Jay Scott Berry
	The Man Behind the Magic
	Jay Scott Berry is a modern day Merlin and Renaissance man. He is an accomplished producer, performer, inventor and teacher of Magic. As such, Jay is recognized the world over as one of the leading architects of the Artform. For over 20 years, he has traveled the globe, delighting audiences with a style of illusion that goes beyond deception, to inspiration. His impeccable style of magic has made him a regular performer at the some of the world's finest hotels and for some of the top global corporations. From intimate close-up magic to spectacular stage illusions, he is one of the few who have earned the title of magician's magician; a master in his field.
	Magic and Music
	Jay is also an noted composer and musician. Among his musical achievements are four acclaimed instrumental CDs. Initially creating soundtracks for his own performances, Jay slowly developed a unique musical style that is as breathtaking and beautiful as his magic. As one of the highlights of his musical career, Jay was called upon to compose and perform an original score for the ballet "Angels in Disguise", which premiered in Vienna.
	The early years
	Born in 1960, Jay practically grew up in the theater. It all began with tap dance at the tender age of 3 in his hometown of Reno, Nevada. In the following year, he began performing in school plays and musicals. By the age of 7, he was cast by the local theater group to perform in the stage classic, "The Seven Year Itch". His lifelong interest in magic was sparked when his mother gave him a magic kit when he was only 5. His talent and love for music also surfaced early on, in school bands and orchestras, where he played a number of instruments. These three elements; Magic, Music and Theater were to provide a crucial early foundation for his career to come.
	A bright young star is recognized
	After High School, he moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in the performing Arts. Within an year, he was being hailed as one of magic's brightest young stars, and, at 19, was the youngest magician ever to perform at Hollywood's famed Magic Castle. In fact, the board of directors were so impressed with Jay's unique show that they asked him to represent the Magic Castle at the world championships of Magic in 1982. Held in Europe, Jay's award-winning performance created a sensation, with many magicians, to this day, citing it as one of the best acts they had ever seen. Virtually overnight, his unique style of classic magic with a futuristic flair was in demand throughout the world. Since then, Jay has performed literally thousands of shows, from Las Vegas to Monte Carlo, New York to Paris; from the Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton to the historic Theatre-an-der-Wien in Vienna. He's been featured on dozens of national, and international television shows including a recent series of TV specials in Indonesia which attracted millions of viewers.
	Creating Magic - Seminars and Consulting
	As one of the pre-eminent creators of original magic effects, Jay is in often found traveling the world as a lecturer and seminar leader. He is constantly in demand as a featured speaker for magic conventions and clubs. Over the years, he has also taught magic and special effects to students from USC and UofA to Oxford and Cambridge. He has collaborated on numerous film, television and theatrical productions, working alongside the likes of Walt Disney's Imagineers, Alan Parsons, Anthony Robbins, Muhammed Ali, Jon Anderson and Jim Stafford. His creative, motivational style is in constant demand at corporate events and trade shows. Jay's list of corporate clients include Shell, Apple, Nissan, Ford, BASF, AMD, and Capitol Records, just to name a few.
	Theatrical Festivals and Productions
	With all this experience in theater, it's no surprise that Jay began producing shows and events. As early as 1985, Jay wrote and produced his first magical stage play. Currently, one of his most exciting projects is The Palace of Magic Festival in Scotland. In August, 2002, the first Festival took place at the Royal Palace of Falkland, and Jay was honoured to be one of the headline performers. It proved such a success that it was made an annual event, and Jay became one of the show's producers. Now in it's sixth year, held at Stirling Castle, the event has become one of the largest Magic festivals in the world.
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