{"id":98797,"date":"2018-07-06T11:58:49","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T17:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/magician-and-musician-michael-casey-will-perform-at-cortez-library\/"},"modified":"2018-07-06T11:58:49","modified_gmt":"2018-07-06T17:58:49","slug":"magician-and-musician-michael-casey-will-perform-at-cortez-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/magician-and-musician-michael-casey-will-perform-at-cortez-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Magician and musician Michael Casey will perform at Cortez Library"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image naviga-inline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=7f77f0d4-5f06-44c0-8dca-eadcde267962&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=7f77f0d4-5f06-44c0-8dca-eadcde267962&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=7f77f0d4-5f06-44c0-8dca-eadcde267962&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com\/?uuid=7f77f0d4-5f06-44c0-8dca-eadcde267962&amp;function=cover&amp;type=preview&amp;source=false&amp;width=1800 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 2000px\" width=\"1446\" height=\"1217\" alt=\"Magician and musician Michael Casey will perform twice at the Cortez Public Library, on July 18 at 2 p.m. and July 20 at 10 a.m. as part of the series Literary Fridays.\" class=\"naviga-image\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption><span class=\"caption\">Magician and musician Michael Casey will perform twice at the Cortez Public Library, on July 18 at 2 p.m. and July 20 at 10 a.m. as part of the series Literary Fridays.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Michael, who was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome \u2013 like the boy in the book \u201cWonder\u201d by R.J. Palacio and the movie by the same name \u2013 is known for his inspiring shows. Treacher Collins is a rare genetic disorder that affects facial bones and tissue. Hearing is also affected.<\/p>\n<p>Casey had entertained the public with stage magic since age 6.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy goal is to inspire others to look at obstacles as stepping stones,\u201d he said in a pres release. \u201cTo both inspire and motivate with my unique brand of comedy mixed with magic and music, making a direct connection that will hit all the right notes \u2013 the notes that will help one reach the \u201cPeak Elevations \u201c for all of their personal goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Casey had his share of bullying when he was younger but had a solution \u2013 he turned off his hearing aids. He plans to start college soon, working on a degree in film and media.<\/p>\n<p>On July 18, Casey will perform his magic. On July 20, Casey, a self-taught drummer, guitarist, cellist and keyboardist, will perform his music.<\/p>\n<p>The performances are free. The library is at 202 N. Park St.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Magician and musician Michael Casey will perform twice at the Cortez Public Library, on July 18 at 2 p.m. and July 20 at 10 a.m. as part of the series Literary Fridays.Courtesy photo Michael, who was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome \u2013 like the boy in the book \u201cWonder\u201d by R.J. 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