Chris Cross (magician)
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| Chris Cross | |
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| File:Chris Cross.jpg Chris Cross Promotional Image | |
| Birth name | Christopher Hodgson |
| Born | 1989 RVI, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England |
| Medium | Escapology, magic (illusion), comedy, Close-up Magic |
| Nationality | British |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Spouse | Single |
| Website | www |
Christopher Hodgson also known as Chris Cross is an English contortionist, magician and escapologist. He was born in 1989 in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England.
Performing
Early Years
A young prodigy at 13, Chris quickly became a regular with the Northern Magic Circle. While vanishing handkerchiefs and card tricks gave Chris a start in the world of show business, he was aware his act had quickly grown old. The following year Cross was awestruck with street veteran Rob Roy Collins, an established contortionist. It was Collins who saw the potential in the beginner, and helped him put together his first street show. When they stumbled upon Cross’s seemingly natural contortion abilities, Collins taught him his signature chain escape act, still a staple of Collins’ street performances. [1] At age 16, he finished school to try to become a full time entertainer.[2]
Recent career
A regular on the Independent Festival scene, Chris has performed at numerous events across the country, including BOMFest[3], NozStock, the Bischill Festival, Brighton Festival Fringe and Kendall Calling [4]
Chris performs Cabaret Acts, he won the junior section UK Cabaret Championship ‘Beat the Wand’ Trophy[5] at the ‘Blackpool Magic Convention’ in 2009. He was also nominated for young businessman and entrepreneur of the year by the Evening Chronicle Newspaper, but failed to win the title.[6]
In 2008, he appeared on Britain's Got Talent, with Simon Cowell saying it was a "Cool and Funky Act" [7]
In 2010 has performed at ‘The World Buskers Festival’[8] in Christchurch, New Zealand. He also performed at the Bahrain Formula One [2] Chris performed in the United States hosting & compering at minor Burlesque and Cabaret shows in the usa. He returned to perform at the ‘Fish & Tits’ Tent in the Shangri-La Field at Glastonbury Festival and also performed at The Big Chill (music festival) and Kendal Calling. He also performed on Greek TV in Greece's Got Talent.
In August 2010 Chris returned to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his 18 night One-Man Stand-Up Comedy Contortion & Escape show at the Voodoo Rooms.[9]
He performed a basic Upside Down Straitjacket Escape suspended from a crane over the Newport River in Wales at the Big Splash Festival.[10] He also performed at the Jongleurs/Highlight comedy clubs with Bob Slayer’s ‘Rock & Roll Circus’ in December 2010.[11]
In 2010 Chris set-up his own cabaret show at Madame JoJo’s in Soho, London – The Carny Cabaret Show.[12] He hosted the show and hired in Cabaret Performers from around the UK to perform alongside him, mostly basic local London performers such as Equador the Wizard and Sophia Landi. [13] Whilst promoting this event Chris appeared on Simon Mayo Drivetime on BBC Radio 2.[14][15] This show ran for two dates before moving nationwide [16] In May 2012 the Carnycabaret will perform at Alexander's Jazz Theatre in Chester [17]
In September 2010, Chris acted as the compère for the Liverpool Tattoo Convention to general praise. [18]
In 2012 Chris has worked on developing his stage act in incorporate more close-up magic. [19]
Awards and Recognition
Since making his first appearance in the Northern Magic Circle in his teens Chris has won and be nominated for several awards, Including Must See Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2007.
This list is incomplete.
- CRITICS CHOICE: Mention for the ‘The Carny Cabaret Show’ - Timeout Magazine [Nov2010]
- Nominee: Young Businessman of the Year - Newcastle Evening Chronicle ‘Young Achiever Awards’ [2010]
- Awarded: Beat the Wand’ Cabaret Championship Trophy - The Blackpool Magicians Convention [2009]
- Nominee: Young Businessman of the Year - Newcastle Evening Chronicle ‘Young Achiever Awards’[2009]
- MUST SEE SHOW: Awarded by The Stage Magazine at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Show [2007]
- Winner: Northern Magic Circle (NMC) Junior Stage Magician Competition [TBC]
- Winner: Northern Magic Circle (NMC) Junior Close-Up Magician Competition Winner [TBC]
- Winner: Durham Society of Magicians Close-Up Magic AND Cabaret Magic Competition [TBC]
References
- ^ "Chris Cross: Keep On Rockin'". C.J. Lazaretti.
- ^ a b "Evening Chronicle Interview". Evening Chronicle.
- ^ "BOMFest 2011". EFestivals.
- ^ "Festivals".
- ^ "Blackpool Magic Convention". BMC.
- ^ "Young Businessman of the Year". Evening Chronicle.
- ^ {{cite web|url=http://chriscrossmagic.co.uk/quotes.html |title = Chris Cross Entertainment
- ^ "The World Buskers Festival". The World Buskers Festival.
- ^ "Voodoo Rooms Listing". The Voodoo Rooms.
- ^ "Weird, wild,n, wacky". South Wales Argus.
- ^ "Rock & Roll Circus". Bob Slayer.
- ^ "Carny Cabaret". Madame Jojo's.
- ^ "Keep On Rockin' in the Cabaret World". C.J. Lazaretti.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Simon May Drivetime". BBC Radio 2.
- ^ "Sonic Shocks Review". Sonic Shocks.
- ^ "Carny Caberet website". Sonic Shocks.
- ^ "MUSIC, THEATRES AND GALLERIES". Becky Hoose.
- ^ "Liverpool Tattoo Convention". Neil Dalleywater.
- ^ "ComedyCV - Chris Cross". unknown.