Robert Channing is not the loudly-dressed, mysteriously muttering psychic of carnival tradition. Pictures on his website depict him in casual garb, sometimes a suit, and his resume boasts of success in entertaining corporate events. The feats he'll perform tonight won't involve tarot cards or palm-reading. Channing is determined to read minds.
Selected by the Campus Activities Board as part of their annual campus-wide event planning, Channing's act is a novelty that will surely add variety to the semester's goings-on. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Morrell Lounge of Smith Union, his act will weave comedy into his stunts as he bends spoons without physical force and asks questions the audience will pose?without actually reading the pieces of paper they've written on.
Channing will predict the future and perhaps toss in a little hypnotism. According to his homepage, however, the audience may rest assured that he is not the type of performer who will draw the most humiliating tales from the subconscious.
Friday's show is free and open to students and the local community. Channing's performance promises to entertain anyone in attendance?determining the amount of change in a volunteer's pocket, reciting social security numbers, and remembering your important dates for you are just a few of his talents.
Channing has been sharing his talents for almost 20 years, touring schools all over the country, including the University of Maine-Machias and the University of New England.
His website, www.robertchanning.com, is riddled with positive testimonials from students and businessmen alike. He has appeared on many of the major television networks, including NBC and Fox.
Just in case Channing's skills and tricks sound a little too unbelievable, Channing provides a toll-free number that anyone can call?and he'll tell you what you're wearing.