High Jinx

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An Award Winning Brother and Sister with their illusion and Magic act based on sibling-rivalry. They started working together in 2004 when they created an illusion act for the Magic Circle Young Magicians Club stage competition, which they won. Since then they have continued to build on that act and have performed in many prestige places including Boston USA for the Society of American Magicians, and Blackpool Opera house to an audience of 3500 people.

With a thrilling mix of magic, illusion, escapology, juggling and music this unique brother and sister duo are guaranteed to leave you entertained, amazed and possibly even scared! Winners of the IBM British Ring Shield - magic's most prestigious award. 'The best disappearing act since Lord Lucan'.

Michael is 18 years old and is already an accomplished Magician, Unicyclist, Juggler, Illusionist, Fire Eater and guitarist. He is a confident performer whether he is on stage doing his illusion act or doing close up performing at dinners. He is The Magic Circles “Young Magician of the Year”

He is also the Northwest Close up Champion and a finalist in the 2009 European Close up Championships

Siobhan (A lady never gives her age) is a brilliant actress and has appeared in a number of performances with the Huddersfield Thespians, a very accomplished cornet player and a member of Halifax Concert Band. She is also an excellent illusionist, Magician and a member of The Magic Circle.

Awarded best Event at the 2009 Buxton Fringe Festival!

» Previous Venues and Clients

• Outlane Golf Club
• Yorkshire Water
• Wyke Fun Club
• Pipeline Industries Guild
• Scout & Guide Association
• Chiquitos Restaurants
• Orlandos Restaurant
• Bradford Industrial Museum
• Haven Holiday Camps
• Butlins
• TED
• A Variety Of Magic Societies
• Kirklees Council
• Howarth Village
• Moonraking Festival
• HM Prisons
• Various Masonic Lodges
• Leeds City Council
• Hit Entertainments
• Halifax Building Society
• Moonraking Festival
• Showzam Festival, Blackpool
• The Order Of The Magi Centenary Celebrations
• Northern Magic Circle Convention
• Bourne Leisure
• Buxton Fringe Festival
• Appearances With Thomas The Tank Engine
• ITV’s Tricky TV Series 1 & 2
• ...and Many More!

» Awards

• The Magic Circle - “Young Magician of the Year” 2009/10
• Buxton Fringe Awards - Best Event 2009
• Northern Magic Circle - Presidents Trophy 2009
• European Close up Finalist 2009
• Northwest Close up Winner 2008
• International Brotherhood of Magicians - British Stage Champions
• Young Magicians Club - Stage Winners
• Northern Magic Circle - Stage Winners
• West Lancashire Stage Magician of the Year 2006
• Huddersfield Magic Circle - Close Up winner 2005, 2006, 2007
• Northern junior day of magic close up winner 2006, 2007
• The Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year Finalist 2007
• George Powell Comedy Magic competition winners 2007
• Michael Jordan is The Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year 2009

» Testimonials And Quotes

“All seven finalists who appeared on stage at The Magic Circle headquarters in London last Sunday should feel really proud of their achievement. Twenty-two young magicians initially entered, with just seven making it through to the final stage of this career-launching biennial competition. I've always rated this competition as the most important in British magic. Since its inception in 1961 it has showcased a rostrum of magical talent... from Johnny Hart onwards. So, many congratulations to Michael Jordan whose lively personality, variety of material, pace and humour captured the judges votes last Sunday. The best disappearing act since Lord Lucan was around, with the girl in the box trick performed better than David Copperfield in Las Vegas.”
- Press Release 27 July 2009

“Although still only seventeen, he is fast developing into someone who will almost certainly be one of Magic’s superstars before much longer.”
- Iwan Fox

“The undoubted comedic highlight of the act is when the pair simultaneously escape from straitjackets its nice to see something imaginative and different.”
- Abra Magic Magazine

“High Jinx, once again showing their great versatility with juggling, fire eating tricks and illusions. The double strait Jacket escape was included as was a very impressive presentation of the Origami Box, a snowstorm which turned into a blizzard and even some juggling with sabres while riding a unicycle. This couple have a lovely warm personality which simply radiates fun and enjoyment, and which in turn is communicated to the audience. Splendid.”
- Brian Lead, Modern Mystic League

“High Jinx have developed into a very personable and multi talented award winning act.”
- Roger Woods

“The first set ended with High Jinx and I expected to see their Comedy routine, instead I sat back and enjoyed a well polished, choreographed performance of illusion.”
- Peter Worral

“You could put High Jinx on twice at an event and get them to do their comedy routine and the illusion act and either would top the bill.”
- The Magic Times

“Michael Jordan and his sister Siobhan are extraordinarily accomplished, entertaining and witty. They are engaging, not too slick and take their audience with them all the way. You will have a very good time in their company.”
- John Wilson, Buxton Fringe

“Michael and Siobhan Jordan a witty and daring brother and sister combination called High Jinx. They are beginning to find their own voice, so to speak, and their progress will be worth watching.”
- Kieth Savage, Buxton Advertiser

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