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AATH Teleconference Series: Fun with a Purpose and Mary Kay Morrison

18 Oct

"Fun with a Purpose" and Mary Kay Morrison

I am thrilled, honored and excited to be a host of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Association (AATH) teleconference series!

AATH is a very interesting organization, because by its diverse membership, it represents a broad array of various Applied Humor therapies and modalities, as well as the incredible research and efforts that support this important concept.

When asked if if I would serve as a host, I was pleased, because this is a wonderful opportunity to not only spotlight some incredible forays into this aspect, learn more about a new angle or some cutting-edge information, but also to actually have the privilege of interviewing some truly amazing people!

Join us for the AATH October 19th Laugh and Learn Teleconference: “Fun with a Purpose” and Mary Kay Morrison.. Mary Kay radiates the “humergy” she advocates, fueled by an authentic passion to discover essential links between humor and cognitive research.

She has focused her efforts in this aspect for over 20 years, walking her talk through:

  • Keynote presentations and leading breakout sessions internationally
  • Creating, developing and teaching the revolutionary AATH International Humor Academy
  • Serving on the AATH Board of Directors and 2010 Conference Chair
  • Encouraging children to read funny books, as Funny Lit Project Education Advisor

This one-hour information-packed program will cover these topics:

  • Adding humor in education, exploring the inherent benefits in that setting.
  • Exciting and impactful programs Mary Kay is currently developing.
  • Advance 2011 program details for the newly-established AATH Humor Academy.


Teleconference offered live: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Noon ET / 11AM CT / 10AM PT

From the comfort of your phone – Can’t make the call? You can access the recording!

Registration is required  for access/live call details…

Email: staff(AT)aath.org

Call: 888-747-AATH (2284) – OR – 949-715-4681

COST: AATH Members : FREE // Non-Members: $10

About AATH: Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Association

 
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Some Real Magic: “Synthesis” Performed by Magic’s Royal Duke Sammy Cortino World Record Challenge

30 Jul

"Synthesis" World Record Challenge August 6, 2010

Isn’t it time for something new, fresh and fun?! How about establishing a brand new World Record? I’m hearing a lot of folks talk about “magic” methods, biz systems, and how things have worked like it — how about adding some real magic to your day — in just 90-seconds?!

Here’s the scoop, and how to do that…

Magic’s Royal Duke Sammy Cortino is presenting his card manipulation challenge — “Synthesis”:

Event to be held on Friday, August 6 1:30-2:30PM EDT; “Synthesis” performed at 2PM EDT, from Facebook and in-person at the Julian G. Whitener Municipal Building in downtown Hickory, NC and streaming live on Facebook…

Sammy’s “Synthesis” is a combo of Houdini’s old sleight of hand techniques, presented in new way, as a ‘stunt,’ in Houdini’s style… the challenge will be officiated by the Honorable Mayor Rudy Wright.

“Synthesis” details: Sammy’s World Record Challenge is manipulating 300 cards (almost 6 decks of playing cards, 5 1/2″ high, stacked), blindfolded, with both hands. It is rare to be able to manipulate cards equally well with both hands — almost unheard of, in fact… very few on record as able to do this.

*This is a “Thank you” to Hickory for everything, as Sammy launches his Magic career onto a new level, in this next year!

*This is a Global Celebration, event streaming L-I-V-E —  Everyone is invited! We have been and are harnessing the social and new media, as well as the traditional…

*If you miss the event, hi-def vid will be uploaded to YouTube — catch it any time: http://youtube.com/SammyCortino

Key Points in Sammy’s magic career:

At the age of 12, Sammy was inducted into the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Seigfried & Roy, Lance Burton and Terry Evanswood signed his application, and all have served to inspire Sammy’s performances. He has remained in contact with them.

Sammy is a member of London’s Magic Circle. He holds a Doctor of Magic degree, conferred by the International Magicians’ Society, the world’s largest magician’s society.

First stage show at Hickory Community Theatre at age 14…

Broyhill Civic Center Grand Illusion Show in ’06

Hayes Performing Arts Center ’07

Appalachian State University show in ’08

Sammy has been actively involved Frye Regional Medical Center’s Charlie’s Chaplains Hospital Creative Arts Ministry since 1997, performing simple tricks to brighten the patients’ days and empowering them by having them participate (as possible) in the performance. He serves as Assistant Coordinator of the ministry, since 2004: http://CharliesChaplains.blogspot.com

At 21, Sammy is a rising senior at Appalachian State University, where he studies broadcast.

Magic’s Royal Duke Sammy Cortino: http://www.SammyCortino.com

Recent Media Blitz Interviews, over the last 3 weeks:

Fox-Charlotte “Fox News Rising” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwW7Oga_edA

NBC-WCNC “Charlotte Today” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7utOWkTxm4o

Hickory Daily Record: http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/content/2010/jul/28/illusionist-will-try-make-300-cards-disappear-and-/

This is a Global event, streaming live! What time in the world will this event be for you?

World Clock Time+Date Converter: http://timeanddate.com/worldclock/

World Clock Time Converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Hope to see you there!

 
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White Paper on Healing Aspects of Humor is Available

11 Jun

With the world growing increasingly gray, the need for Humor is paramount — but YOU can help! Find out more from Applied Humor Therapist Becky Cortino…

Discover the positive health benefits of humor, how to administer generous doses of humor, and ways humor may be interjected into your Every Day for a happier, healthier life!

For relevant info related to this topic and to receive your color-full ‘White Paper,’ sign up to receive your FREE copy of this special report:

 
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