James The Magician

Art in the cafe...

Laurel Statz


"The Spectator"


December 2025



Laurel Statz is a painter and Madison area native. Her work, while figurative, is influenced by abstraction and minimalism. The paintings often have a quick and instinctual nature, capturing just what’s needed. While she often times herself to eliminate extra details and over-precision, she has ventured into more detailed works as well. Laurel does not attach narrative to her pieces. Rather, she thinks of them like a journaling process for her scatter-brained psyche. The figures in the pieces are meant to be processing tools for the artist and the viewer. She hopes that seeing these figures helps the...
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Friday, July 25, 2025
6:00 pm

Join James the Magician for a joyful evening of amazement, laughter, and impossible surprises in the cozy space of Mother Fool’s Coffeehouse.

Since 1986, James Ember has been creating and performing his award-winning, interactive comedy magic show for audiences of all kinds — from schools to weddings, corporate events, festivals, and everywhere in between. Whether he's amazing people with his magic or building connections through original storytelling, James performs with wild passion and a contagious sense of joy.

Perfect for curious minds age 8 and up — and anyone who still believes in wonder.

Tickets are just $13 — reserve yours now before they vanish!

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