Simon Lovell
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This article does not meet basic standards of objectivity and reads, from the very first graf, like a hagiography at best, self-promotion at worst. Consider that a supposed prime reference is a review of one his books by the L.A. Times -- the reviewer's lack of enthusiasm for book is obvious in just the ABSTRACT.
Simon Lovell (born 1957 in Manchester
) is an English
comedy magician, card shark actor, and con man. His trademark pieces are finding an audience member's card in his mouth and a humorous straitjacket
escape. Lovell recently appeared on VH1's popular reality show Celebracadabra, on which he and other magicians trained celebrities to perform magic for audiences.
The author
of sixteen books, including Billion Dollar Bunco, which covers cons and scams, Lovell currently stars in a one-man off-Broadway
show called Strange and Unusual Hobbies. It has run for over four years at the SoHo Playhouse in NYC, and the Wall Street Journal complimented it by saying, "A dazzling 70 minute show." The well-reviewed show combines Lovell's off-the-wall sense of humor with demonstrations of his uncanny card cheating and "jaw-dropping" magic.
Residing in New York City for the last decade, Simon is a regularly featured performer "Monday Night Magic", the oldest running off-Broadway show featuring an evening of magicians and related performers.
and Harry Blackstone, Sr.
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Simon Lovell (born 1957 in Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
) is an English
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...
comedy magician, card shark actor, and con man. His trademark pieces are finding an audience member's card in his mouth and a humorous straitjacket
Straitjacket
A straitjacket is a garment shaped like a jacket with overlong sleeves and is typically used to restrain a person who may otherwise cause harm to themselves or others. Once the arms are inserted into the straitjacket's sleeves, they are then crossed across the chest...
escape. Lovell recently appeared on VH1's popular reality show Celebracadabra, on which he and other magicians trained celebrities to perform magic for audiences.
The author
Author
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of sixteen books, including Billion Dollar Bunco, which covers cons and scams, Lovell currently stars in a one-man off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway theater is a term for a professional venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, and for a specific production of a play, musical or revue that appears in such a venue, and which adheres to related trade union and other contracts...
show called Strange and Unusual Hobbies. It has run for over four years at the SoHo Playhouse in NYC, and the Wall Street Journal complimented it by saying, "A dazzling 70 minute show." The well-reviewed show combines Lovell's off-the-wall sense of humor with demonstrations of his uncanny card cheating and "jaw-dropping" magic.
Residing in New York City for the last decade, Simon is a regularly featured performer "Monday Night Magic", the oldest running off-Broadway show featuring an evening of magicians and related performers.
Children's Magic
Simon Lovell has also partnered up with Fantasma Magic, to help young magicians begin on the path toward becoming top-notch magicians. Some of the tricks performed in Fantasma's products include the Linking Rings, the Cups & Balls, Vanishing Silk and 250 more tricks using props from the kit or everyday items from around the house. Fantasma's training DVD also includes scenes from well-known magicians such as Harry HoudiniHarry Houdini
Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-born American magician and escapologist, stunt performer, actor and film producer noted for his sensational escape acts...
and Harry Blackstone, Sr.
Harry Blackstone, Sr.
Harry Blackstone was a famed stage magician and illusionist of the 20th century. Blackstone was born Harry Bouton in Chicago, Illinois, he began his career as a magician in his teens and was popular through World War II as a USO entertainer. He was often billed as The Great Blackstone. His son...
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