- Info about Stephen R. Kaplan, the man who called himself Doktor Strange.
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Hello, after 26 years I am retiring the name Doktor Strange. HOWEVER, I AM STILL PERFORMING!
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I had named myself after Marvel Comic's Sorcerer Supreme 26 years ago in 1991 for 3 simple reasons:
A) He is Dr. "Strange", due to my unique antics & personality I have often been called "Strange" (but in a good way I assure you!)
2) His first name is "Stephen", my first name is Stephen.
III) Dr. Strange is a a Sorcerer, I can do Magic.
The name seemed to fit me perfectly and I adopted it as my stage name, all ages have enjoyed it and it was my way to pay homage to this incredibly cool comic book hero's name. His is a title. Mine was a name, thus the "K" in mine (that and the "K" can also be for my last name; Kaplan). But now that he is finally recognized in a far greater way than ever due to this Amazing Movie, I feel it is time to let go of the name as all new audiences would need me to explain why I am not in a Red cape wearing the Eye of Agamotto.
EXCITING NEWS
I am STILL PERFORMING but under the NEW NAME of MAESTRO OF MAGIC.
The transformation is taking place over the Summer of 2017, but I will still be performing everywhere as always and can still be contacted via this website... for now. Just under the new name.
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I enjoy the great pleasure of getting to entertain people of all ages in my career and have done so for most of my life. Primarily as a Magician but with other ways as well. I enjoy being an MC for Corporate and Special events and most joyously at Weddings. I get to work with people from all walks of life and I could not be happier to be able to bring what I love to do to your occasion!
A Career Highlight was when I recently got to work with Academy Award Winning Actor William Hurt. A truly brilliant man, gifted actor and an extremely humble human being. It was amazing to watch him in his craft and how he does what he does. I had the great honor of sharing a little magic knowledge with him for the character he will be playing in a truly touching, beautiful and uplifting film and I was truly grateful and honored to be able to be a part of it. The most wonderful gift was I got to spend some serious time with him that I will never forget.
Meeting William
"You are a wonderfully authentic, exuberant, magical magician" - William Hurt
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LAUGHTER: One of the best parts of what I get to do is that I get to help generate my favourite sound in the world; laughter, and my career calls for me to do just that as much as possible!
But sometimes events call for a more somber or serious tone and you will find that I also will give the occasion the serious respect it deserves.
My career also spans into the world of Gaming Related Entertainment, from creating, production and execution of such entertainment. I primarily design for the Bingo world but beyond it as well. However that is for another site and another time. Feel free though, to ask me about it.
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MY DAY JOB: My career also includes working in elementary schools around BC for a company called Classroom Expeditions where I both entertain and educate children all over the Province, doing educational presentations for grades 5-7. Currently I am enjoying doing our new special "Elections Edition" of our Government Initiative program and the kids are loving it!
I also have the great honor of being The Children's Wish Foundation's MC for their big events including their annual Princess Party and Exile Island Survivor Challenge.
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And last but not least I get to enjoy being the River Rock Casino Resort's Signature MC for their Big Cash Giveaway Promotions and also as for their VIP parties and special events. I will be hosting the River Rock Casino's 2016 Winter time Cash Giveaway promotion "Winter's Winners" beginning November 20 weekly every Sunday at 4pm and Tueday night at 8pm till the final two days on Christmas & Boxing Day. Come on down and say hello.
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Let Me Do What I Love Doing For You!
I am very lucky to be able to perform my Magic in numerous venues and at all sorts of events for ALL AGES doing the services you will find on this site!
Whether it is my Laugh thru Lunch service, my Magic shows or an MC you need, I promise it will be something your staff or guests will thoroughly enjoy and love you for it!
Contact me for a true professional in helping make your planned event or occasion a success!
Remember: BIRTHDAY PARTY MAGICIANS ARE NOT JUST FOR KIDS ANYMORE!!
“It is your programming that has created your choices in the past. It is the choices you make today that are creating the programs of your future.”