Saterial has become the first and only magician in the world to receive magic’s highest and most coveted honors, the “Gold Medal of Excellence,” from the industry’s foremost associations — The International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians. It’s rare that either award is given — in nearly 20 years they have been granted a combined total of only seven times. Saterial was awarded both honors in the same year.

“His ‘Timeless Magic’ piece is definitely my favorite part of the show and I believe the thing that he won most of his awards for,” said Matthew Tardy, co-founder of The Theater of Awesome. “He uses a grandfather clock as the act’s centerpiece and manipulates candles, giant steel balls, handkerchiefs, while live doves magically appear and disappear! I am really looking forward to this show!”

From the stages of Broadway in New York to New Zealand’s renowned Regent Theater, Saterial has traveled five continents performing “Timeless Magic” along with the rest of his extensive repertoire of stage, close-up and roving magic. He has conquered nearly every possible venue including theater, television, film, music videos, cruise ships, corporate special events and has even performed on ice at a 6,000-seat arena.

The Freeport Theater of Awesome is at 5 Depot Street. Tickets are $19 in advance, $21 at the door for the Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. performances; and $14 in advance, $16 at the door for the 2 p.m. show on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.AwesomeTheater.com. For more information, call 207-518-8839.

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Freeport Theater of Awesome to host magic’s only two-time Gold Medal champion George Saterial

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15

Where: The Freeport Theater of Awesome, 5 Depot Street Freeport

Admission: 7:30 p.m. shows $19 in advance and $21 at the door; 2 p.m. show $14 in advance and $16 at the door

Tickets: Online at www.AwesomeTheater.com