Magic and Mind Reading - July 2nd & 3rd

You’re invited to an evening of magic and mind reading with Keith Brown. This is not your typical series of tricks but rather the fusion of mystery, wonder and imagination in an intimate and interactive theatre setting.

Over July 2^nd & 3^rd, there will be four performances, two each day at 7 & 9 PM, at the Arts Project located at 203 Dundas St. London, Ontario. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. The Arts Project only seats 100 people so get your tickets before they’re gone.

Born and raised in London, Ontario Keith has shared his amazing magic with audiences in Canada, France, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, the United States, Belgium, the Czech Republic and even on a boat sailing the Mediterranean. For the last six years, Keith has kept himself busy performing at private parties, bars, restaurants, weddings as well as charity and corporate functions. Prepare to be engaged in extraordinary feats of magic unlike anything you have ever experienced. Keith uses everyday objects to produce miracles up close and personal, which provides entertainment revolving around you – the audience.

“As a performer I strongly believe in participatory entertainment: magic, you as an audience help create, magic that happens to you rather than at you. What unfolds depends entirely on who is in the seats (that’s you!) and the choices you make, creating a different and unique experience at each performance. “ – Keith Brown

To be a part of a unique, unbelievable and magical experience, call the Arts Project or contact Keith Brown directly.

The Arts Project

519-642-2767

www.artsproject.ca

Keith Brown

519-902-3527

keith@keithbrown.name

www.keithbrown.name

You're Invited...

Help Wes Laporte and SHOWCASE

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Help Wes Laporte and SHOWCASE

On March 26th, 2010 join me as I perform at a charity dinner to help Wes Laporte in his battle against Leukemia. Wes, an 18 year old from Belle River Ontario, was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Wes' has a chance to receive a newly-developed treatment in the United States. With no out-of-country insurance and struggling to make ends meets, the Laporte family is reaching out to the community to help fund this essential treatment.

To help Wes with his battle against Leukemia, I will be performing at St. Simon and St. Jude Parish Hall March 26th, 2010 to help raise money. The event starts at 4:30 pm and runs until 8pm. I will be performing at 5pm and followed by a pasta dinner. St. Simon and St. Jude Parish Hall is located at 267 Meunier Street in Belle River, Ontario. Tickets are $15 per adult, $8 per youth (ages 6-12), and free for those under 6.

Bracelets to show that you support Wes Laporte are also being sold. Bracelets are sold for a minimum donation of $3 and available at the event.

Every little bit counts, so invite your friends, family, anyone and come join me on March 26th to help Wes Laporte.

For more information on Wes and to donate, please click here.

The same weekend, on March 28th, the University of Windsor's School of Dramatic Art is hosting SHOWCASE. Showcase is a variety show, put on and performed by students. Showcase will be held at the Studio Theatre in The Jackman Dramatic Art Building on the campus of the University of Windsor. Doors open at 6pm and tickets are only $2!

If you have any inquiries, or would like to purchase tickets please contact me at keith@keithbrown.name

I hope to see you there!

California!

On the 12th to the 20th I will in California in Santa Clarita and LA area. If anyone's in the area at the time, give me a shout. This is my second visit to California. Last year I went for 8 days in March. I was continually out doing things. I performed at a private dinner party for the organizers of the Duff Shaw Classic Golf Tournament, named in memory of a Los Angeles golf course superintendent who passed away in 1994 from a brain tumour.

I was fortunate enough to see John Carney perform his one man show Carney's Wonders and even speak with him after the show to sign his book 2 books: Carneycopedia and the Book of Secrets. John is an extraordinary and talented magician, winning more awards from Hollywood's world famous Magic Castle in their entire history. Sometimes he performs as his alter ego, Mr. Mysto. John studied under the greatest magician in the last century Dai Vernon.

I got to spend a day work shopping on my stand up show with Tony Clark. He trained under master magicians Slydini and Canadian, Doug Henning. Awarded World Class Stage Champion by the Society of American Magicians, Tony continues to perform and produce shows around the world. After working on my act for the day, we visited the prestigious Magic Castle to catch some shows and poke around. The castle was featuring Spanish performers that week and we saw a multitude of great acts, from quick-change artists to hilarious emcees. Hopefully I will get to make a second pilgrimage to the castle this trip.

Later in the week, I got to spend time with a dear friend and mentor, Aaron Fisher. Aaron is one of the world's contemporary contributor's to magic, with his book The Paper Engine: Tension, Focus and Design in Card Magic as well as through his lecture series. He got into magic in his teens and studied theatre at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. During that time Aaron was in the perfect breeding ground for magic and hung around magic legends including: Larry Jennings, Michael Skinner and Johnny Thompson, The Great Tomsoni. Aaron I got to hang out and catch up on each other as well as discuss magic. This is normally what magicians calling 'jamming' where we show each other what we've been working on. Each magician has different influences, reads different books and has their own style; in collaborating with each other new innovative magic can be created. I hope to see Aaron after his recent return from his lecture tour in Spain!

I met Aaron in 2006 at Sorcerer's Safari Magic Camp, Canada's premier magic camp. I have been returning ever since and have been a counselor in training for the last two years in a row. Sorcercer's Safari's mission is to instill an appreciation for and promote the art of magic through professional instruction and diverse performances. Their mission also includes helping our young magicians hone their craft to achieve the next level while having fun. Sorcerers Safari provides participants with the opportunity to meet and work with people throughout the magic community, including notable magicians like Lee Asher, Daniel Garcia, Jason Dean, and Aaron Fisher among others. Going to camp every summer has been a monumental contributor to my magic. I wish to return every year to continue learning and with the hopes to give to another camper what was given to me.

I also got to sit in on a taping of NBC's animated TV series Curious George with its star Frank Welker, an American voice actor. Frank started his career with commercials when he was at college. It was during this time he created his stand up comedy act. Frank is better known as Santa's Little Helper from the Simpsons, Freddy and Scooby-do. I got to hang out with Frank for a day and talk about show business as he practiced noises and impressions all day.

Last year was an amazing trip and I am looking forward to this year being the same!

World Juniors!

Over the holidays I attended the 2010 World Juniors of Hockey held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This is the second time I've got to go to the tournament and it's always an amazing experience. The 50/50 at each game made it well over $100,000. The hockey was great and so was the immense amount of team spirit and pride for team Canada. During the tournament I had the opportunity to perform for former NHLer Jim Peplinski, co-captain of the Calgary Flames when they won the Stanley Cup in 1989. I also made it in the Windsor Star upon returning to Windsor after I performed for Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis and Adam Henrique.