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    THE CONSULTANT

    1999/2000:   2001:   2002:   2003:   2004:   2005   2006   2007  

    Projekte 2008:

    Lectureshow
    for the national convention from the magic circle from Germany 2008 in Neuss

    Frankreich
    Lex und Alina are the final Highlight in big shows in France

    B.R.
    Costume Change effect for the important first German Lady of Illusion.

    Privatcoaching
    Consultancy for a female Magician from USA - (personal student)

    Tie
    new Effect.

    Cummerbund
    new Effect

    Projects 2007:

    Helene Fischer Tour

    October/November 2007
    Technical Costume Design for the German Superstar Helene Fisher. "

    Magazine
    Articles for the british magicseen

    Jesus

    Theological illusion show effect.

    Corporate, Tradeshows
    Commissioned work: production of a costume change concept for corporate event productions /tradeshows

    Magic Convention
    After several appearances in gala shows at magic conventions and the prestigious engagement as the final act of the International Stars of Magic Gala in London, Lex+Alina have excited international attention in the trade. In 2007 both of them are in three galas at "the biggest Austrian magic convention of all times" in Vienna.

    Seminar
    Lex Schoppi's ideas are booked as an exclusive seminar for one of the biggest foreign magic conventions.

    Bizarre
    A Bizarre effect, in which the blood effects on the costumes are bought about by costume change, so that the costumes may be used again. Commissioned work for a fellow magician in the roll of living dead.

    Bond Change
    Development for a Mastermagician from Berlin

    Australia
    Development for artist from Australia

    Milo&Roger
    Consultant for the Milo&Roger original Act
    (with original permissions and all old props and costumes)

    Projects 2006:

    Series of articles
    Writing of a series of articles for the specialist magazine MAGIE

    Mr. Sunrise
    Completion of advice lasting several years about the technical costume designs for the new costume - illusion show of Mr. Sunrise.

    Balkans (January)
    Study trip for technical costume design in the Balkans

    Workshop/Seminar (January)
    Quick Change book presentation with Workshop/Seminar for magicians in Belgrade (Serbia and Montenegro)

    Italy
    Request for three book presentations in Milan, Bologna und Padova in 2006/2007

    Book almost sold out
    A year after the translation of the book more than 90% of the edition has been sold. QUICK CHANGE is one of the most successful specialist books in magic of today. The Academy of Magical Arts (Magic Castle) L.A place a copy in their library.

    LEX+ALINA
    After three years of development Lex + Alina gave their début as the finale of an international magic gala in front of a full house.

    Varieté
    September 2006: début in variety theatres in France and Germany

    Press
    The Artist magazine "Künstler-Magazin" gives a report about Lex + Alina in their autumn edition. The English magazine "Magic Week" reports about Lex + Alina.

    Abroad
    Just new on the scene Gala bookings come thick and fast in Switzerland, France and England - the first offer from Asia had to be denied due to lack of time.

    France
    After their début Lex + Alina excite French agents and plans are made for galas shows through December in France. Quick change artists are not uncommon at galas, but even people within the trade were excited at the use of haute couture costumes in this art.

    5 Star Artists Gala in Giessen
    In the variety gala show "5 Star artists" at which Lex + Alina presented their haute couture show, they received a standing ovation at the finale.

    London
    Lex + Alina appeared twice in a row along with top magicians from all over the world in the gala show of IMC in London. In the thirty-five year history of this international pre-Christmas magic convention there have been more than three dozen galas with more than 330 artists booked from all over the world. Until now just a dozen German artists have appeared, the last time the Morettis in 2001. For 2006 Lex + Alina were engaged as the spectacular finale.

    Book- 2nd edition
    Most of the second edition of the best-seller book will be sent to the world wholesaler Murphy's in California. Murphy's will henceforth be the exclusive deliverer for magic dealers.

    Manuscript
    Writing of a manuscript for a new book. Excerpts from this were made available to the German specialist magazine MAGIE.

    Projects 2005:

    Synopsis of fastening techniques
    until now unpublished manuscript The comprehensive analysis of details for useful and useless closures... ...from buttons to high-speed sprung fixings.

    New Quick-Change Act
    after several years of development of a new show act study trips abroad begin in preparation of the new Quick Change act.

    The appearing colour changing dress scarf
    Development of an appearing, colour changing silk evening scarf.

    Mind-Strip / PK-Strip
    Development for a German artist. Remote technique for a psychokinetic strip (unfortunately not picked up - sold to Italy)

    QUICK-CHANGE - rapid costume changes for men
    International book project. Jim Steinmeyer, inventor of numerous illusions, advisor to many illusionists from Las Vegas and creator of the Vanishing Statue of Liberty" made famous by David Copperfield writes: "An important book filled with unique information on many costume effects. Quick Change is an essential textbook for every stage magician, and I highly recommend it." The elite of international illusionists commented in praise of this book. Half of this edition was sold on pre-orders alone. The list of buyers reads like a "who's who" in magic.

    Quick-Change Bow Tie world market
    In May Lex Schoppi signed an exclusive contract with the world wholesaler for world marketing of the trick "Quick Change Bow Tie"

    GEKIs Suspenders
    Start of mass production of the colour change suspenders was created in conjunction with Gert Haller (GEKI) and highly praised at the German Championships.

    Tie to Bow Tie
    Transformation of a tie into a bowtie

    Quick-Change Mental
    Development of a piece of mental magic based on Quick Change

    Quick-Change Tie
    US wholesale commission Quick Change Tie "the vanishing or colour changing tie"

    Trouser stripes
    Commission work: Colour change of the trouser stripes on a uniform costume.

    Translation no. 2
    Contract negotiations underway for the translation of the English version into another world language.

    Magazine
    US commission work: Article for an international trade magazine. (Planned for autumn 2005)

    Suspenders
    GEKI's suspenders ready for marketing sold under the name: GEKI's CRAZY QUICK CHANGE SUSPENDER

    Suspender worldwide
    Exclusive contract with American wholesaler concerning the world marketing of GEKI's CRAZY QUICK CHANGE SUSPENDER (now available from Sydney to Tokyo via Los Angeles)

    The Vegas Scarf
    Exclusive colour changing evening scarf: appearing colour changing scarf with two load pockets sold under the name: VEGAS SCARF

    THE PRODUCER AND CONSULTANT

    Lex Schoppi has the ability to develop complete costume change concepts. If you are looking for a special kind of presentation, you can’t go wrong with him. He enjoys an international reputation as the inventor of effects, author and specialist in the field of quick change. He has developed more than 3 dozen different techniques for costume change; furthermore he has been internationally employed as an advisor. Chronology of projects:

    Projects 2004:

    Colour change suspenders
    one-man technique by rubbing Suspenders change from white to red Conception idea for fellow artist from Holland

    The Persil Quick-change
    one- "woman" technique behind a screen A woman's costume changes into a red dress Development for a fellow artist from Darmstadt

    Show production (still in progress)
    Multiple colour change of a dance dress one-"woman" technique in series behind a defined cover Special construction.

    The Book
    Quick-change Beginning of the translation of the German book into English

    Writing a new manuscript Content: TOP SECRET

    Colour Change Gloves
    one-hand technique under the jacket a pair of gloves changes colour on the hands

    Lex Schoppi's Quick-Change Tie
    one hand technique behind a desirable cover Launch of the colour change tie

    The Shirt and trouser gag
    one hand technique behind a suitable cover Shirt and trousers change colour Development for fellow magician from Holland

    The endless tie trick
    one-hand technique under the jacket A bow tie changes colour as often as you wish. Suited to close-up.

    Lex Schoppi's Quick-Change Bowtie
    one-hand technique behind a desirable cover. Launch of a six-fold colour change bow tie, in parallel with a close-up version in red and black

    Colour Change Scarf
    two-hand technique - "pull" Colour change of a scarf which has previously appeared - development in conjunction with one of the most famous German magic dealers.

    Lex Schoppi's Quick-Change Bowtie "Special"
    one hand technique behind a desirable cover Modification of the 6-fold colour change bow tie Special preparation in custom colours for a magic friend

    Lex Schoppi's Quick-Change Bowtie "English"
    Translation of the 6-fold colour change bow tie by El Mago - Berlin (Uwe Becher)

    The Domino seam
    Chain reaction technique suitable for curves.

    Shadow panel "plus"
    The speed- thread chain reaction

    Projects 2003:

    Simple colour change of a woman's dress
    one-woman technique behind a desirable cover Special costume (commission work).

    Expansion of the programme Schoppimagie
    one-man technique behind a specific cover a new character joins complete costume change

    The book appears
    Quick-change - rapid costume changes for men book, 80 pages German language

    Golf match
    one-man technique back stage Complete costume change from golfer's costume Development (idea and technical drawings) for a young fellow magician from south Germany

    Colour change shirt
    one-man technique without hands standing in the open Shirt change can be performed in 180 degrees.

    Star of a new show production
    multi-colour changes of a woman's dress one-woman technique behind specified cover special construction

    Projects 2002:

    Colour change of a shirt
    one-man technique or also for two people by lifting up a table cloth In this way the change of a shirt is possible as a close-up trick Publication in Magie 3/2004 within the scope of introducing the book

    Completion of the manuscript
    Further developments and technical advice

    Nightshirt to suit
    one-man technique in a shower cabinet Upper costume change behind a cover Development(Idea and technical drawing) for a young artist friend

    FLAMENCO: Colour change of a woman's costume
    one- "woman" technique behind a screen Ladies dress changes into a flamenco costume Development (sewing pattern) for artist friends in Mallorca

    Colour change tie
    one- "man" technique A tie changes colour

    "Multiple costume changes in series 2002:"
    Project "Magic und Variete" overcoat (white tie), butler, tails, karateka, black suit, butler black overcoat and hat, white scarf, black trousers white shirt, butler's waistcoat, white apron, black trousers black tails, white waistcoat, black trousers white karate jacket, red belt and headband, white karate trousers black jacket, white shirt, black trousers white shirt, butler's waistcoat, white apron, black trousers.

    Expansion of standard programme "Schoppimagie"
    Overcoat (white tie) - butler - tails - karateka - civilian - tails black overcoat and hat, white scarf, black trousers white shirt, butler's waistcoat, white apron, black trousers black tails, white waistcoat, black trousers white karate jacket, red belt and head band, white karate trousers casual shirt, black trousers Cape, tails, white waistcoat, black trousers.

    Projects 2001:

    Writing a 60 page manuscript Content: costume changes for men

    Butler to a Gentleman in tails or suit
    one-man technique behind a free flowing banner upper costume change

    Butler to a Gentleman in tails or suit
    one-man technique behind a free flowing banner upper costume change Part publication in Magie July 2002

    Gentleman in tails or suit to Butler
    one-man technique behind a screen or free-flowing flag upper costume change

    "Multiple costume changes in a row 2001:"
    Programme "Devils Book" Overcoat (white tie), butler, tails, the devil, butler, overcoat black overcoat and hat, white scarf, black trousers white shirt, butler's waistcoat, white apron, black trousers black tails, white waistcoat, black trousers black and red frock coat, red trousers white shirt, butler's waistcoat, white apron, black trousers black overcoat and hat, white scarf, black trousers

    Projects 1999/2000:

    Civilian to a gentleman in tails
    one-man technique directly in front of the audience upper costume change with 360 turn special shirt technique cape necessary

    Janitor to a gentleman in tails
    one-man technique backstage upper costume change intended for own announcement also surrounded

    publication in Magie 4/2001
    Civilian to a gentleman in tails (2) one-man technique behind a screen complete costume change and surrounded

    Gentleman in tails to a karateka
    one-man technique behind a screen complete costume change and surrounded

    Karateka to civilian
    one-man technique behind a screen complete costume change and surrounded

    "Multiple costume changes in a row 2000"
    Standard programme "Schoppimagie" Tails - Karateka - civilian - tails black tails, white waistcoat, black trousers white karate jacket, red belt and headband, white trousers black casual shirt, black trousers Cape, tails ,white waistcoat, black trousers 1999/2000:   Civilian to a gentleman in tails   Janitor to a gentleman in tails   publication   Gentleman in tails to a karateka   Karateka to a civilian   "Schoppimagie"   2001:   Manuscript: costume change for men   Butler to a gentleman in tails or a suit   Butler to a gentleman in tails or suit   Gentleman in tails or suit to butler   "Devils Book"   2002:   Colour change of a shirt   Night shirt to suit   FLAMENCO: Colour change of a woman's costume   Colour change tie   "Magic und Variete"   "Schoppimagie 2"   2003:   simple colour change of a woman's dress   Schoppimagie 3   The book   Golf match   Colour change of a shirt   Show production   2004:   Colour change braces   The Persil Quick change   Show production (continued)   The Book   new manuscript   Colour change gloves   Lex Schoppi's Quick-Change Tie   The shirt and braces gag   The never-ending tie trick   Quick-Change Bowtie   the colour change scarf   Quick-Change Bowtie "Spezial"   Quick-Change Bowtie "english"   Domino seam   Shadow plate "plus"   2005   Synopsis of the zipper techniques   Quick-Change Act   app. colour changing dress scarf   Mind -Strip/PK-Strip   QUICK-CHANGE-die Enzyclopaedie   Quick-Change Bow Tie   GEKIs braces   Tie to Bow Tie   Quick-Change Mental   Quick Change Tie   Trouser stripes   Second translation   Magazine   Suspender   Suspender worldwide   VEGAS SCARF   2006   Series of articles   Mr. Sunrise   Study trip   Workshop Belgrad   Workshop Italy   Book almost sold out   Lex + Alina   Varieté   Presse   Abroad   France   Giessen   London   Book   Manuscript    2007   Corporate, Tradeshows   Magic Convention   Seminar   Bizarre   Bond Change   Australia   Milo&Roger  

 
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