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.
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