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PAUL DANIELS MAGICAL MASTERCLASS INVADES US By Ben Robinson |
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The British are coming ... The British are coming ... in an army of one,and his name is a household word in Europe and many other parts of theglobe. Ladies and gentleman, it is my supreme honor to introduce you to perhaps the most influential magician of the modern age: Paul Daniels. His medium: TV. His ethics: rock solid. He's a Yorkshire fellow andthough they speak funny up there, Paul Daniels is a man's man who pulls no punches and delivers...a man who has enjoyed international success on stage, screen and TV. And now, this man of too many marvels to list here is conducting a very rare master class attended by such magical luminaries as Mac King, Lance Burton, Kevin James, Jeff McBride, Bill Malone and Eugene Burger. Indeed, Lance Burton calls him, "The finest magician of the past century." Comments below are from the recent Sydney, Australia & UK Master Class events. What hasn't he done is the better question with Mr. Daniels! |
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| He used to live in 007 Roger Moore's old house (is that cool or what?)! He 's caught bullets in his teeth fired by one of the marksman who was there on March 23, 1918 firing at another bullet catcher named Chung Ling Soo! He's made elephants vanish inside a soccer stadium. He's hosted thousands of chat shows on the telly. Translation: he's been a talk show host for a long time on TV in England. | |
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He's monkeyed with monkeys and probably enjoyed it more than his diaper-clad primate pals. He's the subject of a book by the venerable producer and historian John Fisher. He's even turned down opportunities for a long-term Broadway and Vegas illusion show because he wanted to stay near his family. Daniels has not only produced the longest running magic series in history, he has run his career in a Houdini-like way, and I for one salute him. Paul Daniels comes from common stock and delivers like a king. I have seen him raise an audience of 3000 to their feet screaming "bravo" in an old theater in Eastbourne, and all he had on him was a cup and a ball. Listen up -- those |
| who miss this Master of magic in his forthcoming appearances in Chicago, Orlando, New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas will really miss something rare. Think about it, if so many of our own American magic greats are registered as delegates, that says it all. They are in the know. In fact, many of them got their first break on Paul's BBC TV show. If you see one magician live this year, see Paul Daniels. It's really that simple. He is the first international recipient of the Magic Castle's Magician of the Year award in 1983. TV's most coveted Golden Rose Montreaux Award (the Euro Emmy) went to his 1985 Easter Magic Show. From a close-up illusion to a gigantic stadium production, his magic has won hearts literally the world over, and he makes every kind of magic entertaining and baffling. It's often been said that Paul Daniels is "the British Johnny Carson."He reminds me of a mixture of Carson (himself a fine magician let's remember) and James Cagney. One time I saw his stocky small frame manoeuver itself into the hearts of every diner in the Holland Park hotel, and all he had to do was pull the trigger. He could have done it at any time. Think about that ability. He kind of mesmerized everyone in the place, left a few hostesses aghast at his comedic wizardry and then whispered to me as we made our way through the well wishers, "I'm a damn good magician, even though I hide it under a lot of comedy." Not that I needed any convincing. | |
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In this seminar you will hear a master speak the language of show business; an interpretation by a world class entertainer. You will become a better magician from experiencing Paul Daniels. At the very least, you will understand the art of magic a whole lot better than you do now. Apparently the master is about to tip his mitt in a big way. Not only will I be there, I know a lot of others who can't wait for the date. I care what Paul has to say. But, I like watching others watch him for the first time, and slowly watch their hearts and minds melt. A veteran of tens of thousands of hours on TV who can also do it live is something you don't want to miss. OK, stop reading. You better get busy with a credit card and some email...now. |
 Paul Daniels and Ben Robinson in Eastbourne, England, 1986. |