Magician Christopher Howell - Curriculum Vitae

Summary:

Versatile international close-up, cabaret and stage magician (USA/UK) (Member of the Magic Circle) with eighteen years' professional experience. Known as much for his friendly and distinguished approach as for his skills, he presents his magic throughout the UK and internationally. He has worked for private and corporate clients as well as for international projects both live and on television in the U.S.A., Greece, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey and Bulgaria. Christopher is a dedicated full-time professional.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Member of The Magic Circle, 2002-Present, Rank: Associate of the Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star (Awarded 2011)

Member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, 2009-Present, Awarded Alastair Wand Award (2009)

Private training in London and at The Philharmonic Academy in Bologna, Italy in opera singing, 1998-2003

Richmond, The American International University in London,
Bachelor of Arts: Theatre Arts & Studio Arts – May 1998 (hons)

Special Projects

CONSULTANCY FOR CORPORATE WORKSHOPS – Took part in two workshops for major UK consultancy firms using magic performance to help the delegates see their product development in new ways. May and June 2012.

STAGE MAGICIAN HEADLINER IN ISTANBUL - Nine days presenting his stage magician show double act complete with live TV interviews and performances. December 2011.

MEDIA TOUR IN BULGARIA - Included interviews and performances on two national prime time TV stations (BTV and TV+) and Darik, a national radio station. July 2010.

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PREMIER - Created a bespoke performance as Amazing Norvil live on stage in front of the VIP Festival Premeire audience to inaugurate the opening of the Festival and introduce the film "The Illusionist". June 2010.

LUIS VUITTON EVENT WITH PUNCHDRUNK THEATRE COMPANY - Created bespoke performances as part of this VIP event. May 2010.

FILMING FOR OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS - Teaching English as a 'magical character' as part of this an upcoming educational DVD. September 2009.

FRANCESCA STEELE LEVITATION - Levitated this artist in a video performance piece. October 2008.

LISBOA MAGICA - Appeared with a team of international magicians for the third annual magic festival. August 2008.

BBC - Played a Victorian magician for a pilot for a BBCi interactive drama. July 2007.

BARBICAN HALL - performed magic live on stage with the LSO Orchestra's Abracadabra Discovery Concert. March 2007.

CASTELLO DI SAN PIETRO IN CERRO (Castle of San Pietro in Cerro, Piacenza, Italy) Performances of cabaret and close-up magic in the medieval castle’s courtyard during this annual public event. September 2006.

GIDEON REELING PRODUCTIONS Played the magic character in their London May 2006 event for Southern Comfort.

V&A MUSEUM Performed interactive sensation-challenging magic for their 'Touch This!' event; part of the 2005 Touch Me exhibition to explore the pleasures, sensations and future of touch.

PUNCHDRUNK THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES Special appearances in The Firebird Ball Production (London, 2005)

HAYWARD GALLERY Demonstration with artist Olivia Plender. An exploration of magic, mediumship and illusion as part of the 2004-2005 Eyes, Lies and Illusions exhibition.