Jay Scott Berry - Biography

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  A Modern Day Merlin
            
  Jay Scott Berry is a modern day Merlin and Renaissance man. He is an accomplished 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. 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 create 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. By the age of 4, he was already performing in local plays and musicals in his hometown of Reno, Nevada. 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 new stars, and, at 19, was the youngest magician ever to perform at Hollywood's famed Magic Castle. Jay's international career took off in the early '80's, when he first performed in Europe. His unique style of classic magic with a futuristic flair was an instant success. Since then, Jay has performed 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. 

  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 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. Over the years, Jay's range of clients include Apple, Nissan, Ford, BASF, AMD, and Capitol Records. 

  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, 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, The Palace of Magic has become one of the largest Magic festivals in the world.
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