Does size matter? You bet it does. Discover how exactly David Ben intends to share Hocus Pocus up-close and personal—with you.
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David Ben makes the claim that Hocus Pocus is all about focus, but he wonders where will you place yours? The screen? The magician? Find out why it’s up to you but, by his design.
Submitted Tue, 12/06/2016
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Discover how poetry, both in words and action, inspired David Ben to revisit an old friend, The Butterfly and Fan, for Hocus Pocus.
Submitted Mon, 12/05/2016
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David Ben shares insight on how being accused of appropriating culture spawned new ideas for an old trick for the forthcoming December show at Soulpepper, Hocus Pocus.
Submitted Mon, 11/28/2016
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David Ben shares the lineage and evolution of a pure sleight-of-hand piece (originated by master “Palmist and Prestidigitateur,” T. Nelson Downs) which he will feature in the forthcoming show, Hocus Pocus, at Soulpepper Theatre on stage Dec 10.
Submitted Mon, 11/21/2016
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It's all about perspective. David Ben explains how dismantling the past allows him to “recreate history” in order to discover new possibilities for Hocus Pocus.
Submitted Mon, 11/14/2016
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Magicians have always had a symbiotic relationship with cinema. Discover out how the Silver Screen drives creative thinking for Hocus Pocus.
Submitted Mon, 11/07/2016
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What’s in a name? When it comes to Hocus Pocus, a lot. Discover how David Ben chose the name for his forthcoming show.
Submitted Mon, 10/31/2016
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David Ben starts a new series of blog posts as "an exhibition catalogue" providing commentary on the creative process on his new show, Hocus Pocus, on stage at Soulpepper Dec 10.
Submitted Mon, 10/24/2016
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Magicana is pleased to announce the Lyons Den, a new column of commentary and reviews by Jamy Ian Swiss.
Submitted Wed, 10/19/2016
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