Carolina Ballet uses levitating ballerinas , disappearing dancers into show . The company hired Las Vegas magician Rick Thomas to perform illusions . Attendees of the Pacific Northwest Ballet 's production , a collaboration between choreographer Kent Stowell and illustrator Maurice Sendak , can also enjoy a family brunch or a `` date night , '' take their pictures with characters from the show or meet the Seafair Pirates . The companies are constantly looking for ways to draw bigger crowds . Toronto Mayor Rob Ford performed in National Ballet Canada 's Nutcracker .
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 .