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| Click here to read an interview reproduced from the Harvard Business School Bulletin Guy Camirand For more than 40 years, magic has been a passion for Guy Camirand, an electronic engineer from Laval University (Class of '67), and a Harvard MBA (Class of 1970). In 1978, he began The Camirand Academy of Magic, a publishing house for magic tricks and books that has gained international acclaim. In 1991, what was to be a part-time business became a full-time occupation. Guy Camirand offers a very unique style of magic. He uses mostly common objects whether performing close-up or on stage, he brings people together with the power of baffling sleight of hand illusions. Beneath his proper professorial appearance lies a playful demeanor that encourages people to laugh and join in on the fun. In Guy's hands, magic is a strong communication tool for teaching, publicity and commercial events. Born in Three-Rivers, Québec, of bilingual parents, he first became interested in magic a the age of eight. Pursuing it as a hobby, and occasionally as a means of support through University, he graduated from Laval as an electronic engineer and later from Harvard Business School with an MBA and went on to become a full-time engineer and business consultant for many years. Still, he could not shake the magic bug. In 1979 he establish The Camirand Academy of Magic inc., which has gone on to become one of the world's foremost magic publishers and manufacturers. The Academy produces original material that is used by professional magicians around the world, including several of Guy's own innovations. Beyond that, in 1981 The Academy designed a course for magicians that has been taught successfully for years in both Quebec and Montreal. The course, like Mr. Camirand, emphasizes entertainment above all else, and techniques that are well suited to television, restaurants, cocktail parties, banquet, golf tournament, trade shows, and corporate events of all kinds. As an inventor, a teacher, and a professional performer, Guy Camirand uses magic to add fun and entertainment to a wide variety of events, whether for children or adults. Magic is fun for everybody! Magic a few inches from your eyes
Stand up comedy magic and table magic
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Academy of Magic |
 Martin Carli |
| Martin Carli, Mentalist Ever since the dawn of human civilization, a few individuals have claimed supernatural powers, including the ability to read other people's minds and to predict the future. Such powers still continue to fascinate and frighten a majority of people nowadays. However, even if modern science has paid close attention to so-called "paranormal" manifestations, the mechanisms underlying such phenomena still remain elusive. Martin Carli, a scientific investigator which has been involved in research on schizophrenia at McGill University, has acquired a great expertise in the field of mentalism (i.e. parapsychology). Indeed, along with his more traditional research leading to a Ph.D. diploma in neuroscience at the age of 28 years old, he has been studying the limitless possibilities of the mind, underlying supernatural manifestations (telepathy, clairvoyance, ESP, etc.). A topnotch communicator and entertainer, you'll experience unforgettable moments in his company, being privileged witnesses to interactive demonstrations of psychic phenomena. Continuing the tradition set forth by such great mentalists as Ted Annemann and Bob Cassidy, Martin will guide you into a parallel world where the mind is king, and where the possibilities related to it are seemingly endless. You will even question your own perception of reality, Martin having the power to convince each and everyone of the authenticity of his demonstrations, while entertaining you in the process with his sophisticated humor and charming personality. So that your next event becomes an unforgettable experience to everyone invited, you need the assistance of a mentalist... Now you've got one! To insure the success of your next event, contact Martin Carli at: Camirand
Academy of Magic |