Magician's Assistant School in Atlanta may 17th

[John B. Pyka]

John "Big Daddy Cool" Pyka will be presenting his Magician's Assistant School Workshop in Atlanta May 17, hosted by the Syrens of the South Burlesque Company. Cost is $50 per person. Registration is limited to only 10 participants. Contact Veronica Lashe at syrensofthesouth@gmail.com for registration details.

John Pyka is an award-winning magician, director and choreographer with over 20 years professional stage experience. In this workshop John will discuss and teach fundamentals of being an outstanding magician's assistant.

The 4 hour sessions will cover

Showmanship and Stage Presence
Poise and Confidence
Finding Your Distinct Character
Costuming and Make-up
Becoming a Performance Partner
Body Image, Health and Nutrition
Techniques For Dealing With Conflicts With Your Magician
Brutally Honest Critiques and Specific Steps to Fix or Improve Problem Areas
Round Table Discussions.

About John Pyka...

John has 20 years experience on stage as well as just as many offstage as a director and coach. For 7 years he moonlighted as a Marketing Director for a major Nashville record label, and was even a talent scout for the first season of America's Next Top Model! John has the knowledge, experience and talent to help you become the best performer you can be. Whether your desire is to be the next music superstar, or an award-winning illusionist, or even to just work steady as a professional model, John can help.

Experience:
20 year veteran of stage & screen
MTV's Spring Break
A&E's An Evening At The Improv
ABC's The Boys Next Door
Broadway musical Closer Than Ever
Carnegie Hall - Fuare's Requiem
National award-winning singer
Regional award-winning actor
International award-winning magician

Expertise:
Casting Director for numerous projects
20 year live event producer
Talent Scout - America's Next Top Model
A&R Director - Clydesdale Music Group
Marketing Director - MCD/Freedom Records
Author - Swingin' At The Roxy
Author - Theatrical Magic - The Book

Endorsements:
Look at what some of John's students/clients are saying:

"John Pyka is a creative genius. He has always been able to analyze problems that I face and find creative and workable solutions."
- Jason Michaels, Contemporary Illusionist

"John gave me the support and encouragement to pursue my creative vision. With his guidance I took my performance to a new level."
- Arista Collins, Dancer

"John B. Pyka is the best thing to ever happen to me!"
- Angela Funovits, NBC's Phenomenon

"Before any song I write gets recorded, John hears it first. I trust his advice and insight."
- Jamie Slocum, Curb Records recording artist

"John Pyka is full of charisma and has astounding self esteem. It is almost impossible for his strong personality not to have an effect on anyone. He has definitely been a huge influence in my life. John has helped me to strengthen my self esteem and there is no doubt that I owe him for everything I have learned about performing. The knowledge he has gained in his many years of performing has had nothing but a positive influence on others."
-Krista Chilton, Dancer

"John Pyka is full of spirit and willing to share his knowledge of Entertainment to give you that boost you need to raise your confidence, give necessary critique,and to take you to the next level!"
-Lonny Divine, Illusionist

Visit http://www.syrensofthesouth.com for more info about their organization.

[Brandon Hall]

Let's all pitch in and send Mai-Ling...it's in her blood!

[Randy]

It shouldn't cost that much to go. If you are a true magician's assistant, you don't even need to purchase a seat....just stuff yourself in the overhead compartment then pop out (in a different outfit of course) once you land. TA-DAAAAAAA

[Naphtalia]

Yeah but where's the fun in that if there isn't someone there to take credit for making you appear.....oh wait...is my sarcasm showing?

[TheDean.]

Hehehehehe...

[John B. Pyka]

Only 4 slots remain...

[Athena Johnson]

The Syrens of the South offer a day full of Burlesque fun!

Who: Syrens of the South
What: Magician's Assistant School With Big Daddy Cool
When: Saturday May 17, 2008 at 1:00PM
Where: The Highland Inn
644 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 874-5756


Syrens of the South is proud to bring to you Big Daddy Cool from Nashville to teach you all there is to know about being a fantastic Magicians Assistant. Big Daddy Cool is an award-winning magician, director and choreographer with over 20 years professional stage and screen experience. In this all-day workshop John Big Daddy Cool Pyka will discuss and teach fundamentals of being an outstanding magician's assistant. Class space is severely limited so reserve your space now! Anyone who registers for the workshop will recieve a FREE copy of Theatrical Magic, which includes much of the material from the workshop (retail $45).

The 4 hour sessions will cover:
Showmanship and Stage Presence
Poise and Confidence
Finding Your Distinct Character
Costuming and Make-up
Becoming a Performance Partner
Body Image, Health and Nutrition
Techniques For Dealing With Conflicts With Your Magician
Optional Critiques to Fix or Improve Problem Areas

Credentials:
20 year veteran of stage & screen
MTV's Spring Break
A&E's An Evening At The Improv
ABC's The Boys Next Door
Broadway musical Closer Than Ever
Carnegie Hall - Fuare's Requiem
National award-winning singer
Regional award-winning actor

Burlesque is the art of the striptease, with a focus on the tease. The performers occasionally strip to pasties, but there is no nudity in any of our productions. This show is a revival of an American art form that has become an international movement.

Contact:
Veronica Lashe & Talloolah Love
syrensofthesouth@gmail.com
Syrensofthesouth.com

[Athena Johnson]

Only a few spots left! Register today!!!