The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2008 “Magic As Ever” North American Tour to Nationwide Arena on Friday, Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office and through Ticketmaster.

The “Magic As Ever” North American Tour, sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, will carry on the Globetrotters’ tradition of displaying amazing basketball skills and wizardry, with a focus on family entertainment. Fans will also be treated to the hilarious antics of beloved mascot, Globie. As always, young fans will again have a chance to get autographs and interact with their favorite Globetrotter during the post-game autograph session.

Now in their eighth decade 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. The organization is one of only six teams to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase group or scout tickets and team merchandise, visit the team’s newly redesigned Web site, www.harlemglobetrotters.com

Tickets are $19, $23, $29, $48 with a limited number of $113 gold circle seats (prices include facility fee). Tickets may be purchased at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office, at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at (614) 431-3600. Tickets are also available at the FSN Ohio Blue Line locations at Chiller Dublin, Chiller Easton, Chiller North and The Mall at Tuttle Crossing. All tickets are subject to service charges and facility fees.

For more information about upcoming events at Nationwide Arena, visit www.NationwideArena.com or call (614) 246-2000.