Half-time: David Caserta debuts his latest during his “Haunted Illusions” Halloween Night performance, 7 p.m. Oct. 31, State Theatre for the Arts, Easton. After working relentlessly on something original for his annual show, Caserta is excited to be the only magician in the United States to unveil a new illusion: cutting himself in half. Says Caserta, “I thought, why is the female assistant the one who is cut in half? Why doesn’t the magician cut himself in half? It took me over three years to create and I am very proud of the result. With no boxes to hide anything, I will cut myself into two pieces live on stage. Select few who have been invited to watch the technical rehearsals have told me that this is the most amazing thing they’ve ever seen.” “Haunted Illusions” features several other original illusions. There is audience participation. Someone from the audience will be chosen to vanish in thin air. It is a show for all ages and features computerized lighting, special effects and possibly even a ghost in the theater. Patrons are encouraged to dress in costume for their chance to win prizes in a pre-show costume contest. Tickets: State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton St., Easton; statetheatre.org, 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-313

Burlesque is back: Acclaimed performer Quinn Lemley brings her hit touring production, “Burlesque To Broadway” to Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, 8 p.m. Oct. 31. MIller Symphony Hall, when it was known as Lyric Hall, was home to burlesque shows. Lemley performs with two dancers and a 10-piece big band. Lemley takes audiences on a provocative musical journey through the history of burlesque. ”She delivers the goods,” raves Variety. The theatrical concert, directed by Tony Award winner Joseph Hardy, honors rule-breaking icons such as Sally Rand, Gypsy Rose Lee and Mae West, and celebrates their ascent as they danced on the edge of the law, laid bare the double standards of the era, and fueled a movement that would influence divas for the next century. Among the songs: “Hey Big Spender,” “Let Me Entertain You” and “She’s A Lady.” Tickets: Miller Symphony Hall Box Office, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown; allentownsymphony.org; 610-432-6715

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Opening at Baum: An artist’s reception is 6 - 8 p.m. Nov. 4 for “ Walks in North Park: Photobooks And Wallworks by Dan R. Talley,” Oct. 28 - Nov. 17, The Rodale Family Gallery, The Baum School of Art, 510 Linden St., Allentown. The project, which began in October 2014, grew out of 12 monthly walks in a Kutztown park, culminating in a 12-volume photo book of 253 images and 12 essays. The images, including, above, “Walks in North Park: January No. 13, 2015” (Pigmented ink on luster paper, 18 in. by 12 in.), honor a straight-forward documentary landscape tradition. Talley is a senior professor in the Fine Arts Department at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. His artwork has been included in exhibitions at the Phoenix Art Museum, Ariz., and the Contemporary Art Center, New Orleans, La. During his 40-plus year career, Talley was a co-founding editor of Atlanta-based Art Papers Magazine. The Kutztown University Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects provided partial funding for the project. The exhibition is presented in cooperation with “Lehigh Valley Photography Month,” part of the Olympus InVision Photo Festival presented by ArtsQuest. Baum Gallery Hours: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, Saturday, closed Sunday. Information: baumschool.org, 610-433-0032