Monday - November 13, 2017 - Lectures Will Start at 9AM EST
Jeff McBride, is currently on tour with Magic Stars of Las Vegas throughout China, for which he is also a co-producer. McBride is a three-time award winner at the International Grand Prix of Magic in Monte Carlo and was named Magician of the Year by The Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle). He is widely recognized as a foremost innovator and most exciting performer in contemporary magic. Naming him "Vegas' Best" Magician several years ago, the Las Vegas Review Journal wrote: "Light years ahead of the pack... McBride is easily the most exciting and mesmerizing magician I've seen in years." For several years, McBride headlined at Caesars Magical Empire in Las Vegas, where he was voted critics' choice as Best Magician in Las Vegas. He recently toured South America with the world’s largest magic show, The Illusionists, and his McBride’s Wonderground magic nightclub has just completed its ninth year of performances in Las Vegas.
In addition to his work as a performer, McBride is a much sought-after lecturer and workshop leader for such diverse groups as The Smithsonian, The Disney Institute, the Omega Institute and many others. He combines dynamic performance magic with deep insights into what makes magic work, its enduring fascination and many uses. His is the founder and leader of the McBride Magic & Mystery School, based in Las Vegas and widely known as the world’s leading source for magical learning.
McBride's magic has been featured on every major television network, with the most recent appearances on The World Magic Awards and Masters of Illusion on MyNetwork, an upcoming appearance on Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, as a celebrity judge on VH-1's Celebracadabra! and on A&E's Mindfreak with Criss Angel. McBride has even "Gone where no magician had gone before" as a special guest star on Star Trek - Deep Space Nine.
Comedian, Magician, Philanthropist, Corporate Spokesman, Motivational Speaker and More. Michael Finney has more sides to his life than a well-cut diamond. There is an authenticity to him that seems to disarm an audience instantly, causing everyone to feel as if a friend has just stepped on stage. One reason for the respect Finney gets may be the incredible amount of entertainment he's able to squeeze out of what seems to be so little. Give Him a Deck of cards, a Pair of Scissors plus some Rope and for the Next Hour Your Audience WILL have the Time of Their Lives!
Michael Trixx is a professional magician who combines his two passions, Magic and Rock N Roll to create an exciting, high energy show guaranteed to entertain both young and old. The show includes the production and vanishes of 8 LIVE birds, levitations, a confetti blizzard from nowhere and so much more!
Trixx has been featured on NBC's America's Got Talent, has won multiple magic awards including SC and FL State Championship of stage magic. Michael has performed for the likes of rock stars Motley Crue and Slash to President Jimmy Carter who said "I love magic, and I have seen many shows but never enjoyed one more than yours Michael"
Fresh off 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us', Jessica Jane is an entertainer with over 10,000 shows under her belt. She has performed in America's top tourist destinations like Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Pigeon Forge, and overseas for Costa Cruises. This 'Wonder Woman' grew up in her family's touring illusion show and has literally made magic her life. She's an accomplished magician, illusionist, and stunt performer.
Join Jessica as she share experiences, lessons, tips, and tricks that make her stand out in the entertainment industry. Want her secret to getting on 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us' as told to her by producers? Guess what? It had nothing to do with being a woman, but everything to do with being a well-rounded entertainer.
Chris Randall was born in raised on the Las Vegas Strip. He is a multiple award winner including being crowned 2015 Stage Champion by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Chris has also been single handily changing the face of street magic (busking). His style has become the new standard and street magic. His approach has been hailed by the greats of street magic as revolutionary.
With an amazing return from an addiction to alcohol, Chris comes back this year to help share with others how you can drop your bad habits to achieve a higher level of success.
Nabil Murday is the creator, owner, and magician at a 37-seat theater at the Westin Resort Guam. Nabil's one-of-a-kind character performs comedy magic and fast-paced stage illusions set in an intimate environment. His shows are a joyful celebration of magic and life.
After receiving Trip Advisor customer ratings in top 10% of all worldwide concerts & shows, Nabil's show was awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2016 and again in 2017.
Tuesday - November 14, 2017
Jeff McBride, is currently on tour with Magic Stars of Las Vegas throughout China, for which he is also a co-producer. McBride is a three-time award winner at the International Grand Prix of Magic in Monte Carlo and was named Magician of the Year by The Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle). He is widely recognized as a foremost innovator and most exciting performer in contemporary magic. Naming him "Vegas' Best" Magician several years ago, the Las Vegas Review Journal wrote: "Light years ahead of the pack... McBride is easily the most exciting and mesmerizing magician I've seen in years." For several years, McBride headlined at Caesars Magical Empire in Las Vegas, where he was voted critics' choice as Best Magician in Las Vegas. He recently toured South America with the world’s largest magic show, The Illusionists, and his McBride’s Wonderground magic nightclub has just completed its ninth year of performances in Las Vegas.
Working hard to perfect his magical talents, at the age of 25 Garry was chosen out of hundreds of magician’s worldwide, to open the new MGM Grand Casino & World’s Largest Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The six-month contract was held over for 2 ½ years, performing twelve shows a day, hitting a world record of over 8,000 shows.
Together Garry and his beautiful wife, Janine, travel the country performing 100 fundraiser shows each year, bringing in $500,000 for the couple, and Millions for charities. All of this in addition to their already busy world-traveling tour schedule.
William is a professional magician who performs at corporate events and trade shows nationwide. In 2013, he started the box office management company WellAttended. William has helped artists and theaters sell over half a million dollars in tickets and works one-on-one with clients to improve their marketing strategies.He also produces the Rocky Mountain Session, which is a yearly magic convention that takes place every September in Denver.
Murray has won over 32 awards for his performances nationally and internationally and received the title of “World Champion.” He has delighted audiences in theatres from Monaco and Paris to Las Vegas and the legendary Playboy Mansion. Recently he was honored with 4 awards, The Hollywood FAME Award for contribution to Magic on TV, the LA Comedy Award for BEST COMEDY SHOW, TOP 100 Business Men of Nevada and 100 Most Distinguished Men of Nevada. He now stars in his own show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
Wednesday - November 15, 2017
For the past twenty years, Tony has literally traveled the world performing, producing and creating for live stage shows, TV, Film & Videos. Recently, Tony directed a Magic Revue show called “Direct From Broadway – The Magic of Joseph Gabriel” at the Monte Bleu Casino Resort in Lake Tahoe, NV as well as directing 8 of his own hit shows in the last 6 years.
Today Tony utilizes his thirty-year gathering storm of experience and time tested expertise to create and teach illusions and magic to all levels of enthusiasts.
Michael Trixx is a professional magician who combines his two passions, Magic and Rock N Roll to create an exciting, high energy show guaranteed to entertain both young and old. The show includes the production and vanishes of 8 LIVE birds, levitations, a confetti blizzard from nowhere and so much more!
Trixx has been featured on NBC's America's Got Talent, has won multiple magic awards including SC and FL State Championship of stage magic. Michael has performed for the likes of rock stars Motley Crue and Slash to President Jimmy Carter who said "I love magic, and I have seen many shows but never enjoyed one more than yours Michael"
The Magician- Greg Gleason has been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, WGN, CW, and Global News. Greg has headlined the Las Vegas strip at both MGM and the Venetian with over 9000 performances.
He as starred in 8 national tours of Masters of Illusion, and multiple international tours - and can be seen in Masters of Illusion TV series in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Bill Gladwell is a Thought Reader, Actor, and Consultant.For over 26 years, Bill has studied and mastered the unique art of reading and influencing people, and he demonstrates his skill in a thought-provoking performance for intelligent audiences. For several years, Bill had the #1 show out of 60+ shows in the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge, Tennessee area. Currently, he has the #1 show on Hilton Head Island while still performing corporate gigs across the U.S.. Bill is also a corporate consultant and trainer. Bill teaches professionals to effectively communicate with others, quickly build deep connections, be more influential and capable in their interactions, and powerfully persuade people.
While in college, Robert studied Business and Theater which helped him partner with Venture Capitalists who funded “The Mysteries of Magic”, a 1,200 seat theater in a tourist town. For three years, R.K.: Lord of Illusions was “The Nations Youngest Nightly Headliner” while performing a theatrical illusion show which featured scenes in the jungle, orient, Egypt, 50’s sock hop, and Atlantis.The highlight of his career was developing the “Ultimate Variety Show” in Pigeon Forge, TN. This 20 million dollar production features cast of 40 singers and dancers, 12 piece orchestra, aerialists, comedians, jugglers, ice skaters, magician with lions and tigers, motorcycles and airplanes, fire, lasers, pyro.
Mike Stedman has been helping entertainers and solo business folks for decades. Always focusing on a system that best fits his clients, Mike uses tried and true methods of finding and keeping a fan base of perfect customers for all his clients. Whether you're just starting out or performing for hundreds of fans each month, Mike can show you some incredibly easy ways to ensure that you don't leave your fans behind when the show ends.
Nabil Murday is the creator, owner, and magician at a 37-seat theater at the Westin Resort Guam. Nabil's one-of-a-kind character performs comedy magic and fast-paced stage illusions set in an intimate environment. His shows are a joyful celebration of magic and life.
After receiving Trip Advisor customer ratings in top 10% of all worldwide concerts & shows, Nabil's show was awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2016 and again in 2017.
Thursday - November 16, 2017
Bizzaro has performed from coast to coast and appeared on FOX, NBC, Americaís got Talent, CW's Master's of Illusion and the Travel Channelís Extreme Conventions. He is a regular performer at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA.
He also creates original magic that is sold across the world. His creations have even been seen on TV shows such as Ellen, The Late, Late Show, The Carbanaro Effect, and Wizard Wars on Syfy. He specializes in fabricating magic for other entertainers (including David Copperfield and Gallagher) and is a creative director and lecturer.
Director, producer, consultant and outstanding magician, Lefty! Over the past 10 years, Douglas has emerged as a force in Las Vegas entertainment as a result of his creativity and production expertise. Whether consulting on over a dozen headline shows in Las Vegas or performing in the Strip’s major casinos and hotels, it has become clear that Douglas has added his own special magical touch to many of the shows that audiences enjoy when they come to the entertainment capital of the world.
Have you ever wanted to step into Santa's workshop to peak behind the curtain and see how it's all done? Well, he's not quite Santa, but the way he transforms magic ideas into miracles is absolutely stunning!
Join us as we get to go behind the curtains with one of today's top inventors of kids magic, Chance Wolf!
Andy Amyx is known around the world for his dazzling and thrilling style of magic and illusions. His peers such as Lance Burton applaud his enhanced style and technique, which has fascinated many for years. His exceptional reputation in the magic industry has enabled his success.In addition to his ability to perform Andy is also an instructor and renowned lecturer. Andy is a frequent instructor at the Chavez College of Magic and continues to teach private sessions with many students of magic outside of the program. Andy is proud to admit that several of his students have won numerous awards in different magic competitions around the world. Andy has also produced teaching and instructional videos and products for magicians which are distributed worldwide.
From singers and dancers to magicians, contortionists, hand balancers, acrobats, jugglers, comedians, roller skaters, and so much more, Lauren has spent her recent years wrapped in a whirlwind of passport stamps and airport lobbies. Since leaving her small town in Texas, Lauren has managed to see the world and do what she loves – and surprisingly even make money doing it. From New Orleans, Louisiana, to Santorini, Greece, Lauren has been making call scripts and chastising performers for lateness across the globe.
Working hard to perfect his magical talents, at the age of 25 Garry was chosen out of hundreds of magician’s worldwide, to open the new MGM Grand Casino & World’s Largest Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The six-month contract was held over for 2 ½ years, performing twelve shows a day, hitting a world record of over 8,000 shows.
Together Garry and his beautiful wife, Janine, travel the country performing 100 fundraiser shows each year, bringing in $500,000 for the couple, and Millions for charities. All of this in addition to their already busy world-traveling tour schedule.
For the past twenty years, Tony has literally traveled the world performing, producing and creating for live stage shows, TV, Film & Videos. Recently, Tony directed a Magic Revue show called “Direct From Broadway – The Magic of Joseph Gabriel” at the Monte Bleu Casino Resort in Lake Tahoe, NV as well as directing 8 of his own hit shows in the last 6 years.Today Tony utilizes his thirty-year gathering storm of experience and time tested expertise to create and teach illusions and magic to all levels of enthusiasts.
Friday - November 17, 2017
Niels Duinker can be seen 6 nights a week at the world famous Comedy Barn Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Comedy Barn is the longest running clean comedy variety theater in the world. Besides performing, Niels also does marketing for the theater.
Niels is also a 7-time Guinness World Records record holder. He recently helped publish the book "Juggling, The Past and Future", which is the most extensive book on the history of juggling ever written. Niels is a member in good standing of the following associations: Kidabra, IBM, IMS and the IJA.
Effective speaking in front of a group of people or an audience is an acquired skill. Spend four hours with Fielding West, a professional with decades of experience. After this intensive and fun seminar you will be transformed into a more effective speaker and performer by learning the secrets used by professionals.
Direct from headlining their own show at the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood California, and with a recent appearance on “Celebrities of Magic” Trevor & Lorena Watters have been perfecting their special kind of comedy magic entertainment and sharing it with the world. With over 12 years of extensive land based tours stretching across North America, they have fine tuned their comedy magic performances while entertaining audiences of all ages.
Illusionist & Entertainment Business Coach Brad Ross, is back with an ALL NEW, never before released master class! It's jam packed with PURE MONEY MAKING STRATEGIES YOU CAN STEAL to create massive growth in YOUR show business.
In this class, Brad will help you cut through the clutter & noise of today's highly competitive, digital arena and teach you how to make your marketing STAND OUT!
Brad will provide lots of real world examples of what's working now and tons of take-away's you can apply to your business immediately. Don’t Miss This Session!
Andy Amyx is known around the world for his dazzling and thrilling style of magic and illusions. His peers such as Lance Burton applaud his enhanced style and technique, which has fascinated many for years. His exceptional reputation in the magic industry has enabled his success.In addition to his ability to perform Andy is also an instructor and renowned lecturer. Andy is a frequent instructor at the Chavez College of Magic and continues to teach private sessions with many students of magic outside of the program. Andy is proud to admit that several of his students have won numerous awards in different magic competitions around the world. Andy has also produced teaching and instructional videos and products for magicians which are distributed worldwide.