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Brock Gill ::: WATCH
VIDEO Forget what you know about illusionists: no cheesy tuxedos, no rabbits to pull out of hats. Brock Gill leads a new generation of edgy, daring illusionists, amazingaudiences with his unique stage show, dry wit, and mind-blowing escapes. His traveling show is one of the largest of any touring illusionist and is seen by over 300,000 people each year. It all started during his junior year at college when he realized that illusions could be an ideal way to earn an ear. "It didn't make any sense," Brock admits, "but I felt like it's what I was called to do." Brock quit his job at a local saw mill and began performing at local events. News of his creative methods spread through the area quickly and he began to receive invitations from other groups almost immediately. Since those first events, Brock has traveled across the United States and into Mexico, Israel and Australia. Understanding that students in this MTV generation have short attention spans and a need to be entertained visually, he has learned how to get an audience's attention quickly and keep it. It hasn't come without its share of challenges. Equipment has been stolen (sound, lights, tricks, laptop, and trailer to name a few), vehicles have burned to the ground (2000), the power has gone out minutes before an event starts, and things break. Through it all, Brock has developed an unforgettable presentation about making the right decisions. Combining the art of illusion and his personal story, Brock relays a truth that will keep any audience spellbound. ------------------------------------- Brock has also released two full-length DVDs: Close-Up and Personal (2002) and Hidden Agenda (2005).
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"I
finished my first show and had three other offers to do the same
thing," Brock explains. "I didn't have a business card or anything…
people just heard about it and wanted me to do the same for their
area. It was definitely confirmation." 