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It was very fortunate that they contacted me, as I am the only magician in South Africa who currently owns this illusion!

On Saturday night then, it was sad to hear that Tienie “Martino” Brits had died at 21h00 that evening (25th Feb 2011). (Click here for the English report and here for the Afrikaans report)

I was fortunate to attend his very last lecture for magicians at the South African National Magic Convention on 24th September 2009.  Martino was the quintessential magician – a gentleman who was willing to take chances and risks to create unforgettable experiences for his audiences. In his 90 minute lecture, I had the privilege of learning and experiencing for myself what an incredible man he was.

never do magic, and he have a solid explanation that day. I don’t have the exact reasons written down in my notes, but he made complete sense at the time.)

“>This is what Martino “Kulkunstenaar” shared with us that day:

1. Look like a gentleman.
2. Act like a gentleman.
3. Clowns and magic. (Martino believed that clowns should never do magic, and he have a solid explanation that day. I don’t have the exact reasons written down in my notes, but he made complete sense at the time.)
4. Using a microphone
5. If you have to think while doing a trick, you are not doing it well enough!
6. Create your own work; don’t wait for the agents
7. Keep it clean!
8. Don’t lie; don’t brag.
9. Keep eye-contact with all the audience
10. Remember your volunteers’ names.
11. Never lose your tempter – with either client or audience
12. Never be late!
13. Don’t do kids’ magic for corporate functions
14. If a trick is not your style, don’t do it just because you like it.
15. If some magicians were only 25% as good as their websites …
16. Don’t exaggerate – give more than they expect of you.
17. If you enjoy what you do, your audience will too.
18. Do a full day’s work every day when you are not doing a show – MARKET yourself!

You can read more about Tienie “Martino” Brit’s biography on his website here.

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Marcel Oudejans has been a professional entertainer for over 10 years: due to his extensive experience (both internationally & in Southern Africa) & intuitive ability to understand each individual audience, he has gained the respect of both his colleagues & clients as a leader in the marketing presentation industry. As an entrepreneur & one of the few full-time magicians in South Africa, he has the exceptional entertainment talent & magic skill required to leave his audiences amazed & laughing, but also a thorough understanding of the challenges facing companies today – particularly in sales & marketing.

At age 8, Marcel received his first magic trick and discovered his passion for performing.  As he grew up, he started performing professionally for the hospitality trade, starting at family restaurants. By 2000, it was clear that he had sufficient talent and passion to take this career further! After being employed on long-term engagements for several restaurant chains, Marcel started a full-time career as a professional magician and speaker in 2003. (Read more here)

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Accomplishments:

• Over 10 000 hours of professional performance experience, for over 100 corporate clients, for all types of events and audiences.
• Marcel took an interest in the Art of Magic at age 9 and started performing professionally from age 15.
• Performed at family restaurants until 2001.
• Over 3 years of performing 6 nights per week for “Cubaña” Bellville, where Marcel established his reputation as a talented performer.
• 6 months of performances for “Maestros on the Beach”, Milnerton.
• Over 3 years as the in-house magician for the infamous original “Madame Zingara”  and “Cara Lazuli” restaurants in Cape Town.
• Part of the performance crew for the first Cape Town run of  “Madame Zingara’s Theatre of Dreams“, 6 nights per week.
• Specially requested to perform for the IBM “100 Club” international sales conference dinner party at the Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town.
• Two VIP performances for international companies, including a presidential dinner, at Polana Hotel, Maputo Mozambique.
• Magic and entertainment performances throughout Southern Africa and Kenya.
• Retained as the hotel magician for Sun International “Zambezi Sun” hotel at Victoria Falls, Zambia, for Christmas and New Year entertainment, 2006 and 2007.
• Performed in London, UK, and part of the “Marvin’s Magic” staff at “Harrods” in Knightbridge in 2004.
• Invited to attend an exclusive conference for ‘Corporate Magicians’ as part of Joel Bauer’s “Infotainment” training, in Lost Angeles, CA. in 2007.
• Visited and performed at the world-famous “Magic Castle” in Hollywood, CA., in 2007.
• International guest performer and lecturer at “Vismayam 2008″, India’s largest ever magic convention.  Over 1 000 local and international performers attending this prestigious event in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, hosted by the Magic Academy of Kerala.  Marcel lectured on ‘close-up’ magic and performed on stage for over 1 000 people. He was awarded a trophy by the tourism council of Kerala.
• Guest lecturer at the 2009 South African Magic Convention, on the subject of “Magic and Marketing”.
• Currently the youngest registered Professional member of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa, a member of the Global Speakers Federation.
• Current serving Vice-President of the Cape Town Chapter of the PSASA.
• Current serving director of the Upliftment Programme, an NPO providing care and attention to children in hospitals and disadvantaged communities across Southern Africa.