Hocus Pocus

Review: Engaging the Mind and the Eye

“For a live theatre event that the whole family will enjoy, look no further than David Ben’s Hocus Pocus.” —CHRISTOPHER HOILE , Stage Door

Submitted Thu, 12/15/2016

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Hocus Pocus On Stage

Hocus Pocus is now on stage at Soulpepper Theatre! Come and enjoy the magic of the holidays.

Submitted Wed, 12/14/2016

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A Rose is Just a Rose

In his last #HocusPost, David Ben reflects on the old adage that a rose is just a rose.... and, that magic is, well, just magic!

Submitted Mon, 12/12/2016

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Credit Where Credit is Due

David Ben sharing credit for both the team creating Hocus Pocus on stage and for those who created the magic in the first place.

Submitted Thu, 12/08/2016

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Intimate Detail

Does size matter? You bet it does. Discover how exactly David Ben intends to share Hocus Pocus up-close and personal—with you.

Submitted Wed, 12/07/2016

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A Three-Ring Circus

David Ben makes the claim that Hocus Pocus is all about focus, but he wonders where will you place yours? The screen? The magician? Find out why it’s up to you but, by his design.

Submitted Tue, 12/06/2016

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Poetry in Motion

Discover how poetry, both in words and action, inspired David Ben to revisit an old friend, The Butterfly and Fan, for Hocus Pocus.

Submitted Mon, 12/05/2016

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Appropriating Culture

David Ben shares insight on how being accused of appropriating culture spawned new ideas for an old trick for the forthcoming December show at Soulpepper, Hocus Pocus.

Submitted Mon, 11/28/2016

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David Ben shares the lineage and evolution of a pure sleight-of-hand piece (originated by master “Palmist and Prestidigitateur,” T. Nelson Downs) which he will feature in the forthcoming show, Hocus Pocus, at Soulpepper Theatre on stage Dec 10.

Submitted Mon, 11/21/2016

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Past, Present, Perspective

It's all about perspective. David Ben explains how dismantling the past allows him to “recreate history” in order to discover new possibilities for Hocus Pocus.

Submitted Mon, 11/14/2016

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