Ross Skiffington
Ross Skiffington | |
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Born | New Zealand |
Education | Auckland University |
Occupation(s) | Magician, actor, director |
Ross Skiffington is a New Zealand-born Australian
Biography
Skiffington trained as an actor, graduating with a Diploma in Fine Arts from
Theatrical and magical shows which Skiffington has created and directed include: Tricks, Electricks, Patrick’s Hat Trick, The Fabulous Fontaines!, Chiller!, CHINOIS!, Silver’s Grand Magic Circus, and the Melbourne Festival of the Arts Opening Night Spectacular. He frequently works with a company of performers, dancers and choreographers whom he has gathered together. His illusions are devised and built by his illusion technician, engineer Gordon Arney.[2]
In addition, Skiffington has worked extensively in theatrical productions, notably with the
Skiffington has frequently worked as a consultant on magic for large-scale theatrical productions. In 2006 he spent six weeks teaching actor Guy Pearce how to perform the tricks of Harry Houdini for the film Death Defying Acts.[4] He worked as a magic consultant for the 2008 production of The Magic Flute by Opera Queensland.[5]
Most recently, Skiffington has been performing regularly at The Magic Mansion.[6]
Awards
Ross Skiffington has received two lifetime achievement awards:
- At the 27th Australian Society of Magicians Convention, for his "contribution to the art of magic" (2000).
- From Magic New Zealand, for "a lifetime dedicated to the magical arts" (2005).[7]
He was also the winner of four awards at the 17th Australian Society of Magicians Convention.[8] These were for 'favourite trick', 'stage', 'comedy' and 'cabaret'.
References
- ^ McCullagh, Brian (2007). Deception Downunder: A Look at Magic in Australia 'The ASM's Most Famous Member'. Melbourne, Australia: The Australian Society of Magicians pp. 32–33.
- ^ Morton, Nick (May 2002). "'ASM Meeting Review – Monday 8th April 2002'" (PDF). ’Magic Makers’ The Official Newsletter of The Australian Society of Magicians p. 6. The Australian Society of Magicians. Retrieved 7 December 2009.
- ^ Duke, Robin (15 March 2006). "The Comedy of Errors". Theatre Review. The Stage, UK. Retrieved 7 December 2009.
- ^ Pandaram, Jamie (21 September 2006). "Master passes on a few tricks of the trade". Arts Review. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 December 2009.
- ^ "Roll Up Roll Up". Event Guide. Our Brisbane.com. July 2008. Archived from the original on 1 December 2008. Retrieved 7 December 2009.
- ^ "The Magic Mansion". Official Site. Magic Mansion. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
- ^ McCullagh, Brian (2007). Deception Downunder: A Look at Magic in Australia 'The ASM's Most Famous Member'. Melbourne, Australia: The Australian Society of Magicians pp. 32–33.
- ^ "Australian Magic Conventions". Blog. Magic Unlimited. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
External links
- Official home page
- Ross Skiffington at IMDb