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eryanic Special user 683 Posts |
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Max Maven has a fascinating history. He has been a successful radio announcer, graphic designer, author, pianist, teacher, singer, actor, lecturer, screenwriter, composer, advertising consultant, and chef. He reads over 150 books and magazines each month, and this constant flow of information provides a continual stimulation of new ideas for presenting his uncanny abilities." - Steve Brooks Can you briefly tell me your life history...how on earth did you manage to do so many jobs, and are you still doing any of those or are you full time magician now?? thanks |
Mattillusion Regular user 170 Posts |
As I was aimlessly watching 'Groundhog Day' on TV last night I thought about how Mr. Maven was finishing his fifth book of the day. I shut the TV off, got off my behind and am trying to make up for my laziness today! Off to do some work on my career... Thanks for the inspiration!
-Matt |
John LeBlanc Special user Houston, TX 524 Posts |
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On 2005-05-02 14:05, Mattillusion wrote: ...and the next thing you knew, you were aimlessly watching "Groundhog Day" on TV... John LeBlanc http://www.escamoteurettes.com/blog/ |
Matt Graves Special user Huntsville, Alabama (USA) 504 Posts |
Hey, "Groundhog Day" is a great movie, man. Don't knock it.
I'd just like to know how anybody can read 150 books a month. I mean, dang . . . that's like 5 per day! |
Mattillusion Regular user 170 Posts |
That's really funny John... and I do like Groundhog Day...smart script.
I'd love to know more about Mr. Maven's other interests too. I'm sure that being well-rounded helps tremendously with creative thinking. I was aware that he was a great artist...(I remember someone telling me that the cartoon version of Hank Lee that appears in all of Hank's ads came from the pen of a very famous mentalist...). Are you originally from the New England area, Max? |
Ed Hutchison Regular user Madison, MS (orig. CNY) 118 Posts |
Max can tell the story better than I--if he chooses to. But, when I first met Phil Goldstein (about 30 years ago at a convention in Rochester) he was demonstrating magic behind Hank Lee's sales counter.
Even then it was obvious that Max was one-of-a-kind--and I mean that in the most praiseworthy sense. He has become one of the greatest resources on the history of magic and his hard work and dedication to our art have earned him the recognition he richly deserves. It would be interesting to hear him tell when and how Phil gave way to Max. Edward Hutchison |
Max Maven V.I.P. 266 Posts |
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On 2005-05-02 16:22, Mattillusion wrote: I was born in upstate New York, then spent a year in New Jersey, then from the age of two until my late twenties I was based in the Boston area (with the exception of two separate years spent living abroad). Moved to Hollywood in late 1978. Regarding "Groundhog Day," it is a delightful movie. So was the short story by Richard Lupoff from which the plot was cribbed. Oh, answering the original question: I still dabble in graphic design. No longer compose music, and rarely play -- but am an avid listener. My reading is eclectic, and I watch a lot of movies. Other than that, it's mostly performing and anthropomorphizing my cat. |
Bill Wells Elite user Lexington, VA 457 Posts |
Max -
In spite of meeting you oh so many years ago when you were Phil and had a striking different hair style and knowing of many of your talents over the duration of your career, I did not know that being a chef was one of them. Having spend a few years cooking professionally, this hitherto unknown skill of yours piques my interest. Would you be so kind as to elaborate a bit on this particular endeavor of yours as chef de cuisine? Thanks - Bill |
Max Maven V.I.P. 266 Posts |
The word "chef" in my CV should not be taken all that seriously. I did work as a short-order cook in several places, and was actually the chef at a gourmet restaurant for a couple of months in the early 1970s. However, I was the night chef. The daytime chef did most of the hard work. My job was to complete the various items, then arrange them attractively. So, I guess I was more of an "interior decorator of plates."
But it's simpler to say "chef." |
eryanic Special user 683 Posts |
Mind telling how did you move on from one career to another and end up where and who you are today?
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Max Maven V.I.P. 266 Posts |
After graduating college with a degree in American Civilization and an Education minor, I kicked around for a few years, not sure what I would commit to. I considered writing, graphic design, advertising, primary school education and music; I had a certain amount of talent in each of those fields. But I decided my strongest love was for magic, and that I'd rather fail at that than succeed in anything else.
Happily, I haven't failed in my chosen profession. |
eryanic Special user 683 Posts |
"and that I'd rather fail at that than succeed in anything else. "
That's quite a phrase |
ScottLeavitt Special user 730 Posts |
...somehow I have a hard time picturing you teaching primary school....
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