Jonathan David Bass has performed
in the most prestigious venues such as Las Vegas, Caesar's Magical Empire,
in Caesar's Palace. He has also graced the stages of top venues in Paris,
Tokyo, Monte Carlo, Zurich, Madrid, Germany and Africa.
Q: How did your interest in Magic
start?
A: When I was in school I saw a magician perform for the first time. After
seeing the magician I was so impressed I could hardly sleep. At that
moment, I decided to become a magician. I practiced magic everyday for
weeks. I used to dream about combining magic with science fiction.
Q: Did you have any training in Magic?
A: I have extensive training in theater and mime, which I incorporate in
my show. In college I studied industrial design. This has been a great
asset to me in the innovation of new illusions.
Q: What distinguishes your show from other magicians?
A: My show is not a traditional magic show. The show invites the audience
into a world of science fiction fantasy; it is magic show of the future.
For example; in my show, I remove the head of an Android girl and replace
it with a completely different one from an inventory of heads.
Q: Do you have any other hobbies?
A: My mind is always focused on new ideas for my show. I am always
drafting new plans, creation is my biggest hobby.
Q: If you had the chance to change anything with real magic, what would
you change?
A: While traveling around the world I realized people are the same; they
share the same passions and dreams, if I had the power, I would end hatred
between people stemming from cultural differences.
Q: Have you ever been faced with an embarrassing situation on stage?
A: In a live performance these things can happen on rare occasion. A
competent performer handles these problems discretely without disrupting
the show.
Q: Do you sometimes lose your connection with the real world?
A: For me what I do what is the real world. I simply express my ideas
through the illusions I perform.
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