The talent listed at the Benefit Show site include:
- Keith Brown
- Craig Douglas
- Ryan Joyce
- Peter Mennie
- Ryan Edwards
- Doug Hunt
- David Merry
- Graeme Reed
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6 Killer Magic Tricks Performed By a Zombie: http://t.co/NQE1PpqxAE via @YouTube
— Ryan Joyce (@ryanjoycemagic) October 30, 2014
Magician vs Halloween: http://t.co/wwwhSlTvrj via @YouTube
— Ryan Joyce (@ryanjoycemagic) October 26, 2014
Great question! Here are some to ponder:[via Owen Anderson]
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- Invest in your visual sales medium --- have awesome photos and videos. Doesn't mean you have to spend thousands, but get a promotional photo done that makes you unique. Get video of you in action. This isn't vanishing anytime soon, its a long term investment. I modelled my promotional material after seeing a Ritz Carleton ad on a flight to the middle east.
- Learn to pick up the telephone --- the idea here is that shows aren't going to always come to you... you've gotta work for them. This part sucks because we are artists not marketers. It's a tough pill for many to swallow.
- Be personable --- there is no room for ego in this business.
- A good sales job and a bad show will get you booked only once. They need to be in harmony
- Over deliver --- do something that will make them remember that you thought more of them than just a "client." One of my "clients" shared with me that he and his wife loved indian food, when we rolled into town I brought with me a chutney from home and an extra souvenir I had bought in India. Means virtually nothing to anyone else, it cost me virtually nothing... but I gained a client for life.
- The bottom line if you can add value to someone's life you can be rewarded greatly.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
International Grand Illusionist Ryan Joyce is one of the most highly regarded magical entertainers in Canada today. His Vegas style revue show has won critical acclaim from audiences all around the world including New Zealand, India, and the Middle East. He has presented 10 annual national illusion show tours with over 80 live performances from coast to coast. His tours have contributed over 2 million dollars for Canadian Charities.
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October 27, 2012
Canadian Illusionist Ryan Joyce is truly a man of many “top hats.” Not only has he impressed audiences with his modern, mind-blowing feats of magic-- which include vanishing a firetruck and levitating a two ton SUV live on stage-- he has also devoted himself to humanitarian causes by raising over two million dollars for charities and making 100 politicians disappear (if only for a short time).
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Yes, there was a series of unfortunate events that led to a very sudden demise. Surprisingly it wasn’t the 18 or so page Canada’s Got Talent agreement, producers were aware of the stunt and raised no concern. The circumstances that ended it were much more disappointing.Want to see the actual prediction? Visit Ryan's blog. How many Ks do you see in the photo?
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[Thanks to Ian Crawford and Graeme O'Neil for providing Warren Toaze's name! Thanks also to Edward Stone for pointing me to the Roger's Video Anytime clips!]Roger's Anyplace TV streamed video of auditions for Edward and Jordan. (These videos are no longer availabe.)
Neil Croswell's audition:
Clips from Ryan Joyce's audition:
Lucas Wilson's audition:
From the Halifax and Vancouver Part 2 show (at about the 35 minute mark) we were treated to The Dance and Illusions of Oslen. From CGT Backstage, watch as Oslen celebrates his standing ovation backstage!
They showed Neil, Ryan, Mike, Warren, Lucas, Edward and Oslen progressing to the next round! Congratulations gentleman! And thank you for doing such a wonderful job of representing magic!
Trivia: Neil, Mike and Ryan are all Sorcerers Safari Alumni either as campers or counsellors!