The Swiss Movement
February, 2010
Greetings!

Greetings! In this installment you'll find upcoming public performance dates in
New York City, along with all the latest news...
Heavy Mental
If there were such a thing as psychic
powers, it would have to look like this!
Jamy LIVE On Saturday, February 27th, I'll be performing "Heavy Mental," my show of mind-reading and mentalism, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. See for yourself how five ordinary senses can convince you that somehow, some way, there must be a sixth! Click HERE for details. And watch a 4-minute preview now! I will also be presenting, along with D.J. Grothe, (President of the James Randi Educational Foundation) a full-day workshop, "Magic, Science & Skepticism: A Natural Relationship." Details and registration HERE.
San Diego Science Festival
Jamy LIVEOn Wednesday, March 24th, I'll be presenting "The Illusion of Psychic Powers" as part of the San Diego Science Festival. Come see an informative and entertaining lesson in critical thinking, the history of parapsychology, and the power of deception. Tickets now on sale
"The Honest Liar" Debuts
photo by Virginia Lee HunterBe sure to check out my new weekly podcast commentary, "The Honest Liar." Part of  the new science and skepticism podcast, "For Good Reason," hosted by D.J. Grothe (formerly host of the "Point of Inquiry" podcast), "Honest Liar" focuses on many kinds of deception and its intersections with our daily lives. I also post weekly additional resources on my blog, and I encourage you to please subscribe via iTunes, and spread the word.
Magical Metaphors
My recent talk about "Empathy: A Job Skill" at the GEL conference
(it stands for "Good Experience Live") in New York City can now be viewed in its entirety online - watch it HERE. Conference producer Mark Hurst, who also publishes the Good Experience newsletter & blog, says: "Jamy Ian Swiss was one of the most popular speakers we've ever had at the GEL conference. His presentation blended themes of marketing, design, history, psychology, performance, and ended with a custom-built experience that brought together a central takeaway of the entire event."

EG08In the past year I've made public speaking appearances for Adobe, Intuit, Electronic Arts, and at conferences including Flash Forward (read this review of my talk; scroll down the page), "Serious Play" at the Art Center College of Design, and The EG (Entertainment Gathering) in Monterey (where I recently returned for my third consecutive appearance). Many of these presentations have been for audiences of designers and user experience folks, while I also do talks about creativity, brainstorming, risk management, and more.  Learn more about Magical Metaphors, or contact me now to find out more about corporate speaking engagements customized to your organization's unique needs and challenges - presentations that will leave your people with meaningful new solutions and lasting take-aways. Magic makes it memorable!
If you're new to my list and missed Adam Gopnik's 14-page piece about the art of magic and me in The New Yorker, you can find it here.

Finally, if you haven't visited my website or news blog lately, use these links to take a look now! The news page includes links to YouTube videos, latest photos, and more - including a great video from the last EG conference in which you can see me "Dancing With Matts" ... well, you just have to look to find out more!

I do hope to see you in the coming days and weeks, in Michigan, San Diego or New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco - or at your next corporate or private event. Drop me a line and let's talk about how we can make magic together!  
 
Sincerely,
Jamy Ian Swiss

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"Conjuring is the only absolutely honest profession
- the conjuror promises to deceive, and does."
                                                                           - Karl Germain

In This Issue
Heavy Mental in Michigan
The Illusion of Psychic Powers!
"The Honest Liar" podcast
Watch "Empathy: A Job Skill"
April & May dates
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April Dates & photo by Michael BulbenkoEvents
MAGIC CASTLE:
April 9 & 10

NECSS (Northeast Conference on Science & Skepticism):
April 17

Monday Night Magic: April 18

Magical Nights at Feinsteins: April 19
And in May ...
I'll be interviewed live on stage by my friend Adam Savage of TV Mythbusters fame on May 13th at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco - buy tickets NOW!