Experienced Producer, Writer and Entertainer
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James’ introduction into producing came about when out of the blue, Sheikh Maktoum of Dubai approached him in 2005 to produce the opening ceremony of his international A1 Grand Prix in Sydney. James went on to then produce three more A1 Grand Prix opening ceremonies in Australia, with television audiences of over seventy-million. James’ productions all comprised of song and dance, working with Australian singer songwriter Ricki-Lee Coulter and Australian soul singer Jade MacRae as well as country music singer songwriter Felicity Urquhart.
The success of these opening ceremonies established James as a sought after producer, with projects including two book launches for Australia’s best-selling author, the late Bryce Courtenay (Sylvia & The Persimmon Tree), the official national launch of the movie Madagascar (Hoyts), also German Bank Bayern (Sybos event), French cologne Viktor & Rolf Australian launch and major events for advertising giant Saatchi & Saatchi, 30th birthday celebrations for Polytech at the Town Hall Sydney and Channel 9"s Oscar's party celebrations, to name but a few. Since 2014, James has been the producer and artistic director of the Parisian cabaret show for the annual Bastille Food, Wine, Art Revolution Festival ( formerly known as the French World Festival) attracting half a million audience and shown on French television networks. James' skills extend to writing reviews as he did for the Sydney Arts Guide in 2018 |
Channel 9 Oscars Party
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James has written and produced four major productions, stunning not just in their dance, choreography, costumes, music and magic, but also in the skill of artistic direction and audience appeals. .They have all featured at his theatre restaurant The Magicians Cabaret which Channel 7 The Morning Show called "best in the biz" . Furthermore his productions have been booked at Sydney Town Hall, Hunter Valley, Sydney Fringe Festival and the French Bastille Festival to name but a few.
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Cabaret La Belle Rose.Created in 2014 and played annually at the Bastille festival, this production is reminiscent of Parisian cabaret of the 18th Century.
The storyline is about powerful women who shaped Paris with their art, literature, revolution and wars. The production includes narration, poetry, song, dance and magic. Now Playing at The Magicians Cabaret Theatre Restaurant. Tickets can be purchased through TICKETEK “delivers both a bundle of emotions and a mesmerising night out” Stage Whispers 'Simply Beautiful' - Channel 9 |
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La Fortuna Cabaret Dinner and ShowCreated in 2012, La Fortuna has played weekly at the Magicians Cabaret. With over 500 shows, it's one of the longest running cabaret dinner shows in Australia.
Set in Las Vegas in the 1970s, the show is about a gamblers 3 day visit encompassing storytelling, song, dance and magic. Best 3 Things to see in Sydney - American Celebrity Magazine 'Cliche' (reviewers of Moulin Rouge and Lido's) |
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Tails of Trickery magic show Through story telling and magic patrons escape their inhibiting bonds of logic and experience the joy of a classic magician's 18th century magic show. Featuring mind reading, metamorphosis, objects floating, appearing and disappearing. There is also plenty of audience participation and a dash of comedy!
It allows the audiences imagination to be their magic carpet! Booked for private and corporate events "Charismatic and conjures astonishment at will" Vanish Magazine (renowned American magic publication) |
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