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Namche Bazar, Nepal, Himalaya |
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a result, he is considered one of the world's greatest illusionists,
and he is a sought-after consultant in advertising and public
relations, business strategy sessions and retreats. He gives
hundreds of performances a year around the world for all ages.
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Understanding Illusions?
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Not really.
by Kathy Millard
Q INTERVIEWS BEN ROBINSON
Ben
Robinson is a magician of many accomplishments. He's
caught bullets in his teeth and lived to write the book about
it which sells on eBay for over $500! He's performed all over
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world, including Mt. Everest. As a "close-up" sleight
of hand magician he creates new "effects" that leave
people with their jaws on the floor. Pennies materialize around
him in weird places. He says the pennies are not a trick. We
found Robinson in New York City, where he lives with his rambunctious
parrot and dazzling redheaded wife.This interview concentrates
on several of Robinson's "firsts." Q's fringe
reporter Kathy Millard spoke with the boyish-looking 42
yr. old Harry Potter look-a-like who says "Magic
is a great art, but it doesn't work on TV." (Click on the picture for the full story.) |
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The world's press has called Ben Robinson,
"an illusion genius."
He
has expert knowledge of how people
perceive reality. Gifted with extraordinary natural intuition,
combined with years of professional training, he has the ability
to chart and to change people's perceptions.
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December 2002: 28
years of magic celebrated in Ben Robinson's performance at a
party in Manhattan. Shown: Larry White's original Trisection
illusion (named by Robinson). Robinson has the honor of being
the first to bring this master illusion to the stage in
1987. Photo credit: Cecile Rothschild |
Robinson counsels clients: "What
is perceived, is believed. What is believed, can be achieved."
His eloquent and witty performance as a world-class
stage illusionist has changed people's perceptions of magicians.
He is also a master of close-up magic.
After seeing his performance, or hiring him as
a consultant, people have raved, "I
didn't think it was possible, but you did it."
Noted British writer John Michel
wrote, "He sensationalizes
those who thought they'd seen it all."
Welcome to this uncommon,
outstanding master of perception.
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