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James Cielen
Just as there are no better judges of magic than magicians themselves, there is no more a prestigious measure of a magician's ability than the recognition of his peers.
As the winner of the distinguished Gold Medal Award of Excellence, James Cielen has earned that recognition.
The Gold Medal was awarded to James Cielen at the 60th Annual Convention of The International Brotherhood of Magicians in Boston, USA It acknowledges a level of excellence in the performance of magic so outstanding, James Cielen is only the third magician in history judged worthy of this honor.
In presenting the Gold Medal, the judges applauded James Cielen's exceptional technical ability as well as his impeccable style, presentation and showmanship. The winning of this coveted Award establishes James Cielen as both a "magician's magician" and one of the most talented and exciting performers on stage today.
There are several types of shows that James Cielen performs:
The Rainbow Dove Act - a fast paced show performed 
to music, using multicolored doves which appear, disappear, and even change color. This act leaves audiences spellbound, and has helped to earn James some of the top awards in the world. The length is ten minutes but can range from four to 20 minutes to suit the occasion. James and his feathered friends have performed for national television in the United States, Canada, and Japan. This act was featured on CNN International News from a performance in Yokohama Japan. He has performed this act at the Tropicana Hotel, the Orleans, the Monte Carlo, and the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.
James has been flown around the world to perform this act for various conventions and corporate events.
Stage/Cabaret Show - a 15 to 45 minute show including some incredible feats of magic. Comedy and the participation of some audience members are the main highlights. James performs this type of show most often on luxury cruise ships around the world.
Close - Up Magic - suitable for banquets, cocktail parties, hospitality suites, or television appearances. Traditionally, James performed for small individual groups, or tables of people. As he went from table to table, each audience member participated in their very own personalized magic show. This type of show, with personal contact, would highlight their evening and make it truly memorable. One of James Cielen's appearances on the Statler Brothers' Television Show featured his close-up magic presentation.
Currently, James performs a Close-up Show. Utilizing a large video screen in the background, a close-up of James's hands are projected larger than life! Hundreds of people can see his special magic presentation. A 45 minute presentation is being featured on the luxury ships of Holland America Line.
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Illusion Show - featuring large stage productions capable of being seen in large theaters and arenas. Illusions such as the appearance of beautiful assistants, sawing a lady in half, or the floating lady, can be presented. Taking magic into the next millennium, some new state-of-the-art illusions create a breathtaking experience.
Illusions involving company executives or employees are also available. The company president can appear from an empty box, he/she can be sawed in half, have his or her head chopped off care of a French guillotine, or be involved in any number of other illusions.
An Evening of Magic - a one hour show combining the Rainbow Dove Act, Cabaret Magic and some incredible illusions. This is the show featured on Holland America Line.