Halloween 2009: Local magician describes his craft as ‘experimental’
Written by Lori Golaszewski | | news@toledofreepress.comMagicians across the country will celebrate National Magic Week, October 25 through 31, including Toledo’s own magician Dorian Grey.
Grey will perform a special show at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at The Ground Level Coffeehouse, formerly Brewed Awakenings, 2636 W. Central Ave.
Grey described the show as “experimental and cutting edge” – different from the typical magic he performs at corporate events, private parties and during his standing gig on Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Aubree’s Pizzeria and Tavern, 2122 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti.
“You will begin to question your very perception of reality,” Grey said. “I will read your thoughts, objects will float out of your hand, metal will bend – all sorts of extraordinary things take place that defy the laws of gravity.”
Grey often weaves urban legends and supernatural tales into his performances.
He has been studying magic for more than 30 years. He took an interest in the craft when he saw Tony Curtis portray Harry Houdini in the 1953 film “Houdini,” which inspired him to learn as much as he could about the famous magician. Grey took private magic lessons as a child and later studied at the Academy of Magical Arts in California.
His lifelong dedication to studying the craft, he said, is reflected in his shows, which offer audience members a deeper exploration of magic, which involves more than tricks and illusions.
“I think having had a long and passionate affair with magic has allowed me to explore it from different levels,” he said. “I’ve competed in a lot of magic competitions; I’ve studied since I was a child, and I’ve won international awards for my dedication to the craft. One of the things that I hear constantly when people see my magic close up is ‘your magic genuinely seems as if it’s real.’”
For more information on upcoming shows or to book an event, contact Grey at (419) 870-2686 or magiciandoriangrey@gmail.com.
