Wow, can you believe it’s already week 3? Welcome everyone to my wonderful world of blogging! (No, not jogging, Mother.) Here, I’ll share some showbiz stories, keep you updated on my whereabouts, and let you in on all the exciting happenings in the theatrical conjuring world that is my life.
“WORLD EXCLUSIVE” in this issue keep reading to find out about. “iLLUSIA”
Showbiz Tip #2: “There’s No Business Without The Show & No Show Without The Business” (this one is a gem, remember it and keep it close to your heart)
Some of my earliest forms of entertaining involve dancing around the living room to my dad’s Elvis LPs, pretending to be Tarzan with a drumstick sword, for my brother’s entertainment. In primary school (age 7), I performed in a pantomime as Big Daddy (a famous British wrestler), then continued in secondary school, dancing as a T-Bird and acting in “The Little Shop of Horrors.” …The conjuring bug was soon around the corner.
However my earliest memory, and perhaps my first enchantment, was with Puppetry. Watching the Muppets as a child sparked my passion for Variety Entertainment. The rapid-fire jokes, songs, and magical elements captivated me. Jim Henson, who brought characters to life, deeply inspired me!
One of my most cherished possessions is a response letter from the Henson family (see above image), who asked Frank Oz on my behalf for a picture or poster of Audrey II from “Little Shop of Horrors,” which he directed. Frank Oz, the original voice of Fozzie Bear, Yoda (Star Wars), and was Jim Henson’s right-hand man.
“CUE” one of my all-time favourites from the Muppets soundtrack: “Lydia the Tattooed Lady.” PS They don’t make them like this anymore!!! PPs I secretly love this album but don’t tell anyone … please!
WORLD EXCLUSIVE!!!
I am thrilled to share this exclusive announcement with you all! Until now, only my closest friends, colleagues, and family have been privy to this information. But today, I invite you to join me on an incredibly exciting journey into the world of “ILLUSIA”.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the one and only Ms Sallie Newton. Together, we have been crafting and developing our original show concept and act for nearly 12 months. We’ve kept our lips tightly sealed because we believe in preserving mystery and excitement. Now, we want YOU to join us on this magical adventure.
More about this in the future weeks. (Here’s a sneaky preview of our new publicity… Our new video will be dropping this week)
This week’s magic video “Cardini” Once seen never forgotten. This guy single-handedly changed the magic-conjuring world FOREVER!!! Footage from 1957
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This week’s book Im engrossed in is the Legedary 1984 George Orwell masterpiece. Ps it not what you think it’s about…
May God Bless your day.
