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(last update: July 3, 2009)
It’s been quite a while since the last bulletin. Much of that delay has been due to Max’s ongoing work as Director of Entertainment for the Magic Castle, a very time-consuming job.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that Max doesn’t have other activities. Over the past months he’s done live work in such diverse locations as Taipei, Moscow and Buenos Aires. He’s also been active with television; during the past year, Max has appeared on TV shows in South Korea, Finland and elsewhere.
And, coming up, he’ll be featured on a popular American series: Top Chef Masters, on the Bravo network. It’s an episode with a magic/mystery theme. Max helps to introduce the challenge to the chefs with an offbeat in-kitchen performance, and then gets to partake in the ensuing gourmet meals, along with Neil Patrick Harris and a fine group of dining companions. The episode debuts on Wednesday, July 8.
Rave reviews continue to come in regarding the documentary Max Maven: A Fabulous Monster. Directed by Donna Zuckerbrot, this was originally commissioned by the Vision network in Canada. It is now available on DVD, and can be purchased from most magic dealers.
Speaking of DVDs, yes, there is another forthcoming project from L&L. It’s in the editing stages, and you’ll hear more about it soon.
“Magic: The Science of Illusion” continues to tour science centers. Max was an advisor on this project, in which he is featured in several formats (including a faux-holographic interactive mindreading game). The exhibit recently completed a run at the New York Hall of Science, where it broke attendance records. It’s now moved out of North America, and will be featured at centers in Asia through late 2011. For further information, visit www.magicexhibit.org
More news to come. In the meantime, you can always catch up with Max in reruns. The episode of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air with Max guest-starring as "The Great Mentos" appears in syndication; look for the one where Will Smith is accidentally hypnotized into thinking he's four years old. And, once in a while, the episode of Mork & Mindy in which Robin Williams takes his driving test shows up somewhere. It you catch it, you'll recognize the test examiner.
We get frequent requests for autographed photos. Max will be happy to send you a personalized 8x10 photograph. Send three dollars for P&H (five dollars for outside of North America) to:
7095 Hollywood Blvd. #382
Hollywood, CA 90028-8903 USA
All for now. We will continue to keep you posted about future events. Please know that Max reads every message sent to him, and replies when he can.
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