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presents
JOEL
HOWLETT
Australia's young Harry
Potter
Major achievements:
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Winner of Junior
Close-up competition Adelaide Magic Convention, August 2005
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Winner of Open Stage
competition Adelaide Magic Convention, August 2005
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Special guest act on
the gala show Adelaide Magic Convention, August 2005
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Named as “Performer
of the Year” in a national music & arts talent search which attracted
over 1,000 entrants – May 2005
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Featured guest at
the Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas in the Stars of Tomorrow show (Society of
American Magicians convention, July 2003)
· Winner
of Junior Close-up competition at The 28th Australian
Convention of Magicians – Sydney June 2002
· Winner
of Junior Stage competition at The 28th Australian Convention
of Magicians – Sydney June 2002
· Second
place adult section Walk-on Walk-off competition at The 28th
Australian Convention of Magicians – Sydney June 2002
· Special
Guest Act at the gala show “Stars of Magic” finale to The Australian
Convention of Magicians – Sydney June 2002
· Chosen
to be the ‘Face of the Newcastle Show’ for 2001 – presenting the
advertising campaign for TV, Radio and press
· Australian
Representative at Disney world Florida for Millennium Dreamers Awards –
May 2000
· Special
Invitation performer at “International Magicians Gala” Sydney,
October 1999, October 2000, September 2003, September
2005
·
Live
to air appearance on “Hey Hey It’s Saturday” show in Melbourne – Red
Faces segment winner 1999
Other Awards & Competition results:
·
First place Geniis Stage competition 2004
·
“Hero of the Hunter” Newcastle Radio Station award for community
service 2004
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Australian Achievers Awards finalist 2004
·
Talent Quest held at Wauchope RSL, Club,
June 2003. Grand Final Winner
·
Newcastle Rotary Club “Achievers Award” for 2002 (youngest ever
recipient)
·
Newcastle Society of Magicians “Rex Sinclair Memorial Shield” for
outstanding contribution – 2002
·
Stockton Bowling Club Talent Showcase, 1999.
First place
·
National Maritime Festival, regional busking competition.
Winner 1998.
·
Showbiz Talent Quest.
Winner 1998.
·
The
Post/Club Phoenix Junior Talent Quest.
Winner 1998
·
The
Newcastle Store Talent Quest.
Special award 1998
·
Charlestown Festival Junior Talent Quest.
Winner 1997 & 1998
Television Appearances:
Disney Channel (feature story & two segments)…………Nov
2004 – Jan 2005
Today Extra on NBN Television……………………………………………. Oct
2003
Mornings with Kerri-Ann (Channel Nine,
Sydney)………………….…. Sept 2003
2 live appearances on the “Today” show
(Channel Nine, Sydney)……..………………………………………. June/July
2003
Coverage from Las Vegas – aired Nationally
……………………June/July 2003
Commercials for Telstra/Retravision…………………………………..…...July
2001
Newcastle Show advertising campaign
presenter/performer……….Feb 2001
Hey Hey It’s Saturday-Red Faces show……………………………………Feb
1999
Big Dog & Friends children’s show (3 appearances
filmed
Live at Westfield shopping center, Tuggerah……………………………Nov
1998
Big Dog & Friends show (2 appearances filmed at
studio)…………...July 1998
NBN Telethon (2 live to air
appearances)…………………………….….Dec 1997
Performance history:
·
Australia Day Entertainment – official events around Newcastle area
·
Toastmasters International conference, Novotel Olympic Park 2004
·
Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast. Rotary District Conference 2004
·
Channel 10 Special Children’s Christmas Party in Canberra 2003
·
Kefford’s company anniversary function – Grand Hyatt, Melbourne 2003
·
Featured special guest & first local act included in the World Festival
of Magic, Civic Theatre Newcastle (Oct 2003 & 2004)
·
Hunter Valley Wineries appearances at dinners, conferences & harvest
festival
·
Guest act Penrith Panthers Club, Sydney, November 2002
·
Regular performer for Rafferty’s Resort (conferences, dinner functions
and kids club)
·
Regular performances on behalf of Newcastle Visitor & Convention Bureau
·
Belmont Golf club, Tournament Sponsors Dinner, January 2002
·
Carols by Candlelight, Speers Point, December 2002 & 2001
·
Hunter Exports Center, awards night/ball
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McHappy day performances at McDonalds restaurants
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Various fairs, festivals, shopping center opening celebrations and
school holiday activities
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Special appearances at “Harry Potter” premiers/movie promotions
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Workshop & Show Newcastle Grammar School, July 2001
·
Season Launch for Newcastle Knights Sponsors dinner, 2002
·
School holiday entertainment at Libraries (Port Stephens, Newcastle,
Lake Macquarie) also Vacation care groups
·
Children’s Disco/Xmas Concerts at various registered clubs
·
Lions Club International dinner 2000
·
Special guest act Lennon Brothers Circus, September 2000
·
City
of Newcastle Lord Mayors dinner, May 2000
·
New
Years Eve & Melbourne Cup functions
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Peach Advertising Clients Xmas Party
·
Numerous birthday parties
·
Charity concerts for Red Cross, Life without barriers, senior citizen
groups, hospitals, nursing homes etc.
Footnote:
Joel was asked to be the subject of a short
documentary film entitled “Joel’s Dream”. This was entered in a
National Film Festival where it won two Awards, one being for best
documentary.
There has also been a song written about Joel (2004)
entitled “World of Magic” and performed by the Sing NSW Choir. This was
part of a series of 5 songs dedicated to Young Aussie Achievers.
Remarks:
Here are just a few samples of the comments/feedback we have received
recently:
“
Absolutely brilliant, his rapport touched on genius, he was a big hit.
I’d recommend him to anybody”
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Kathi Curran/Functions Entertainment consultant. EAO
“This young man is incredible, a skill level in one so young defies
belief coupled with a confidence and cute stage presence he is destined
for stardom”
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Steve Walker/Australian Convention of Magicians 2002
“The future of Australian magic is firm in the hands of this kid”
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Sean Taylor of Taylor’s magic shop, Sydney
“This kid is destined to be a star”
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David Wright/Australian Society Magicians, Melbourne
“What a wonderful showman you are. All I can say is David Copperfield
move over”
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John Tate/Lord Mayor, Newcastle.
“Wherever he goes or performs, he spreads happiness and joy making a
difference to many peoples lives”
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Terry Lewis/Wallydag promotion
“The kids and adults certainly enjoyed the show. We have been getting
great comments back from people. Joel certainly has a lot of talent and
we look forward to seeing him perform in the years to come”
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Roslyn Hale/Lake Haven Library
“His warm personality as well as his sense of humor was gushing
throughout his act. His polite manner and professionalism shows us that
this kid will be going places”
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Bruce Kalver/Society of American Magicians
“The audience loved him – both the kids and adults were mesmerized….he
quickly became a regular on the show. He has a pure talent and level of
professionalism I have never seen before”
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Vicki/Host of the Rowdy Rabbit Fun Show
“The best sight act in Australia”
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John Brownrigg/MATS Australia
“Joel added an extra dimension to the convention and lifted the overall
standard of everything he participated in”
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Phil Aherns/Adelaide Convention Committee.
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