Jay Fortune

Sunday Night Live

JFortune — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:19:34 +0000

The first Sunday Night Live was a sell-out success! Top variety acts took to the stage at the Lost Theatre in London for a 75 minute variety extravaganza. Mentalist Matthew Stirling (RoadHouse, Harry Potter) wowed several folks by reading their innermost thoughts before putting a body part on the line! International comedy pianist Kev Orkian (currently touring the UK with Paul Daniels) stormed the show and TV’s Shaolin Warriors presented the

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Magick and Mayhem

JFortune — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:11:41 +0000

After 6 years of sporadic performances of his one-man alternative magic show, Magick and Mayhem, Jay had decided to create a new show. However, a packed house at the Jermyn Street theatre convinced him otherwise! The show is now being re-written for another performer to stage throughout this coming summer in London and Jay will be taking the show on the road over the next 18 months. Magick and Mayhem features

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Shaolin Elements

JFortune — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:06:46 +0000

The premier of the brand new, feature length Kung-fu spectacular Shaolin Elements Show played to a sell-out audience in London on 17th Feb. The only martial arts theatre show within the UK, featuring many exclusive feats by Matthew Ahmet and the Shaolin Warriors UK. Visit www.shaolin-warriors.co.uk today to read all about it, or jump straight to our Facebook page here.

10,000 celebrate with the Warriors!

JFortune — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:16:24 +0000

Sunday 29th January saw another Shaolin showdown! The Warriors performed in central London to over 10,000 people. TV’s Gok Wan was among the many watching the Shaolin Warriors adding that he was looking forward to seeing them again at the martial arts show later this year. Would you like to see more? Check our Facebook page and ‘like’ us today! Don’t forget, the Shaolin Warriors fan-club is the place to stay

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Shaolin and Sarkozy

JFortune — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:59:02 +0000

Shaolin Warriors Matthew Ahmet and Wiktor Glowacz were invited by the President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, to perform at his Christmas celebration at the world famous Magador Theatre in central France. The performance was a great success and the President invited the Shaolin Warriors back to Elysee Palace to receive gifts and have a tour of his wonderful home. President Sarkozy was so impressed the Shaolin Warriors have already been booked

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Corporate Christmas

JFortune — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:52:37 +0000

Another busy festive season of shows saw Jay perform daily at corporate Christmas parties and events meeting and performing alongside TV personalities, sports stars and VIPs. Venues included a residency at The Tower of London. Jay was also busy working with many other venues and bookers to provide magicians for parties across the capital. Clients included top account firms, solicitors, marketing and promotion agencies plus VIP ticketed parties.

Charity Headliners

JFortune — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:43:57 +0000

The Shaolin Warriors were the speciality act at this years Presidents Sporting Club’s annual Christmas party. Celebrities attending the event included Frank Bruno, Neil Pearson (Drop the Dead Donkey), Hattie Hayridge (Holly of Red Dwarf fame), and other stars of sport and screen. The Presidents Sporting Club is a charity which raises funds for aspiring children with learning difficulties and the five of the Shaolin Warriors demonstrated their awesome core strength

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Shaolin Elements Soundtrack

JFortune — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:55:09 +0000

Darryl Kruger, musician and singer/songwriter for D.O.C (Descendants of Cain) has been commissioned to produce the soundtrack for Shaolin Elements, the new Shaolin Warriors show. Jay Fortune, producer of Shaolin Elements, commissioned Darryl after hearing the new album. ‘Darryl is an incredibly gifted musician and has a passion for Chinese music. He has embraced this new album working closely with the Shaolin Warriors to bring something truly awesome musically to the

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Magic Moments

JFortune — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:30:42 +0000

This Saturday, Oct 1st is the fourth Magic Moments day. This simple initiative started back in 2008 and has since become a day where more and more magicians perform for charities close to their hearts. Pioneered by Jay and his director Richard Leigh (a performer in his own right) this year’s event had a side project where magicians could donate easy-to-learn tricks for Magic Moments African Orphan Magic Trick appeal. Working

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Las Vegas Lecture

JFortune — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:30:10 +0000

Jay will lecture at this year’s Magic and Meaning conference is Las Vegas. Due to his schedule, Jay is unable to appear in person, but his lecture will be screened to the conference this October. This is the first time Jay has lectured in the US… and really, seeing that he isn’t actually there maybe this is the first time he won’t be lecturing in the US! It’s all very confusing.

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