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How To Make People Care About Your Magic - The Lecture 2014
2 | P a g e – Tim Ellis – www.AustralianMagician.com Copyright © 2014
WHO IS TIM ELLIS?
TIM ELLIS is not only the first Australian ever to win two awards at
The FISM World Championships of Magic, he’s considered by his
peers to be one of the most creative and entertaining magicians in
the world.
Known within the magic industry as “The genius from downunder”,
for over forty years Tim has been in constant demand to perform at
corporate events, but also to lecture at magic conferences and
seminars all over the planet.
In 2006 the highly regarded ‘Dictionnaire de la Prestidigitation’ was
released and Tim was one of only two living Australian magicians to
be included in this world history book of magic spanning the
centuries – along with Orson Welles, Houdini, David Copperfield
and Siegfried & Roy. In the book 'Deceptions Downunder', magic
historian Brian McCullagh said “Tim Ellis is a commercial success,
supports organized magic to the hilt and is a fervent supporter of
“Magic Downunder”. His contributions to magic in Australia cannot
be measured.”
Since being given a magic set by his grandfather when he was 10
years old, Tim has breathed new life into the ancient art with his
delicious blend of comedy and hyperactive spontaneity. His
uniquely interactive approach instantly bonds him to audiences of
all ages and nationalities and has taken him from the Crown
Casino, Melbourne, to the Riviera Casino, Las Vegas, from the
Sullivan St Playhouse, Broadway, to Le Double Fond, Paris, from
theatre seasons in Hong Kong to multiple seasons at Hollywood’s
famous Magic Castle.
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He has won more awards for his mind-blowing magic than any
other Australian in history including ‘Best Stage Magician in
Australia’, ‘Best Close up Magician in Australia’, and voted ‘Most
Valuable Participant’ and the FFFF Invitation Only Close Up Magic
Convention in New York. He also holds a Guinness World Record
for the longest non-stop magic show ever… 75 hours!
His life has been a roller coaster ride of magical adventures. Tim
has been buried alive, escaped from a wooden crate at the bottom
of the Yarra River, freed himself from straitjackets hundreds of feet
above city streets, and driven a $100,000 sports car while
blindfolded. He has published magic magazines, produced magic
conferences and seminars, consulted for film and television, run
several magic schools, appeared in a variety of movies, been
profiled in several books, produced a television variety series,
released over twenty DVDs, and he even owned and ran the iconic
Bernard’s Magic Shop for several years.
Recently, Tim was diagnosed as having Asperger’s Syndrome, and
he explores the positives and negatives of the condition in an
autobiographical one-man show ‘AspyCadabra’ as well as working
with Swinburne University on their ongoing project ‘Aspergion’.
Tim is currently the Artistic Director of the hugely successful
‘Melbourne Magic Festival’ and lives in a converted broom factory in
inner Melbourne with two rainbow lorikeets, Sparks and Bandit.
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THE LECTURE
In the tradition of Tim’s previous hit lectures ‘Ellis In Wonderland’
and ’24 Years of Living Next Door to Ellis’ (both now available on
DVD) this brand new lecture is also a hugely entertaining show that
will take your understanding of the art of magic to a whole new
level.
Tim takes standard effects like the Ambitious Card, the Colouring
Book, Copper/Silver and The Linking Rings and transforms them
into emotional, unforgettable pieces of theatre. In the process he
shows how you can even strengthen the impact of your magic by
making your audience care.
He addresses current issues like TV Talent Shows, YouTube
Magic, and audiences with very short attention spans… and shows
you just how to make your audience CARE.
C – Connection with your audience
A – Attentiveness to your audience’s needs
R – Relate to the audience by choice of material or genuine personality
E – Exceptional Magic
Plus, he teaches you some devilishly easy to do but incredibly
powerful tricks from his own working repertoire, tricks that have kept
Tim at the top of his field in Australia for over 40 years.
ULTIMATE BLADES – The perfect version of the classic
razorblade eating trick. 100% safe and has played in theatres of up
to 2000.
DECKSTRESS – The easiest and most powerful gaffed deck effect
that you will ever use. The perfect walkaround trick that can be
easily customised for any product or company message.
RUBBERBAND RESTORATION – Cleanly and visually restore a
rubberband after the spectator breaks it and ties it back together
themselves. Ultimate eye candy.
INVISIBLE PALM – A fun routine where a selected card is palmed
out of a deck using only a photo of your hand. The animation of the
deck is worth the price of admission!
PERPLEXITY – Tim’s version of the Predicted Card at Any
Number, where the card is on display from the very beginning.
DECK SWITCH – A cunningly deceptive switch that can also be
used to make objects appear from thin air!
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MERCHANDISE
During the lecture, Tim will bring a number of exclusive items
available for purchase.
TIMELESS MAGIC – BOOK - $35
On previous lecture tours, Tim has
sold three different sets of lecture
notes for a total of $65. He has now
combined those notes, plus a whole
lot more, into a 150 page book called
‘Timeless Magic’. Featuring over 24
original tricks (including Ultimate
Blades, Deckstress, Perplexity and
the Rubberband Restoration) plus
essays, tips, and comedy, this book is
the ultimate set of Tim Ellis lecture
notes and sells at only $35.
24 YEARS OF LIVING NEXT DOOR TO ELLIS – DVD - $35
Over three hours of magic
featuring live performances
and detailed teaching of:
Kruger Kard Trick, Hi Tek
Deck, Coins Across, Divide &
Conquer, 7D, Big Deal,
Rubberband Restoration,
Barehand Coin Vanish, Spiral
Bound, Tricky Trick.
Plus: Performance only of
Soda Resurrection and bonus
performances of Hi Tek Deck,
7D, Rubberband Restoration,
Coins Across, Tricky Trick, and Bloopers.
Special features on How to get an Agent, Floorshow Magic, Ellis &
Webster On The Road, 6 Card Rap Music Video Dance Mix,
Photographic Gallery of Jeannie, Glossary of Aussie Terms, Elly
May's Scrapbook, Promotional Video,and previews of other Ellis &
Webster products
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RUNAROUND SUE – DVD - $30
Over one and a half hours of
magic as Tim teaches his
entire FISM Award winning
Cups and Balls act.
You’ll see several early
versions of the routine as Tim
explains its progression plus
you’ll learn a series of unique
sleights created especially for
this astonishing act. Watch a
clip of it on YouTube by
clicking here.
RUNAROUND SUE – BOOK - $20
A 40 page glossy book taking you
through every step of Tim’s FISM
Award winning Cups and Balls act.
With illustrations and photographs
you’ll learn all of the sleights and
techniques used in this act described
as “A modern classic.”
SIX CARD RAP – COMPLETE ACT, CD & DVD - $100
For the first time ever you can
purchase Tim’s FISM Award winning
‘Six Card Rap’ routine.
This complete kit has been expertly
crafted by Hocus Pocus Magic and
includes a DVD, Book, Music CD and
more! Most importantly, purchasing
this kit gives you permission to
perform one of the most exclusive
and hilarious routines of the last thirty
years. Watch a clip of it on
YouTube by clicking here.
ULTIMATE BLADES – CD ROM - $10
On this disc you receive a video tutorial
(from the no-longer-available DVD ‘Ellis
in Wonderland’) and an EBook you can
read or print out. Everything you need
to know about this remarkable effect all
on the one disc for a very low price.
Watch a clip of it on YouTube by
clicking here.
“…by far the best routine I’ve ever
seen.” – Jeff McBride
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DECKSTRESS – CD ROM & DECK -
$15
On this disc you receive a video
tutorial (from the no-longer-available
DVD ‘Ellis in Wonderland’) and an
EBook you can read or print out. Plus
you receive a deck ready for you to
use so you can start performing
Deckstress as soon as you get home!
DECK MOVER - $5
A tiny secret gimmick used in Tim’s ‘Invisible Palm’ routine.
BONUS OFFERS!
LECTURE NOTE BONUS - $35
For only $35 not only do you receive the ultimate lecture notes
‘Timeless Magic’, but we will include:
CD ROM containing the EBook of MAGICSPORTS ($10)
Gaffed card so you can perform the TIM CARD POKER
($15)
DVD BONUS - $50
Both DVDs: ’24 Years of Living Next Door to Ellis’ plus ‘Runaround
Sue’ for only $50 – save $15!
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FEEDBACK
FROM PAST LECTURE TOURS Ellis in Wonderland: World Lecture Tour, assorted e-mails - January to March 2002 "I've been in magic sixty years (mostly as a collector) and just wanted to say that yours was one of the finest lectures I have ever seen." Paris, France - February 25, 2002 "Openly brilliant, I was folded to laugh at the beginning at the end." Shropshire, UK - March 9, 2002 "The show that you presented for the Shropshire Magic Society at the Lord Hill Hotel in Shrewsbury, no words can describe!!! I can't even find words to express more than 'fantastic!!'" Las Vegas - 2003 "The two standing ovations Tim got from my fellow vagrants were well deserved. If your ring or group has not booked this lecture, now might be the time while he is in the States."
Innsbruck, Austria - February 27, 2002 "…the only thing everyone knows about this lecture is: this was the best one we ever had in all the years!!'" The Electronic Grymoire, review of Midwest Magic Lecture - January 26, 2002 "An amazing production - a lecture that comes across as a magic performance." 'The FFFF lecture', Buffalo, NY - April 25, 2001 "His bubbling high energy was irresistible and their magic was delightful." Tampa Bay Magic Club, Florida - April 17, 2001 “Tim Ellis' lecture last night was one of the best 10 lectures I've seen in the last 40 years." Melbourne's Magical Malarkey, Australia - 2002 "I hadn't seen Tim Ellis' new act before but had read of the rave reviews and prizes he was gathering as he travelled the world. All I can say is that the praise he gets is well deserved." Ohio - 2003 "I am really glad we chose the '24 Years' lecture but when it comes to magic I know 'Ellis in Wonderland' would have been great too. Honestly I received more comments about your lecture than anyone else recently lecturing."
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Ann Arbour - 2003 "It was by far the best lecture I have ever seen." Ohio - 2003 "This was the most entertaining presentation our Ring 205 has ever had." Tennessee - 2003 "Thanks again for a most amazing lecture in Gatlinburg TN. I must say it was the most entertaining lecture that I have ever seen. The display of energy and fun that you add to the art is truly magnificent. Iowa - 2003 "You have done of the BEST lectures I've seen in a very long time!!" Las Vegas - 2003 "Thank you so much for the greatest lecture I've ever seen. And I don't say that lightly. Chicago - 2003 "I feel truly honoured to have been on the same stage as this magician and even more honoured to have seen his lecture tonight. Magic is blessed to have them among us and to encourage us (the common semi-pro/amateur magicians) to do better, think harder, practice more and love with passion.”
FROM FELLOW MAGICIANS Eugene Burger
“On several occasions I have seen Tim Ellis bring an audience to complete pandemonium. He is an exceptional comedy magician and I love his work.” Teller
“I’m delighted to count Tim Ellis among my friends. He generously nurtures all sorts of magic and has the mind of an evil elf!” Marc Salem
“Tim has an international reputation as more than a magician, M.C., and entertainer of world class cred. He is also a brilliant inventor, thoughtful essayist, defender of the art, very, very funny, and a must see. Among the world's best.” Rafael Benatar
“Tim is one the most versatile and skilful magicians in the world. A great artist and superb entertainer.”
David Copperfield
“Man, you rocked the house!”