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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Kevin Barnes: Eco Magician






  Kevin Barnes' Eco-Magic Set.


Kevin Barnes is a magician based out of Las Vegas who travels around the country presenting his Green Earth Magic Show. I met him a few years back at the San Antonio Water System (S.A.W.S.) sponsored event: Camp H2O, where I was schedule to do my Doc Ed show. He was very friendly and we talked shop and exchanged stories until it was time for his show. It was a mix of stage illusions and prestidigitation. It was very entertaining and, of course, educational. 

Afterwards, he gave me a  "Kevin Barnes Eco Magic Set" for my kids. I thought it was a wonderful idea to have magic kits along with the show. I think they are meant for smaller scale presentations where the children would receive the magic kit as a gift so he didn't hand them out at that particular event. I don't know why I didn't post about it before but better late than never. 

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 Kevin Barnes and I at the Camp H2O event sponsored by S.A.W.S.

As a performer I've always thought it a good idea to have things like a magic kit or some special item that is specifically associated with your character or show. I think it makes it more fun for the kids. Rik Gern a.k.a. Bonzo Crunch of Austin, Texas gives out  t-shirts with a 1930's styled cartoon drawing of himself juggling his pizzas. As Doc Ed I've got a variety of goodies to offer. I have to say Kevin's is the coolest one I've seen so far.

For more on magician Kevin Barnes and his Green Earth Magic Show click on the link below to go to his website.  



http://www.greenmagician.com/

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