Magician donates tickets

Jason Latimer, master magician and illusionist, has invited as his guests more than 150 children from local support organizations for his Magic Extravaganza at 7 p.m., Sun., Aug. 10at the Fred Kavli Theater in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Invitees include children from Casa Pacific, Big Brothers and Sisters, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo/Las Virgenes and Simi and San Fernando valleys, and the YMCAs, among others.

His show, "Latimer, World Champion of Magic," is tailored for audiences of all ages.

The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks is helping to present the event. Event sponsors include First California Bank and media sponsors Time Warner Cable and the Acorn Newspapers.

"Aside from being an amazing performer, Jason is truly a unique and wonderful individual in every way. At his young age, he recognizes the major role he can play in improving the lives and future of our next generation," said Dave Klein, the Kiwanis event chairman. "I hope that our whole community comes out to enjoy the wonderful show and show support."

Proceeds from the show will benefit youth in Conejo Valley and surrounding areas through the activities of Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation, which was recently chosen Service Club of the Year for its support of youth, senior citizens and others in need.

For more information, go to www.Latimeronline.com.

To order tickets, call the Kavli Theater box office at (805) 449-2787 or Ticketmaster at (805) 583-8700.

Tickets are also available at www.ticketmaster.com or www.tokiwanis.org.