A FUNNY STORY!

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of working with the Year 5 students at St Phillips Christian College. They were a great group and my program was well received. 

I arrived early and while waiting at the front of the campus building for the Groundsman to direct me to the Drama rooms, a school staff member stopped to chat with me. She thanked me for the great show I did at her Daughter's 6th Birthday. She paused her story and said, "my daughter is here today, I'll go and grab her as she would love to see you again and personally thank you for the show".

Next thing I know the lady returned with one of the Kindergarten Teachers - a very professional looking lady in a blazer!  To my surprise that Kindergarten teacher WAS her Daughter who I apparently did the show for years ago 😅 I was not much older than she was at the time of her birthday party! 

PS: Would you like to see my magic live? I'll be at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre for ONE SHOW ONLY during the Festive Season. To Book visit:

https://www.mypacc.com.au/Whats-on/24-JDs-World-of-Christmas-Magic

THE COMMODORE'S GALA NIGHT!

It's a great pleasure to be sharing my sleight of hand magic at The Commodore's Gala Dinner at The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC this evening. 

It's an elegant night of Meals,  Magic, Music, and a silent auction to raise money for Alfred's Community Sailing Program. 

PS: Would you like to see my magic live? I'll be at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre for ONE SHOW ONLY during the Festive Season. To Book visit:

https://www.mypacc.com.au/Whats-on/24-JDs-World-of-Christmas-Magic

LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!

COMING SOON TO RICHMOND! 

I am very excited to be bringing my stage magic spectacular back to the Richmond School Of Arts Theatre on the 23rd January 2025 at 11am.

The show will include award winning sleight of hand, a live rabbit, audience participation, a stunning showgirl and more fun than you could wave a wand at! It is a family friendly magical experience that is not to be missed!!

Tickets to this show would make an excellent Christmas Present for Sydney Families.

To purchase tickets please visit:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1318612

LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!

I have a very special treat planned for those in the Newcastle / Hunter Valley areas during the Festive Season. I'm bringing an ALL NEW show to Cessnock Performing Arts Centre. There will be ONE SHOW ONLY on the 19th December 2024 at 6pm.

This one man production will be complete with festive music and backdrop, Audience Participation, Award - Winning Sleight of Hand and a very cheeky Puppet Santa!

This is my FIFTH year doing these Christmas Shows at My PACC . It is becoming a Christmas tradition for families in the area!

BOOKINGS AVAILABLE FROM 9AM TODAY:

https://www.mypacc.com.au/Whats-on/24-JDs-World-of-Christmas-Magic

IN THE NEWS!

Three years ago, I said yes to a "Roving Elf Character" job in Maitland. A colleague who was booked to do it got COVID and I thought it was good Karma to help out. On the day of the gig there was a photographer present who snapped a few photographs for future promotions.  

Today, I picked up a copy of Newcastle Weekly Magazine and spotted a photo of myself as an Elf!

This unexpected publicity is great for my "Elf - esteem"?! 

STAFF WELL-BEING!

This evening I had the special privilege of presenting a well-being session for a group of Early Childhood Educators.

I suspect that some Educators who are very passionate about what they do, work so hard at looking after children that they may forget about looking after themselves too! It was great to get together with them and have some laughs, some fun and some pizza! 

Send me a message if you would like to discuss having me work with your team in 2025. I have unique options (such as puzzles, crafts, juggling workshops and world class magic shows ) available. 

PS: Would you like to see my magic live? I'll be at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre for ONE SHOW ONLY during the Festive Season. To Book visit:

https://www.mypacc.com.au/Whats-on/24-JDs-World-of-Christmas-Magic

PERFORMING FOR MY PEERS!

Yesterday, I had the pleasure and privilege of performing for my peers as a special guest artist at an industry day for Australian Magicians held in Sydney. 

Myself, Magic Circle Vice President Lee Hathaway and Magic Circle top award winner Mathew Le Motte (both visiting from the UK) circulated among three rooms of magicians who were all seated at close-up tables and invited to "watch the performers carefully". No pressure!

There was great feedback following my close up show and I enjoyed the day immensely. 

 "The audience was mesmerised by the sublime talent of Australia’s very own - Joel Howlett".

Dr Glenn Pearce  / Ventriloquist