We
are so excited about the lineup of lecturers and performers we have at the 2009
Magic Show Conference! And, here at the Magic Show Conference, you get more
in-depth information, this is not shared in typical lectures. Plus, unlike most
conventions, our lecturers are easily approached throughout the convention, for
more personal one-on-one instruction.
Shawn Farquhar
Meet
Shawn Farquhar. With an incredible number of magic awards and a career
that has allowed him to travel to over 36 countries both on land and on the most
luxurious cruise ships, he is still a relative unknown in the world of magic. He
has lectured or performed for most of the major magic events including the
largest magic convention in the world in Blackpool, England; World Magic
Seminar, Las Vegas; FISM, Stockholm and Denmark, plus the IBM and SAM national
conventions in the USA.
Shawn has released numerous effects to the magic market including MatriXpress,
Tagged and Egg, Lemon & Balloon. He has consulted on television shows
such as the X-Files, the Highlander and Poltergeist the Legacy. Here
are just some of the awards Shawn has received in recent years:
2006 Federation International Society of Magique Silver Medallist (Olympics of
Magic - Parlour)
2006 Federation International Society of Magique Silver Medallist (Olympics of
Magic - Sleight of Hand)
2003
Federation International Society of Magique Silver Medallist (Olympics of Magic
- Sleight of Hand)
2003 Canadian Association of Magicians - Magician of the Year
2003 Lifetime achievement award from Pacific Coast Association of Magicians
2003 Lifetime achievement award from Vancouver Magic Circle
2003 Mandrake Award – Society of American Magicians #95
2001 International Brotherhood of Magicians 1st Place Gold Cups Competition
(Close Up)
2001 Society of American Magicians Close-Up Champion
2001 FFFF People's Choice Award - Original Close Up Magic event
2000 Grand Prix du Honeur - Pacific Coast Association of Magicians
1998 International Brotherhood of Magicians 1st Place Gold Medal Competition
(Stage)
Shawn
will present two lectures for us, on both Stage magic and Close Up Magic!
Amos Levkovitch
We
are extremely proud here at the Magic Show Conference, to have Amos Levkovitch
joining us. Do yourself a favor, and read a wonderful story about Amos,
published in MUM Magazine. PLEASE, take five minutes to read this story--you'll
find it to be very inspirational! Here is the link: http://www.amosmagic.com/life_in_magic.html
Not only is this a heartwarming, fascinating story, you will find tons of GOLD
sprinkled throughout the story. This is because Amos is one of the GIVERS in the
field of magic.
Amos has worked as a consultant on
many major movies and TV shows, working with the likes of Kevin Costner,
Jennifer Aniston, Danny DeVito, Shirley MacLain and Sid Caesar, among others.
His act has been featured at major venues in Las Vegas, in New York, on cruise
ships, at major magic conventions worldwide, yet he also is an accomplished
children's entertainer and school show performer.
Amos is an expert with working with doves, but even if you don't use doves, his
dove lecture will have tons of information applicable to other types of magic.
Hank Moorehouse
Hank
Moorehouse is one of the world's foremost magic authorities. He is a past
president of the Society of American Magicians (Houdini was the group's first
president), and has performed in England, Germany, Italy, Norway, Canada, Japan
and China. He has also performed at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood,
California. Take a look at some of the awards and honors Hank has received
during his lifetime in magic:
NATIONAL
National
President (1981-1982) of the Society of American Magicians
Honorary and Life Member of the Society of American Magicians
Hank is the founder of the Society of American Magicians Assembly 88. Magic you
will not find anywhere else.
Executive Show Producer for 16 years (now retired) for the SAM National
Conventions
Show Producer the past ten years for the Abbott’s Get-Together
Artistic Director IBM/SAM Combined Convention - July 2008 - Louisville, KY
Nominated twice a Lecturer of the Year – Academy of Magical Arts. “The Magic
Castle”
INTERNATIONAL
Honorary
Life Member of the British Ring of the IBM (awarded 2003)
International Consultant FISM Word Wide Championship of Magic - July 2009 - Beijing,
China - FISM is an abbreviation of Federation Internationale des Socits Magiques
(International Federation of Magic Societies)
Judged three FISM's - Represented the U.S.
Honorary Member of Club Magico Italiano
Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star – The
Magic Circle, London, England
Awarded the “Murray
Award” for service to magic in 1999 by the Blackpool Magic Club at their
annual convention, the largest in the world, in Blackpool, England
Hank has appeared on the covers of 7 different magic magazines from around the
world. U.S. (2), England, New Zealand, Japan, Austria, Italy
HANK
will present two great lectures for us this year! The first is entitled, "A
Perfect 10." This lecture is designed to help you organize not only your
act, but your goals in performing. If you apply the principles of "A
Perfect 10," you will be well on your way to developing a good commercial
act.
And,
keeping with our TEN theme, Hank will also present "10 Things you need to
know to get Booked at a Magic Convention." An exclusive lecture, just for
us at the Magic Show Conference! Hank has been booking magic convention talent
since 1968, including the SAM national convention for 16 years, Abbott's for the
past 10 years, the 2008 Combined IBM/SAM Convention, and consulting with
international conventions, including FISM 2009 in Beijing. This lecture will
have plenty of great information and insight, not only for acts wishing to be
booked on magic conventions, but anyone wishing to improve their shows!
Peachey Keene
Since
the late 1970's , Steve "Peachey Keene" Long has been involved in the
operation of a full time business consisting of professional clowning, balloon
deliveries and decorating, retail magic, clowning supplies, and clown prop
construction. He has been lecturing on these subjects at various Clown
Conferences and for local groups all across the country since 1985.
Peachey Keene Props is a unique business that Steve created to provide
entertainers with the best foam props available. Since it's creation people from
all over the world have been turning to Peachey for their props. Some notable
customers include Warner Bros. (Batman Forever) Universal Studios (Patch Adams,
starring Robin Williams) and many circuses.
Steve has a unique style of teaching that conveys a message that all aspects of
Clowning are important. Whether you are a part time clown for the fun of it or
someone who earns a good portion of your livelihood through clowning, Peachey
Keene has something to offer you. Clowns of America International has also
honored Steve by appointing him as an "Artist in Residence" for the
years 2000 - 2001. (NOTE from Marty: Even if you're not a clown, you'll find
Peachey's lecture, "Top Ten Performance Tips," filled with advice you
can use right away, in all types of shows.)
PLUS, LECTURES FROM WELL-KNOWN
DUANE LAFLIN AND MARTY HAHNE!
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