WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. -- For some Lake Delton homeowners, the surging floodwaters that emptied the man-made lake and destroyed a nearby highway and area homes two weeks ago was a real-life magic trick. Before residents' eyes, it was a case of first you see it, now you don't.

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While he couldn't make the homes reappear, a Wisconsin Dells entertainment fixture did perform a benefit magic show for the residents on Sunday to help those devastated by the disaster.

Rick Wilcox and wife Suzan have been making magic in the Wisconsin Dells for 10 years.

For six nights a week, the pair wow crowds with lightning-fast illusions -- from the large Lamborghini that Rick Wilcox makes appear in three-seconds-flat to the small and close-up card tricks that get just as many oohs and ahhs from amazed crowd members.

Unfortunately, getting those who lost it all back on their feet won't happen as quickly, but the duo have made it clear that they're committed to help to make it happen, WISC-TV reported.

This week, the magical couple gave up their one day off to help raise money for the Lake Delton families that lost their homes in early June.

"For a second there, it could have been our home," said Suzan Wilcox of the incident. "It could have been anybody's home on the lake. So, I think we have a little bit of an appreciation for what could have happened."

With each ticket sold, the Wilcoxes were helping Lake Delton families who watched their homes disappear as well as bring a welcome diversion for families who haven't had a whole lot to be happy about.

Tim Fromm, whose home fell into the lake intact before breaking apart into pieces, said that the lake emptying was devastating.

"Everything we own and have collected over the years was in the house," he said.

Fromm said that he appreciates the Wilcoxes' effort.

"It's great to see. There's been a lot of good will, but to see something like this, it's phenomenal," he said. "It's really kind of lessens the impact and makes us think of more positive things moving forward."

The audience had a ball during the two-hour performance, WISC-TV reported.

"That's our job: to entertain them, and make them believe in the impossible," said Rick Wilcox. "We won't be able to rebuild their house 'cause the land's not there anymore, but any little bit will help."

The show's staff donated their day off as well so that every dollar could make at least a little bit of magic for families in need of a miracle.

Fromm said that he's appreciative of the outpouring of support.

"It's an awesome feeling," Fromm said. "It shows the community strength, the incredible people here. We've received letters from people even out of the country from people who want to know what they can do to help."

The funds for the show will directly help the Fromm family and another family who had permanent residences on the lake. More than $4,000 was raised by the show.

Two Saturday fundraisers at Noah's Ark waterpark and Riverview Park & Waterworld brought in close to $7,000.