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"JASON LATIMER IS STANDING THE MAGIC WORLD ON ITS HEAD!" -LOS ANGELES TIMES
"WITH JASON, THE FUTURE OF MAGIC IS IN GOOD HANDS." -SIEGFRIED & ROY
TEST RUN MY NEW ILLUSION "LASER FICTION"
I have been busy building some new illusions and I thought I would let out a small video clip of something I have been working on...I tested it out at the Magic Castle, the Kodak and my Envisioneer Tour...and the response was incredible...Tell me what you think...and let me know what you would want to see...and I'll do my best to build that too. =) Seriously, I want you to go nuts with suggestions...and I'll try to build it....I love the challenge. I'll be leaving this clip up for only a bit...I hope you enjoy.
Thanks for all the help,
JL
THE KODAK WAS CRAZY!
"ONE OF MAGIC'S MOST GIFTED CREATORS." - GENII MAGAZINE
PLEASE ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF...
Hi...I'm Jason Latimer.
I create illusions. =) I try my best to provide live high tech special and visual effects to theatre. No more rabbits out of hats and no more sawing a woman in half...Its time for the art of magic to evolve.
As a performer, I have been in the art of magic my entire life. I had the pleasure of being “raised by a pack of wild magicians†at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.
Their philosophy of what it takes to make magic more than just a trick and my education gave me the right foundation for developing truly new illusions. Simply put, this is my passion. I love to build dreams. My creations over the years for the magic community eventually led to an invitation to represent the United States at the World Championships of Magic in Europe. Fifteen hundred contestants from forty-seven countries around the world competed in what is best described as the "Olympics of Magic." And now...I have the distinct honor of being only the third American in history to ever be titled the "Grand Prix Best Overall World Champion of Magic," behind the names of Johnny Ace Palmer and Lance Burton.
Off-stage, I have created a special effects studio for live theatre. My workshop and team can build anything...and we do. Nothing is impossible. With roughly 4,000 square feet of building space...there are no limits to our imagination. In fact I have built a little less than 8,000lbs of state of the art magic for my own show as a true display of technology and illusion. My personal live stage show includes everything from the manipulation of light like a solid object, to large scale car appearances, to the actual shaping of water =), even a full scale rotating stage with a full scale levitation that rotates at the same speed (I was going for the cinematic effect of "Matrix"...you have to see that live...its intense!) plus a lot more... Effects that are best described as "Magic for the 21st Century" – Daily News. ...and I promise if I have the opportunity this is just the beginning.
When I am not performing, I work "behind closed doors" as an illusion designer, consultant, and builder. I have created live special effects for many magicians, illusionist, opening scenes for concerts, and live theatre for shows in over 40 countries. As a recent graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara in fields of Mathematics, Economics, and Physics I have found my passion to blend technology, illusion, and visual art. With the help of engineers, machinists, physicists, artists, psychologists, and other professionals from all over the nation I have created a team of highly motivated individuals...that truly understand that the idea of being impossible is...merely just an opinion.
If you like what you hear...Link up and "ADD" yourself. Together we can see just "how far the rabbit hole goes..."
Hope to hear from all of you,
JL
...SO WHERE AM I NOW?
First of all, I would like to thank all of you for the emails requesting about my performances. Sorry I "disappeared" on everyone. My schedule is rather intense, to say the least, it has been difficult to manage all the changes in my performances and schedule. After being on tour for the earlier part of this year around the United States and a few international stops around the world...I have now moved to the edge of the earth...Alaska. I have signed with Holland America as one of the main production shows of their newest and largest ship, the Vista Class ms Noordam for the entire season of 20 weeks. My Envisioneer show is featured twice a week debuting new illusions every chance I get... Every week the ship leaves Seattle, WA and travels all through the Inside Passage of Alaska. The ms Noordam provided a theatre that seats over a thousand people with a massive rotating stage (even though I brought my own =)), three hydraulic lifts, a 30ft LED screen back drop, plus so many other features I could not list them all...I could not pass up the opportunity to make Envisioneer truly become a blend of magic, illusion, and technology. Due to my situation of living on board I have internet only through satellite (which is not the fastest) and poor reception as for phone contact, but I will do my best to respond to everyone. I do continue to travel between performances on board but these types of arrangements take a lot of planning. If you are interested in scheduling your own performance please feel free to write to
[email protected] Or if you have a chance...please join me on board. Alaska is truly a site to see!Best Wishes,
JL
And with repeated performances for the Royal Family of Monaco!!!
YOU NEED TO GET INVITED!!!
JASON LATIMER INVITES YOU TO THE MAGIC CASTLE OF HOLLYWOOD, CA
Every year Jason comes back to the Magic Castle of Hollwood, CA. And so can you! ...just add to this page and recieve your invitation whenever Latimer returns to the Magic Castle. Latimer will be performing the close up sleight of hand routines that gave him the privilege of being titled the Grand Prix World Champion of Magic. The Magic Castle is best described as the Disneyland for adults. It is a converted Victorian Mansion on the hills that overlook Hollywood. It sits on 7001 Highland Ave. as a private club for members and their guest to showcase the performers from all around the world in three main styles of magic. The Magic Castle is an extremely rare situation, it does not get any closer than this, see live what the Daily News describes as "mind-blowing miracles in your face." And every night that week you have a chance to see it live, up close, and personal. Remember since seating is extremely limited in each performance please make your reservations ASAP when you get the invite.
The Magic Castle is an INVITATION ONLY entertainment and restaurant. Under the special circumstances provided by Latimer and the Magic Castle, this type of mass invite is allowed. Reservations for the only the week Latimer's performances will be accepted with the use of this invitation. Remember no one is admitted without a reservation, no one under the age of 21 is admitted, photo ID is required, there is a strict dress code (coats and ties for men, cocktail dress for women) and there is a $20 door fee. Please provide a brief message through Myspace of your attendance to coordinate with guest services. VIP seating is available by emailing
[email protected] Press contact: Daniel Bernstein/Warren Cowan PR (310) 275-0777
IT'S MAGIC! 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
The most exciting event in the history of magic! A once in a lifetime chance to see the top headliners from the finest theaters and casinos in the world all on one stage! Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) will host this show featuring 14 superstars of magic including Lance Burton, plus a special appearance by Siegfried and (schedule permitting) Roy. Its Magic! is one of the longest running tours for magic in the world. At one point in time every magician that has gone on to headline performances has been on the Its Magic! tour. This weekend you have a chance to see the "Best of the Best" perform live as they come together to create the 50th Anniversary Show.
Starring: Rich Bloch, Lance Burton, Jason Latimer, Juliana Chen, Dimmare, Michael Finney, Kalin and Jinger, Kevin James, Jeff McBride, Passing Zone, The Pendragons, Darren Romeo, Rick Thomas.
Tickets
$102/$69.50/$54.50/$29.50
Sunday, September 17 at 7:00 PM
Kodak, Hollywood CA
Tickets Available at Ticketmaster
THEN NEXT WEEKEND LATIMER BRINGS HIS ENVISIONEER TOUR TO SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA. YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!
JASON LATIMER, THE WORLD CHAMPION OF MAGIC, BRINGS HIS "ENVISIONEER" TOUR TO THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
As seen on American Idol, this real-life Harry Potter has literally built the impossible.
Jason Latimer, the World Champion of Magic, will bring "EnVisioneer:
Unleash the Illusion" to the Madrid Theatre Sept 23rd and 24th. This massive
stage show features several never before seen illusions such as a live 360
degree levitation inspired by the movie "The Matrix," manipulation of a beam
of light like a solid object, and nearly a dozen other never before seen
magical effects. In addition, Jason will perform the routine that gave
him the honor of being the third American in history to be titled "Grand
Prix World Champion of Magic."Jason was recently seen on "American Idol," where he entertained the contestants at the
world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, and recently appeared on "The Craig Ferguson
Show" performing his famous clear cups and balls routine.
The Los Angeles Times comments, "Jason Latimer is standing the magic world on its head."
And direct from the Magic Castle, the sidesplitting comedy magic of
Matt Marcy will be the evening's special guest and Master of Ceremonies.
“Marcy keeps his audience laughing and gasping in astonishment"
raves The Santa Monica Sun.Tickets are available online at www.madridtheatre.org or directly at
the Box Office of the Madrid Theatre 21622 SHERMAN WAY in CANOGA PARK, CA Tickets:
Children $20 Adults $25 Press contact: Daniel Bernstein/Warren
Cowan PR (310) 275-0777 www.jasonlatimer.com
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