Gentle Memorial Building overflows with magic, laughs and candy

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HOULTON, Maine — The Gentle Memorial Building was hopping with activity Saturday morning as the Houlton Recreation Department got an early head start on celebrating Easter.

About 250 youngsters, parents and grandparents came to the recreation center to view a free magic show performed by Carroll Chapman, a magician from central Maine who performs as “Conjuring Carroll.”

Featuring a mixture of magic and comedy, Chapman delighted the large group of youngsters who gathered on the floor in front of him.

At the conclusion of the event, each youngster had an opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny and receive a goody bag of candy and trinkets. Approximately 90 goodie bags were passed out during the event.

“It was great to have so many families back for this fun Easter event,” Recreation Director Marie Carmichael said. “Needless to say, the surprise Easter Bunny appearance at the end was an added bonus to the show.”

HOULTON, Maine — April 9, 2022 — Corbin Wright assists magician “Conjuring Carroll” with a magic trick Saturday morning at the Gentle Memorial Building in Houlton. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)

HOULTON, Maine — April 9, 2022 — Emma O’Donnell assists magician “Conjuring Carroll” during a free magic show at the Gentle Memorial Building Saturday morning.  (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)

HOULTON, Maine — April 9, 2022 — A group of more than 90 youths attended Saturday morning’s Easter magic show at the Gentle Memorial Building in Houlton. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)