Phil's magical comedy is a winner
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Flashback to Variety Today 1994
HIS `comedy' sets him apart from other magicians and his `magic' sets his apart from other comedians. This is how the Variety Arts Theatre in Los Angeles described a performance of Phil Cass - and anyone who has seen him work, must certainly agree.
Winner of Best Specialty Act in the Australian Entertainment `MO' Awards two years running Phil has earned a reputation not only as a first rate illusionist of international standard, but also for being one of Australia's most polished and professional entertainers.
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Magic Castle founder farewelled
Arthur Coghlan wrote:
Hello Shirley - You asked what news I could tell you. Firstly, some very sad news, my very good friend, George Carrett, passed away in July this year. In early 1977, I approached George when he first built a castle on the hill at Nobby Beach and it was reported in the press that he was not sure what he was going to do with it.
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A Right Royal Celebration
By Shirley Broun
IT seems the King of the Gold Coast's Magic Castle has woven a magical spell over songwriter Ian MacLeod.
The renowned Rockabilly Cowboy has penned a tribute to Australia's much-loved escapologist/magician Arthur Coghlan, 80, which captures the essence of the man who has intrigued and thrilled audiences around the world.
It seemed only fitting that the launch of Ian's latest single, King Arthur of the Gold Coast, be at a popular local venue, and The Vault, at Southport won the exclusive launch on November 3, 2012, plus its guests also enjoyed an afternoon of fabulous entertainment as only Ian MacLeod, Brooke Banderis, bass player Don Prior and the band could deliver.
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March 31, 2013
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