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FOO LING YU | WIZARD | BONZO |
Roger L. Reid has been a performing magician for over 40 years.
As Cigam the Magician he performs...
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Close-up “sleight of hand” magic at intimate gatherings or table to table at large affairs. Cigam performs with cards, coins, paper money, silk handkerchiefs, shoe laces, sponge balls, balloons, gag props, puppets and spectators’ personal effects.
Comedy magic for parties and always includes lots of audience participation. Most of the children at the party will be in the show. Cigam dresses many of his “assistants” in funny costumes or hats and does comedy routines based on “classic” magical effects. At the end of the show, each child receives a “Magicians Assistant Certificate”.
A Stage Show for elementary school children that can be tied in to educational themes. Again comedy and audience participation are a hallmark of the show. Cigam will make a “mistake” and the children have to say the magic word to get him out of trouble. The children always remember his Magic Word!
Performances by Cigam offer a unique and innovative combination of visual magic, comedy and audience participation. And…by special arrangement… larger illusions such as “The Doll House”, “The Dagger Chest” and/or “The Floating Lady” may be included in the show! The magic presented is always “customized” to fit the audience, event and age group.
Roger L. Reid is a Member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (Order of Merlin) and the Society of American Magicians. He is the founder and past president of I.B.M. Ring #244 and a member of Rings #170 and #258.
Roger is also the Inventor and Marketer of more than 20 magical effects, including You Must Have Been Drinking!, Cigam's Flash Coin Vanish, Follow the Oddball, Lightning Loops (with David Ginn), Hanky Panky, Liqui-Van Glass, New Improved Milk Pitcher, The 34 Trick, Color Blind, and more.
Cigam has performed for Birthday Parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvah’s, Banquets, Communions, Trade Shows, Fund Raisers, Holiday Parties, Resorts, Schools, Colleges and Universities, Night Clubs, Conventions, Carnivals, Fairs, Anniversary Parties, Libraries, Camps, Police and Fire Departments, Retirement Communities, and Charitable Organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Cancer Society, United Cerebral Palsy, etc.
As Bonzo the MagiClown Mr. Reid performs a number of different “shows”...
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Bonzo performs a one hour “party show” for children, which includes magic, juggling, comedy, balloons and lots of audience participation. Most of the children at the party will be in the show. Bonzo dresses some of the participants in wild hats or costumes for their part in the show. At the end of the show each child receives a Bonzo poster and a balloon Sculpture! And of course Bonzo makes a “big deal” out of the birthday child!
Bonzo performs a “special” show for Nursery Schools and younger children called “Clown Metamorphosis”. He begins in his “street clothes” and explains that he has two names, Roger L. Reid and Bonzo the MagiClown. He then proceeds to put on his make-up and costume while giving a short talk on the “History of Clowning”, illustrated by pictures and figurines. This “metamorphosis” or change, directly in front of the children, usually helps them avoid becoming “scared” of the clown. Then Bonzo performs his comedy magic show.
Bonzo does “Walk-Arounds” at Parades, Fairs, Picnics, Block Parties, Carnivals, Flea Markets, Barbeques, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Grand Openings, etc. A “Walk-Around” includes “Meet and Greet”, Close-up Magic, Balloon Sculptures, Comedy Juggling, Sight Gags, Comedy Props, etc.
Bonzo can also provide all the entertainment for a picnic. First Bonzo does his one hour magic show for children and adults alike. He then plays games and relay races with everyone, keeping them occupied for up to a total of 3 hours. Bonzo provides prizes for all the participants, not just the winners.
Bonzo arrives in full clown regalia as seen in the Circus, 19” long, red and white wing tip shoes, full white face make-up and brightly colored costume. The magic he performs is customized for the event, age group and type of audience he is performing for. When Bonzo performs, flowers grow, silk handkerchiefs change color, animals appear, balloons “pop”, juggling balls fly through the air and everyone has a great time! The children laugh and scream at his antics and remember him for years to come!
Mr. Reid also performs as two other characters, Foo Ling Yu – Mysterious Visitor from the Orient, and Lester the Jester. Foo Ling Yu does a comedy magic act as a wild and crazy Oriental Wizard. He performs in authentic Oriental costumes doing magic from the Far East. Lester the Jester is a “court jester” character that fits with Mardi Gras and Renaissance Fair themes and the like. He juggles (poorly) does magic (poorly) and generally does everything “in jest.”
Roger L. Reid is a founding member of “The Jersey Comics” Clown Alley in Freehold, New Jersey. He is also a member of Central Florida World Clown Alley #158 and The Long Island Klown Enthusiasts. He has participated in the “Clownfest” convention in Asbury Park and Seaside Heights, NJ for the past 21 years, where he has won “Top Clown” and “Top Magical Clown” Honors! He has trained, at conventions, lectures and alley meetings under such notable clowns as Leon “Buttons” McBride, Jackie LeClaire, Vincent “Vappo” Pagliano, Joe Barney, Marcella “Mama Clown” Murad, Avner “The Eccentric” Eisenberg, Ali Bongo, Bev “Rebo” Bergeron, Marilyn “Marabelle” Caruso and hundreds of other clowns and magicians over 45 years.
Bonzo the MagiClown has been asked to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Philadelphia Mummers New Years Day Parade!
To Contact Roger
321-945-7500
