Two notable skeptics appearing in Atlanta in June
Two internationally known skeptics are appearing in Atlanta in June. Outspoken atheist and political pundit Christopher Hitchens is touring in support of his new book Hitch-22 and the well-known mentalist Banachek is doing a ticketed mentalism show at the Academy Theatre.
Update Friday June 4: Details on Banachek tickets updated! See below.
Full details on times and tickets after the jump…
Christopher Hitchens – Hitch-22 – June 18
Christopher Hitchens is well known political commentator who is a contributing editor of Vanity Fair magazine and has appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher and many other programs. He has spoken at The Amazing Meeting in Las Vegas. He is considered (along with Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and others) one of the leaders of the “new atheist” movement.
Hitchens’ latest book is called Hitch-22: A Memoir. It is the “story of his life, lived large” and has received many positive reviews.
Hitchens is currently touring to promote the book in the United States. On Friday June 18th the tour reaches Atlanta at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Buckhead (2900 Peachtree Rd, 404-261-7747). According to the event page at the bookstore website, he will appear at 7:00 PM. Those wishing to guarantee a spot and/or get a book signed should obtain a (free) ticket at the store starting at 5:00 PM on the day of the signing.
Banachek – Academy Theatre – June 30
Banachek is a world leading mentalist who managed to convince scientists that he had actual psychic abilities in the famous “Project Alpha” hoax orchestrated by James Randi. He has performed at The Amazing Meeting and hundreds of other venues. He is also a magic consultant who has helped performers such as Criss Angel and Penn & Teller perfect their illusions.
Banachek will be performing at the Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates on Wednesday, June 30th at 8:00 PM. If you haven’t seen him perform before at TAM or elsewhere, it really is a tremendous show.
Update June 4th on tickets:
There’s not just one mentalism show at Academy Theatre this month! In fact, mentalist Nick Compise is performing his show “Wonders of the Mind” tomorrow night, Saturday June 5th at 8:00 PM. Tickets are only $14 and can be purchased online.
Because Nick was instrumental in getting Banachek to come to the Academy Theatre later in the month, those who attend Nick’s show on Saturday will get first crack at tickets to Banachek. Those tickets go on sale on Saturday at the theater and online, and will be $25.
