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from Mark Zacharia.
Thank you, Ring 113 in northern New Jersey, for hosting my most recent lecture.
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"Mark My Words: Lecture Notes from a Working Professional"
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Mark My Words: Lecture Notes from a Working Professional!
'Your version of the Anniversary Waltz ["Anniversary Lambada"] is fabulous ... it is too good!'--Doc Eason
'The notes I ordered showed up today. I watched as far as "Anniversary Lambada" and then stopped. There was no reason to go any further since I already had received far more value than the $20 I paid.'--Robert T.
'In particular your work on the "Anniversary Lambada" is excellent. I also like the "Sobriety Test" opener ... It would be great for magicians who are looking for an appropriate lead-in when first approaching tables in a restaurant. From past experience, this is not always easy and your "Sobriety Test" is a fun way of getting people immediately involved. Im very keen to make up "Gone Gone Going." I think often when you bring out cards in a close-up situation, you get that not another card trick look from people; "Gone, Gone, Going" is another great idea to get diners on your side at the start of your restaurant act. The magic in the notes is entertaining, friendly and fun. I also like the extra comments you make, such as, "Nate Leipzig was right." You obviously know your stuff.'--Mike E.
'I enjoy it all. Your "Anniversary Lambaba" is nice and easy and very straightforward.'--Chip K.
"Friday morning brought us [a] workshop ... the theme of which was 'Stunning Openers' ... For me, the [two] highlights of the [4F] workshop [included] Mark Zacharia's tres amusant 'Sobriety Test.'"--Robin Dawes (vol. 88, no. 7 July 2008 Linking Ring, p. 51)
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A "magician's magician,"
Mark Zacharia regularly earns a coveted invitation to
Fechter's
Finger Flicking Frolic
(the original close-up magic convention)
Ask any professional magician and they'll tell you
how prestigious this is!
In his review of the 2008 workshops conducted by magicians for other magicians at Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic, Linking Ring contributor Robin Dawes writes, "Friday morning brought us [a] workshop ... the theme of which was 'Stunning Openers' ... For me, [one of the two] highlights of the [4F] workshop [included] Mark Zacharia's tres amusant 'Sobriety Test.'"
In the May 2009 issue of the Linking Ring, Ring 113 reviews Mark's lecture: "Mark does restaurant and walkaround magic. He showed us his version of 'Any Card at Any Number,' which he uses as a closer. Mark also told us how he approached the tables, and the psychology of why he says what he does. Mark covered every question the patron could possibly have in his introduction. Each word was well thought out. Mark then showed us his own Sponge Ball routine, an entertaining one for children and adults. Mark closed the first half with 'Sobriety Test.' During the second half of his lecture, Mark treated the crowd to some of his signature effects. First up was the commercial 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' which gets the energy level up and the entire crowd cheering together. Next up, Mark did 'Ouija,' his newest effect and one that lets the spectator go home with a magical-looking gift. He closed with 'The Voodoo that You Do.' Throughout his lecture, Mark talked about his approach to restaurant magic and gave tips and suggestions about how to be the best you can be. If you have a chance to see Mark Zacharia's lecture, do not pass it up."
Mark Zacharia was sought out by Bob Solari to be a featured lecturer at the 2006 MetroMagic Convention
Mark Zacharia was hand-picked by Jim Sisti to be the New Products Reviewer for The Magic Menu, the trade publication for professional close-up performers
Mark Zacharia is also a contributor to the updated version of the "Blank Phil Deck"
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And in Mark My Words: Lecture Notes from a Working Professional:
Lecture notes in print or on DVD+R available for $20 plus shipping. Buy both and save! Lecture notes and DVD+R together are only $30 plus shipping! "Gone, Gone, Going" is $20; "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" is $30. Buy both and save! Package of both effects together is only $45 plus shipping (you save $5)! Add "Factory Seconds" and pay only $69.95 plus shipping (you save $10). If you want both sets of print notes and each of these three effects, I'll throw in the DVD+R for free! At only $99.95 for the whole package, that's a total savings of more than $40! |