Sue-Anne Webster

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name = Sue-Anne Webster


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birth_place = Sydney, Australia
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occupation = magician, illusionist, publisher, Producer
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spouse = Tim Ellis
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website = [http://www.magicunlimited.com www.magicunlimited.com]
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Sue-Anne Webster is an Australian magician, actor and writer who has been recognised internationally for her contributions to the art of magic.

Biography

Sue-Anne Webster trained as an actor at The Australian Playhouse Studio and The Actor's Centre in Sydney, and was Assistant Director at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation for programs including Beatbox and the mini-series Tusitala. [ [http://www.australianmagician.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84&Itemid=90] 'Magic Unlimited' "About Sue-Anne Webster" ] , She has performed as an actor on television programs including Real Life, The Masters, and several television commercials. She has performed as an illusionist on television programs including The Price Is Right, 'Location Location Amazing Homes', Starstruck, Today, Mornings with Kerri-Anne, Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton, 'Fox Morning News' (USA), 'Top Billing' (South Africa), 'The 23rd FISM World Championships of Magic Stockholm 2006' (UK), and 'ETV' (Hong Kong).

Theatrical and magical shows which Webster has created and directed include: 'Cunning Stunts', 'Dreams & Illusions', 'Magic Unlimited's Best Show Ever', 'Wizards of Aus', 'Illusionarium' [ [http://www.thegroggysquirrel.com/articles/2008/03/20/2008-melbourne-comedy-festival-reviews/illusionarium-starring-ellis-and-webster/] The Groggy Squirrel 'Illusionarium' with Ellis & Webster", reviewed by Caitlin Crowley] , and Private Eye. She frequently works with a team of magicians and is the President of 'The Australian Institute of Magic'. [ [http://www.australianinstituteofmagic.org] The Australian Institute of Magic official website]

In addition, Webster is one of only two living Australian magicians to be included in the book 'Dictionnaire de la Prestidigitation' [ [http://www.decitre.fr/livres/Dictionnaire-de-la-prestidigitation.aspx/9782913505223 ] Dictionnaire de la Prestidigitation website] covering the world history of the art of magic, and is the only Australian to be included in 'Historias de Magas Antiguas y Modernas' an international history book of prominent female magicians throughout history.

In 2001 Webster and her husband Tim Ellis were voted 'Most Valuable Performers' by their peers at the close up magic convention 'Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic' in Batavia, New York [ [http://www.ffffmagic.com/] 'FFFF Lou Gallo MVP Award Winners'] , and in 2005 was the duo were nominated 'Lecturers of the Year' by The Academy of Magical Arts at The Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Webster has frequently worked as a consultant on magic for television including The Panel and Blue Heelers.

Her writings in the magic world include contributions to Magic Magazine and Genii and her extensive and detailed reports on the FISM World Championships are eagerly anticipated. [ [http://www.australianmagician.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=374:magicintheirwords&catid=49:ewpress&Itemid=121] 'Magic Magazine' article published September 2007] She has also had many articles published in New Idea, Reader's Digest, That's Life and Australian Geographic.

Webster is also the official I Dream of Jeannie 'Jeannie' lookalike for www.IDreamOfJeannie.com and is recognised internationally for her uncanny characterisation. [ [http://www.idreamofjeannie.com/] 'I Dream Of Jeannie.com' official website]

Webster works in the Australian corporate entertainment field with Tim Ellis.

Awards & Honours

* Queen's Scout Award (1981)
* Nominated Lecturers of the Year (with Tim Ellis) - The Magic Castle, Hollywood (2005)
* Guinness World Record (with team of Melbourne magicians) - World's Longest Magic Show, 75 hours (2004) [ [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/04/05/1081017086826.html ] 'World's Longest Magic Show' The Age Newspaper]
* Best Stage Magic Act in Australia - National Australian Magic Convention (2004) [ [http://ausmagiccon.blogspot.com/] 'Australian National Magic Conventions Blog']
* Most Valuable Participants (with Tim Ellis) - Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic, New York (2001) [ [http://www.ffffmagic.com/] 'FFFF Lou Gallo MVP Award Winners']
* Silver Medal, Stage Magic - National Australian Magic Convention (1999) [ [http://ausmagiccon.blogspot.com/] 'Australian National Magic Conventions Blog']
* Best Actress Award, Ignite Film Festival (2008)

Published Works

* "AMM 2000" - Monthly National Magazine, Co Editor with Tim Ellis(2000)
* "Ellis in Wonderland" - Lecture Notes (2000)
* "24 Years of Living Next Door to Ellis" (2001)
* "Have You Ever Thought About School Tours?" - Lecture Notes (2001)

Videos & DVDs

* [http://www.online-visions.com/reviews/0507ellis.html "Ellis in Wonderland"] (2004)
* [http://magic.about.com/od/magicreview/fr/24yearsellis.htm "24 Years of Living Next Door to Ellis"] (2004)
* [http://www.online-visions.com/reviews/0507runaroundsue.html "Runaround Sue"] (2004)
* "Ellis & Webster's Cunning Stunts" (2006)

References

External Links

* [http://www.SueAnneWebster.com Sue-Anne Webster's main website]
* [http://www.magicunlimited.com Sue-Anne Webster's corporate website]
* [http://www.ellisandwebster.com.au Ellis & Webster's website]
* [http://www.australianinstituteofmagic.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=2%3Asue-anne-webster&catid=68%3Aperforming-magicians&Itemid=2 Sue-Anne Webster at The Australian Institute of Magic]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2992246/ Sue-Anne Webster on Internet Movie Databse]
* [http://fismreports.blogspot.com/ Sue-Anne Webster's FISM World Championships of Magic reports online]
* [http://www.australianmagician.com/index.php?view=article&catid=49%3Aewpress&id=374%3Amagicintheirwords&option=com_content&Itemid=121 The full text of the Sep 2007 Magic Magazine interview with Tim Ellis & Sue-Anne Webster]
* [http://www.Idreamofjeannie.com Sue-Anne Webster at 'I Dream of Jeannie.com']
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6akhd3tfas YouTube video of Sue-Anne Webster's award-winning routine 'I Dream of Jeannie']
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNz3d1TFSws YouTube video of Sue-Anne Webster sawing Tim Ellis in half with a chainsaw]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCQ0s1gleto YouTube video of Sue-Anne's 'Cunning Stunts' DVD]
* [http://www.australianmagician.com/index.php?view=article&catid=49%3Aewpress&id=375%3Aozmagic&option=com_content&Itemid=121 Interview with Tim & Sue-Anne by Sean Piper of OzMagic.com]