Growing in Magic

It’s been a while since I blogged again. I’ve been busy these past few days practicing our stage manipulation act. It’s totally different from my usual stage magic act which is more of comedy magic and a lot of audience participation. This time it is music based and a bit of theatrical performance on my part. There are no comic remarks, and we have to perform as soon as the music starts beating. Stage manipulation is harder than I thought. When people invite me to perform on stage, I was only limited to mentalism feats back then. To my readers who are non magician, manipulation is another field of magic where there is a huge dexterity of the hands and showmanship involved. Such effect in manipulation include, producing a

Bound and Gagged!

They’re at it again, after their successful show (Laughs and Gasps) last November 22, 2008 together with Giselle Sanchez, this year they have come up with a far more comical lineup. If you had a one hell of a time in Laughs and Gasps, for sure you won’t miss out on this one.

On October 23 in PETA theater, Bound and Gagged will feature Kel and Jay’s amazing death defying, humorous and jaw dropping magical performances knotted with 2 of Philippines’ top ventriloquists, Wanlu and Ony Carcamo. The show will be

Scream’s star to attempt David Blaine Stunt

David Arquette will attempt to hang out in a clear plastic box for 48 hours to raise money and awareness for charity Feeding America. For that entire time he will be eating and sleeping in a Plexigas box above Madison Square Garden’s marquee on the 14th to 15th of July 2009.

He is hoping to raise $250,000 for the organization during the stunt.

Last 2003, David Blaine spent 44 days in a glass box suspended over the Thames river in London, U.K. which really wowed millions.

David Blaine in Thames river, London, U.K. (2003)

Mentalist vs Medium, the Duel

On Edinburgh Festival, a face off will occur as a renowned mentalist, Peter Campbell-Wells who has an indept skill in the art of mentalism and magic goes head to head against Donna Stewart who is a natural medium with an unassuming style that has gained her a reputation for delivering highly accurate and detailed messages from the spirit world .

The clairvoyant medium will be performing authenticity of her gift, against the mind-reading magician, showing that mediumship is nothing more than a well intentioned “magic”.

Peter also had many years of experience in the mentalism genre of magic where he depicts his capabilities in reading your mind! Even without prior knowledge of a person, a practiced mentalist can still quickly obtain a great deal of information about the subject by carefully analyzing the person’s body language, clothing, hairstyle etc.

This is a duel that is much awaited since the time of Houdini.

For details click here

Pictures from: www.donnastewart.co.uk; www.petesmental.co.uk

The Magic of David: A special Date

February 14, a mere simple date. Not all people celebrate this date but to some, this date is momentous since it celebrates magic, the kind of magic where two hearts meet and beat as one.

David Pomeranz in Gensan

Reading from the title above, one might think that I am writing about the magician David Blaine or David Copperfield, its neither one of them. This post is for David Pomeranz, probably one of

Preparing for a Mentalism performance…

Gaah… Its been a while since I last prepared for a purely mentalism performance. So here are my so called “weapons” in mentalism. Book tests, cards, almost all sorts of stuff from dice, billets, poker chips, paper clippings and more. I keep on updating my routines for mentalism these days as to create a layered performance.

Since I wasn’t able to find an ESP deck here in Gensan and in Davao which my fellow magician Dave looked into, I have to create my own ESP deck by using

Twice the Laughs, Twice the Gasps

Life is short. You gotta make the best out of it. Opportunities are hard to find. Happiness is just around the corner. Imagination is unlimited. Reality is harsh. The wonder of the world is around you. When you’re sad why is it so hard to smile. The world is boring because you are too. Don’t be a killer of joy, be a jester. Amazement is priceless. A Laughter means the World makes you happy. A Gasp means the World Amazed you. Time is swift. Life is shorter than the sentences you’ve read. Enjoy life and INDULGE in a NIGHT of MAGIC, MENTALISM, LAUGHTER and SURPRISES you can ONLY imagine in your MIND!!!

The Philippine’s very own PENN and TELLER hits downtown on November 22 at Wikipilinas headquarters, Quezon City  (click here for the map). For 250 PHP you’ll have a seat on a crazy roller coaster ride of magic & mentalism with that priceless smile on your face. The world of imagination starts at 7:30 pm, BE THERE to make time STOP and make the best out of your life. The proceeds of the show will go to Giselle Sanchez Foundation which is focused on Scholarship Programs for Girls. Your smile will bring joy not only to you but also to other people as well. Be at JEST, be SHOCKED, be BEWILDERED, be ENJOYED, Be THERE!!!!! Bring out the child in you as you venture into a world of LAUGHS and GASPS.

For More Details GO TO: http://mistervader.blogspot.com/

MBS2 a SUCCESS!!!

Last October 25 – 26 Bloggers from all over Mindanao gathered in Gensan to indulge into what seems to be the biggest eyeball of bloggers from all over Mindanao. The theme for MBS was “Mindanawon, Paminawon Intawon: Blogging the Mindanao Consciousness” It was a part of Gensan’s e-business week wherein bloggers got to chance to share their ideas and views on blogging about Mindanao.

Kudos to all organizers of the event, Mindanao Bloggers will trully treasure what transpired here in Gensan. The event was spearheaded by the author of Bariles Republic (one of the Philippines most influencial blogsites), Avel Manansala.There were a lot of resource speakers from different genre of blogging, from photo blogging to place blogging, from business blogging to student blogging; name it! MBS2 had it!!!

Sad to say, I wasn’t able to attend the morning activities where the most important activities were done because of my Master’s which is in Marbel. I was able to attend the night activites and the tour the next day though and was

Halloween Party at East Asia Royal Hotel

Do you feel the thrill of the halloween chill???

Then come and join East Asia Royal Hotel’s Halloween Party! Get your masks and costumes on and prepare for a scare! Join the clicky people of General Santos this October 31 at the Parking Lot. Party starts raving at 8 PM. Featuring PLAYLIST Band from davao, DJ ICE, DJ MOKO, and TOOLBOX Band.

I might be there too together with fellow magicians from Dadiangas Magic Society. Magic and Halloween a freaky mix wouldn’t you say?