Carolina Ballet uses levitating ballerinas , disappearing dancers into show . The company hired Las Vegas magician Rick Thomas to perform illusions . The companies are constantly looking for ways to draw bigger crowds . Toronto Mayor Rob Ford performed in National Ballet Canada 's Nutcracker .
Carolina Ballet introduces levitating ballerinas , disappearing dancers into show . The company hired Las Vegas headliner Rick Thomas to coordinate illusions . Ballet companies are constantly looking for ways to draw bigger crowds . Toronto Mayor Rob Ford appeared in National Ballet Canada 's Nutcracker .