Doc Eason
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William H 'Doc' Eason (born July 22, 1947, Naugatuck CT.) is an American magician who specializes in bar magic. For 27 years, he was the featured entertainer at John Denver
's World Famous Tower Comedy/ Magic Bar in Snowmass Village, CO. (1977–2004). He is also a corporate entertainer, a lecturer, public speaker, author, teacher, consultant and recently was involved in the Fox TV show "Masters of Illusion". He talks to corporate and association groups about "The Therapy of Laughter
" and connecting with customers. His remarkable memory for names is just one of his trademarks.
Widely recognized as one of the premier bar magicians of our time, he has lectured on the subject to magicians all over the US as well as Australia, Canada, England, Scotland, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway and most recently Japan.
With the significant influence of Bob Sheets, Eason's work has advanced the Card under Glass plot to a much greater height. He is also best known for his version of Bill in lemon
and Card on Ceiling
In 2004 he was the recipient of the first ever W. C. Fields
Magic Bartender of the Year by the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood, where he regularly performs.
He was most recently awarded Closeup Magician of the Year from the Magic Castle in Hollywood.
John Denver
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. , known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After growing up in numerous locations with his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success...
's World Famous Tower Comedy/ Magic Bar in Snowmass Village, CO. (1977–2004). He is also a corporate entertainer, a lecturer, public speaker, author, teacher, consultant and recently was involved in the Fox TV show "Masters of Illusion". He talks to corporate and association groups about "The Therapy of Laughter
Laughter
Laughing is a reaction to certain stimuli, fundamentally stress, which serves as an emotional balancing mechanism. Traditionally, it is considered a visual expression of happiness, or an inward feeling of joy. It may ensue from hearing a joke, being tickled, or other stimuli...
" and connecting with customers. His remarkable memory for names is just one of his trademarks.
Widely recognized as one of the premier bar magicians of our time, he has lectured on the subject to magicians all over the US as well as Australia, Canada, England, Scotland, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway and most recently Japan.
With the significant influence of Bob Sheets, Eason's work has advanced the Card under Glass plot to a much greater height. He is also best known for his version of Bill in lemon
Bill in lemon
The bill in lemon is an effect in which a magician requests a currency note from a spectator and makes the note vanish, then proceeding to slice a lemon open to show the note inside.- In performance :...
and Card on Ceiling
In 2004 he was the recipient of the first ever W. C. Fields
W. C. Fields
William Claude Dukenfield , better known as W. C. Fields, was an American comedian, actor, juggler and writer...
Magic Bartender of the Year by the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood, where he regularly performs.
He was most recently awarded Closeup Magician of the Year from the Magic Castle in Hollywood.
Publications
- Fusillade, Notes on the Multiple Selection of Cards, By Doc Eason (coauthored with Paul Cummins)
- Shot In The Act, Notes From The Working Repertoire, By Doc Eason
- Aspen Bar Magic - Magical Arts Journal, By Doc Eason(coauthored by Michael Ammar)