MAKE BELIEVE Premieres at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival

On Friday, September 17th, I met up with my Sorcerer's Safari family to see Make Believe's international premiere at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. Two of cast memebers, Bill Koch and Derek McKee have attended Sorcerer's Safari - it was great to see them again. Make Believe is a documentary that follows six of the world's best young magicians as they content for the title of World Magic Seminar's Teen World Champion, a Las Vegas based competition. This coming of age voyage submerges viewers into the subculture of magic; a placed filled with the imagination, dedication, persistence, sacrifice and dreams of oddballs. 

Check out the Make Believe Trailer:

Watch an interview with J. Clay Tweel and Steven Klein, the director and producer of Make Believe at the Los Angeles Film Festival:




Here's the Question and Answer session after the screening at the LightBox:



Hear what people are saying about Make Believe:



In order of appearance:

Michael Kras
Lee Asher
Steven Klein - Producer
J. Clay Tweel - Director


Afterwards, we headed down the street to the Elephant & Castle for the after party. We jammed, had food and drinks, told stories and just hung out. But I couldn't stay long because I had to head back to London for two shows the next day.

I really enjoyed the movie. The cinematography is exceptional. You are transported from the snow covered streets of Littleton, Colorado to the vast mountain vistas of Japan. The story is so compelling and engaging, to be able to see these artist attain their dreams is magic in itself. Make Believe resonated with me deeply because I could connect with ever single character. It wasn't just a movie, but an experience that left me motivated and inspired to continually become greater. If you're an aspiring, young magician - even if you're not - I highly recommend you see this film.

A busy month

The last month has been super busy. After producing four shows at the Arts Project, I decided to finish off the summer by producing my one man show Feats of Mystery at the Spriet Family Theatre.  Click here to read a review about the show.

An interesting prediction...

Some attendees after the show

Two days later, I was a guest, along with the Mayor of London - Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, on London Tonight with Jeff Leeson. This was my first ever appearance on television and overall it was a great experience. Warning: this footage is from a late night talk show intended for an adult audience. Viewers discretion is advised. Watch my segment right now http://bit.ly/9WP49t  It's episode 4, part 5.


After the filming, I headed straight for Sorcerer's Safari Magic Camp - Canada's Premier Magic Camp. Yes, you did read that correctly - magic camp. Such a place exists, and not only is it the closest thing to Hogwarts, but this was my fifth year and I got to be a counsellor. Ever since my first year as a camper in 2006, I have always wanted to be a counsellor. I wanted to be able to give a similar opportunity to other young and aspiring magicians; an opportunity I was given my first year. It's somewhere where magicians of any age, gendre and ability can congregate in order to improve. Read more about camp in my interview with the Beat Magazine

Leave me a comment and tell me what YOU think.

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DISHing with Donald about Feats of Mystery!

The show is one week away! If you have yet to get your name on the guest list, contact the Fringe Box Office today: Call 519-434-0606.

Donald D'Haene is an established writer and the theatre editor for The Beat Magazine, and it was my pleasure to DISH with him. Click here read the interview or copy and paste the address in your browser:

http://beatmagazine.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=738:dishing-with-keith-brown&catid=36:article&Itemid=53

Leave a comment and let me know what you think. I look forward to seeing you at the show!

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FEATS OF MYSTERY - Friday, August 27th

After putting on my show four times at the beginning of July, I decided that before summer ends I would remount it ONE LAST TIME. So...

On Friday, August 27th 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. Feats of Mystery begins at 8PM at the Spriet Family Theatre located at 130 King st, on the Mezzanine level of the Covent Garden Market. The Spriet seats 96 - so space is limited! Admission is $15 in advance, $18 at the door and available through the Fringe Box Office at 519-434-0606.

I will have two special guests to kick off the show. Justin Pak and Sahil Gopal will be playing wonderful acoustic tunes on the guitar. Both are students at Sir Frederick Banting SS and have mad chops!

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

What does Beat Magazine think about the show? Click to enlarge photo:

To be a part of a unique, unbelievable and magical experience, reserve your spot on the guest list today by calling the Fringe Box Office at 519-434-0606.

Keith

Ps. Two days later, on Sunday August 29th, come to the Arts Project at 8PM for the LIVE TV TAPING of London Tonight with Jeff Leeson. For more information click here

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London Tonight with Jeff Leeson

What's going on everyone? I mentioned I had some news for you, so here it is:





On Sunday August 29th, I will be a guest along with the Mayor of London, Anne Marie DeCicco, on London Tonight with Jeff Lesson: London's ONLY Late Night Talk Show!

The LIVE TV TAPING is at the Arts Project (203 Dundas) Sunday August 29th at 8pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.


For tickets call 519-777-8402 or email ezzfadel@live.ca


ONLY 100 people permitted in the studio audience. So gets your tickets while you can, come out and show the love.


The episode will air the following Sunday (September 5th) at 11pm on Rogers TV London - Channel 13.


Keith

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