The Unholy Three (Magic Trio)
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The Unholy Three are a magic cabaret trio composed of magicians David Lovering (drummer of the Pixies), Rob Zabrecky
(former songwriter/singer/bassist of Possum Dixon
) and Fitzgerald (creator of the cult cable television show "O'Brien's People" and author of "Bachelor 2000"). The trio formed in 2003 at the Magic Castle in Hollywood by presenting a quickly paced provocative Dada
-esque combination of wizardry, mentalism and off-beat humor. The trio has been praised by the magic community which includes favorable reviews by luminaries Penn Jillette
(Penn & Teller), Max Maven
and Milt Larsen
. In addition to their performances at the Magic Castle, they perform at colleges and universities throughout the United States. In 2005, they released a performance DVD produced by Carlos Grasso (Carl Grasso), featuring a whimsical introduction by Grant Lee Phillips. Additionally, they have been profiled in Magic Magazine, the LA Weekly
and other publications.
In October 2006, they presented highlights of their show to audiences in the Magic Castle's Parlour of Prestidigitation. In May 2007, they performed to a sold-out crowd at The Steve Allen Theater
in Hollywood.
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Rob Zabrecky
Rob Zabrecky is an American songwriter, actor and magician. His career began as a musician while being the front man for the band Possum Dixon. He later found success as a magician and actor....
(former songwriter/singer/bassist of Possum Dixon
Possum Dixon
Possum Dixon was an American alternative rock band. Fronted by singer/songwriter/bassist Rob Zabrecky, the group's neo-new wave pop and post punk style first appeared among a string of early independently released 7 inch singles and on their self-titled debut on Interscope Records in 1993...
) and Fitzgerald (creator of the cult cable television show "O'Brien's People" and author of "Bachelor 2000"). The trio formed in 2003 at the Magic Castle in Hollywood by presenting a quickly paced provocative Dada
Dada
Dada or Dadaism is a cultural movement that began in Zurich, Switzerland, during World War I and peaked from 1916 to 1922. The movement primarily involved visual arts, literature—poetry, art manifestoes, art theory—theatre, and graphic design, and concentrated its anti-war politics through a...
-esque combination of wizardry, mentalism and off-beat humor. The trio has been praised by the magic community which includes favorable reviews by luminaries Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette
Penn Fraser Jillette is an American magician, comedian, illusionist, juggler, bassist and a best-selling author known for his work with fellow illusionist Teller in the team Penn & Teller, and advocacy of atheism, libertarian philosophy, free-market economics, and scientific skepticism.-Early...
(Penn & Teller), Max Maven
Max Maven
Max Maven is an American magician and mentalist. He often appears on television magic shows to perform "interactive" mind reading tricks that work for the television audience....
and Milt Larsen
Milt Larsen
Milt Larsen is a writer, actor, performer, lyricist, magician, entrepreneur, speaker and the creator of The Magic Castle, a private club for magicians and enthusiasts.-Early life:...
. In addition to their performances at the Magic Castle, they perform at colleges and universities throughout the United States. In 2005, they released a performance DVD produced by Carlos Grasso (Carl Grasso), featuring a whimsical introduction by Grant Lee Phillips. Additionally, they have been profiled in Magic Magazine, the LA Weekly
LA Weekly
LA Weekly is a free weekly tabloid-sized "alternative weekly" in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1978 by Editor/Publisher Jay Levin and a board of directors that included actor-producer Michael Douglas...
and other publications.
In October 2006, they presented highlights of their show to audiences in the Magic Castle's Parlour of Prestidigitation. In May 2007, they performed to a sold-out crowd at The Steve Allen Theater
The Steve Allen Theater
The Steve Allen Theater at the Center for Inquiry Los Angeles is a multidisciplinary resident fringe theater and theater of the absurd in Hollywood developed and helmed by Founding Artistic Director, Amit Itelman....
in Hollywood.
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