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by John B. Pyka



John B. Pyka has 20 years experience on stage as well as just as many offstage as a director and coach. For 7 years he moonlighted as a Marketing Director for a major Nashville record label, and was even a talent scout for the first season of America's Next Top Model!

John often serves as an image consultant and coach to other performers. He specializes in bringing out their best!
Recently John served as a private performance coach for The Pussycats Dolls of Magic's Angela Funovits! John has the knowledge, experience and talent to help you become the best performer you can be. Whether your desire is to be the next music superstar, or an award-winning illusionist, or even to just work steady as a professional model, John can help. He is available for Private Coaching and Directing - one on one or via video consultation.

Experience:
  • 20 year veteran of stage & screen
  • MTV's Spring Break
  • A&E's An Evening At The Improv
  • ABC's The Boys Next Door
  • Broadway musical Closer Than Ever
  • Carnegie Hall - Fuare's Requiem
  • National award-winning singer
  • Regional award-winning actor
  • International award-winning magician

Expertise:
  • Casting Director for numerous projects
  • 20 year live event producer
  • Talent Scout - America's Next Top Model
  • A&R Director - Clydesdale Music Group
  • Marketing Director - MCD/Freedom Records
  • Author - Swingin' At The Roxy
  • Author - Theatrical Magic - The Book
Endorsements:
Look at what some of John's students/clients are saying:

"John Pyka is a creative genius. He has always been able to analyze problems that I face and find creative and workable solutions."
- Jason Michaels, Contemporary Illusionist

"John gave me the support and encouragement to pursue my creative vision. With his guidance I took my performance to a new level."
- Arista Collins, Dancer

"John B. Pyka is the best thing to ever happen to me!"
- Angela Funovits, NBC's Phenomenon 

"Before any song I write gets recorded, John hears it first. I trust his advice and insight."
- Jamie Slocum, Curb Records recording artist

"John Pyka is full of charisma and has astounding self esteem. It is almost impossible for his strong personality not to have an effect on anyone. He has definately been a huge influence in my life. John has helped me to strengthen my self esteem and there is no doubt that I owe him for everything I have learned about performing. The knowledge he has gained in his many years of performing has had nothing but a positive influence on others."

-Krista Chilton, Dancer

"John Pyka is full of spirit and willing to share his knowledge of Entertainment to give you that boost you need to raise your confidence, give necessary critique,and to take you to the next level!"
-Lonny Divine, Illusionist

GROUP WORKSHOPS & LECTURES
To inquire about schedules or available lecture/workshop dates, contact John B. Pyka at 615-730-6686.


John's complete lecture talking about and demonstrating the aspects of theatrical performance. Included is an interactive exercise for character development, an in-depth discussion on script writing accompanied by magic that demonstrates the techniques. John also performs and teaches 3 theatrical close-up routines from Theatrical Magic - The Book that anyone can leave the lecture and perform! Also included are three close-up pieces not published in The Book. Complete Lecture notes available. Supplemental Directing Intensive also available.


In this workshop John will discuss and teach fundamentals of being an outstanding magician's assistant.
The 4 hour workshop includes:
Basics of Showmanship and Stage Presence
The Role and Character of the Assistant
Costuming and Make-up
Body Image, Health and Nutrition
Techniques For Dealing With Conflicts With Your Magician Partner


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