POINT PLEASANT — During this tough economic time many families are seeking ways to have fun together without spending a fortune.

And on Nov. 6 and 7 the Point Pleasant Moose Lodge will provide the opportunity for families to have a good time with the MerMan’s Comedy and Illusion Show.

Stormy See, administrator of the Moose Lodge, said that the lodge is bringing the comedy show to the area because they wanted to do something for the entire community to enjoy.

“I think the show is going to be a great time for families to spend time together — it will be a valuable time for them,” he added.

MerMan’s magic show blends illusions, such as the floating lady, and cutting edge music. Other popular magic tricks he does includes the tarantula’s kiss, 10,000 leprechauns and the barbecued tongue.

According to his bio, the MerMan began making magic when he was just five years old and has been entertaining audiences ever since. He has performed his comedy and illusion acts across the county and in Europe and Canada for more than two decades. MerMan has performed at school festivals and corporate events. He also has been an opening act for Chairman of the Board, Linda Davis, Jo Dee Messina and Alice Cooper.

MerMan began performing in the 1980s at school programs. He originally did bullying workshops for parents and teachers, but later created a combination magic/bullying program entitled “The Magic of Being Bully Free,” which he now performs around the country. MerMan’s bio states that he enjoys making magic because it’s something anyone can do regardless of age or physical ability. Through his performances, he teaches audiences that there is magic inside of everyone.

“My job is not just performing magic. I’m an entertainer — a story teller,” MerMan said in a news release. “Some people use music, poetry or literature to help you forget about the world around you, I use magic. If you can forget about your problems for a brief moment and enter my world of laughter and illusion than my day is complete.”

MerMan is currently on an extensive U.S. tour presenting his show to audiences everywhere. He will perform at the moose lodge, located at 18 Kiwanis Blvd. in Point Pleasant, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $7 at the moose lodge, City National Bank, Peoples Bank, Ohio Valley Bank and all participating Fruth Pharmacies. Tickets also will be available for $9 at the door the day of the event. Concessions will be available before and after each show as well.

For more information on the MerMan’s Comedy and Illusion Show or MerMan Productions, call (800) 815-0364 or visit www.mermansmagic.com.