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Transforming Eye Candy Into Soul Food: The 8 Steps to Effective Online Magic
About the Lecturer
Jeff McBride is one of the most sought-after magicians and magic lecturers in the world today. His magic has been featured on some of the world's most famous magic specials and documentaries including The World's Greatest Magic on NBC, ABC's Champions of Magic, PBS's The Art of Magic, and Mysteries of Magic on The Learning Channel. He has recently appeared on The World Magic Awards and Masters of Illusion on MyNetwork and on The CW hit show, Penn & Teller: Fool Us where he fooled Penn & Teller. Additional accolades include three Guinness World Records, The FISM Award for Theory & Philosophy, Magic Castle Magician of the Year, Monte Carlo Winner: Grand Prix of Magic, Society of American Magicians Magician of the Year, the IMS Merlin Award, and the International Festival of Magic Stage Magician of the Year. In 2020, McBride was inducted into the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame. 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 has 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. As a teacher, McBride has lectured and led workshops for such diverse groups as The Smithsonian, The Disney Institute, The International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Omega institute, and many others. He has been awarded Lecturer of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts and is the founder of the McBride Magic & Mystery school, based in Las Vegas and widely known as the world's leading source for magical learning. What People Are Saying “I truly believe that Jeff McBride is the best guide to improving your magic show in the world today.” - Mac King “You'll laugh, you'll be amazed, you may even shed a tear or two. But you won't see tricks. No, no my friends. You'll experience magic..” Simon Lovell  7:30 PM Central
$35 guest fee SPECIAL VENUE: Centennial Activity Center Lounge 100 S. Western Avenue Park Ridge, IL About the Lecturer Dan Harlan is one of the greatest magical minds of our time. He has made multiple national and international television appearances, including Penn & Teller Fool Us where he fooled Penn & Teller. Dan has also collaborated with many of today's top professional magicians, providing behind-the-scenes consulting for Jeff McBride, David Copperfield, Kevin James, and Keith Barry. As an inventor, Harlan has created some of the greatest effects of our era including Card-Toon, The Awakening, Starcle and "Hold It, Buster!" He's also starred in numerous magic instructional videos, including, The Close-Up Magic of Dan Harlan, Premium Blend, Pack Small Play Big, Ultimate Impromptu, Mindbogglers, Bandshark, a Little R&B, and SpeakEasy. It's rare for a working magician today to complete their career without performing something that Dan has created. What You Will Learn Dan will share a wide range of ideas and secrets, some never shared in previous lectures. Magic from multiple genres and disciplines will be covered ranging from fresh looks at classic plots to magic you've never seen before. The material will be appropriate for magicians of all skill levels, whether you're looking for something cunning and simple or more advanced. Whether you are looking to hone and refine the subtleties of your close-up, or want to give your professional routines greater impact, Dan will focus on helping you take your magic to the next level! What People Are Saying “Truly a creative genius, Dan Harlan's personal instruction provides a rare opportunity to acquire the essential tools that will last a lifetime.” - Jeff McBride “I've been in magic my entire life... I've also been International President of the I.B.M., so I've seen a lot... and this is the best I've ever seen.” - June Horowitz |
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