Tonight!
From IBM Ring 17:
Thursday October 17th
Where: Agricola Lutheran Church - 25 Old York Mills Road
Chris Philpott is creator of mentalism and magic that is used by some of the top performers in the world today including Derren Brown, Cyril Takayama, two America's Got Talent finalists and two shows for The Illusionists.
Chris is also a screenwriter and director, having made three award-winning feature films. He brings his skill as a writer and director to bear on his magic.
When Dan Harlan (host of the Penguin lectures) was asked “On the topic of lectures, what’s been your most memorable moment?” Dan answered, “Chris Philpott. He brought the most dramatic presentations, things where you really cared about what was going on. Really, really smart thinking.”
Chris’s effects are in the repertoire of thousands of magicians and have been translated into dozens of languages. He is best known as the creator of The 100th Monkey (“The best trick!” – Lior Manor, “A brand new principle! Chris’ routines are brilliant!” – David Penn.) The YouTube video of David and Leeman performing it on AGT has 19 million views. Penn Gillette called his “End of my Rope” “A great trick! A great trick!”
In 2018, Chris wrote and directed an acclaimed show for Mike Elizalde ("Run, don't walk, to the Castle to see Mike Elizalde in the Close-Up Room. It’s a theatrical marvel!” - Jim Steinmeyer, Magic Castle president. “The best event in the Close-up Gallery I've seen in 55 years!” - Joan Lawton, Magic Castle Board Member.)
Chris is also is an award-winning feature film and television writer and director. Academy-Award nominated writer-director Ron Shelton (Bull Durham) called him “a talent of the first order.” Chris has written for Lionsgate studios, and Syfy, TNT, IFC and CBC networks.
