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Greene County Public Libraries Winters-Bellbrook Branch
Greene County Public Libraries Winters-Bellbrook Branch
July 1, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District
2751 Washington Mill Rd, Bellbrook, OH 45305, United States
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Program: Fantastical Hedgehog Magic
Description: Journey to a fantasy world of imagination with unicorns, dragons, and mermaids! Local author and magician Erica Carlson performs a family-friendly, interactive magic show that keeps children engaged with tricks, helpers from the audience, and Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog!
Recommended for ages 3-9 in a family audience.
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Benny's Pizza
Benny's Pizza
July 1, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
968 Columbus Ave, Marysville, OH 43040
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Come enjoy a yummy dinner and get unique balloon creations from Erica as she goes from table to table!
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Jamestown Community Library
Jamestown Community Library
July 8, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 2:40 pm
86 Seaman Dr, Jamestown, OH 45335, United States
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Program: Hedgehog Mystery Magic
Description: Do you like a good mystery? Erica had some balloons to twist, but where did they all go? It’s a mystery waiting to be solved, and Erica’s pet hedgehog is the prime suspect! Help local author and magician Erica Carlson solve this mystery during her family-friendly, interactive magic show to find the balloons AND her spiky pal Sedge the Hedgie, the live hedgehog. This show inspired Erica’s second children’s book Sedgie the Hedgie Solves the Case (2024).
Recommended for ages 3-9 in a family audience.
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Granville Public Library
Granville Public Library
July 9, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
217 E Broadway
Granville, OH, United States
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Balloon Art with Picasso the Live Turtle
During this FREE program, Erica will teach participants about the art of Pablo Picasso and Jeff Koons while coaching them how to twist their very own balloon creations to take home with them. Picasso the live Turtle (lovingly referred to as the 5th Ninja Turtle) will appear by the end for all to see.
Recommended for ages 6+.
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Delaware County District Library Ostrander Branch
Delaware County District Library Ostrander Branch
July 9, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:10 pm
75 N Fourth St, Ostrander, OH 43061, United States
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Program: Joyful Hedgehog Magic Show
Description: How do you find joy? Reading a book? Playing with your pet? In a world where joy sometimes seems hidden, Erica will encourage participants to take control of their emotions and choose a positive attitude when they can. Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog, will surely bring joy to all when he magically appears!
Recommended for ages 3-9 in a family audience.
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Galion Public Library
Galion Public Library
July 10, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Nazarene Church in Galion
Real Life Nazarene
777 Fairview Ave, Galion, OH 44833
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Balloon Art with Picasso the Live Turtle
During this FREE program, Erica will teach participants about the art of Pablo Picasso and Jeff Koons while coaching them how to twist their very own balloon creations to take home with them. Picasso the live Turtle (lovingly referred to as the 5th Ninja Turtle) will appear by the end for all to see.
Recommended for ages 6+.
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Hilliard Lunchtime Live!
Hilliard Lunchtime Live!
July 11, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Hilliard's Station Park
4021 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026, United States
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Music and Magic with Erica and Mark Reinhart
Special guests include: Sedgie the Hedgie and Picasso the Turtle!
Erica and Mark will play and sing toe-tapping music with lots of audience interaction. This dynamic duo uses magic tricks, balloons, and stories to make the music extra fun. And to top it all off, Sedgie the Hedgie and Picasso the Turtle will appear to dance along!
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Olentangy Caverns
Olentangy Caverns
July 13, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1779 Home Rd, Delaware, OH 43015
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🦔✨ Superhero Hedgehog Magic + Kids Market at Olentangy Caverns! ✨🦔
🗓 Sunday, July 13
🕐 1 PM – 3:30 PM – Made by Me Market: Young entrepreneurs shine! From 1–3:30 PM, kids aged ≤17 can set up booths and sell their original crafts, baked goods, lemonade, homegrown veggies and more at a special kids-only market .
🕒 3 PM – Superhero Hedgehog Magic Show with Erica Carlson and her live, real-life hedgehog sidekick Sedgie the Hedgie, featuring delightful, family-friendly tricks sure to amaze!
📍 Location: Olentangy Caverns, 1779 Home Road, Delaware, OH 43015
Bring your little superheroes for a double dose of fun: creative entrepreneurship and magical marvels with Sedgie! 🌟
🛍️ Shop the wares of budding vendors at their booths (1–3:30 PM), then gather at 3 PM for the hedgehog magic show.
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CML Southeast Branch
CML Southeast Branch
July 14, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
3980 S Hamilton Rd, Groveport, OH 43125
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Program: Balloon Animal Art with Picasso the live Turtle
Description: Come learn how to twist your own balloon creations to take home with you! Participants will also learn about the art of Pablo Picasso and Jeff Koons as well as meet Picasso the live box turtle, who claims to be the 5th Ninja Turtle.
Recommended for ages 6+.
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Lyman-Pomeroy Beverly Public Library
Lyman-Pomeroy Beverly Public Library
July 15, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
9 McIntosh St, Beverly, OH 45715, United States
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Program: Balloon Animal Art with Picasso the live Turtle
Description: Come learn how to twist your own balloon creations to take home with you! Participants will also learn about the art of Pablo Picasso and Jeff Koons as well as meet Picasso the live box turtle, who claims to be the 5th Ninja Turtle.
Recommended for ages 6+.
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Benny's Pizza
Benny's Pizza
July 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
968 Columbus Ave, Marysville, OH 43040
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Come enjoy a yummy dinner and get unique balloon creations from Erica as she goes from table to table!
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Delaware County District Library Main Branch
Delaware County District Library Main Branch
July 16, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
84 E Winter St
Delaware, OH, United States
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Program: The Magic Duel with Erica Carlson and Magic Nate
Come see two talented magicians share their gifts to create lots of laughter and gasps of amazement. Erica and Magic Nate will perform together in a family-friendly show to entertain and inspire with thrilling tricks and Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog!
Recommended for all ages!
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Popcorn Pops Concert
Popcorn Pops Concert
July 18, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Columbus Commons
160 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
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Erica will provide temporary airbrush tattoos to those in attendance before and during the Columbus Symphony's concert! (Included with admission!)
Stick around for the movie Surf's Up to be shown on the big screens!
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CML Northern Lights Branch
CML Northern Lights Branch
July 22, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
4093 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43224, United States
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Program: Balloon Animal Art with Picasso the live Turtle
Description: Come learn how to twist your own balloon creations to take home with you! Participants will also learn about the art of Pablo Picasso and Jeff Koons as well as meet Picasso the live box turtle, who claims to be the 5th Ninja Turtle.
Recommended for ages 6+.
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Benny's Pizza
Benny's Pizza
July 22, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
968 Columbus Ave, Marysville, OH 43040
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Come enjoy a yummy dinner and get unique balloon creations from Erica as she goes from table to table!
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Magic in the Park
Magic in the Park
July 27, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Weaver Park
4100 Columbia St, Hilliard, OH 43026, United States
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Program: The Magic Duel with Erica Carlson and Magic Nate
Come see two talented magicians share their gifts to create lots of laughter and gasps of amazement. Erica and Magic Nate will perform together in a family-friendly show to entertain and inspire with thrilling tricks and Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog!
Recommended for all ages!
The Magic Duel Show 5:00-5:45pm
Balloon Twisting with Erica & Close-Up Magic with Nate 6-7pm
COSI Program: 6:00-6:30pm
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Columbus Metropolitan Library - Whetstone Branch
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Whetstone Branch
July 28, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3909 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214, United States
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Program: Space, Hedgehogs, and Magic...Oh my!
Description: Description: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 … get ready for some fun with local author and magician Erica Carlson during this family-friendly, interactive magic show. Come help Erica find Sedgie the Hedgie before he blasts off into outer space!
Recommended for ages 3-9.
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Benny's Pizza
Benny's Pizza
July 29, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
968 Columbus Ave, Marysville, OH 43040
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Come enjoy a yummy dinner and get unique balloon creations from Erica as she goes from table to table!
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Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library Westwood Memorial Park Kirkland Dr, West Jefferson, OH 43162, United States
Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library Westwood Memorial Park Kirkland Dr, West Jefferson, OH 43162, United States
July 30, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
230 Cemetery Rd
West Jefferson, OH, United States
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Program: Hedgehog Mystery Magic Show
Description: Do you like a good mystery? Erica had some balloons to twist, but where did they all go? It’s a mystery waiting to be solved, and Erica’s pet hedgehog is the prime suspect! Help local author and magician Erica Carlson solve this mystery during her family-friendly, interactive magic show to find the balloons AND her spiky pal Sedge the Hedgie, the live hedgehog. This show inspired Erica’s second children’s book Sedgie the Hedgie Solves the Case (2024).
Balloon Twisting to follow the magic show for 1 hour.
Recommended for ages 3-9.
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