Joe Skilton

Channing Pollock – Master at Work

Joe Skilton — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:35:12 +0000

This footage is amazing!

Channing Pollock was a world-famous magician in 1950′s America and Europe. He did Ed Sullivan, the London Palladium, and performances for Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II.

He created moves that magicians are still using today, and his act spawned many imitators. Yes… it’s old footage, but give it a look. Nobody did it better than Channing.

Channing Pollock – Master at Work is a post from: No Rabbit's Required - Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton's Blog.

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Magical View in Marina del Rey

Joe Skilton — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:34:30 +0000

Great view before my show

I’m performing at A LOT of company holiday parties this month, but the view from my show on December 10th takes the cake!

I was hired to perform strolling magic during the cocktail hour, followed by my 30-minute after-dinner magic show. After the sun had set, and dinner was over, we lowered the shades and I started my show.

Being a magician in Los Angeles has benefits… :-)

Magical View in Marina del Rey is a post from: No Rabbit's Required - Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton's Blog.

Magical View in Marina del Rey originated on "No Rabbit's Required" - A Magician's Blog by Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton and may not be republished without permission.

Holiday Party Magician Madness

Joe Skilton — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:51:11 +0000

My Holiday Party Postcard

It’s December 1st, which means that the holiday party entertainment rush is about to begin! I’m looking forward to performing at a lot of company parties this month.

This year, I’ve noticed that people are waiting longer before they hire entertainment. Instead of booking a holiday party magician months in advance, some people are calling me for dates that are only a week away.

I’d love to do every show that comes my way, but it just isn’t possible. Unfortunately, I can’t be two places at once! (still working on that trick ;-)

Holiday Party Magician Madness is a post from: No Rabbit's Required - Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton's Blog.

Holiday Party Magician Madness originated on "No Rabbit's Required" - A Magician's Blog by Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton and may not be republished without permission.

Back at the Magic Castle with Tom Ogden

Joe Skilton — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:10:47 +0000

I’ll be performing 6 shows with Tom Ogden on October 21st and 22nd at the Magic Castle. These will be my final shows at the Castle for 2011.

Tom wrote “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Street Magic” and is a regular performer on Holland America Cruise Lines. His show is very, very funny.

As always, only my magic show clients and those on my Magic Castle Email List are invited. I’m looking forward to seeing old and new faces at the club!

Back at the Magic Castle with Tom Ogden is a post from: No Rabbit's Required - Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton's Blog.

Back at the Magic Castle with Tom Ogden originated on "No Rabbit's Required" - A Magician's Blog by Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton and may not be republished without permission.

2011 Demo Video

Joe Skilton — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:53:48 +0000

Here’s my latest demo video! You’ll see clips from my TV appearances, live performances, and more. Enjoy!

2011 Demo Video is a post from: No Rabbit's Required - Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton's Blog.

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2011 Demo Video originated on "No Rabbit's Required" - A Magician's Blog by Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton and may not be republished without permission.

Working with Friends

Joe Skilton — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:21:27 +0000

Kevin Viner, Nathan Gibson & Joe Skilton

Know what I love most about doing large corporate events?
Performing with magicians I respect.

A major pharmaceutical company hired four magicians to entertain 2,500 of their employees at a company event in Anaheim. It was a great night! There was a nightclub, live music on three stages, and gourmet food stations throughout.

The employees had been flown in from all over the country, and the company had spared no expense. Of course, we didn’t get a chance to sample the food & fun… we were working hard doing our best sleight-of-hand magic. They were a very enthusiastic group!

After our performances, I grabbed a late dinner with two of the magicians I’d been working with all night. We had some great conversation, and I hope I get a chance to perform with them again soon.

Working with Friends is a post from: No Rabbit's Required - Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton's Blog.

9am Magic Show Today…

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The Magic Powers Show

Joe Skilton — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:58:26 +0000

This week I debuted a brand new show at the Magic Castle. It’s called “The Magic Powers Show,” and it’s unlike any other show I’ve seen at the Castle.

The premise is simple… I have a list of magic powers on either side of the stage (teleportation, mind reading, etc.), and I let my audience choose which one’s they’d like to see. Whichever magic power they pick… I do!

The really fun thing about it is that every show is different, depending on what my audience chooses. Every audience will get a unique experience.

It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s also a lot of fun!

The Magic Powers Show is a post from: No Rabbit's Required - Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton's Blog.

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No June Gloom for Me…

Joe Skilton — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:22:07 +0000

"June Gloom" in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

This June has been my busiest month since December! And when you consider that December is always the busiest month of the year… that’s really saying something.

The above pic comes from a show I did last Saturday. It was a graduation party, and that view is from my client’s backyard, where I did my close-up magic show. I wish my backyard had a view like that!

After the grad party, I was hired to do some strolling magic later that night in El Segundo. It was tough saying goodbye to that view, but I couldn’t be late. It was a 40th birthday party, and I was the surprise entertainment. :-)

No June Gloom for Me… is a post from: No Rabbit's Required - Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton's Blog.

No June Gloom for Me… originated on "No Rabbit's Required" - A Magician's Blog by Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton and may not be republished without permission.

New Show at the Magic Castle – June 2011

Joe Skilton — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:58:46 +0000

In the Parlour of Prestidigitation

From June 27th through July 3rd, I’ll performing a brand new show at the Magic Castle. If you’d like to see it, sign up for my Magic Castle email newsletter at the very top of this page.

While I normally perform in the Close-up Gallery, my new show is so big that I needed to upgrade the room! I’ll be making my debut in the Parlour of Prestidigitation with some new magic and new laughs.

I’m taking some pretty big chances with the show, but I’m excited. If it’s a success, I’ll be adding large portions of it to the after-dinner show I perform at corporate events and larger private parties.

Only 5 weeks to go… and I’ve got a lot of writing and practice to do. Here we go!

New Show at the Magic Castle – June 2011 is a post from: No Rabbit's Required - Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton's Blog.

New Show at the Magic Castle – June 2011 originated on "No Rabbit's Required" - A Magician's Blog by Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton and may not be republished without permission.

Weekly Venue Update

Joe Skilton — Mon, 23 May 2011 02:47:41 +0000

Mad Bull's Tavern

I perform table-side magic at Mad Bull’s Tavern in Sherman Oaks. We’ve changed the hours, and now you can find me every Monday & Tuesday from 7-9pm.

I’ve been performing my strolling magic at Mad Bull’s for nearly 3 months now, and it’s been a terrific success!

If you’d like to see my sleight-of-hand magic in-person, stop on by! I’m paid by the management, and all magic is on the house. Hope to see you there…

Weekly Venue Update is a post from: No Rabbit's Required - Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton's Blog.

Magic at Mad Bull’s Tavern

Weekly Venue Update originated on "No Rabbit's Required" - A Magician's Blog by Los Angeles Magician Joe Skilton and may not be republished without permission.