Aspen Film Aspen, CO
Eric Mead
Magician; Author; Speaker
andNina Gabianelli
Actor; Historian; Host
The Witches of Eastwick— Magic, manipulation, mischief
Program Description
Learn about the mechanisms of magic, the science behind manipulation, and the power of suggestion from celebrated magician and TED talk speaker, Eric Mead. The evening is hosted by Nina Gabienelli. Get your spooky cooky costumes out, you witches and devils!
Presented At
Aspen Film Aspen, CO
Film Synopsis
Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted, at a cost, when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives.
Three small-town friends, Alexandra (Cher), Jane (Susan Sarandon) and Sukie (Michelle Pfeiffer), each having lost the man in their lives, are feeling unfulfilled—until a furtive stranger, Daryl Van Horne (Jack Nicholson), arrives and begins courting each of them in turn. Eventually, Daryl tells them that they are witches. But as the three friends spend more time at his mansion, enjoying themselves and learning about their powers, they begin to worry about Daryl's ultimate intentions
Photo credit: Warner Brothers
About the Speaker
Eric Mead is a performing artist who defies categorization. As an onstage travel guide, he conducts interactive tours of the fantastic, where imagination is king, laughter erupts at every turn, and everything you know about the world is called into question. Eric will talk about the intersection of science and magic, showing how complex information and difficult ideas can be illustrated with magic.
After a thirteen-year career in NYC’s theatre and cabaret scene, Nina decided life didn’t need to be “so hard.” She escaped to the mountains and for the past 25 years she has called the Roaring Fork Valley her home. Although most recognized for her years at the infamous Crystal Palace Theatre Restaurant, or as the face of Aspen Historical Society, Nina has proudly performed with every theatre company in the Valley. Nina is also a founding member of Consensual Improv. She also holds several local honors; 2020 Wintersköl Queen, 2023 “Devy Ordinary” Award winner for Excellence in Customer Service and National Anthem singer for the FIS World Cup Races, Pro Cycling Tours and Aspen’s Annual 4th of July Parade celebration. She is thrilled to be a recognized leader in a community that supports her passions and allows her to grow as an actor, comedienne, singer, hiker, fly fisherwoman and skier!