Burke Library, and Friends of Duncan Library. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Performer | Children |

TAGS: | SummerQuest | Performer | Magic | children |

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