Local magic show helps to raise money for Parkinson's disease

July 30, 2016

SCOTTSVILLE, Va. (NEWSPLEX) -- Do you believe in magic? One guy sure does. His magic is helping out a lot of people around the world who are suffering from Parkinson's Disease.

My dad had Parkinson's since I was 7-years old. My dad was my biggest fan," said Wes Iseli, Magician and Illusionist. "I wouldn't be here doing this show today if it wasn't for him."

Islei's father passed away in 2003. He contributes a portion of ticket sales to the Micheal J. Fox Foundation, which helps the fight against Parkinson's Disease. People got to witness with their own eyes just how magical Iseli really is. 

"My first illusion show that I did was in 2008," said Iseli. "That was our full evening illusion show and I just cried. My wife was holding me and I just cried because I knew my dad would be proud of me. Like I said he was my biggest fan."

Along with his wife and daughter Iseli performs about four hundred shows a year. Since 2007 he's performed magic shows each year to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network.

Recently he was hired as a USDA certified animal trainer and magic consultant on a national television show. 

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