Kupunaha - Maui Magical Entertainment

Featuring Hawaiian myth expressed through spellbinding illusion, traditional hula and chant, Kaanapali Beach Hotel's Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages is a performance of knowledge, skill, and fascination. The award-winning Kanoeau Dance Academy members paired with Maui's Magical family, Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, create a captivating tale that relates history, explores myth, flirts with magic, and leaves the audience spellbound. With hula that displays both ancient traditions and the extreme playfulness of the hapa-haole style (Hawaiian music with English words), let our cast take you far away and into a world of amazement. Enjoy the journey! About Illusionist Jody Baran - Jody Baran began working as a professional magician at age 15, performing across the country at school assemblies and amusement parks. After 30 years of entertaining on cruise ships, Jody is recognized as the Father of Magic in that industry. Among his accolades are first place awards presented by the International Brotherhood of Magic and the Symposium of Magic. Jody is a former "World Champion of Magic" and received the World Cup of Magic in Tokyo, Japan in 1986. Even more amazing, the whole Baran family performs in the show: wife, Kathleen, and their two daughters, Katrina and Crystal!