Frank Erwin Center | Press Releases

AUSTIN, TEXAS – The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2008 “Magic As Ever” World Tour to the Frank Erwin Center on Thursday, February 7 at 7 p.m. and as an added treat, anyone who purchases four or more tickets between 10/1 and 10/14 will gain entrance into Globetrotter University, a special pre-show motivational talk and ball-handling skills clinic.

“The Harlem Globetrotters are the unbeatable global entertainment experience that emotionally connects to and thrills every member of the family,” said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. “We are extremely excited about the upcoming tour and bringing our unique brand of family entertainment to Austin.”

The “Magic As Ever” World Tour will carry on the Globetrotters’ tradition of visiting local schools and hospitals, wowing spectators with amazing basketball skills and wizardry, providing fun for the entire family and they will wrap up the evening with an autograph session allowing fans the chance to get up close and personal with their favorite Globetrotter.

Celebrating their 82nd consecutive season of touring the world, the Harlem Globetrotters have played in 118 countries on six continents, entertaining over 125 million fans and crossing barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life. In 2002, the organization was only the fifth team to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase team merchandise, visit the team’s official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

Tickets for the Harlem Globetrotters at the Frank Erwin Center, Thursday, February 7 at 7 p.m. are $15, $21, $29, $50 VIP, $110 Magic Circle and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes select Central Market and H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Kyle, Leander, Pflugerville, Round Rock, San Marcos, and Temple; Ft. Hood ITR and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512-477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order online at TexasBoxOffice.com. Convenience charges may apply. All information is subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and University lots. For more information, call 512-471-7744 or visit uterwincenter.com.