johnpyka
04-21-08, 03:22 PM
John "Big Daddy Cool" Pyka will be presenting his Magician's Assistant School Workshop in Atlanta May 17, hosted by the Syrens of the South Burlesque Company. Cost is $50 per person. Contact Veronica Lashe at syrensofthesouth@gmail.com for registration details.
John Pyka is an award-winning magician, director and choreographer with over 20 years professional stage experience. In this workshop John will discuss and teach fundamentals of being an outstanding magician's assistant.
The 4 hour session will cover
Showmanship and Stage Presence
Poise and Confidence
Finding Your Distinct Character
Costuming and Make-up
Becoming a Performance Partner
Body Image, Health and Nutrition
Techniques For Dealing With Conflicts With Your Magician
Brutally Honest Critiques and Specific Steps to Fix or Improve Problem Areas
Round Table Discussions.
About John Pyka...
John has 20 years experience on stage as well as just as many offstage as a director and coach. For 7 years he moonlighted as a Marketing Director for a major Nashville record label, and was even a talent scout for the first season of America's Next Top Model! John has the knowledge, experience and talent to help you become the best performer you can be. Whether your desire is to be the next music superstar, or an award-winning illusionist, or even to just work steady as a professional model, John can help.
Experience:
• 20 year veteran of stage & screen
• MTV's Spring Break
• A&E's An Evening At The Improv
• ABC's The Boys Next Door
• Broadway musical Closer Than Ever
• Carnegie Hall - Fuare's Requiem
• National award-winning singer
• Regional award-winning actor
• International award-winning magician
Expertise:
• Casting Director for numerous projects
• 20 year live event producer
• Talent Scout - America's Next Top Model
• A&R Director - Clydesdale Music Group
• Marketing Director - MCD/Freedom Records
• Author - Swingin' At The Roxy
• Author - Theatrical Magic - The Book
Endorsements:
Look at what some of John's students/clients are saying:
"John Pyka is a creative genius. He has always been able to analyze problems that I face and find creative and workable solutions."
- Jason Michaels, Contemporary Illusionist
"John gave me the support and encouragement to pursue my creative vision. With his guidance I took my performance to a new level."
- Arista Collins, Dancer
"John B. Pyka is the best thing to ever happen to me!"
- Angela Funovits, NBC's Phenomenon
"Before any song I write gets recorded, John hears it first. I trust his advice and insight."
- Jamie Slocum, Curb Records recording artist
"John Pyka is full of charisma and has astounding self esteem. It is almost impossible for his strong personality not to have an effect on anyone. He has definitely been a huge influence in my life. John has helped me to strengthen my self esteem and there is no doubt that I owe him for everything I have learned about performing. The knowledge he has gained in his many years of performing has had nothing but a positive influence on others."
-Krista Chilton, Dancer
"John Pyka is full of spirit and willing to share his knowledge of Entertainment to give you that boost you need to raise your confidence, give necessary critique,and to take you to the next level!"
-Lonny Divine, Illusionist
Visit http://www.syrensofthesouth.com for more info about their organization.
John Pyka is an award-winning magician, director and choreographer with over 20 years professional stage experience. In this workshop John will discuss and teach fundamentals of being an outstanding magician's assistant.
The 4 hour session will cover
Showmanship and Stage Presence
Poise and Confidence
Finding Your Distinct Character
Costuming and Make-up
Becoming a Performance Partner
Body Image, Health and Nutrition
Techniques For Dealing With Conflicts With Your Magician
Brutally Honest Critiques and Specific Steps to Fix or Improve Problem Areas
Round Table Discussions.
About John Pyka...
John has 20 years experience on stage as well as just as many offstage as a director and coach. For 7 years he moonlighted as a Marketing Director for a major Nashville record label, and was even a talent scout for the first season of America's Next Top Model! John has the knowledge, experience and talent to help you become the best performer you can be. Whether your desire is to be the next music superstar, or an award-winning illusionist, or even to just work steady as a professional model, John can help.
Experience:
• 20 year veteran of stage & screen
• MTV's Spring Break
• A&E's An Evening At The Improv
• ABC's The Boys Next Door
• Broadway musical Closer Than Ever
• Carnegie Hall - Fuare's Requiem
• National award-winning singer
• Regional award-winning actor
• International award-winning magician
Expertise:
• Casting Director for numerous projects
• 20 year live event producer
• Talent Scout - America's Next Top Model
• A&R Director - Clydesdale Music Group
• Marketing Director - MCD/Freedom Records
• Author - Swingin' At The Roxy
• Author - Theatrical Magic - The Book
Endorsements:
Look at what some of John's students/clients are saying:
"John Pyka is a creative genius. He has always been able to analyze problems that I face and find creative and workable solutions."
- Jason Michaels, Contemporary Illusionist
"John gave me the support and encouragement to pursue my creative vision. With his guidance I took my performance to a new level."
- Arista Collins, Dancer
"John B. Pyka is the best thing to ever happen to me!"
- Angela Funovits, NBC's Phenomenon
"Before any song I write gets recorded, John hears it first. I trust his advice and insight."
- Jamie Slocum, Curb Records recording artist
"John Pyka is full of charisma and has astounding self esteem. It is almost impossible for his strong personality not to have an effect on anyone. He has definitely been a huge influence in my life. John has helped me to strengthen my self esteem and there is no doubt that I owe him for everything I have learned about performing. The knowledge he has gained in his many years of performing has had nothing but a positive influence on others."
-Krista Chilton, Dancer
"John Pyka is full of spirit and willing to share his knowledge of Entertainment to give you that boost you need to raise your confidence, give necessary critique,and to take you to the next level!"
-Lonny Divine, Illusionist
Visit http://www.syrensofthesouth.com for more info about their organization.