Amazing Kreskin Will Return To Childhood Alma Mater In Caldwell

CALDWELL, NJ — The “world’s foremost mentalist,” The Amazing Kreskin, will return to his childhood alma mater in Caldwell to participate in the NEA’s Read Across America Day.

On Friday, March 2, Kreskin – whose birthname is George Joseph Kresge – will walk the halls of Lincoln Elementary School for the first time in more than seven decades to continue his annual tradition of reading to young students on the birthday of the beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss.

According to a news release from the renowned mentalist:

“Kreskin is especially excited to be reading Dr. Seuss’ mystical tale, ‘The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins,’ to a large group of students at Lincoln, the very same grade school where, believe it or not, he first heard the story read to him and his kindergarten classmates.

“Kreskin selected ‘The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins’ for its enchanting way with students in telling the mystical story of a young man who wanders through the kingdom to attend a parade where the king will be passing through. To show respect, the youngster takes off his hat and bows, but low and behold, another hat appears on his head! And then another! The story becomes quite dramatic as this unexplainable experience brings the youngster into the kingdom and the king’s quarters, meeting the king himself.”

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