 MAGIC EFFECTS WORKSHOP
This workshop is a crash course in the art of magic for those working in any aspect of the performing arts (circus artists, actors, comedians, dancers, directors and others). Joe Culpepper* will share secret sleight-of-hand techniques and research tools for adapting magic effects to your future shows. You will learn how to make objects magically appear, transform, and vanish. You will learn how to create illusions using your body. Most important of all, you will learn how to think and direct attention like a magician. No previous magic experience necessary. *Dr. Joe Culpepper is a magician, performance scholar and magic consultant. He is a former Mitacs Elevate postdoctoral fellow at Cirque du Soleil’s C:Lab and Concordia University. Joe has taught magic and its adaptation to the circus arts at Montreal’s National Circus School, the Centre National des Arts du Cirque, the Lido, UC Davis, and beyond. He is a member of London’s Magic Circle and works as a magic consultant for a variety of private and public organizations. Wednesday, June 19th. 7-9pm. [Advanced registration is required for this small, hands-on workshop. It’s limited to 10 - 15 participants to ensure that everyone receives personal instruction]  ENCHANTMENTS
A spell is cast and the magic show begins. Objects appear, vanish and transform. Minds are read and a storm is conjured indoors. Enchantments is a magic and circus show that celebrates wonder, illusion and those magical moments in life when our dreams become reality. Joe Culpepper is a magician, educator, and consultant. He performs in California and internationally. He has written a doctoral dissertation on magic effects, worked for Cirque du Soleil headquarters, and is an associate researcher at Montreal’s National Circus School. He loves performing and teaching. Poster by Vanessa Arcana. Tuesday, June 18th. 8pm.  PETTING ZOO: LIVE COMEDY WITH LIVE ANIMALS
Welcome to the Petting Zoo. This is the world’s only comedy show featuring live exotic animals. New York’s top comics have to perform while holding snakes, birds, lizards, bugs, and other cool creatures. Between sets, you can interact up-close with the animals and learn from Ranger Eric Powers and his team of professional nature guides. We promise you haven’t been to a show like this. Hosted by Mike Kandel and Charlie Sosnick! Featuring Charlie Bardley, Rachel Coster, and Vannessa Jackson! Last Petting Zoo of the season!! Friday, June 7th. 8pm |
