 Jayson Morrison is a 13 year old magician originally from New Orleans, but now in NC, who is making quite a name for himself amongst audiences everywhere. Most recently, Jayson won the Renegade Contest at the S.C.A.M. (South Carolina Association of Magicians) Convention in Columbia, SC January 19-20 with his unique rendition of the Sorcerer's Apprentice. Jayson's performance tells the story of a young magi who acquires magical powers which enable him to make cards appear and disappear from thin air and other objects to obey his every command.
Jayson's act was honed into a winning show with the help of Jeff McBride and Eugene Burger when Jayson attended Master Class. Polishing the act, and making the story more natural and logical, allowed Jayson's talents to be utilized and demonstrated to the fullest. Jayson wanted his show to be true to various traditions of magic and Jeff McBride was the perfect teacher to help him accomplish this goal.
Jeff advised that Jayson begin performing for various community service groups, which was most helpful to the young magi. With each performance, Jayson learned that only through trial and error would he find the illusions that worked with different audiences and age groups. After several months of perfecting his show, he entered the competition at the SCAM Convention, and to everyone's delight, won 1st place.
The secret to winning was multi-factorial. Many commented that they liked the entire look, very "magician like." Some liked the traditional symbols contained in the show, a cup, a shield and wand. Other's said "The audience just really likes this kid. They really respond to him." Most agreed, they loved his great skill as a card manipulator and were amazed to see such talent at only age 13. Jayson is now fondly becoming know as the real life Harry Potter. One thing that is certain, Jayson will be remembered as a fine young magician with a very bright future.
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