Dr Michael's Emporium of Wonder and Illusion-Show 3

 

Dr. Michael's Emporium of Wonder and Illusion-Show 3

Recent Book and Interview

 "...a superb reference work and one that every serious Performer will consult several times." From the FOREWORD by #AnthonyDarkstoneBrook, President of the International Assembly 272, Society of American Magicians: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VYR26HS?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 PLUS if you haven't already, check out my recent interview on #TheDarkstoneDossiers: https://vimeo.com/512962462

 

Darkstone Dossiers - Dr. Michael Likey from Joel Zaritsky on Vimeo.

For the Latest in Magic News

 

Do you want the latest #MagicNews? Check out #TimWise's #AbraTV News! I'm the #CanadianCorrespondent! https://abra.tv/abra-tv-news/

On the Next Dr. Michael's Emporium of Wonder and Illusion

 

On the next #drmichaelsemporiumofwonderandillusion...

Matt Disero and James Alan Interview

 Enjoy this #podcast #Interview from last week's #Webcast Matthew DiSero and James Alan ​https://anchor.fm/magicmikelikey2/episodes/Matt-Disero-and-James-Alan-Interview-with-Dr--Michael-Magic-Mike-Likey-eqv1v3/a-a4nub7j

Thank-You!

 A real honour to receive this from the National President of The Society of American Magicians #JoelZaritsky Thank-you #AnthonyDarkstoneBrook, President of The International Assembly #272 of The Society of American Magicians, for having me participate in the very first International Stars of Magic last June!

Dr Michael's Emporium of Wonder and Illusion-Show 2

 

Magic, magic, magic! Also, an interview with @mattdisero and @jamesalanmagician PLUS my #AnimatedFeature The Adventures of Young Magic Mike! You'll LOVE it!

My Interview on The Darkstone Dossiers

 Here's my recent #Interview on #TheDarkstoneDossiers Thank-you #AnthonyDarkstone for making it painless, and actually enjoyable!

 https://vimeo.com/512962462

 

 

Darkstone Dossiers - Dr. Michael Likey from Joel Zaritsky on Vimeo.

Mandrake the Magician Documentary

Check out Mandrake the Magician-Documentary https://youtu.be/NhxU7uaK4J4

Friday On My Webcast

 Coming up #Friday on my #Webcast #drmichaelsemporiumofwonderandillusion we have magic, magic, and more magic, an interview with #MattDisero of #TheMagicCastle and #pennandtellerfoolus fame, plus#JamesAlan the President of Toronto's IBM Ring 17 Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club, plus my #AnimatedFeature #TheAdventuresOfYoungMagicMikesCastle! It's a VERY SPECIAL SHOW!! 

 

"Metaphysics, Mysticism, and Performance Magic" Now Available!

 From the FOREWORD by Anthony Darkstone Brook: 

"I felt it was a Herculean task to endeavour to convey the fact that this book was required reading for everyone who was a Magical Entertainer- both Professional & Hobbyist. This work is based on decades of empirical experience by the Author who is not only a consummate Performer but someone who is well-versed in all Genres of Magic and indeed for all types of audiences. It focuses not only on the performing character, the marketing of the Product that is the performer but also on the often ignored preparation that goes into becoming a Performer. Using Ancient techniques that excellently illustrates his experience in Tai Chi, Music, Character creation, Producing, Directing, TV Shows and a myriad of allied functions Dr. Michael Likey explores and breaks down in simple, yet profound techniques that the Performing persona requires in the performance of Magic. Nothing in the book is superfluous and every facet makes it not only a fascinating read but is stimulating enough to rank it among some of the excellent books on The Art. It would not be amiss to rate this as a superb reference work and one that every serious Performer will consult several times. The book, as one turns each page, provides the stimulating question as to whether we are drawn to the realms of Magic & Mystery or does the esoteric nature of The Art draw us unto itself. It reinforces the fact that Magicians are a different species to all others in The Performing Arts. An Ancient Taoist philosophy states, “Seek not to find the answers but to understand the questions”. This book is a clear signpost towards the acquisition of that understanding." 

Available in paperback from AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VYR26HS?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

 

Kamadeva

 #Kamadeva #Hindu #GodOfLove

The Darkstone Dossiers

 I'm on #TheDarkstoneDossiers tomorrow (Saturday) 4:00 PM Eastern/1:00 Pacific (Canada and U.S.) and 9:00 PM (UK) From #AnthonyDarkstone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81442646704... Meeting ID: 814 4264 6704 Passcode: 841173

 

 

ABRATV News For February 2021

 

It's #ABRATV News, with #TimWise Check out #ConnieBoyd's segment! I'm proud to be #TheCanadianCorrespondent Check it out here: https://abra.tv/abra-tv-news/

My segment is at 3:38

On Saturday

 

From @AnthonyDarkstone:

"Shawn Farquhar, Kevin James, Bill Merlin Palmer, Donna Purnell, Abigail Spinner McBride,

Jeff McBride, Katherine Rhodes, Marc Paul, Marvin Berglas and a host of other major names have been guests on The Darkstone Dossiers. I am delighted to have Dr. Michael Likey MMC, one of our S.A.M. International Assembly Charter members from Canada as my guest on The Darkstone Dossiers. Mark your calendars for 13 February. Many will know him from his appearance on our very first S.A.M International Assembly Gala Show, his TV Series, his current Broadcasts, the Canadian Correspondent for Abra.Tv News, his articles & other accomplishments and more recently, his latest book which ( I Posted about that below ) explores the relationships between Tai Chi, Metaphysics, Mysticism & the Performance of Magic. We shall be conversing about all of the above and more. "

Time: Saturday, Feb 13, 2021 1:00 PM Pacific Time/4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 9:00 PM (UK)

This Saturday I'm The Interviewee!

 

Excited and honored to be the guest on #AnthonyDarkstoneBrook's #DarkstoneDossiers this Saturday, February 13th!

From Anthony: "Delighted to have Dr. Michael Likey our Charter member from Canada as my guest on The Darkstone Dossiers. Mark your calendars for 13 February. Many will know him from his appearance on our very first Gala Show, his TV Series, his current Broadcasts, the Canadian Correspondent for Abra.Tv News, his articles & other accomplishments and more recently, his latest book which explores the relationships between Tai Chi, Metaphysics, Mysticism & the Performance of Magic. We shall be conversing about all of this and more".

Topic: Darkstone Dossiers

Time: Feb 13, 2021 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) - 9PM (UK)

My Journey to The Magic Circle

 Monday, January 11th at 10:00 a.m. (PST) I received a phone call from England, specifically from Jamie Allan, world famous magician and creator of Toronto's multi-media magic extravaganza "Illusionarium".

   It was a call I was anticipating, but not expecting at that moment; he informed me of the news that I was hoping for, but not taking for granted: I was accepted into the world's most prestigious magic organization situated in the heart of London, England: the esteemed Magic Circle! I could hardly believe it! For weeks on end I was rehearsing a new card routine, plus a very old cups and balls routine that I had long forgotten, in eager anticipation of my exam, or audition for The Magic Circle. It all began several months earlier, when I was checking off my bucket-list: among other things, I had always wanted to belong to The Magic Circle, which in my mind was the foremost magical organization that many magicians, professional or otherwise, longed to belong to. It's hallowed halls shrouded in secrecy, to whom only the rare and fortunate few were privy to: this organization is one of the world's oldest magic organizations as well, founded in 1905. Don't get me wrong...I love and respect the other global magic organizations to which I belong, The International Brotherhood of Magicians, and the Society of American Magicians, both of whose monthly magazines I've either had articles published about myself in, and/or trick ideas that I'd invented, published. Nonetheless, after applying via e-mail to The Magic Circle some months back, an interview with myself and the examination team was scheduled. I completed the interview and a trick. After some time, again, I was informed by e-mail that I was granted access and acceptance into The Magic Circle as an "Apprentice". I was encouraged by a senior member of The Magic Circle, who was also President of one of the Society of American Magicians assemblies, to "go for" full/regular membership, or the title "Member" of The Magic Circle,  I felt nervous and anxious at even just the thought of attempting this, but nonetheless I requested by e-mail to the examination committee a time for my audition/exam for acceptance as a "Member" of The Magic Circle! I set out to embark on what was to become the journey of my lifetime! I had no idea that this journey was to be more than just constant and regular rehearsal, which would have been arduous enough, but something of a "spiritual" evolution and development of both my character, personality, and performance style! With some trepidation, I began weeks of research and rehearsals, as the organization required that I also submit a sheet of sleight-of-hand moves that I was going to use with my routines.

    I was directed to pages of criteria and rules set out by the organization, which further fuelled my nerves. While rehearsing my cups and balls routine, I realized that doing that trick to music would make it more "theatrical", along with showcasing my "personable" interaction within the context of my card routine with a "volunteer", who in actuality was my wife. I set out to find suitable music for my cups and balls routine, and it was during this search that I, if-you-will, "found" myself again!

   Music was always a catalyst for me as far as memories, particularly happy memories, are concerned. My earliest memories as a child were comprised of beautiful and colorful Walt Disney animated features and story-books, with songs such as "When You Wish Upon a Star" being particularly poignant and emotional for me, as it encouraged hopes and dreams, again, important to me and my belief-system, even to this day. Other memories, again, during my childhood consisted of magicians performing on television and the wonder I experienced while watching them; to me, this wonder I felt represents the true "magic" in this life, along with feeling hope and having wishes and dreams for a potentially happy future. Something about animated cartoons and comic-books spurred on this optimism and hope, passion and excitement for life. I made some correlation between all of this and performing magic which stayed with me for most of my life; even when visiting Disney World in the 1980's and '90's, I felt these same positive emotions; I'm sure that Walt Disney and everyone associated with the organization and theme-parks have a thorough understanding of the philosophies and principles involved with the art of magic! It was because of all of this I set out to find "Disney-like" music to accompany my cups and balls routine. Besides, the use of emotive music in Disney feature-movies as well as the use of emotive music within the cinematic world in general is a well-known technique for emotionally "hooking" the audience. A new day for me was slowly beginning to dawn.

   After procuring copyright-free "Disney-like" music for my cups and balls routine, I set out to rehearse, rehearse, and rehearse again, so that I might "time" the moves to the music. One day, while rehearsing the cups and balls routine with my music, I got emotional. I didn't out-rightly blubber, but I felt moved to tears; I think it was near the end of the routine, during the crescendo of the music; it felt both powerful and sensitive at the same time. The trick "wrapped up" in a powerful and gratifying way, thanks to the music. My mind was flooded with all of my childhood memories, dreams, and emotions, of colorful animated features, of laughter and happy tears; a veritable roller coaster of powerful and beautiful emotions reflected in my mind, and touched off by the combination of music, graceful movement, and the illusion of the cups and balls. I felt ready for my examination/audition, which I did pass successfully after all.

   That was it. I not only found the tricks and routines that I believed would successfully enter me into the realm of The Magic Circle, but I found again something that, as an adult, I had lost in my childhood: hopes, dreams, wonder, and the magic of life.

  

Today's Podcast

Here it is! The #Podcast version of today's #Webcast! Listen and enjoy #PastorNealeBacon on #MagicMikesCastle! #iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-magic-mikes-castle-49303288/episode/pastor-neale-bacon-interview-on-magic-75694640/ and #ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pastor-neale-bacon-interview-on-magic-mikes-castle/id782262951?i=1000503859356

 

 

 

Pastor Neale Bacon Interview on Magic Mike's Castle

 

#Ventriloquist #Magician #PastorNealeBacon​ is the guest on today's #Webcast #MagicMikesCastle Enjoy!

Pastor Neale Bacon Is My Guest On Friday!

 

#PastorNealeBacon is my guest Friday on my #Webcast #MagicMikesCastle! He's funny! You'll LIKE him!