NEW POSTERS AND FLYERS ARE AT THE READY:

Time to get the promotions started for our Central Coast Sessions!!

TODAYS NEWCASTLE HERALD - Page 39!!

A great write up on the upcoming show "I Want To Be Like You".
Have you got your tickets yet?
https://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingDates.aspx…

A BRAND NEW SHOW IS COMING TO LAKE MACQUARIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE IN 2017!!

Please find below the link for booking details for my all new production show titled "I Want To Be Like You":

https://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx…

This is one of the most unique shows I have ever created. It includes Magic, Juggling, comedy and one of the most unique "Soap Bubble Acts" in the world!
For the first time ever I will be working with Allan Cullen. Allan is originally from Sweden and in his act he fills bubbles with different coloured smokes and even puts an audience volunteer INSIDE A BUBBLE - it is simply poetry in motion!!

Feel free to help me spread the word about this show among any friends in the area who you think may enjoy the experience.

Thanks in advance for your interest :)

Joel

PS: For a very limited number of participants we are giving the show a "trial run" on the Central Coast During January in addition to a series of "workshops" for kids. Here is the link for that session:

https://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx…

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

* Chances are, if your grandparents never had any children, you wont either!

* Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you have been up to!

* Don't let the light in your life be a light bulb in a refrigerator!

* Don't go to a doctor whose office plants are dead!

* Sometimes Stretch - pants have no other choice!

THREE NEW FAMILY MEMBERS:

I'm thrilled to tell you that recently three little Parakeets have been born at my place. All are doing well and surviving the recent heat wave. This morning the mother bird (who is very protective!) left the nest box long enough for me to take this pic of one of the little birds on my hand !!

GOLD COAST MAGIC CIRCLE LECTURE 2016

Last night I presented a "Magic Lecture" at the Gold Coast Magic Circle. They were a very friendly and appreciative group and my lecture got a great response. Many folks who attended told me that they could see themselves using my "creations" in their own shows.........

SOME QUESTIONS:

* If a man writes a book called "How To Be A Total Failure" and no one buys the book...... Is it a success?

* If a turtle were to fall out of its shell, would it be, naked or homeless?

* If a person lives at the end of a one way street, how does he move?

QUIRKY CIRCUS:

Congratulations to Claire Reincastle and the team who coordinated "Quirky Circus" in Hornsby on the 5th November. 

This performance was part of Hornsby Council's "Festival Of The Arts" events.

The performance included a host of world class circus performers.

During the intermission I was speaking to a father who had bought his family along to see the show - he asked me "how many shows a year do these performers do together?". He was blown away when I told him that the entire program had been put together for just one night! Due to the great variety and the slick pacing of the show, he just assumed that the cast of the show work together on a regular basis!

TIME FOR A NEW VIDEO:

(Thanks to Luke Partridge)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B2uBtEk5uQ

BALLOONS, BALLOONS AND MORE BALLOONS.

I'm getting ready for today's "Balloon Twisting Workshop". This involves blowing up 300 balloons with a hand pump!

This activity is a great way to keep children amused and amazed during the holidays. It may surprise some of you to learn that I also do "Balloon Twisting Workshops" for adults. These workshops have gone over very well at "team building days", as a "conference ice breaker", Preschool Educators Seminars and at Community Colleges.

SO FAR, SO GOOD:

I'm really enjoying the performances that I'm doing for the NSW School Holidays. This week is going smoothly and each session has been very well attended! Thanks to Renee Michell for the photos below:

THANK YOU DAD!

Thanks DAD for all you do for me behind the scenes to make the shows go smoothly! Happy Fathers Day to all Dads, Stepdads and Grandpas.

MAGIC MOMENTS:

Many of my promotional photos are looking a bit dated. Here are a collection of updated shots that were taken during this weeks performances. August is a very busy month for me bookings wise as I am visiting a number of Primary Schools to help with their "Book Week" celebrations and activities.

CIRCUS TIME:

I had fun hanging out with these two clowns this morning.
Monica and Chris do a fantastic job at our Circus Workshops!!

This is a fun and interactive activity for all ages to enjoy.

For more information, availability or a quote please email:

jdandfriends@dodo.com.au

SERIOUS BUSINESS:

Here is an interview I did for the Business Community. It was shown on Voice America TV with host Shirley Dalton:

http://www.voiceamerica.tv/media/289247

TESTIMONIAL:

Many thanks to Eve Eather (The Bride at last nights Wedding) for allowing me to share such a lovely testimonial. Your kind words are really appreciated!!

"Thank you Joel for playing such a huge role in our wedding day. You delighted our guests with your magic, and kept things moving with professionalism, humour and care as our MC. We are so glad we engaged you for the wedding. We could not have asked for more from you. You certainly contributed to the magic of the day in every sense. Eve"

ONE OF THE HATS I WEAR:

Last night I had the privilege of working as a Wedding MC at The Newcastle Club (in the past it was known as Newcastle Businessman's Club).

I always enjoy working as an MC. Past clients have described my MC style as being "friendly and articulate" and I have received lovely compliments regarding my ability to calmly ensure an event runs smoothly.

If you are seeking an MC for a Wedding, Corporate Awards Night, School Concert or Festival please do not hesitate to get in touch with me for more information.

PRESCHOOL DRAMA AND STAGE PLUS

I'm looking forward to being involved with the "Preschool Drama Program" again these school holidays! Newcastle friends and followers be sure to take a look at the fun and interactive events and workshops that are on offer:

https://www.facebook.com/PreschoolDramaProgram/?fref=ts

PUBLICITY:

There was a write up on my "Circus Workshops" in the latest edition of "Fanfare" (the newsletter of the Circus Fans Of Australia). Its a wonderful feeling introducing 'children of all ages' to the wonderful world of circus!!

A BIT OF NEWS:

I'm very excited to tell you that for the second year in a row JD's WORLD OF MAGIC is a finalist in Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards!!

LIVE SHOW PHOTOS:

These photos were bought to my attention today. They are from the Cessnock Advertiser and were taken during a recent performance.

I MISSED THE WILD NSW WEATHER:

I have enjoyed performing for the last few days in QLD. I was part of the MO Award Winning Varierty Show "Back To The Tivoli". Each show was SOLD OUT and I learnt a lot from being around such a talented cast of performers.

 

 

DOLLY LENNON IS 100

Founder of the current Lennon Brothers and Stardust Circus - Dolly Lennon turned 100! She is an amazing lady and a true inspiration to all...........

An Update:

Happy to report that last nights "Illusion Show" went smoothly. It was a very warm and appreciative audience ..............

SOMETHING SPECTACULAR:

My excitement levels are way up today!!

 Tomorrow evening I will be presenting my "Big Show" that includes my Dove Act, Two Professionally Choreographed Dance Numbers and three Stage Illusions!
I will be presenting this spectacle at the Dine For Charity Dinner at Cessnock Leagues Auditorium. I heard recently that this event is SOLD OUT!!

I only get to do this material a few times a year so I am really on a high today as I make final preparations. For the first time ever I will be working with talented Dance Teacher, Actor and Musical Theatre performer Miss Chelsea Wills.

 

STREET MAGIC:

Below is a photo of myself working at a Council Community Event. I love the challenge of stopping passers by and drawing them in! The night the below photo was taken was particularly challenging as it rained on and off during my performance times. I feel a little bit proud of myself that when I have to, I can work with spectators surrounding me and still keep my "magic methods" hidden. Thanks to Stephanie Owen Photography for allowing me to share this photo.

A MASTER MAGICIAN

Well done to my friend Jay Scott Berry on a great show at Lizottes Newcastle. It is such a treat to watch a master magician doing his thing!

Jay is also a Musician, Poet and Lecturer - An all round talented guy!

HAVING FUN ON WORLD CIRCUS DAY!!

I had lots of fun working with World Class Lady Juggler Llynda Nairn! We ran a series of "Circus Workshops" for kids at a local shopping centre!