SMELLS LIKE MAGIC: Mississippi Magic Man opens summer reading program
Published 5:05 pm Friday, May 30, 2025
Mississippi Magic Man Dorian LaChance listens to audience participant Mateo Polk during his show Friday to kick off the Judge George W. Armstrong Library’s summer reading program — “Color Our World.” (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Laughter erupts from the children in the audience of the magic show on Friday. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Mateo Polk waves a giant magic wand to make a hanker chief disappear from Mississippi Magic Man Dorian LaChance’s hand during a show on Friday at the Judge George W. Armstrong Library. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Eva Baldwin is a participant from the audience of the magic show on Friday at the Judge George W. Armstrong Library. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Mississippi Magic Man Dorian LaChance shares some of his favorite story books to read with children at the Judge George W. Armstrong Library. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Children point and shout at Mississippi Magic Man Dorian LaChance as knitting needles magically move in the toy box behind him. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Dorian LaChance settles a dispute with his puppet friend Duncan the duck. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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NATCHEZ — Sounds of laughter and excitement from young children echoed through the halls of the Judge George W. Armstrong Library as the library began its summer reading program called “Color Our World” on Friday morning.
The first talent hosted by the library, Mississippi Magic Man Dorian LaChance, tried to wow guests with his magic tricks while his mischievous friend Stinky the skunk tried to steal the show.
Every time he did, more laughter erupted.
The children also met Chef Duncan the duck puppet and a talented teddy bear who likes to knit while no one is watching.
LaChance not only showed the children and adults his magic tricks, but shared with them some of his favorite books to read. Mysteries like Nancy Drew are his favorites, he said.
Each child was gifted a bookmark with website information on the back, so they too could learn magic and explore some of LaChance’s favorite books.
Below are more programs happening this summer at the Armstrong Library.
Tuesday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m. — Sip n Paint with Ms. Gladys, featuring entertainment through art, abstract and chalk, paint and markers.
Tuesday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m. — Story time with Ms. Rickquel Rose with her “Tiny Hungry Troll” as well as other fantastic stories.
June 17, at 10:30 a.m. — Tim Spinosa of X-treme talent. An internationally acclaimed inventor and performer, Spinosa’s magic show is filled with family-friendly comedy, magic, and hilarious audience participation.
June 24, at 10:30 a.m. — Music with Mr. Alvin Shelby. Shelby is a teacher and renowned, celebrated national and local musician who blends Jazz, Gospel, Blues, and Rock’ n Roll in his presentations.
Movie Matinees are Wednesdays, June 4 through July 30 at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy movies such as Sonic the Hedgehog 2; Moana 2; Mufasa: The Lion King; The Day the Earth Blew Up – a Looney Tunes Movie; Kung Fu Panda 4; Dog Man; Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted; and Flushed Away.
Game Days are Thursday, June 12 and 26 at 2 p.m.
Adult programs take place on June 5 with a Medicare Fraud Presentation from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and an evening of music with Will on June 26 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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