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On Thursday, Feb. 18, IU Northwest will welcome back to campus a truly magical performer, “The Spellbinder,” master illusionist Walter King. This free, family-friendly show begins at 1 p.m. in the Savannah Auditorium.

Through his show, “The Legacy of Black Magicians,” King will introduce the audience to such legendary past African-American magicians as Fetaque Sanders, “The First Lady of Magic” Ellen Armstrong, and escape artist Wilmont Barklay, among others.

The Spellbinder uses illusions and state-of-the-art special effects to bring the history of African-American magical performers, from the 19th century to the present day, to life in a stunning performance that must be seen to be believed.

This free program is part of IU Northwest's Black History Month Celebration, and is sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programming and the Diversity Programming Series. Other sponsors of this year's Black History Month events include the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Office of Student Life and Athletics, the Department of Minority Studies, and the Black Student Union.