Orcas Island magician Mathew Laslo is launching a summer tour of the San Juans.

“I absolutely love magic and performing,” said Laslo, pictured at right. “It makes people believe in the impossible.”

His first shows will be on July 3 and 5 at the Sea View Theatre in Eastsound. There will be a BBQ with hotdogs, hamburgers and veggie options at 5 p.m. followed by the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth.

Tickets are available at Darvill’s Bookstore, The Sea View Theatre and online at BrownPaperTickets.com.

Laslo fell in love with the art of magic at seven years of age when his grandfather gave him a magic kit for Christmas. Now, seven years later at 14 years old, he’s created his own full-length illusion show and has packed The Sea View theatre three times with audiences lining up to see his amazing feats.

Orcas audiences can enjoy new illusions and twists on some old ones.

“I hope the show is going to be amazing and entertaining,” Laslo said.

His talented assistants Maria Bullock, Virginia Sides and Madi Jane West will perform their mesmerizing aerial acrobatics as well.

“Blending these two art forms is a natural,”  says Bullock, who teaches students through her Orcas Island Aerial Acrobatic Studio.

Laslo is taking his show on the road with performances on July 17 on San Juan Island and Aug. 1 at the Lopez Community Center.

“The hometown crowd is the best,” Laslo said. “We have been hard at work to change things up.  There will be lots of new magic along with my favorites and of course fun surprises.”