Biography
Joel's first magic performance for an audience was at the age of seven, when after an audition he was invited to perform on an NBN Television telethon, an experience that intensified and animated his love for magic and the stage. Busking, birthday parties and Saturday Guest Appearances in shows, such as, 'The Rowdy Rabbit Fun Show' at the local shopping centre, helped to establish Joel in his early years as a confident and talented young magician.
Since those early days Joel's showmanship has matured and taken him around Australia and the world, where he has appeared, in his own right: As the Australian Representative at Disney World Florida for The Millennium Dreamers Awards: Featured Guest Artist at the Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas in The Stars of Tomorrow Show: Featured Act on 'The Gala Show at the Adelaide Magic Convention, where he also won both the Junior Close-up and Open Stage Competitions: Also a guest act at The Australian Centenary Magic Convention: Special Guest in 'The World Festival of Magic' Show
In proving himself as a serious and talented magician he has earned the respect of the magicians' fraternity, both at home and internationally. I
In past years JD has been the subject of an award winning documentary, the inspiration behind a song for the Sing NSW Choir & Department of Education. The CD pays tribute to several young people from different walks of life and is called 'Young Australian's Voices of Achievement'
More recently Joel had the honour of being included in a book published to commemerate the 100 year anniversay of Australian Magic. The book titled 'Deceptions Down Under' acknowledges past and present great Australian Magicians!!
Clientele - Appearances - Performance History
* Royal Pines Resort - Gold Coast ((Rotary District Conference)
*Grand Hyatt, Melbourne.
* RSL Clubs/Bowling Clubs/Golf Clubs (Guest spots, Children's Disco/Xmas Concerts etc)
* Bankstown Trotting Club/Harold Park Paceway
* Schools/ Pre-schools/ Childcare Centres & Vacation Care Groups
* Private Party's/Church Functions/Fundraising Events/ Presentations & Awards Nights
* Fetes, Fairs and Festivals/
* Catholic Clubs at Lidcombe and Campbelltown/Sydney Markets Club, Flemington
* Leagues Clubs at Wyong, Central Coast & Western Suburbs
* Panthers at Port Macquarie, Penrith and Newcastle
* Fox Studios, Sydney (Special appearances at "Harry Potter" premiers/movie promotions)
* Shopping Centres/Libraries
* Channel 10 Special Children's Christmas Party in Canberra
* Hunter Valley Wineries appearances at dinners, conferences & harvest festivals
* Regular performances on behalf of Newcastle Visitor & Convention Bureau
* Belmont Golf Club, Tournament Sponsors Dinner
* Hunter Exports Center, awards night/ball
* Workshop & Show Newcastle Grammar School
* Season Launch for Newcastle Knights Sponsors dinner /Peach Advertising Clients Xmas Party
* Special guest act Lennon Brothers Circus
* City of Newcastle Lord Mayors Dinner/Newcastle Businessmen's Club
* New Years Eve & Melbourne Cup functions/Carols by Candlelight
Some of JD's recent corporate clientele include: Subway - Video Ezy - Stramit - Winning Appliances - Toastmasters International -Coal & Allied - Novartis Pharmaceuticals - Industrial Galvanizers - McDonald Johnson Lawyers - Southern Cross Ten - Lexus Motor Company
Television Appearances:
JD has been included on the following Television programs:
*Disney Channel (feature story & two segments)
*Today Extra on NBN Television/Big Dog & Friends show (2 appearances filmed at studio)
*Mornings with Kerri-Ann (Channel Nine, Sydney)
*Today Show, Channel Nine, Sydney (2 live appearances) & Feature story filmed in Las Vegas aired nationally
*Hey Hey It's Saturday-Red Faces show, Melbourne
*Big Dog & Friends children's show (3 appearances filmed Live at Westfield shopping center,Tuggerah)
Promotions - Advertising
*Television Commercials for Telstra - Retravision / Newcastle Show advertising campaign presenter.
*Shopping Centre Spruiking - Ruben F Scarf , Angus & Coote/Michael Hill/Vivienne/Goldmark Jewelers
*Newcastle Home Show Expo - Easyclean Kitchens Booth.
*Sydney on Sale Expo - Rafferty's Resort Booth
*Guest presenter/speaker - Home Based Business Networking Seminar
ŠJD's World of Magic
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