The Orlando Magic will tip off the 2012-13 season in the Amway Center when they face the Denver Nuggets on Friday, November 2nd, tip off set for 7:00 p.m., and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 7:00 p.m. for pregame festivities.

To celebrate a new season, the team will give away ‘WE WILL’ T-shirts and rally rackets to the first 5,000 fans.  Cirque Du Soleil – La Nouba juggler will be the featured halftime act along with a special recognition of Magic Senior Vice President Pat Williams.

Other opening night highlights include:

• National anthem performed by Cori Yarckin, featured on CW’s The Next.

• Recognition of the Magic’s 20+ year season ticket holders during the first quarter

• Entertainment by Baby Grand’s Dueling Pianos at Gentleman Jack Terrace starting at 6 p.m.

• Concourse entertainment includes face painting, balloon art, photo booth, Magicians and a caricature artist on promenade level

An exciting Fan Fest, free and open to the public (begins at 5:00 p.m.), on Church Street (between Hughey and Division) will feature:

• Live band, Run For Cover

• Inflatable games

• Face painting

• Balloon art

• Video game trailers

• Postgame autograph session with Magic Dancers for any fans who purchase the “Guys Night Out” tickets