Will you be at the 2024 Browser's Bash on Saturday, July 13, 2024?
We are pleased to have the opportunity to do short interviews with some
of this year's performers. Next in the series is Dick Joiner!
You may already know that Dick:
- Attended Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp for 18 years, and
- Presented touring magic shows across Canada for 30+ years (Fantasy Magic and Holiday Magic).
We're delighted that Dick made time to answer our questions ahead of this year's Bash!
Who inspires you that is not a magician?
The significant others who support the magical fraternity and suffer our constant barrage of "Let me show you a new trick."
What is your first memory of magic?
I was born and raised in England and saw my first magician at about the age of 12 years. It was at an office party celebrating the holiday season. The magician performed such mysteries as the die box and square circle. The presentation was aimed at children younger than myself and although it peaked my curiosity I was not overly impressed. It was not until I was in my later 20's when living in Canada that I became interested in this magical form of entertainment.
Who from the magic community inspires you?
I am always in awe of those performers who continue to provide inspiring
entertainment and to those with magical knowledge who pass that knowledge on the up and coming generation. The list of names could be endless and I would hate to miss anyone out.
Was there anyone or anything instrumental to you becoming a magician?
I have been fortunate enough to meet and work with some fabulous people over the years. In the local club circuit it would be impossible for me not to mention past members Sid Lorraine, Bruce Posgate, The Wacky Wizard Jack Bateman, Magic stores of Morrisey Magic under the leadership of Herb, and The Browser's Den under the leadership of Len [Cooper] and now Jeff [Pinsky]. Magic Camps.... The one and only Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp under the leadership of Mike and Jen [Segal].
International performers Michael Ammar, David Copperfield, Jaun Tamariz, plus Terry Seabooke, and so many more.
Our centurion... GORDON PRECIOUS (always presenting his latest miracle).
Dick Joiner
Did you ever get discouraged and think about quitting
magic?
Slow times make you wonder about why you are doing what you are doing. I have always been fortunate enough (at least in my earlier days) to always have something come-up at the last minute.... A cruise ship offer, a tour with Bobby Vinton or Bobby Curtola as an opening act, a long running dinner cabaret show, etc etc. Great agents that believe in you can certainly make booking gigs so much easier.
Do you have any tour or pre-show rituals you’d be willing to share
with our readers?
Arrive early at the performance site is a MUST FOR ME. It also became a MUST for any of the cast we had performing over the thirty plus years I was presenting either "Fantasy Magic" or "Holiday Magic" show tours across Canada. It is also a great concern to me that we give the client 110% effort on the show and provide for them what they envisioned the show to be.
What are you most looking forward to about participating in the 2024 Browser's Bash?
Restarting what BROWSERS DEN had started before C19. This is a great get together of a very talented community and a wonderful opportunity to learn more about either a chosen hobby or career. Friendships are re kindled and n friendships made.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
IF YOU DO NOT GO AFTER WHAT YOU WANT - YOU'LL NEVER HAVE IT.
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IF YOU DO NOT ASK THE ANSWER WILL ALWAYS BE NO.
IF YOU DO NOT STEP FORWARD, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN THE SAME PLACE.
Thank you Dick for making the time to answer our questions! We look forward to seeing you at this year's Bash!
To learn more about Dick Joiner follow him
on Facebook.
Visit the Browser's Den of Magic website to buy your ticket and learn more about this year's Bash! See you on Saturday, July 13, 2024!
