The public is invited to enjoy a “Night of Magic, Mystique and Music,” on Aug. 28 at the Downtown Cabaret Theater, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport.

The production is sponsored by Stratford’s Sterling House Community Center to benefit its community crisis and food pantry programs, organizers said in a statement.

"Headliner will be master hypnotist Dan LaRosa of Middletown, who will demonstrate the funny and dramatic sides of hypnosis," the statement said.


An instructor for the National Guild of Hypnotists and a member of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, LaRosa's theatrical performances are captivating, thought-provoking and fun for audiences, the statement said.
Also appearing will be magician Jim Sisti of Beacon Falls, who has been performing his brand of comedy magic and mentalism for 25 years, the statement said.

He has appeared in local nightspots and comedy clubs, a well as on the off-Broadway stage.
"Sisti is a writer and inventor, is the author of three best-selling books on magic, as well as the inventor of numerous magic tricks that have been in use by magicians in this country and abroad," the statemen said.

The evening also will include music and dancing.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m., followed by the performance at 8 p.m.
Tickets at $35 per person, with reserved seating only, and are available at Sterling House, 2283 Main St., Stratford.
Guests are invited to bring snacks and beverages.
For information, contact Sterling House Special Events coordinator Patty Calabrese at 203-378-2606, ext. 107, or at pcalabrese@sterlinghouse cc.org.