"Piff has become one of my favorite magicians," Penn Jillette of Pen and Teller wrote about Piff the Magic Dragon. Courtesy photo Magician and comedian John van der Put, better known as Piff the Magic ...

Whether or not you’re a classical music enthusiast, you’ll likely recognize the title of “The Magic Flute,” the final operatic work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart before his death in 1791 at age 35. Or ...

“I believe the world needs a magic dragon,” says John van der Put, better known as Piff the Magic Dragon. The words come out flat, delivered with a kind of sarcastic deadpan that makes you wonder if ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Julie Taymor’s abridged production of Mozart’s opera has been trimmed down to 90 minutes as the Metropolitan Opera bids to recruit a new generation. Credit... Supported by By ...