Local families were kept entertained during the variety magic show hosted by the Estevan Police Association (EPA) on Thursday night at the Estevan Comprehensive School.
Magicians Marty Putz, Richy Roy, and Murray and Teresa Hatfield provided laughs through their acts, some of which involved crowd participation. Roy has performed at the variety night in the past, while Putz and the Hatfields were new.
EPA secretary Trevor Roberts, who is a detective with the Estevan Police Service, said this is something the association has done for several years.
“I think it was neat to have some new performers there, and we still had our local magician Richy Roy who is from Weyburn. But the rest of the talent came in from other places that we haven’t had through here before, so it was good.”
An estimated crowd of 75 people was in attendance.
The feedback for the event was really good, Roberts said, thanks to the presence of the new entertainment.
“Some of the kids have been there not only this year, but last year and the year before, too. The fact that some of the talent was switched up for them, they all seemed to be fairly excited.”
Roberts didn’t have an estimate on how much money was raised through ticket sales, sponsorships and other revenue sources. Proceeds from the variety show will go to benefit local causes.
