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[[Image:Magnusmcbride.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]'''Jeff McBride''' (also known as '''Magnus''') is an [[United States|American]] [[magic (illusion)|magician]]. He is known for his sleight-of-hand skills and specializes in the manipulation of [[playing card]]s, [[coin]]s, and other small objects. His stage performances blend elements of [[kabuki]], a Japanese [[theater]] form, with traditional conjuring. In addition, he is noted for his contributions to [[Bizarre magic]]. |
[[Image:Magnusmcbride.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]'''Jeff McBride''' (also known as '''Magnus''') is an [[United States|American]] [[magic (illusion)|magician]]. He is known for his sleight-of-hand skills and specializes in the manipulation of [[playing card]]s, [[coin]]s, and other small objects. His stage performances blend elements of [[kabuki]], a Japanese [[theater]] form, with traditional conjuring. In addition, he is noted for his contributions to [[Bizarre magic]]. |
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Jeff McBride (also known as Magnus) is an American magician. He is known for his sleight-of-hand skills and specializes in the manipulation of playing cards, coins, and other small objects. His stage performances blend elements of kabuki, a Japanese theater form, with traditional conjuring. In addition, he is noted for his contributions to Bizarre magic.
McBride is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he has established the Mystery School and McBride's Magic Center to promote the art of magic. Magnus was a star performer for years in Ceasar's Palace's Magical Empire. He performs worldwide and has made numerous television and documentary appearances, including one as a guest star on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He has produced several instructional books and videos on the subjects of coin and card manipulation, and has presented lectures on magic and theater for such groups as the Smithsonian Institute, the Society of American Magicians, and the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
He also has pagan ties to the Starwood Festival and Free Spirit Gathering.
McBride has won several awards, including recognition by the Academy of Magical Arts, the Society of American Magicians, and the International Grand Prix of Magic as "Magician of the Year."