During his downtime at a construction job, Wes Barker practiced magic tricks.
In the confines of his truck, while waiting to fill the next pothole, the Vancouver-resident developed his next career as a comedian/magician.
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The outgoing magician has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America香蕉视频直播檚 Got Talent, Wizard Wars and MTV香蕉视频直播檚 Greatest Party Stories Ever, offering a twist in the magic world.
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Barker is performing at Creekside Theatre, in Lake Country Saturday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
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Reading an audience is also a skill he gained over time.
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Baker plans to continue building his fan base on YouTube, focusing on live shows and touring more. He would also like to see a magic special on Netflix.
He also enjoys collaborating with others on YouTube.
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Creekside Theatre is up and running for another season .
Tickets are $29 and a child-minding service will be offered. For a full list of Creekside Theatre events, visit .
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