http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/birthday-party-magician-blog.html Birthday Party Magician blog will keep you up to date with all the additions and changes to the birthday-party-magician.com website. Subscribe here. en-us birthday party magician Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:52:57 GMT Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:52:57 GMT birthday-party-magician.com http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/magician-kids-parties.html Being a kids entertainer in Brisbane is a pretty darn good job except for when... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:30:32 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/first-magic-show.html Your first magic show can be scary. I show you the tricks, what to say, how to perform magic. For kids and adults. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:19:31 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/magician-school.html Here are two brand new tricks that are really EASY to do but really punch above their weight. Trick 11 is called "The Trick That Makes Sense" and is a terrific one to open your close up magic show with. Trick 12 is called "The Fantastic Mr Plastic" and for my money is one of the most CHARMING magic tricks around that is done with something you see all the time but never this way. It's also the PERFECT closer for your first mini magic show. These are tricks that you WILL use. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:59:20 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/magician-school.html Here are two brand new tricks that are really EASY to do but really punch above their weight. Trick 11 is called "The Trick That Makes Sense" and is a terrific one to open your close up magic show with. Trick 12 is called "The Fantastic Mr Plastic" and for my money is one of the most CHARMING magic tricks around that is done with something you see all the time but never this way. It's also the PERFECT closer for your first mini magic show. These are tricks that you WILL use. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:59:11 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/magician-school.html Here are two brand new tricks that are really EASY to do but really punch above their weight. Trick 11 is called "The Trick That Makes Sense" and is a terrific one to open your close up magic show with. Trick 12 is called "The Fantastic Mr Plastic" and for my money is one of the most CHARMING magic tricks around that is done with something you see all the time but never this way. It's also the PERFECT closer for your first mini magic show. These are tricks that you WILL use. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:59:09 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/birthday-party-magician-blog.html#Building-Kid's-Self-Confidence-with-KITE I'm very proud to be working with KITE for the next three months. I have been contracted as an Artist/Teacher with Magic and Illusion as my area of specialty. The program culminates with a performance at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. I have never officially had the teacher'tag' so I'll wear it with pride as long as I can. KITE Arts Education Program @ QPAC developed the Yonder Project to address the needs of students experiencing some of the highest rates of social exclusion in the State. The pilot project was delivered in 2007-08 and involved six schools. KITE teacher artists worked in classrooms with principals, teachers, students and guest artists to collaboratively develop theatre performances exploring issues of interest to their community. The creative development processes culminated in performances in which students explored complex ideas and expressed their understandings through performance to their family and school community. I feel this is very important work as most of these kids and their families will have probably never attended a theatre performance, let alone performed in one ... but then again, neither have I (in the true sense). I'll keep you posted. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:36:01 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/dental-awareness.html I'm really excited to be launching the Happy Teeth show. This is a Dental Awareness show for Kindy, Prep, C&K and Childcare Centres. I present this show with Dr. Michael Cooke, who I've got to say is about the best dentist in Brisbane. We have been presenting this show for about 4 years but have kept it quiet to a select group of Brisbane C&K's. The messages promoted are so well received that we feel it is time is get the message out to more children. You'll see more on this soon. Happy brushing! Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:43:32 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/reading-is-magic.html Hi all, This post will really only affect those of you who are interested in my educational shows. This is the feedback just in from the last school holiday library program. Stones Corner.. Very much enjoyed by all Annerley.. A great performance the kids loved it. Garden City.. It was good. Kids enjoyed it. Interactive. Julian stayed back and talked to parents, etc. Mt. Gravatt.. Very good show kids and adults both enjoyed it good interaction with the children and the sign promoting the magic show in the library was a novelty for the children. He entertained the children waiting for the start of the show with juggling tricks. His promotion of the library was also good. Mitchelton.. Excellent pantomime. Positive feedback. Hamilton.. Fabulous really knew how to work the room and promote books. Loved by all ages, started entertaining the early arrivals waiting as well. Loved by all ages, lots of comments. New Farm.. The show was excellent - the chap even tidied up our cushions etc. We would be happy to have him again - we could hear the kids squeals in the library and the performance was in the meeting room (note: the meeting room is not attached to the library and is some distance away) Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:17:28 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/reading-is-magic.html Hi all, This post will really only affect those of you who are interested in my educational shows. This is the feedback just in from the last school holiday library program. Stones Corner.. Very much enjoyed by all Annerley.. A great performance the kids loved it. Garden City.. It was good. Kids enjoyed it. Interactive. Julian stayed back and talked to parents, etc. Mt. Gravatt.. Very good show kids and adults both enjoyed it good interaction with the children and the sign promoting the magic show in the library was a novelty for the children. He entertained the children waiting for the start of the show with juggling tricks. His promotion of the library was also good. Mitchelton.. Excellent pantomime. Positive feedback. Hamilton.. Fabulous really knew how to work the room and promote books. Loved by all ages, started entertaining the early arrivals waiting as well. Loved by all ages, lots of comments. New Farm.. The show was excellent - the chap even tidied up our cushions etc. We would be happy to have him again - we could hear the kids squeals in the library and the performance was in the meeting room (note: the meeting room is not attached to the library and is some distance away) Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:17:15 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/reading-is-magic.html After a really successful run in the last school holidays Julian and his his "REALLY BIG" Magical books is here to stay. This is perfect for Pre Schools and C&K's as well as Library Programs and Primary Schools. Stay tuned for another educational show that's in the making now. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:43:07 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/magic-show.html Julian is now giving away 2 FREE magic shows each year. All you have to be in the running to win one is see one of Julian's shows, write a quick review, add a photo if you have one and hit the submit button. Many people have written me testimonials and I'm very appreciative of these so I thought why not give something back to say thankyou. Plus I've been able to do it so your review and photos become your very own webpage dedicated to YOUR party. Your family and friends can even leave comments and it's all easily linked to your FaceBook etc. Good luck! Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:37:56 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/magic-show.html You can win a magic show starring Julian and his Big RED Box of Magic, Brisbane's premier children's and family entertainer Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:40:55 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/index.html Julian and his REALLY BIG Magicial Books has hit Brisbane Libraries this June July school holidays. It's proving very popular with the 4-10 year olds. When I say big books, I mean 'Big'. I haven't done the new web page yet as I'm flat out this holidays performing. I thought I'd just tell you in case you are in Brisbane this next week. Go online to the Brisbane Libraries website to get the times and locations. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:10:02 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/childrens-party-entertainment.html I recently performed a children's birthday party in a typical Brisbane backyard. Photographer Alison Beal came along and captured the joy that a magician can bring into your child's life. Have a look... Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:48:31 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/birthday-party-magician-blog.html#Julian's-New-Book-is-out! Have you ever wondered how someone becomes a magician? Well my story is a little different to most but it's laid out in my book called The Second Best Job in the World. In short, the world of magic seduced me to leave my former life as a globe trotting camerman. Check it out.... Mon, 17 May 2010 06:39:48 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/10-year-old-party.html When parents book my Secret Agent Show they receive a password to get them into the Secret Agent Name Generator. As the kids arrive for the party they find out their funny code name for the show. The kids get very excited announcing their new name and instructing the new arrivals on how to get theirs. 30 minutes that you don't even have to lift a finger to keep the kids entertained. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:51:21 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/brisbane-party-magician.html Here's a great idea I'm really proud of: Not all parents want party bags. For those who don't I have written a child friendly book of tricks called The Little RED Book of Magic. It's suitable for 7yr olds and older. These are already proving popular. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:55:57 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/free-party-invitations.html Here's some really cool party invites and cards that you can download for FREE from me. Easy to make. These will stay on people's fridges for a long time after the party. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 03:16:37 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/10-year-old-party.html 8 to 12 yr olds are SMART kids. Not yet mature enough to get the humour of adult shows but no longer little kids. This new show is tailor made for them so it's all about the TRICKS. That's what they want at this age. They want to be able to try and catch me out. So this show is packed full of my really sneaky stuff, my really difficult sleight of hand routines. 8 to 12 year olds LOVE this stuff. The show is based around the a story I have named THE CASE OF THE MISSING SECRETS. The kids get to role play the parts of the villians as they try to out smart me. I am looking forward enormously to doing these. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:53:44 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/kids-parties-brisbane.html If you have any good pics from any of my shows, send them in and I'll add them to may Hall of Fame page. Kids get a kick out of seeing their photos online. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:40:40 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/birthday-party-magician-blog.html#Come-to-a-Magic-Lecture-in-Brisbane Hi all. If you happen to be in Brisbane and would like to meet up with the local magic scene, Monday 15th March at 7.30pm is a good time. USA magician Diamond Jim Tyler is lecturing. Tricks for all skill levels. The cost is $25. Red Brick Hotel, cnr Annerley Rd and Stephens Rd, Woolloongabba. Ask for me and I'll introduce you around and make you feel welcome. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:10:32 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/magician-school.html If you were trying to get to the new balloon frog and balloon dog#2 twisting instructions I messed up just ONE letter of the html code on each of the web pages that I built and guess what ... there was no link to them. Everything is good now! Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:56:10 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/magician-school.html I've added the first in a series of pages that help kids (adults too for that matter) work out what to say when they are doing a trick. Having a few words is like adding a bit of grease that makes it all go easier. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:49:04 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/magician-school.html 5 new tricks and 3 new balloon videos. As always, these new additions are easy to do and entertaining. That way you can string a few together and make your own fun show. These are perfect for a small cameo performance on Christmas Day. It's all about building people's self confidence. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:36:51 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/shyness.html How I drove another nail into my shyness coffin. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:21:49 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/fear-of-public-speaking.html The fear of public speaking - I've almost conquered it. But I still lose my nerve now and then. What do I do? Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:22:40 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/magic-shop-brisbane.html Are you looking for a Magic Shop Brisbane or Gold Coast? Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:37:59 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/relating-to-children.html I find relating to children easy; one of the reasons I'm a children's entertainer in Brisbane. Many adults don't. Here are some tips... Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:25:53 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/self-improvement-and-motivation.html My self improvement and motivation to build self confidence took off when I came to this realisation... Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:53:28 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/the-power-of-positive-thinking.html Too much of the power of positive thinking can hinder your journey to success. Personal goal setting will get you... Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:37:41 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/magician-school.html It's starting small but it will grow. Julian's Magician School is an acorn that will become the oak. This will be 'the place' to go for anyone wanting to use magician's knowledge to help overcome their shyness... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:59:16 GMT http://www.birthday-party-magician.com/birthday-party-magician-blog.html#New-Anti-Bullying-School-Show I've just finished constructing my new anti bullying school show for ages 5 to 8. It's a lot of fun and has come up better than I had anticipated. It's ready for rolling out into 2010. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:49:37 GMT