Sav
A brief history...
Sav
has been performing magic for over 20 years and was introduced to magic, aged 9, by a Haven Bluecoat (Mr Malcolm Norton)
who now runs Top Secret Magic in Plymouth. He has been a Member of
Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians for the past 11 years and is also a
member of The Magic Circle.
Like most of us Sav relentlessly practiced through his school years, "I
was a sad, obsessive kid" laughs Sav, and then made his first foray into
professional corporate magic whilst at De Montfort University with a need
to subsidize his grant whilst studying Fine Art (Ba Hons) in 1995/97. Sav
worked as a resident magician in various restaurants in Leicester,
including Man Ho, Chekios and Joe Riggatonis. He also performed "Hit and
run street-magic" long before David Blaine was heard of and caused quite a
stir, but unfortunately no money or fame. After university, a trip to the
US turned into something of a magical tour when he met up with magicians
Eric Mead, Shawn Popp, Simon Lovell, Dan Harlan and Lee Asher - which lead
to many impromptu performances including sessions at The Tower Bar Aspen
CO.
Reliable sources have portrayed Sav as a positive, yet unassuming chap.
"He has a laid back disarming manner", of which he has thankfully taken
note.
Currently, Sav can be found performing at London's celebrity haunts and
most fashionable bars/parties. "I have performed at some of the world's
most ostentatious events where I use our slightly devious powers to
beguile and charm the most prevalent of egos, (Ha Ha!) quietly knowing
that moments earlier I've normally used the same secret on-route aboard
the Number 38 to cheer up the miserable conductor."
Performing
regularly worldwide for almost every Blue Chip company; also dozens of
Celebrities and a few Hollywood movie stars / Pop Rock icons to boot.
Engagements have ranged from, private party for Michael Keaton to a party
at Esquire's 50 sharpest men.
Media wise, Sav appeared in the recent 'Astounding Celebrities' series on
ITV and has also appeared many times on BBC Radio 1 with his good friend
and magic convert Chris Moyles.
Sav Facts
1. His childhood hero was Bruce Penhall, he would race most Saturdays.
2. He has an encoded tattoo on his right inner forearm.
3. Sav doesn't like Cheese at all.
4. His Birthday is on April Fools day.
5. Sav has three pet goldfish. (Big Vern, Sly and Baker)
6. Favourite Cocktail a 'Rye Old Fashioned'.
Top Trick?
Card in mouth! Great for getting reactions for publicity shots, just tell
Mr Photographer to press the shutter as they look up!
Top Book?
At the moment I'm reading the 'Magic and Methods of Ross Bertram', great
book, fantastic ideas, and very clearly written and Illustrated.
Also the Classic Magic of Larry Jennings - loads of great material. Other
favorites would be 'Greater Artful Dodges' - Eddie Fields and
'Professional Presentations' - Al Koran (one of my first books, SUPERB).
Top Magician?
Max Malini. I liked how he made his magic appear to be truly impromptu
using the notion of rising to a challenge. I think there's a lot to be
learnt from how Malini sold himself to prospective clients (no
undercutting in his day!). The guy had sheer gusto, conviction in his
beliefs and no doubt iron clad balls! Also I think Al Baker was an all
around fantastic magician, so many creative ideas in almost every field of
magic. Many of his ideas still are still used today with no credit!
Other magicians that I respect/admire: Simon Drake, Jerry Sadowitz, Dan
Harlan, Paul Harris, Malcolm Norton and Gazzo.
Top Magic Quote?
"Don't run when your not being chased!!"
also
"The hand is faster than the eye" - Great
quote for the laymen, I'd love to find out who came up with that one!
Top Magic Moment?
Performing for my favourite band 'The Red Hot Chili Peppers' at an after
show party was a good laugh. Hmm thinking about it, performing at the Miss
Hawaiian Tropic finals in Vegas a few years back scores quite highly as
well!
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