COSENTINO THE GRAND ILLUSIONIST WINS DANCING WITH THE STARS
Last night saw Cosentino win his second impressive, globally recognised title after he claimed the championship title of Dancing With The Stars Australia just four days after he was announced as the winner of the prestigious Merlin award for International Magician of The Year.
(November 26, 2013) Cameras swept the dance floor to capture the show-stopping opener, a brilliantly choreographed relay of routines from all season 13 couples. It was déjà vu as all cast returned to relive a moment of their dancing dream, but ultimately, all eyes were on the final three Tina Arena, Cosentino and Rhiannon Fish who competed in three rounds of dancing including a redemption dance, sudden death Cha Cha and a final Freestyle in their attempt at glory.
Cosentino and Jess kicked off the championship with their redemption Samba and the judges saw huge improvement. Their Romeo and Juliet inspired Freestyle capped off their Dancing journey spectacularly. Kym said “well the first time we saw you do contemporary it was impressive and this was even more impressive. You’ve come back stronger every week.” Adam agreed “that was so assured. There’s such a wonderful soul when you dance.”
Cosentino was thrilled on his victory, saying, “to be in the top three is unbelievable and to be in this position is phenomenal.” It has been a tumultuous season for the couple, which included a new professional dance partner in episode two after Jess sustained a serious back injury. Jess said “we look like we gel so much on the dance floor, because we do in real life. It’s been an honor to dance with him everyday.”
Having only recently released his brand new magic kits to stores all around Australia, Cosentino has even more to be excited about as his top rating three-part TV special has just been picked up for prime time viewing across twenty-two countries in 2014 and will be complemented by an overseas tour next year.
Adelaide fans still have a chance to see Cosentino live with limited tickets still available to his final show of the tour at the Entertainment Centre on November 30, tickets through cosentino.com.au and livenation.com.au
COSENTINO WINS COVETED MERLIN AWARD FOR ‘INTERNATIONAL MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR’
Australia’s own globally renowned master illusionist, Cosentino has been paid the highest tribute in magic after being crowned and presented as the winner of the coveted Merlin Award for ‘International Magician of The Year 2013’ in Melbourne on the weekend.
The Merlin Award is to magic what the Oscar is to motion pictures, and to honour Cosentino and his remarkable win the world’s largest magic organization, the International Magicians Society flew their CEO and Chairman, Mr Tony Hassini over to Australia from New York to present Cosentino with the award before his sell out show at The Palais Theatre on Saturday night.
This prestigious accolade is a peer-voted award and judged by the 47,000 members of the International Magicians Society. Previous winners of this award have been David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, Penn & Teller and Criss Angel.
“No one knows more than your peers the hard work and dedication that you have given to magic. To be honored by your peers is the greatest compliment you can receive. We honor you and your achievement in magic,” said Mr Hassini.
Humbled by this incredible win, Cosentino enthuses, “to be named Best International Magician for 2013 is a dream come true. Over the years I have seen this prestigious award presented to the biggest names in magic, including one of my true heroes my David Copperfield. To be recognised in this way by my peers around the world is an incredible honour.”
Cosentino will be dancing his way through Australians’ lounge rooms in the finale of Dancing With The Stars on Tuesday night (November 26) and will be completing his final show of the national tour in Adelaide at the Entertainment Centre on November 30.
Limited tickets are still available to Cosentino’s Adelaide show through www.cosentino.com.au or www.livenation.com.au
GEORGIA FAIR ANNOUNCE RUN OF SHOWS TO PROMOTE NEW ALBUM, TRAPPED FLAME
Australian folk rock duo, Georgia Fair have announced show dates to support the release of their new album, Trapped Flame. Shows are set to kick off at Howler (Melbourne) on November 29 and Hibernian House (Sydney) on November 30 and December 1.
Having just finished up national tours with The Paper Kites and Jae Laffer, Georgia Fair are excited to hit the road for a few headline shows to promote their new material. “Playing live is a big part of our creative calling and is always something that feels worth while and satisfying. Playing on our familiar home turf where we cut our teeth is still a joy and we continue to find more pockets of beauty around the country,” enthuses Wilson.
After showcasing their new material and their evolving, self exploratory, emotive sound on the world stage at SXSW in Austin Texas earlier this year, the band is excited to introduce Australia to the intricacies and beauty of their new album.
Tickets to Howler and Hibernian House shows are available online now and the new album, Trapped Flame is out now through Sony Music Australia.
TRAPPED FLAME SHOW DATES
Friday 29th November – MELBOURNE – Howler, Brunswick – tix through https://howler.ticketscout.com.au/gigs/1947/GeorgiaFair
Saturday 30th November – SYDNEY – Hibernian House, Surry Hills – tix through oxtix.com.au
Sunday 1st December – SYDNEY – Hibernian House, Surry Hills – tix through oxtix.com.au
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