FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sammy Cortino to teach magic from The World’s Largest Magic Society in his “Illusion Institute”
(HICKORY, North Carolina — May 12, 2010) When the name “Magic’s Royal Duke Sammy Cortino” is mentioned, images are conjured of dynamic, Las-Vegas-style performances at performing arts centers with large illusions and state-of-the-art lighting. This summer, the curtain rises to a new venue as Sammy Cortino puts on his teacher’s cap while he debuts his “Illusion Institute” at libraries and cooperative extension centers across North Carolina in an effort to give communities an appreciation for one of the oldest arts in the world: magic.
This workshop is inspired by magic effects developed by the International Magicians Society, which is the Guinness World Record holder for The World’ Largest Magic Society with over 37,000 members internationally. The Illusion Institute is two hours long and teaches anyone how to perform simple magic tricks using household objects. For the Grand Finale, participants put on a magic show. Sammy reveals the importance of magic in everyday life, “Many of us remember growing up and performing with the ‘Magic Kit.’ It’s human nature to want to be mystified and taken away from everyday life and that’s why it’s one of the oldest arts in the world: magic meets people’s needs”
As the workshop is offered to more than just libraries and 4-H groups, it serves also as a way to build awareness for the art through everyday life. “We’re leaving this workshop open to any organization or business to help enrich their volunteer’s or employee’s day with a quick breakout session. This can be incorporated as a school program. There are many possibilities”, the illusionist says.
“In the course of teaching magic, I have learned how important and intricate hand movement and technique is. This experience has truly taken me back to magic’s roots and pure essence.”
For more on Sammy and the workshop he is teaching, visit his official website at: www.sammycortino.com
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