Created in 1999 by Lawrence Hass, the Theory and Art of Magic program is the first on-going academic symposium on the magical arts.
Larry's guest list
has included:
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David Blaine
Eugene Burger
John Carney
Marc DeSouza
James Hamilton
Hiawatha
Bill Kalush
Max Maven
Jeff McBride
René Lavand
Losander
Darwin Ortiz
Luna Shemada
Margaret Steele
Jim Steinmeyer
Jamy Ian Swiss
Juan Tamariz
Teller
(among others)
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At the heart of the program is a series of visits to Muhlenberg College by world-leading magicians and theorists of the art. During their residence, these guests perform astonishing magic, teach classes, and give philosophical talks on the nature of magic as an important human experience and as a performing art.
In conjunction with the "magicians-in-residence," Larry teaches full-credit courses on magic performance and magic theory through the Theatre Arts department.
 Additionally, every two years, the magic program sponsors an academic conference on the magical arts.
In selecting guests for the Theory and Art of Magic, Muhlenberg has always sought to honor master magicians and acclaimed teachers of the art. In spring 2009, this tradition will continue.
To receive updates on all the upcoming events please e-mail Larry at Larry@lawrencehass.com.
To go the Theory and Art of Magic program website, with information on the past programs and photographs, click here.
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