Paul Kieve
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Paul Kieve is an English
professional illusionist
and whose consulting work for both stage and screen has contributed to changing how magical special effects in productions are approached. His work for the stage production of "The Invisible Man" holds the world record for the most effects in one show.
, in 1967 and started magic at 10 years of age after receiving a "World of Illusion" magic set as a birthday
gift. He gave his first public performance in 1984 at the age of 16 in a Sade
video. Over the next year, he competed for "Young Magician of the Year"; (he was runner up) and started appearing on television.
and the Palais De Congress.
Kieve is a member of London's Magic Circle
, one of the largest magician groups in the world. Most notably his illusions and magic effects were seen on the West End stage in Lord of the Rings Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
professional illusionist
Magic (illusion)
Magic is a performing art that entertains audiences by staging tricks or creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats using natural means...
and whose consulting work for both stage and screen has contributed to changing how magical special effects in productions are approached. His work for the stage production of "The Invisible Man" holds the world record for the most effects in one show.
Early life
Kieve was born in Woodford, North-East LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, in 1967 and started magic at 10 years of age after receiving a "World of Illusion" magic set as a birthday
Birthday
A birthday is a day or anniversary where a person celebrates his or her date of birth. Birthdays are celebrated in numerous cultures, often with a gift, party or rite of passage. Although the major religions celebrate the birth of their founders , Christmas – which is celebrated widely by...
gift. He gave his first public performance in 1984 at the age of 16 in a Sade
Sade (band)
Sade is a British smooth jazz band that formed in 1983, named for Nigerian lead singer Sade Adu. Their music features elements of R&B, soul, jazz, and soft rock....
video. Over the next year, he competed for "Young Magician of the Year"; (he was runner up) and started appearing on television.
Career
The Zodiac Brothers was formed in 1986 as a double act between Kieve and Lawrence Leyton. After five years, the act finished its run at Magic Castle in Hollywood. Kieve continues to do solo work at venues such as Shakespeare's Globe TheatreGlobe Theatre
The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, and was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613...
and the Palais De Congress.
Kieve is a member of London's Magic Circle
Magic circle
A magic circle is circle or sphere of space marked out by practitioners of many branches of ritual magic, which they generally believe will contain energy and form a sacred space, or will provide them a form of magical protection, or both. It may be marked physically, drawn in salt or chalk, for...
, one of the largest magician groups in the world. Most notably his illusions and magic effects were seen on the West End stage in Lord of the Rings Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Published works
- Hocus Pocus: A Tale of Magnificent Magicians 2007 (UK), 2008 (US)
- A fantasy-biography of sorts including various magic tricks and backstories on some of the world's most famous magicians, along with an introduction by actor Daniel RadcliffeDaniel RadcliffeDaniel Jacob Radcliffe is an English actor who rose to prominence playing the titular character in the Harry Potter film series....
, who Kieve coached during the filming of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third novel in the Harry Potter series written by J. K. Rowling. The book was published on 8 July 1999. The novel won the 1999 Whitbread Book Award, the Bram Stoker Award, the 2000 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and was short-listed for other...
.