At a Wizards game, fans see amazing basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy. The athleticism, tricks, fancy teamwork and ball-handling wizardry, plus wild dunks not seen in the NBA, combine to engage and wow the most avid of basketball fans. The Wizards look to push the envelope on fun, combining pre-planned comedic acts with a spontaneous humor that fans of all ages will find laugh-out-loud funny. The halftime show features hundreds of kids on the court, and the post-game interaction is the cherry on top as the Wizards stay until every autograph is signed.
Often, people who have not taken in a Wizards show compare the Wizards with the Globetrotters. Todd Davis, Wizards President said, “While the Globetrotters are quite well known and many consider them synonymous with show basketball, they do not deliver the kind of connection, feeling, fun, community and excitement that the Wizards do. I have been around show basketball my whole life, my dad started the Wizards when I was four years old and the Wizard experience is unique in the world…many fans have told us the Wizards show is beyond comparison.” Davis harkened back to the old Avis tag line, “we do try harder, but even more importantly…you will laugh harder at a Wizards show.”
Started in 1962 by New York Sports promoter Howie Davis—he envisioned a show and organization that would put a different spin on show basketball. Fifty years later, the Wizards are an institution, creating awe-inspiring fundraiser events for schools and non-profits in 315 communities and cities in America this season alone. Over $1 million will be raised, while smiles and enthusiasm for the Wizards matches against local teachers, coaches and community leaders will abound.
Since 1962, the Wizards have been making history with the happiness, fun, goodwill and excitement they bring. On Wednesday, March 7, they’ll be bringing that signature comedic flare to Somersworth High School. Featuring local Somersworth teachers and community leaders, this Wizards’ game is bound to be one to remember. Tickets are available for purchase at the SAU #56 Office on West High Street in Somersworth. For more information, contact Somersworth Youth Safe Haven—the recipients of the event proceeds—at 603-692-3976.
