Houdini’s Escape
One of the most famous names in magic was known for wrapping himself in chains, shackles and handcuffs and then throwing himself into icy rivers.
Each time, he managed to escape from his constraints. In my show, you'll bear witness to a technique mastered by the great Houdini that is literally death-defying. You might think this is extremely dangerous and that I’m crazy for attempting such a challenge.
And you might be correct. This technique is terrifying and intimidating, and I’d be lying if I told you nothing could go wrong.
The Sixth Sense Illusion
This October I will celebrate the month of halos by putting my senses to the ultimate test in my hauntingly decorated candle-lit suite.
Not for the faint of heart, it is one of my most provocative illusions to date. THE SIXTH SENSE dabbles with forces unseen and unheard — the very forces of the underworld. With a special tribute to Houdini who died on Halloween.
Read more about it on USA TODAY!
Mona Lisa’s Secret
My NEWEST Illusion in the show (Coming Soon)
In this illusion, a 500 year old secret is revealed: why is Mona Lisa smiling? Hidden behind her eyes is a mysterious code made of letters and numbers, according to a controversial claim by members of Italy's national committee for cultural heritage. Magnifying high-resolution images of the painting uncovers hidden information added by the master himself Leonardo Da Vinci.
This illusion takes the theater audience and viewers on a jaw-dropping, laugh out loud journey to a climax and the most shocking ending that ultimately answers the question: why is the most famous painting in the world smiling at you?
Einstein’s E=mc2
Einstein is the inspiration for my NEWEST illusion in the show. Albert was so intelligent that his name is synonomous with the word "genius."
One evening while watching a documentary about his life, this illusion popped into my mind. Time, space, distance and the speed of light. What could be more magical than the mysteries of the universe? Over a year in the making, it's taken me 3 months of solid rehearsal to perfect, but I know it will be the new "star" of the show. See you there.
Here's an amazing image of the equation in Einstein's own handwriting.
Einstein also loved Mozart. Scoring the illusion was a great learning experience, but ultimately beautiful. Mozart's Concerto No. 9 was Einstein's favorite and, therefore, the logical choice for scoring the piece.
The Messenger
telepathy |təˈlepəTHē|
The Miracle Worker
Introducing my newest illusion, "The Miracle Worker."
Sometimes when creating an illusion, it goes through many developmental stages, including script changes, handling and overall feel of the effect.
This illusion is the one that I have spent countless hours and long nights on and the "agony and the ecstasy" are not only yielding a reward, but also really making crowds believe in miracles. It is quickly becoming the centerpiece of my show Intimate Illusions and one of my favorites to perform. A great story, incredibly visual magic and a fantastic ending.
I sometimes do not believe what is happening is actually really happening. Maybe there are people in this world who can perform real miracles. Isn't this what magic is all about?
Click here to listen to the score, my talented cellist plays for "The Miracle Worker."
JAWS
"JAWS" is my newest illusion in the show. As of a month ago, it has gained tremendous popularity, lots of emails and a large amount of buzz.
Working on it for the last few months has been great. Lots of sweat equity and effort, but in the end, it's one of my new favorites. Scoring the piece involved lots of laughter and brainstorming with the cellists, but in the end, I really LOVE this new illusion and I know you will too.
I do not want to give too much of it away, but what I can say is, it's a "KILLER!" A unique and visual piece, but for me, the score really brings it to life.
Come see one of my personal favorites in my show and thank you all again for stopping by.
T. Nelson Downs – King of Koins
T. Nelson Downs (1867-1938), the King of Koins, is pictured with his two books, the "Art of Magic" and "Tricks with Coins", which have become sleight of hand classics.
Downs created an act consisting entirely of coin manipulation. The conventional wisdom was that coins would be too small to be seen from a distance, but Downs' act not only defied conventional wisdom but went on to become one of the most popular and highly paid acts in vaudeville.
The 'Miser's Dream' routine he created, in which a seemingly endless number of coins were plucked into existence at this fingertips, has been emulated by performers ever since, and remains the standard classic of coin magic.
My effect, "Easy Come Easy Go", which is featured in my Intimate Illusions show is my version of this classic effect. It also comes with a twist as I like to present. I created this piece quite a long time ago and recently decided to introduce it into the show.
Beautifully set to Bach, I love performing it silently. My cellist simply plays this piece wonderfully.
See you at the show.
Rain Man
Another effect in my Intimate Illusions show revolves around real life megasavant Kim Peek. Kim was the inspiration for the character of Raymond Babbitt, played by Dustin Hoffman in the movie Rain Man.
Kim had an extraordinary mind. He was classified as a genius in over 15 categories including mathematics, geography, history, and literature.
In this piece, I demonstrate one of the most unbelievable abilities that Kim did everyday – effortlessly. Something that doesn't seem realistic, logical or even possible. It was as if he was performing real magic in his everyday life.
It has taken me many years to master this one effect. Anything can go wrong. And every time I perform it, I don't know what is going to happen. I receive lots of emails after each show about it and how guests talked about the demonstration all the way home.
On a side note, it almost never made it into the show because of the degree of difficulty it took to master, but I persistently worked and worked at it, and consequently, it has become a highlight of the show and a very popular demonstration of Kim's actual abilities.
Also, Hans Zimmer, who scored Rain Man's music always calls on virtuoso cellist Tina Guo for any cello work in all of his movies.
See you at the show.
































