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THESE WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES ARE FREE TO MAGIC CLUBS, CONVENTIONS AND OTHER MAGIC ORGANIZATIONS.
Contact John for complete details!
"John Pyka is a wonderful teacher to many magicians and performers around the world." - Jeff McBride
THEATRICAL MAGIC, THE LECTURE
Following the release of his first book, Theatrical Magic - The Book from Leaping Lizards magic, John B. Pyka is offering "Theatrical Magic - The Lecture" for IBM Rings, SAM Assemblies and Magic Clubs of any kind.
"Theatrical Magic - The Lecture" isn't just a trick lecture. Although attendees will leave with solid audience and time tested material that they can immediately perform, the lecture offers so much more. Of special interest will be the focus on Character Development, and script writing. These are things every top pro stresses as important, yet there has been very little practical information available to the average performer.
This lecture will change that.
Among the tricks taught are solid, close-up and platform pieces that most magicians own the props to perform - they just need to pull them out and dust them off!
These include:
Jiggernaut - A solid script for Mark Jenest's classic cup & ball routine, that makes the routine more adaptable to any performance persona.
Houdini Escapes! - This script transforms the Scotch and Soda trick from a sucker routine into a theatrical showpiece!
Houdini's Metamorphosis - Another solid script re-inacting a classic Houdini illusion, using only a deck of cards! 2 different versions will be taught!
Wonder Pen-Atration - A throw-away quickie becomes a magical showpiece! Strong enough to be done on stage!
Lie Detector - A self working card miracle that ANYONE can do, but strong enough to close with!
Pyro Perception - So, what do you do with that weird blister trick? Turn it into a mental magic masterpiece!
Teflon Cards - A novel moving signature routine. A card is signed on the back and then the signature is visually removed and placed on the back of a different card!
The Drag Queen - A humorous fusion of magic and mentalism using a deck of cards. Very visual, yet within the reach or any level magician. The audience's eyes will fall out when you do this one!
MAGICIAN'S ASSISTANT SCHOOL
Are you a magician or illusionist that works with an onstage assistant/performance partner? Are there times when you find it difficult to find the time to teach basic principles of performing? Let's face it, just because they know the tricks or routines, doesn't mean that they are ready to perform them. In this workshop John will discuss and teach fundamentals of being an outstanding magician's assistant, and give your performance partner real tools and techniques to take your show from good to great!
"You did in 45 minutes what I've been trying to do for 4 months! Your work with Stacy made all the difference in the world!" - Illusionist Lance Johnson.
The 4 hour workshop includes:
Basics of Showmanship and Stage Presence
The Role and Character of the Assistant
Costuming and Make-up
Body Image, Health and Nutrition
Techniques For Dealing With Conflicts With Your Magician Partner
Based on John's book "How To Produce Your Own Theater Show" this seminar/workshop is intended to guide attendees through the process of producing a full evening theater show. Topics include:
Choosing the Venue
Negotiating Venue Contracts
Audition Process and Cast Contracts
Hotel & Casino Production
Touring A Show
Funding A Show
Producing On A Shoestring Budget
And more!
BOOK A LECTURE OR WORKSHOP
To book a lecture or workshop or to recieve more information contact John Pyka at johnpyka@theatricalmagic.net.
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