“It is not so much our friends’ help that helps us as the confident knowledge that they will help us.” — Epicurus
Dear Friends:
In today’s Muse, we celebrate our friends and collaborators – and we have LOTS of news to share while we do it!
We are happy to report that Jeff is off to the U.K. this week, for his only visit there this year! While there, he will first be appearing, and lecturing and conducting a workshop at Noel Britton’s “International Festival of Magic.â€Â Established by the late Ron MacMillan over 40 years ago, it is still affectionately known as “Ron’s day”. The convention is now run by Ron’s family and close friends. Not to be missed – and you can learn more here: http://www.internationalmagic.com/pages/convention.html
McBride Magic Experience – UK
Just a few days later, our good friend Jay Fortune is hosting Jeff for a series of events in Bristol, at the “Smoke & Mirrors Café.â€Â Jeff’s full evening “McBride Magic Live!†show will be featured on two nights, plus a new lecture and a workshop. These are Jeff’s only appearances in the UK this year, so don’t miss this rare chance to see and learn from the master: http://www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk/
Locked Room Events
Even when Jeff is away, The McBride Magic & Mystery School continues to offer fantastic events for you. We have three Locked Room events coming in the next few weeks. The Locked Room is our online teaching space where you can sample lectures and workshops conducted by our faculty from the Magic & Mystery School – all from the comfort of your own desk!
November 27 @ 7pm PST: Booking Shows and Hidden Venues
Larry Hass offers his insights in a new lecture on how to increase your bookings by finding new and different markets for your magic you may not have considered.
December 4 @ 7pm PST:Â The Best of McBride
Jeff McBride wants to help you be a better magician. Join us for a very special happening at which Jeff will teach several of his FAVORITE magic effects. Many never before explained!
December 12 @ 7pm PST:Â Beyond Beyond Deception
Tobias Beckwith has been working on Volume Two of his book Beyond Deception. In this lecture he shares some of what he has discovered. Subjects include how to deepen your statement of purpose, and how this can help strengthen your marketing and create unique new pieces using material you already own.
Do Your Really Want to Read Minds?
Master Class for Mentalists starts in just a few days, and will feature the masterful QUESTION AND ANSWER ACT OF ROSS JOHNSON.
For the 1st time in history, Ross will share the real work on one of the greatest mysteries of all time. Ross is not only a GREAT mentalist but also one of our best friends in magic… he will give you the very best of his professional experience in this special 3 day class. And the best news: We still have 2 spaces left.
Jeff McBride’s Wonderground
The magic comes early this month: Thursday, November 15, hosted this month by Abbi McBride!
The Wonderground is the biggest magic party in Las Vegas — and YOU are invited! Read about this month’s line up here – we have many new acts!
“I get by with a little help from my friends.” — John Lennon
John Lennon had it right. We all depend on our friends to get along. They are the real magic that can save lives!
A few years back, my entire show was stolen in Boston. My friend and magician David Oliver saved my show! He helped me rebuild my show in just 2 days to meet my show commitments. David is a wonderful magician and an amazing person. Now, David has a serious health challenge from exposure to doves! Yes, he developed a rare lung disease and needs to have both lungs replaced! Here is the positive news… Magicians from all over are helping David raise funds for his condition.  Read about the David Oliver fundraiser and how you can help him get by.
“When a friend is in trouble, don’t annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.” — Edgar Watson Howe
That’s all the news for now. We hope you’ll be giving thanks for your friends over the coming holiday… just a we give thanks for all of you!
Sincerely,
Jeff McBride, Tobias Beckwith and all the crew at The Magic & Mystery School
tobias@yourmagic.com
For inquiries about Classes & Skype Sessions with Jeff McBride,
Call Abbi McBride: (702) 450-0021 (spinner@mcbridemagic.com)
For information & booking Jeff McBride:
Contact Tobias Beckwith (tobias@yourmagic.com) or (702) 697-7002