Illusionist to spread Christian message Thursday

Campus Crusade for Christ is using a different method to spread their message Thursday night.

The group will sponsor illusionist Jim Munroe, who has been to more than 200 college campuses worldwide.

Munroe’s “The MAZE: Illusion Redefined” will be held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Finch Fieldhouse. The event is free.

Campus Crusade for Christ organizer Paul Hardaloupas said Munroe would be a great way to show the Christian message.

“He uses magic to reach out to students who are not Christians,” Hardaloupas said.

The illusionist’s performance is considered to be one of the most innovative ways to reach young minds.

Munroe has been featured in Christians tours like Acquire the Fire and has gained great respect from fellow illusionists and the Christian community around the world, Hardaloupas said.

This is the first year the Christian organization has sponsored a performance by Munroe.

Campus Crusade for Christ intern and alumnus Dan Cheevers said the group tries to do one big event each semester, but this is the first time it has done an event on this scale.

“Munroe uses a message behind illusion, focusing on different deceptions and lies society might have,” Cheevers said.

Hardaloupas said this is a good and unique alternative to going out Thursday night.

“This is a great way to share the good news of Christ and interact through magic,” he said.

Cheevers said the group hopes for about 1,000 people to come.

“When Jim Munroe has come to other campuses worldwide, they have had anywhere from 500 to 2,300 people attend,” he said.

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