Evoking the spirit of early magical performances while bringing parlor magic back to the public, we present the award winning Historical Conjurer, Professor DR Schreiber. Early in the 19th century, conjuring (as magic was called then) emerged as a genuine art form and entertainment.
Today, Professor DR Schreiber presents an historic look at the beginnings of modern magic in his performances and exhibitions. Join Professor DR Schreiber as he leads you on a stroll through the past centuries of conjuring entertainment.
His unique presentations entertain while educating the audience about historical events, literary and cultural figures, and the science and art of conjuring.
We have hired Professor DR Schreiber, The Historical Conjurer, for many shows as a host/emcee and to perform magic. The audience loves his jovial style and the production crew enjoys his attention to details in all aspects of the show. He is engaging and humorous. His storytelling is captivating and his magic is spell binding. His interactive performance keeps adult audiences on the edge of their seats. He is always extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend The Historical Conjurer for any event,
Price Range: $350 to $5000
Gig Length: 10 - 50 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - I carry full liability insurance.
Today, Professor DR Schreiber presents an historic look at the beginnings of modern magic in his performances and exhibitions. Join Professor DR Schreiber as he leads you on a stroll through the past centuries of conjuring entertainment.
His unique presentations entertain while educating the audience about historical events, literary and cultural figures, and the science and art of conjuring.
Now you too can experience magic, as it was centuries ago. Invite Professor DR Schreiber, the historical conjurer, to your next event.
Early in the 18th century, magic (or conjuring as it was referred) emerged as a genuine art form and entertainment. Professors of natural philosophy and conjuring would rent taverns, legitimate theaters or lecture halls for the exhibition and displays of legerdemain, necromancy, or what would today be called “illusion” and “magic tricks.” Top dollar would be paid by the citizens of Europe to see the latest discoveries in the science of “natural philosophy.”
Professor DR Schreiber, the historical conjurer, is a member of the Academy of Magic Arts (Magic Castle) and former president and member for the Society of American Magicians Portland Assembly. Professor DR Schreiber was awarded with the Stan Kramien Excellence in Stage Magic Award from the Society of American Magicians Portland Assembly. He has performed and lectured around the world and is also an instructor in magic as well as a magic consultant for legitimate theater companies. In addition, he is a frequent emcee, magic historian and historical re-enactor. In addition, he is a part cast member at Disneyland and a former TV new producer.
My performance is best in an indoor space. I am flexible and able to adjust to most environments. I also have sound equipment and lighting gear available for an additional fee.
I take my inspiration from the earliest magicians of the 18th and early 19th century. These names have long been lost to popular culture, but include magic greats like Comte, Giuseppe Pinetti, Jean Eugene Robert Houdin and more.
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