Welcome to Jay Scott Berry

Nigel Shelton

We are very pleased to announce that our next "Special Guest" will be Jay Scott Berry.

Due to Jay's very busy schedule, he has requested that his visit should be slightly less than our usual one-week, it is for this reason that this forum shall be active for the period from the 19th to the 22nd November only. We are very grateful indeed for someone of Jay's stature to honour us with his presence and I for one shall eagerly wait his time with us at Magic Bunny.

Jay has been travelling the world for over twenty years, delighting audiences with his own unique brand of magic. Being a man of many talents, Jay's skills not only lie within the field of magic - he is also an accomplished musician and composer. Jay's theatrical background spans back forty years, when, at the age of four, he began his first steps in the world of entertainment in his hometown of Reno, Nevada.

He is world-renowned in the field of magic and was, at the age of nineteen, the youngest ever magician to perform at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. His c.v. includes dozens of appearances on national and international television programmes, work as a lecturer and seminar leader, input for numerous film, television and theatrical productions, work at corporate events and trade shows and work with The Palace of Magic Festival among many other things. In fact there is hardly an area in the performance of magic that Jay has not experienced.

If you want to find out more about this incredible magician before his formal start at these boards, you may find the following site of interest:

http://www.jayscottberry.com

I'd like to thank Jay for taking the time out of his busy schedule to spend time at this site and to talk with our members. I am thoroughly looking forward to his time here and I am sure that there will be a great deal that I shall learn from this visit, as well as enjoying the opportunity to participate in Jay's wealth of experience and expertise.

This forum is now open for early questions, in preparation for Jay's first visit on the 19th November.

Michael Jay

I'm sorry you couldn't make the week Jay but I'm pleased that you've seen through your schedule to be with us for a while. Welcome to our boards and thank you very much!

Gary Scott

Be great to hear your professional experience, Jay!
Thanks for jumping on Magic Bunny to visit us for a while.

Davetolomy

Welcome to Magic Bunny.

Thanks for taking the time to be here.

Iggy

Welcome Jay.

Looking forward to your visit and thanks for coming.

Aommaster

Welcome Mr. Berry.

Looking forward to your contributions here!

Mcdermott

Welcome Jay.

I look forward to reading a lot of posts!

It's a shame you're not here for long but I am sure we will have a great time!

Thank you for taking the time to talk to us.

Daleshrimpton

Many years ago at a Ron Macmillan day, I remember you talking about smoke from hands, flash effects etc. The lecture notes, which I still have, had a reasonable section on a pull you created from a key retractor. Recently someone has asked me if I knew where I could get a similar device. I pointed him your way, but thought since you are here, I would take the opportunity to ask, do you still do them?
I recall that they were rather good.
(The ring routine was also in there, which I notice you have as a separate item these days).
A lovely effect.

Jay Scott Berry

Hi everyone.
Thanks for the warm welcome. Please forgive my delay in getting online. I'm just coming off a 10-week tour that has taken me across Europe, down through Spain, over to Japan, Singapore, Jakarta, Surabaya, Manila, Taipei, Bangkok and Kuala Lampur.
Early this past week I was shooting two television specials, which will air in Indonesia this holiday season.
Amidst all of this, my laptop computer crashed, so I bought a new one, which I am just now getting up to speed (modem problems.)
So, I am thoroughly exhausted and jet lagged. However, I'm happy to finally get online to this forum. I should be able to keep up with responses for the week or so.

M_B

Welcome, Jay! Glad you could join us. Cup of coffee?

Doc

Thanks for your time Jay we do really appreciate it.

Jay Scott Berry

Hi Dale,
Yes, in my first lecture, I discussed some different uses with reels. These were ideas that I developed for the act "A Space in Time" that I was performing up through '85.
I don't sell the reels at this time; however, Petrick had developed my idea and added a locking system to the key chain "lightning" reel.
He may still sell them.

Daleshrimpton

20 years ago? Time does fly! Thanks for that Jay. I will have to take a look at Petrick's site and see what he has.

LeeAlex

Dale - there are lockable reels on the PM site sold with various gimmicks that are attachable according to what you wish to vanish!