SXSW Hosted presentation on incorporating magic tricks into virtual and augmented reality
In the 21st century, magicians are often looking to technology to find new ways to amaze people with their magic. At the 2018 tech conference/film & music festival South By Southwest (SXSW), engineers were looking to magic to improve their own products, as showcased by a presentation by Laura Mingail entitled "Using Magician's Tricks to Develop VR AR Content."
In her presentation, she combined her roots in the magic world with her expertise in technological storytelling in a presentation that revealed "how to use magicians’ tricks when storytelling in VR/AR, based on secret magic notes, and [her] experience in the VR/AR industry." Magician Scott Wells was also on hand who performed examples of seven separate magic tricks for the presentation that showcased traditional uses for magic.
"We are very pleased to inform you that you have been selected to perform during Super Bowl week at the Houston LIVE activation zone!" - Houston Super Bowl Host Committee (HSBHC)
During the 2017 Super Bowl event in Houston, Scott Wells was selected by the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee to represent Houston as the official magician to perform at Super Bowl LIVE. Super Bowl LIVE was a FREE nine-day fan festival in downtown Houston that celebrated Super Bowl LI. Anchored in Discovery Green and encompassing more than 250,000 square feet, Super Bowl LIVE featured live music and performances, interactive exhibits, great food and a 90-foot tall virtual reality trip to Mars. With so much to do and so many great performances, there was something for everyone who visited. There were 75 different local acts who performed as part of this event including dancers, musicians, singers, and variety acts including Scott Wells who performed on stage and with strolling street magic under the tent at Super Bowl LIVE.
Scott Wells returned to perform close-up at Hollywood's prestigious private nightclub, The Magic Castle, the clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts. Scott has been a performer at The Magic Castle since 1981 making infrequent appearances until the last few years when he has been returning each year. Since this is a private dinner/theatre, admittance is only allowed for those who are members, friends of members or on the entertainer's guest list. Please do not ask for a guest pass unless you are one of Scott's friends. Each year he receives several unsolicited inquiries for guest tickets, but unless you personally know Scott, then he will not be able to accommodate you.