On Thursday, November 17, the Magic Masters of Chicago will host the David Kovac Lecture:

Acting for Magicians: Turning Simple Tricks into Theatrical Presentations

The Chicago Tribune named David Kovac one of their Top Five Trickster Heroes, referring to him as “a Wizard of Odd who places art before effect and turns simple tricks into theatrical presentations…” Here’s the why and how of it all. From The Modern Conjurer to A Practical Handbook for the Actor, with the illustrious history of Vaudeville to ferry us along … Mr. Kovac believes “actors are very special people, and magicians are very special actors.” We couldn’t agree more. So if you missed this unique and highly praised event last year at The Houdini Club of WI or Haines House of Cards in Cincinnati, please join us at The Magic Masters of Chicago, at the Tinley Park United Methodist Church located at 6875 W. 173rd Pl. in Tinley Park.

In his lecture Mr. Kovac will teach you magic that will mystify your audiences. Perhaps better than that he will baffle you. Not just with his polished execution of marvelous feats, but with the care and attention to detail he puts into his routines. He will teach you how to elevate your routines from tricks to wonderful, entertaining, theatrical presentations.

David Kovac is a classically trained actor and former street juggler who combines original, intelligent humor with cleverly crafted magical routines. He has appeared in many notable Chicago venues, from the popular Millennium Park and Navy Pier to the stages of Second City, Metro and the legendary Green Mill Jazz Club.

The dapper Mr. Kovac has performed his random acts of magic for Neil Patrick Harris, Alicia Keys, Miss Thailand and Napoleon Dynamite himself. (Britney Spears, too, though he has no recollection … ) From the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood to Monday Night Magic in NYC, David Kovac’s modern-day vaudevillian style and classic taste in conjuring have made him a popular and well-respected performer.

Audiences may also spot his distinctive voice and likeness in numerous television and radio commercials; current ads include Alltel phones and Simply Pure milk. David Kovac’s most recent solo show was titled Fooling Buddha!, An Evening of Myth, Mystery and Infinite Jest … and played to sold-out houses at First Folio Theatre.

You may also remember that David was the headlining act at The Magic Masters Banquet a couple years ago. And we are thrilled to have him back.

When: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Tinley Park United Methodist Church 6875 W. 173rd Pl. in Tinley Park.

Tickets are only $15.00

What others say about David Kovac:

“A charming and engaging young man.”

– The Chicago Tribune



“David Kovac demonstrates polish, dash and energy!”

– Chicago Sun-Times



“Intentionally absurd and ridiculous, Kovac is very funny.”

– The Isthmus