We’re trucking along! We got into the scenic shop on the morning of the 16th and we’ve been busily working ever since. Here’s a quick update on how things are going: Primary Set The bulk of the main set is now constructed with one final major detail to be worked out this weekend. This final…
For those of you reading who know me well, you will probably already know that I am currently working on the scenic design for a full-scale production of The Who’s Tommy. I thought I would take a few moments to chat a bit about the process and give you a sense of when you might…
Well, you may have noticed that there is a new page on the site all about the audience member vanish. Very Strict Requirements You see, several years ago I decided that I wanted to be able to take anyone out of the audience and make them disappear. While this wasn’t a new idea, I had some…
I’m pleased to FINALLY announce that in the midst of all the other client projects, I was able to complete the first book in the Theatre Illusions series. The Effects of Beauty and the Beast is now available.
I’ve been doing a lot of work in the theatre space, designing special effects and illusions for various productions. After watching Beauty and the Beast this past weekend and smiling each time a rose petal fell fluttering to the stage I started thinking about how many productions don’t get the benefit of a magic consultant….
Well, Beauty and the Beast goes into a preview tonight and the rose effect that I created for them is all good to go. The script calls for a rose with 6 petals, each of which need to independently fall on cue throughout the show. Those of you who have worked with me before will…
Due to some consulting work on a theatre production, I’ve had levitations on the brain a lot lately. While a ton has been done with levitations over the years including everything from mid-air vanishes to Greg Frewin’s passing through her as she floats, I’m happy that I’ve still been able to find ways to do…
Well, I’ve still got a long way to go, but the prototype of this illusion is nearly there. There is a lot of touch up painting, sanding and the entire table still needs to be finished but I wanted to at least give you an idea of what she looks like. It’s a time machine…
Wow what a busy time it’s been! I’m in complete illusion fever right now as I finish up a ton of projects for both myself and other magicians. We’re purchasing an illusion in a couple weeks, waiting on one being built and finishing up the construction of a third here at home (more on that…
Last night I had the pleasure of watching a fantastic production of Into The Woods for which I created a couple magical effects. Jennifer Worsnop-Sellers, the director of the St. Clements production, contacted me with two goals. The first was a flash of fire, light or smoke from the witch character which we accomplished using…
