Part of the joy of what I do is that I get a chance, throughout the year, to work with some really great, professional individuals – stars of our business – whose friendship I cherish and respect. I’d like you to get to know them as well, and perhaps create an opportunity where we can [...]
Read moreI was going through a box of ‘magic stuff’ and came across the Fall 2001 edition of the Fanshawe Alumni News. That summer I got a call from the head of the Alumni Association, Marilyn Turner (a former radio announcer friend) who wanted me to do a show for that year’s Homecoming. Ever year, Fanshawe [...]
Read moreAmateur: a person who engages in a study, sport, or other activity for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons. Professional: following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain; following as a business an occupation ordinarily engaged in as a pastime: a professional magician. One of the axioms in my [...]
Read moreAs a solo performer, the next, natural step in the evolution of your show is to add some music either in background or in the foreground as you performto it. Back in the ‘olden days’ I remember actually sitting in the wings waiting to put the needle on the record for a fellow magician’s act. [...]
Read moreEveryone has a hobby, well everyone should have a hobby. Mine is production. Sound systems, lighting systems, special effects, anything that makes my show look and sound the best it can (in addition to the magic). Also, since I am a solo performer and travel without a crew, I’m always on the lookout for powerful, [...]
Read moreThe Emmy Awards were on last night. I enjoy television. In fact, I graduated from the Fanshawe College Television Broadcasting program way back before I embarked on this magic thing full time. I’ve done eight of my own television specials, two series and hosted a daily talk show. I like television – a lot. But [...]
Read moreMany of you may not know but back a number of years ago, I used to travel with a full evening illusion show. Over a dozen illusions, 15 crew and a big truck! Today I get my fix for those days by hanging out with two of Canada’s top illusionists, Ryan Joyce and Timothy Drake. [...]
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