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MENTORS AND PROGRAM ADVISORS
This page contains
Biographical and contact information for the Advisors and Mentors associated
with the
Raleigh Chapter,
Magic Youth International.
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Program Director, Raleigh Chapter, Magic Youth
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Roger "Skip" Way has over thirty
years of experience as a family and children's entertainer and youth program
director. Through his Air Force career as a law enforcement officer
and criminal investigator, Skip organized and managed Law Enforcement
Explorer Posts, Junior Achievement programs and co-ed magic clubs in
Montana, Virginia, North Carolina, Italy, Germany, Greece and Sardinia.
Skip carried his brand of comedy magic to children and adults around the
world. He appeared as a guest performer with circuses across the
U.S. and Europe and completed three consecutive European tours
entertaining American and allied troops and their families with the USO/NATO
Holiday Showcase.
In semi-retirement, Skip
continues to serve as a proud member of the International Youth Activities
Committee for the International Brotherhood of Magicians, as president of
the Hughie A. Ohmsted Chapter of KIDabra International and as vice president
of the Raleigh-Durham I.B.M. Ring #199. He is the feature editor of
The KIDabra Journal and writes magic and comedy related features for The
Funny Paper, The Linking Ring, the WCA Clownin' Around and
the COAI Calliope. He also serves as a moderator for Steve
Brooks' very popular magic forum,
The Magic Cafe.
He continues to perform comedy
magic throughout the Carolinas, Virginia and Tennessee as Happy Dan the
Magic Man and stand-up comedy as Skip Way.
Website:
www.happydanmagic.com
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Advisor, Raleigh Chapter, Magic Youth International |
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Larry began magic as a hobby with
his first magic set at age 7. Five years later,
at age 13, he performed his first paid magic
show for an 8-year-old birthday party. Larry
attended his first Tannen's Professional
Summer Magic Camp two years after that and he
hasn't slowed down since. He served as president
of his New York high school magic club and
worked after school as the house magician for
Zips Ice Cream Parlor on Staten Island. He
loves performing close up and parlor magic for
children and adults and recently took that love
to college as a Wake Tech adult continuing
education instructor on "The Art of Magic," a
course on sleight of hand.
Larry is a practicing
attorney in north Raleigh and continues to
serve as a Shrine magician and clown named
Trickster.
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Mentor, Close-Up, Strolling Magic |
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| Michael's brand of magic is
very impactful. He prides himself on creating wonderful
memories and moments for clients where seeing is truly
believing. Since mastering the art of 'Close-up Magic' he
has been asked to entertain audiences from Corporate Dinners
in San Fransico to opening for top-name concerts in the
Southeast.
His style of magic is best suited for mingling about
(also known as strolling magic) using the most common
everyday objects. With simply a deck of cards, a few rubber
bands and some spare change, Michael has entertained large
groups for hours creating unique and individual experiences
for all in attendance.
A few of Michael's clients include First Health, Amgen
Pharmaceuticals, Eli Lilly, Lenovo, Quintiles, Suntrust
Banks, IBM, AT&T, Onyx, ESS Lounge, BFG, and many, many
more!
ZSpotlight reports that "Mike is regarded by many as the
top close-up magician in the Triangle area."
Bob Dumas of G105's Bob & The Showgram said of Michael,
"I'm not easily impressed by much...but WOW!"
Brian Venable, Guitarist for Lucero said, "There's
something about growing up your whole life with people
telling you that most everything is impossible...getting to
watch Michael do magic makes me glad I never believed them!"
David Slade of American Princes said, "You are an
inspiring individual. The biggest lure of tour is the
prospect of meeting remarkable folks all across the US, and
meeting you has strengthened that argument greatly."
William Elliot Whitmore, Singer/Songwriter, said, "He's a
brilliant, brilliant magician, and it's good to know there's
a little bit of magic left in the world."
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Advisor,Raleigh Chapter, Magic Youth International |
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Scott Shelton is a professional magician and has been
creating enchantment and wonder for over 12 years. Like many magicians, he
started out when he was young, performing card tricks and other effects for
family and friends. Scott is also a member of the International
Brotherhood of Magicians, a worldwide organization designed to promote the
art of magic. Scott has performed magic all over the world, including stage
shows in India and close-up magic on the streets of Toronto, London, Paris,
and Hong Kong. He is a magical inventor and specializes in creating original
close-up and stage illusions. Scott has created many effects that you won't
see anywhere else in the world! Currently, Scott lives in Apex, NC, and
performs magic for corporations, churches, restaurants, and private events
in the Triangle area.
E-mail: scottsheltonmagic@nc.rr.com
Website:
hwww.scottshelton.com
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