1. Adam Mada became interested in magic in his youth performing for family, friends and private functions before deciding to pursue magic full-time when he was 21.
17 Facts About Adam Mada
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Adam Mada attended the Jeff McBride Magic Masterclass in Las Vegas, USA with Eugene Burger and has studied conjuring theory with mentors from South Africa, Venezuela, France, Singapore and Australia.
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Adam Mada is a scholar of magic interested in the social dynamics of performance magic, often advising academics and artists on magic theory and practice.
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Adam Mada hosted weekly radio segment 'Wonder Thunder' for FBi radio station in 2009, presenting the history of magic and performing effects live on air.
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Adam Mada consulted on Sleeping Beauty, creating an illusion for the film's opening sequence.
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In 2012, Adam Mada worked with choreographer Farhan Hassan and costume designer Glenna Ng to create 'The Chamber of Secrets Magic Show' at the National Drama Center in Singapore.
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Adam Mada worked with Australian Author Tara Moss on her novel Siren.
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In 2013 Journalist Joe Hildebrand invited Adam Mada to speak about invisibility on a panel at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia including other speakers Brian Schmidt and Ron McCallum.
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Adam Mada headlined the Hoopla Festival in 2014 with his show Mada's Marvels.
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Adam Mada joined the 2014 Tour of Band of Magicians, joining James Galea, Ben Hanlin and Brett Loudermilk.
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Adam Mada's show Mada's Marvels toured India with Author and researcher John Zubrzycki.
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Adam Mada served as producer for the initial Short and Sweet Magic and Comedy festival, and coached 2014 Junior Australian Magic Champion CARDISTRY.
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Adam Mada has taken on a number of professional, long term engagements as a Magic and Illusion Director, Associate and Design including for National Institute of Dramatic Art, the original Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Possum Magic.
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Adam Mada has contributed to several charity organisations with performances, workshops and fund raising.
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Notably Mada headlined the World Aids Day Gala in 2013, for the Aids Trust of Australia in 2012 Adam was WWF Earth Hour ambassador, prompting criticism from journalist Andrew Bolt.
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In 2013 Adam Mada became an ambassador for the Starlight Children's Foundation He is a coach for the starlight captains as well as raising funds form his public shows as part of the Melbourne Magic Festival Adam Mada's Marvels.
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Adam Mada has spoken publicly about the need for better support for small business, especially in the arts and entertainment sector.