�Magic� Anthony |
A local resident of Orange County, Anthony has been doing Magic for a long time. He has been performing local shows and �walk-around� at several local restaurants. Magic Anthony specializes in close-up and �parlour� or cabaret style magic. (Though not giving up his day job, he has become a real legend in his own mind, capable of performing mild and little miracles before any enthusiastic audience.)
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Scott Tunkel |
Scott has been perfecting his craft since he was 8 years old. Now, at the age of 28, he is finally starting to perform close-up magic for the general public.
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Harvey Berg receiving the Distinguished Magician of the Year award from �Ron� (Harvey�s the one on the left).
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Harvey Berg |
A member of the local S.A.M., as well as the New York City S.A.M., Harvey is a past recipient of the Distinguished Magician of the Year award for his untiring commitment to Magic. He has performed at local restaurants and corporate parties. Harvey has also created several magic effects to market to the professional magician. He has also internationally lectured to fellow magicians.
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�Ron� Bittner |
Magical consultant, writer, lecturer, and performer. Ron Bittner has been a leader of the local magical community as well as an active member of the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA. He is listed in Marquis Who�s Who in the World for not only his accomplishments in magic, but also his achievements in the world of high technology. His latest challenge is to meld those two areas of expertise in the arena of tableside entertainment.
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Matt Stevens |
Matt Stevens has been in the art of magic for over 10 years. Matt has a great interest in stage and parlor magic and has performed his show for thousands of people all over the Hudson Valley.
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Lorraine Bernazzani |
While she is very much an amateur, Lorraine is obsessed with card tricks. She loves to watch them and learn them. She have been having a lot of fun with it and loves to pester her friends regularly with new tricks.
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Don �Vlad� Deich |
Whether appearing as Professor Severus Snape at a Harry Potter book launch event or performing more �bizarre� magic for the opening of an occult movie for MGM studios, Don enjoys exploring the more sinister overtones of the magical arts. But in a nice way! He has studied with one of the original members of this assembly who has moved on to much bigger things in the entertainment world, Jeff McBride. |
Brenda Fevrier-Luhs
(AKA - Fathom, Lady B) |
Associate SAM member since 1988, full SAM member since 1998.
Specialty - Cork Manipulation
Expertise - Stage production, lighting, sound, choreography, musical arrangement, audience participation, and last but not least Spotting Dotties!!
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Carlo DeBlasio |
Carlo DeBlasio began performing professionally in 1986. He has spent the past three decades becoming more than a magician or illusionist; he truly is a "Master of Mystery".
Making his home in Palenville, NY with his wife Kathy, Rabbits, Buster and Hermione, Carlo combines mentalism, sleight-of-hand talent, illusion, mystery and humor to create a unique and versatile entertainment style.
Carlo creates sophisticated yet light hearted mystery entertainment; his performances captivate even the most discerning audiences. He has worked for corporate and private clients as well as performing in public venues.
A Mystery School and Master Class Alumnus, he has attended the most prestigious learning programs in the field of magic and is a national member of The Society of American Magicians.
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Samuel Opher |
Sam has performed stage and close-up magic throughout the Hudson Valley for over twenty years. He had the pleasure of performing for First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. His specialty involves effects that physically pass through the bodies of volunteers from his audience.
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Stephanie Pass |
One of the breed of female magicians, Stephanie has performed close-up magic in local and upstate (Binghamton) restaurants. Recently featured at the Kids� Expo in Poughkeepsie, NY, she is returning to the realm of stage magic.
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Neech �Professor of Magical Arts� |
Neech is a cool guy who has learned to do a few amazing things over the years! He embarked on his magical journey at the age of 7, inspired by his uncle.
At the age of 8, Neech began his studies under Professor Collins, an instructor of many notable magicians, such as David Copperfield.
Neech spent years perfecting his skills and mystifying his family and friends while being influenced by Doug Henning and later on by Jeff McBride and the eccentric duo of Penn and Teller.
While in college, Neech continued mastering his magical skills earning extra money while amazing people performing street magic in cities including New York, Key West and New Orleans.
He went on to perform in restaurants such as Caroline's in New York City and CB Driscoll's doing tableside magic, while still blowing minds in the streets of South St. Seaport.
For the last four years, Neech has entertained regularly at FAO Schwartz's flagship store in Manhattan as their premiere magician. He has performed face-to-face for countless celebrities including Michael Jackson, Robin Williams, Sugar Ray Leonard, Sinbad, Lynda Carter, Jenny Garth, Daniel Radcliff (Harry Potter)) as well as members of N'Sync, O-Town, Eve 6 to name a few!
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Krysten |
Starting at the early age of 5, this young lady is one of the major Society of Young Magicians in the Hudson Valley. She has appeared in all our fundraising shows.
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David and Kathie Haines |
World renowned illusion show. This husband and wife team have toured and headlined everywhere from Las Vegas to Atlantic City. In addition, Magic Island in Houston, TX and the world famous Magic Castle, in Hollywood, CA. David and Kathie are currently the feature act for major cruise ships around the world.
(Note: Kathie is also the past president of S.A.M. Assembly #147) |