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Phil Cass - Lecture Info

With a middle name like 'Trust Me' you can be sure of one thing... Phil Cass defies the conventional pattern of mayhem in live entertainment.

Phil's lecture will consist of both close-up and stand-up effects that are guaranteed commercial items as they are or have been regular excerpts from his show. The emphasis will be on comedy magic that is performed with a strong on stage personality. Magic that is both amazing and entertaining on an emotional level.

Whit Haydn - "Phil's wonderfully edgy showmanship is very fun to watch. Because of the psychological push and shove between the performer and his mark, it plays for a bigger room than most routines can. It is by far one of the most different and original presentations I have seen."

To mention just a few of the other effects in the lecture:
  • Water from one hand to another called the Fisherman's Wharf special
  • Borrowed $50 is destroyed and then found in a sealed cigarette packet
  • Money to trouser fly
  • An easy and very commercial ESP routine
  • Paper to money which is suited to currency differing in size & colour
  • How to steal a watch in a routine with no risk of being caught
  • An entire children's routine, ready made to put straight in your act
  • Thoughts & opinions on walk around, comedy & how to be commercial

CLICK HERE to find out more about Phil and the other Headliners


Convention Banquet - Sun 25th Oct 7.30pm
To top off two full days of magic, the Wellington Magic Club are hosting an awards banquet on the Sunday of the convention, at the James Cook Hotel.

Entertainment - NZ Jazz Duo G&T

Nick Granville and Nick Tipping can usually be found in dark corners NZ, playing music from jazz to Tina Turner, and will be providing music at the convention banquet.

They perform over 150 shows a year and have worked with Delta Goodrem, Ronan Keating, Paul Potts and Hayley Westenra, The Rodger Fox Big Band (WJO), Mike Stern, Joey DeFrancesco, Patti Austin, Steve Smith, Kurt Elling, Eric Marienthal, Diesel, Jon Stevens, Chris DeBurgh, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Frankie Stevens, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Vector Wellington Orchestra to name but a few.

The earlier you book (and pay), the better your seat!

CLICK HERE to purchase banquet tickets




Registrations - Limited Places
There is just over 4 weeks until the convention and time is running out to register! With over 145 people attending the convention already, this event is not to be missed!

CLICK HERE to register - it takes 1 minute.


Convention Accommodation Running Out
There are only 2 ROOMS LEFT at the James Cook Hotel. The only way to book now, is by calling +64 4 495 0279. Make sure to ask for the "Wellington Magic Convention Discount".

CLICK HERE for more information on the special convention rate.


Preliminary Schedule Released
There are eight lectures, two competitions, two public shows and a banquet. Find out when each of them are below.

CLICK HERE to view the schedule.


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For more information, or to get in touch, visit us at www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz.


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