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Eric Knaus, better known as The Great Zucchini<\/strong> has been Washington DC’s funniest and most magical pre-school and kindergarten entertainer since 2004. He performs as a children\u2019s entertainer with hands-on, interactive magic shows for more than 500 groups a year. The Great Zucchini is described as a brilliant and flawed performer who masters the way he entertains children and wows parents with his comedy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His colorful magic shows make every child a star. He is “Washington’s top preschool entertainer” and “just stupendously great with kids” according to the Washington Post. Eric Knaus’ experience, gentle nature, and wacky facial expressions make all kids feel comfortable and make all kids laugh out loud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t let your kids miss this live experience with The Great Zucchini who was voted the Favorite Children\u2019s Entertainer by Northern Virginia Magazine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Eric Knaus, better known as The Great Zucchini has been Washington DC’s funniest and most magical pre-school and kindergarten entertainer … <\/p>\n

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