2011 Show
MURRAY HATFIELD & TERESA
Canada’s Master Illusionists
Murray Hatfield & Teresa have spent the last 2 decades travelling and performing around the world. They are recognized as one of the top teams in magic and regularly appear in performing arts centres, theatres, corporate functions and casinos across Canada and around the globe.
This past year Murray & Teresa were thrilled by an invitation to travel to southern California to appear in “It’s Magic” – one of the most prestigious magic shows in the world. They also returned to headline at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood. Other highlights included everything from an appearance at the Magic Collectors Conference in Chicago to making the new CEO of a major corporation magically appear in front of 2000 employees in Calgary and a summer of starring in their own show “An Incredible Evening of Magic” in Victoria.
When not on the road, Murray & Teresa are at home working to create the magic and illusions that you will see today. They are also the owners of Murray’s Trick & Joke Shop in Victoria. Online at www.MagicTrick.com.
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 DARCY OAKE
Magic Redefined
Equipped with an infectious smile and inviting personality, Darcy Oake performs around the world with his internationally award-winning act. He began a serious interest in magic at the age of 10 after a trip to the local magic shop. Now, years later, Darcy is known as one of Canada’s Premier Magicians.
Darcy’s show is highly acclaimed and has been honoured with some of the industry's top awards, including being named “International Magic Champion” by the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians at the age of 16.
By 18 Darcy was already headlining the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood California. He has performed on luxury cruise ships and his magic has been featured in national television commercials as well as on several international networks.
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 ERIC BUSS
Comedy Imaginator
Eric Buss was born in Arizona. When he was born, the doctors laughed at him. That laughter gave Eric a rush… or it could’ve been the snipping of the umbilical cord… either way, at the age of seven seconds he knew he wanted to make people laugh for a living.
His high-energy and hilarious act has been called “Pure Art, Pure Madness”. Eric has appeared on “The Late Show” with David Letterman and the “Jerry Lewis Telethon.” He has shared the stage with William Shatner at the famous Montreal Comedy Festival and made a command performance for the Royal Family of Monaco at their International Magic Gala in Monte Carlo. Eric is also a graduate of Second City, considered the “Ivy League of Comedy Schools.” His magical inventions are always a crowd pleaser!
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 MICKEY O'CONNOR
Physical Comedy Star
Physical comic Mickeyo grew up in Augusta, Maine the baby of twelve children. With a passion for comedy he honed his skills in juggling, magic and wild physical comedy under top creative artists.
He attended schools in live performance in France and England and toured there extensively.
Mickey’s unbelievable skill and visual appeal speaks in all languages! Millions have fallen in love with Mickey and he can regularly be seen nationally on Comedy Central’s Tosh.0 and on America’s Got Talent Season 5. He has appeared onstage with Jay Leno and Gary Shandling, among others, and in some of the finest showrooms in Las Vegas. In 2011 he toured extensively in China, performing in front of 30,000 people nightly.
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Jessica Brown
Born and raised in Victoria, BC, Jessica discovered her passion for the performing arts at a very young age. For over 14 years she has trained in a variety of dance styles including ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, hiphop, and tap. When she’s not dancing Jessica spends her time immersed in the musical theater world. She has been involved in over 20 local productions, many of which put on by the Victoria Operatic Society and has also acted in film and television. Jessica is excited to be joining the Magic n' Miracles tour for her first year.
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Karlee Callan
Karlee Callan has been dancing professionally and performing for over 15 years. She is very experienced in jazz, tap, ballet, hiphop and also choreographs and teaches for other dancers. Karlee has acted in television and film, including Xmen 3, and has also appeared onstage in various theatre productions from Kaleidoscope and Victoria Operatic Society to The Nutcracker. Karlee studied dance both locally and with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. She is very excited to be returning for a second tour with Magic 'N Miracles.
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Aaron Melanson
Aaron Melanson, A.K.A. BBoy Aplus, was born in Edmonton, AB and moved to Calgary in 1997. It was there he began BBoyin’. He has trained in break-dancing for 14 years and competed in over 100 BBoy Competitions, many of which he won, making him known as one of Canada’s best. He joined GX International in 2004 and began touring with a team of Breakdancers, Skaters, BMX and DJs, performing around the world in countries like Holland, Australia, Ukraine, Belize and U.S.A. Aaron teaches break-dancing and uses his skills as a tool to travel the world teaching youth to live a positive lifestyle. Recently Aaron represented Canada at the Notorious IBE competition in the Netherlands.
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Kurtis Preston
Returning for a 7th tour with Magic ‘n Miracles, Kurtis Preston has been doing more than ever over the last year. He won a number of competitions across Canada at some of the biggest BBoy competitions in North America. He and his crew "the Original Rudes" took 1st Place at “5 Kings” - a huge street dance competition held every year in Calgary. At the famed “City vs City” competition this year Kurt’s team "Team Calgary" took 1st place. Last year Kurtis also made it to the finals of “So You Think You Can Dance Canada” where he received high praise from the judges.
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