Oakwood, 10, performs magic tricks to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association
OAKWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) – A ten-year-old boy from Oakwood uses his magical skills to raise money for the Alzheimer Association.
Lior Glaser hosts donation magic tricks most afternoons around the corner of Dellwood Ave. and Shafor Blvd. in Oakwood.
“People really love me and think what I’m doing is really good,” Lior smiles.
The mastery of sleight of hand paid off for Lior.
“I think it’s really epic how much money people give because they love my magic and want to support it,” Lior says.
On day one he raised over $ 125, and so far he has raised over $ 550.
“I’ve been in the fundraising business for a long time and this is the first time I’ve heard of it. When he started I remember he just wanted to go practice his magic and we were kind of okay and it was in the middle of summer, ”says Lior’s mom Juliet Glaser who works as a development specialist. for the Alzheimer’s Association. “I remember seeing people pulling over to the side and looking at him through their car.”
Lior’s mother says she is inspired by her son’s initiative and surprised and overwhelmed by the support.
“A neighbor had come by and come back and gave him an envelope. And there was a thank you card for him being there and doing what he was doing because his mother-in-law had passed away, and it included a picture of his mother-in-law and a donation, a very generous donation, smiles Juliette.
Lior is discreet about how he does his tricks, but says there is a key.
“Distraction. You have to use distraction to distract people. You can say I have the ten of clubs in my hand, but you really have the ten of hearts in my hand, and they will believe you,” Lior says.
The annual Alzheimer’s walk will take place on October 3. Lior says he will continue to fundraise and hopes to reach $ 1,000 by the end of the year.
Sep 5, 2020