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Coming | April 2014

TIM

ELLIS HOW TO MAKE PEOPLE CARE ABOUT YOUR MAGIC

- THE LECTURE

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.



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.



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!



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



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!



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."



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!”

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