One of the most popular events of the Okanagan Regional Library’s annual Summer Reading Club is a touring performer who visits all 29 branches throughout the vast ORL region, from Golden to Osoyoos. For 2015, the ORL is once again hosting Okanagan-based magician Leif David, known to many by his previous stage name Ali K. Zam. David has created a brand new 45-minute show featuring magic, storytelling, comedy, music, and tons of audience participation.

“I love performing magic because I love seeing the reaction on people’s faces. Every performance and every audience is unique, and it’s just amazing to see how different audiences react”, says David.

“Performing in libraries is especially important to me because I got my start in magic when I was 8 years old by taking out books on the magic from the local library in Westbank. Now I get to inspire a new generation of readers by sharing my story of magic.”

During the free show, David builds on the Summer Reading Club theme of “Build It!” and incorporates several popular children’s books including “The Goblin Rainbow” and “The Empty Pot”. Participants will also learn a trick they can make at home and hear about how David got his start in magic at the age of eight.

The Summer Reading Club targets children aged 5-12 and encourages a love of literacy. Registration in the Summer Reading Club is free to all Okanagan Regional Library members; however, space for David’s show may be limited at some locations. Check www.orl.bc.ca/branches or your local library branch for more information.