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'''Paul Romhany''' is a New Zealand-born magician best known for his Charlie Chaplin magic act. He has been awarded many industry awards including the [[PCAM]] Gold Medal<ref name="pcammagic">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcammagic.com/pro-challenge/|title=PCAM Pro Challenge}}</ref> and the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Top Variety Act award.<ref name="vac">{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/awards.html|title=Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Awards}}</ref> Paul has entertained the Royal Family of Monaco, performed at the famous [[Magic Castle]] in Hollywood and appeared in over 100 countries.<ref name="captiveaudience">{{cite web|url=http://www.captiveaudience.co.nz/speakers/paul-romhany|title=Captive Speakers Profile}}</ref> | '''Paul Romhany''' (b. 1968) is a New Zealand-born magician best known for his Charlie Chaplin magic act. He has been awarded many industry awards including the [[PCAM]] Gold Medal<ref name="pcammagic">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcammagic.com/pro-challenge/|title=PCAM Pro Challenge}}</ref> and the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Top Variety Act award.<ref name="vac">{{cite web|url=http://www.vac.org.nz/awards.html|title=Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Awards}}</ref> Paul has entertained the Royal Family of Monaco, performed at the famous [[Magic Castle]] in Hollywood and appeared in over 100 countries.<ref name="captiveaudience">{{cite web|url=http://www.captiveaudience.co.nz/speakers/paul-romhany|title=Captive Speakers Profile}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Paul Romhany was born in 1968 in Auckland, New Zealand. At the age of eight he saw his first Charlie Chaplin movie, The Circus, attended a live magic show, and became interested in [[ventriloquism]]. He joined the [[Shore City Magicians Club]], a magic club with a focus on youth. At the age twelve Paul won his first talent quest and began to perform semi-professionally. | Paul Romhany was born in 1968 in Auckland, New Zealand. At the age of eight he saw his first Charlie Chaplin movie, The Circus, attended a live magic show, and became interested in [[ventriloquism]]. He joined the [[Shore City Magicians Club]], a magic club with a focus on youth (which is no longer active). At the age twelve Paul won his first talent quest and began to perform semi-professionally. | ||
He graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1990 and a Diploma in Teaching from Auckland Teachers Training College in 1991. | He graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1990 and a Diploma in Teaching from Auckland Teachers Training College in 1991. | ||
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In 2012 he created 'Vanish' magazine, a free downloadable trade magazine for magicians. 'Vanish' is read by over 60,000 magicians worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanishmagazine.com/|title=Vanish Magazine}}</ref> | In 2012 he created 'Vanish' magazine, a free downloadable trade magazine for magicians. 'Vanish' is read by over 60,000 magicians worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanishmagazine.com/|title=Vanish Magazine}}</ref> | ||
He discoved that he was distant relative of amateur magician [[Samuel Hooker]].<ref>http://romhanyreport.blogspot.com/2011/08/hooker-card-rise-keeping-it-in-family.html</ref> | |||
In October 2015 he was presented with the [[Grand Master of Magic Award]], the highest honour available to a New Zealand magician. | |||
==Awards and honours== | ==Awards and honours== | ||
* 2015 [[Grand Master of Magic Award]] | |||
* 2014 Robert Houdin Award, presented by Stevens Magic Emporium, Kansas, March 2013 | |||
* 2012 Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Top Variety Act<ref name="vac" /> | * 2012 Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Top Variety Act<ref name="vac" /> | ||
* 2003 [[PCAM]] Gold Medal, People's Choice Award<ref name="pcammagic" /> | * 2003 [[PCAM]] Gold Medal, People's Choice Award<ref name="pcammagic" /> | ||
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Paul Romhany (b. 1968) is a New Zealand-born magician best known for his Charlie Chaplin magic act. He has been awarded many industry awards including the PCAM Gold Medal[1] and the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Top Variety Act award.[2] Paul has entertained the Royal Family of Monaco, performed at the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and appeared in over 100 countries.[3]
Biography
Paul Romhany was born in 1968 in Auckland, New Zealand. At the age of eight he saw his first Charlie Chaplin movie, The Circus, attended a live magic show, and became interested in ventriloquism. He joined the Shore City Magicians Club, a magic club with a focus on youth (which is no longer active). At the age twelve Paul won his first talent quest and began to perform semi-professionally.
He graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1990 and a Diploma in Teaching from Auckland Teachers Training College in 1991.
Paul's first break in show-business came when he toured New Zealand and Australia as part of the World Festival of Magic show alongside American performers Chuck Jones and Ricki Dunn, who became a lifelong friend and mentor.
After many years of experimenting with different performing styles and characters Paul decided to concentrate on a Charlie Chaplin silent magic act, for which he has become internationally known.[3]
Paul has written over 24 books, including a best-selling book for the general public on cat readings. Paul releases a new book each month as part of his Pro-Series range of books for magicians. He has released over fifty original magic effects and routines, ranging from close-up to stage. He regularly lectures to magic clubs, and consults for magicians for both television and stage.
In 2012 he created 'Vanish' magazine, a free downloadable trade magazine for magicians. 'Vanish' is read by over 60,000 magicians worldwide.[4]
He discoved that he was distant relative of amateur magician Samuel Hooker.[5]
In October 2015 he was presented with the Grand Master of Magic Award, the highest honour available to a New Zealand magician.
Awards and honours
- 2015 Grand Master of Magic Award
- 2014 Robert Houdin Award, presented by Stevens Magic Emporium, Kansas, March 2013
- 2012 Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Top Variety Act[2]
- 2003 PCAM Gold Medal, People's Choice Award[1]
- 1992 Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Rising Star Award[2]
Publications
- The Real Deal - 2012
- Flown Away - 2012
- How To Tell Anybody's Personality By The Way They Laugh And Speak - 2011
- Briefcase Illusion - 2011
- Top Ten Travel Picks - 2011
- Performing Mentalism for Young Minds Vl. 2 - 2011
- Mental Epic Compendium - 2010
- Extreme Magic MakeOver - 2010
- Performing Mentalism for Young Minds Vl. 1- 2010
- Magic from Down Under - 2009
- Lunch Is Served - 2009
- Extreme Magic Makeover - 2009
- Entertaining On a Cruise Ship - Edition 1 - 2008
- Laughter in the Workplace - 2008
- Secrets of a Walk About Ventriloquist - 2004
- Pawmistry - 1998
Pro-Series Books :
- SwitchBoard Clipboard
- Winning Numbers
- Multiplying Bottles
- Signed Card on Blue Stake
- Bearly Impossible
- Bill 2 Can
- Color Change Hanky
- Headline Prediction
- Orange, Lemon, Egg & Canary
- Six Card Repeat
DVDs :
- Multiplying Bottles with DVD and Audio CD
- Romhany On Stage
- Lunch Date
- Minuette Aces
References
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