Scott Penrose
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Scott Penrose is an English
magician and magic consultant and is the son of magician John Penrose.
Scott is the Vice President of The Magic Circle and a Gold Star member of the Inner Magic Circle
. He was awarded the title The Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year in 2000.
He also works as a magic consultant and illusion designer. In 2005, he taught Woody Allen
magic for his movie Scoop
. In 2006 he advised on the Houdini movie Death Defying Acts
(starring Catherine Zeta Jones and Guy Pearce
) and assisted James Freedman
during filming of the critically acclaimed The Illusionist. He built illusions for and appeared in the movie Magicians. He also tutored Sir Michael Caine
and the young Bill Milner
for the 2009 movie Is Anybody There?. Other credits include designing, creating and building magic and illusions for UK TV shows such as QI
, Jonathan Creek
and Hustle (TV series)
.
For live theatre he created special effects for the UK tour of Dracula (2005). This involved the apparent appearance and disappearance of Dracula as well a simulated beheading and apparent cremation. He also worked on two productions of the pantomome Aladdin in Richmond and Woking making illusions and magic tricks for Abanazar to perform. In 2006, he built and designed illusions for the London West End production of Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens
. In 2007 he created and advised on magic effects, illusions and quick change costume techniques for the Cirque du Soleil
touring production "Koozå". In 2008 he designed illusions and special effects for the latest Zorro
musical with fellow magician Paul Kieve
.
A review of his lecture to magicians describes him as "The epitome of the professional magician. Think top hat and tails. Think silks, doves and disappearing candles and you will know exactly who I am talking about. more here
UK singer Paloma Faith
used to be Scott's assistant in his illusion act before she rose to fame as a performer in her own right. Penrose later appeared in the video of Paloma's song Smoke and Mirrors.
Penrose is associated with Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
and made the magical effects for his latest musical Love Never Dies
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
magician and magic consultant and is the son of magician John Penrose.
Scott is the Vice President of The Magic Circle and a Gold Star member of the Inner Magic Circle
The Magic Circle
The Magic Circle is a British organisation, founded in London in 1905, dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of magic.- History :The Magic Circle was founded in 1905 after a meeting of 23 amateur and professional magicians at London's Pinoli's Restaurant...
. He was awarded the title The Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year in 2000.
He also works as a magic consultant and illusion designer. In 2005, he taught Woody Allen
Woody Allen
Woody Allen is an American screenwriter, director, actor, comedian, jazz musician, author, and playwright. Allen's films draw heavily on literature, sexuality, philosophy, psychology, Jewish identity, and the history of cinema...
magic for his movie Scoop
Scoop (2006 film)
Scoop is a 2006 American-British romantic comedy/murder mystery written and directed by Woody Allen and starring Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Ian McShane, and Allen himself...
. In 2006 he advised on the Houdini movie Death Defying Acts
Death Defying Acts
Death Defying Acts is a 2007 supernatural romantic thriller. The film is a UK-Australian co-production directed by Gillian Armstrong and starring Guy Pearce and Catherine Zeta-Jones. It concerns an episode in the life of Hungarian-American escapologist Harry Houdini at the height of his career in...
(starring Catherine Zeta Jones and Guy Pearce
Guy Pearce
Guy Edward Pearce is an English-born Australian actor and musician, known for his roles as Leonard Shelby in Christopher Nolan's Memento, Lieutenant Ed Exley in L.A...
) and assisted James Freedman
James Freedman (magician)
James Freedman is a British pickpocket entertainer and magician. He is most well known for his skill as a pickpocket and his ability to secretly pick the pockets of volunteers. For this reason, he is also known as 'The Man of Steal'....
during filming of the critically acclaimed The Illusionist. He built illusions for and appeared in the movie Magicians. He also tutored Sir Michael Caine
Michael Caine
Sir Michael Caine, CBE is an English actor. He won Academy Awards for best supporting actor in both Hannah and Her Sisters and The Cider House Rules ....
and the young Bill Milner
Bill Milner
William Henry "Bill" Milner is an English child actor, best known for his roles as Will Proudfoot in Son of Rambow, Edward in Is Anybody There? and the young Magneto in X-Men: First Class.-Life and career:...
for the 2009 movie Is Anybody There?. Other credits include designing, creating and building magic and illusions for UK TV shows such as QI
QI
QI is a British comedy panel game television quiz show created and co-produced by John Lloyd, hosted by Stephen Fry, and featuring permanent panellist Alan Davies. Most of the questions are extremely obscure, making it unlikely that the correct answer will be given...
, Jonathan Creek
Jonathan Creek
Jonathan Creek is a British mystery series produced by the BBC and written by David Renwick. Primarily a crime drama, the show is also peppered with broadly comic touches...
and Hustle (TV series)
Hustle (TV series)
Hustle is a British television drama series made by Kudos Film and Television for BBC One in the United Kingdom. Created by Tony Jordan and first broadcast in 2004, the series follows a group of con artists who specialise in "long cons" – extended deceptions which require greater commitment, but...
.
For live theatre he created special effects for the UK tour of Dracula (2005). This involved the apparent appearance and disappearance of Dracula as well a simulated beheading and apparent cremation. He also worked on two productions of the pantomome Aladdin in Richmond and Woking making illusions and magic tricks for Abanazar to perform. In 2006, he built and designed illusions for the London West End production of Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens is a cult science fiction musical reminiscent of The Rocky Horror Show. The 2006 West End run starred Faye Tozer and was choreographed by Bruno Tonioli...
. In 2007 he created and advised on magic effects, illusions and quick change costume techniques for the Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil , is a Canadian entertainment company, self-described as a "dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment." Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and located in the inner-city area of Saint-Michel, it was founded in Baie-Saint-Paul in 1984 by two former street performers, Guy...
touring production "Koozå". In 2008 he designed illusions and special effects for the latest Zorro
Zorro
Zorro is a fictional character created in 1919 by New York-based pulp writer Johnston McCulley. The character has been featured in numerous books, films, television series, and other media....
musical with fellow magician Paul Kieve
Paul Kieve
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...
.
A review of his lecture to magicians describes him as "The epitome of the professional magician. Think top hat and tails. Think silks, doves and disappearing candles and you will know exactly who I am talking about. more here
UK singer Paloma Faith
Paloma Faith
Paloma Faith is a British singer-songwriter and actress. In 2009, she released her debut single "Stone Cold Sober", then her debut album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?, which was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. Her debut album stayed within the top 40 album...
used to be Scott's assistant in his illusion act before she rose to fame as a performer in her own right. Penrose later appeared in the video of Paloma's song Smoke and Mirrors.
Penrose is associated with Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber is an English composer of musical theatre.Lloyd Webber has achieved great popular success in musical theatre. Several of his musicals have run for more than a decade both in the West End and on Broadway. He has composed 13 musicals, a song cycle, a set of...
and made the magical effects for his latest musical Love Never Dies
Love Never Dies
Love Never Dies may refer to:*Love Never Dies , an American silent drama directed by King Vidor*Love Never Dies , an Argentine romantic drama directed and written by Luis César Amadori...
.