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Dan Sperry – Amazing

The two lectures thus far in the SCAM 2003 schedule have been outstanding. They’ve been well-attended and in each case, there was plenty of time for questions and answers on very practical matters.

Dan Sperry did an outstanding job discussing the challenges and opportunities in performing a dove act. He demonstrated techniques for the appearance, splitting as well as the vanish of doves. He took time to explain how to construct the perfect suit for dove work and how to use the suit, props and technique to make for a flawless routine.

It was clear that Dan knows his stuff. His tips were practical and honest. He entertained all questions that ranged from “where can I get doves and what do the cost?” to “what do I do when they fly away while on stage?” The answers respectively: about $20.00 and “hold up a sign that says ‘Bird for Sale.’”

Trixie Bond followed with her detailed and very practical lecture on the business of performing at birthday parties. Her experience, like Dan, was evident as she took the group through from advertising, to discussing the show with a prospective customer, to proper dress and how to arrive, and finally how to entertain.

Trixie Bond – Great Lecture

Trixie has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most outstanding magicians in the country. She was recently on the cover of Magic Magazine; she performs regularly at Houston‘s Magic Island and regularly meets her goal of booking seven shows each week.Based on her performance as a speaker, however, I think she will also be hitting the lecture circuit soon. She truly cares about her magic and her business.

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Don’s Magic Dog

Don Russell has been doing magic for over ten years from Alaska, across the U.S. and even in Europe. He specializes in magic that matches the theme or need of the audience booking him. Check out his website.

If you desire a close up act, he’s there. If you are looking for a Vegas-themed illusion show, he’s your man. But perhaps most interestingly, he is a story teller.

Don’s Dog the Storyteller

Don’s dog has a very unique name. We’d include it here but for reasons that will be come apparent when you check out his very well-made site, it just wouldn’t do it justice. With the Magic Dog, Don entertains school kids and shares stories based on or inspired by the dog with the very special name. He has over 35 stories to share along with his magic.

His dog stories and magic are used not only to educate but to inspire his audiences with titles such as “Math Magic” to “Just Say No” and “The Magic of Self-Esteem.”

Check out Don’s site, learn his dog’s very special name and enjoy the stories two stories he offers as samples. I especially enjoyed the store of “My Dog and the Mugging Victim.” He certainly is creative and enthusiastic about this art we love so much.

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