an original water bowls effect. Neopaganism McBride is active in the American Neopagan movement and he has organized events based on his research into "Alchemical Fire Rituals", such as Mysterium and Fires Rising. He has been instrumental in the development of the eclectic Neopagan organization in Las Vegas known as the Vegas Vortex, which is described as a "thriving magical community, dedicated to creating events which celebrate and educate in the sacred arts of magic, theater, music and dance." He has appeared as a speaker, performer, and ritual leader at several Neopagan festivals and events. Awards McBride has won several awards, including recognition by the Academy of Magical Arts, the Society of American Magicians, and the International Grand Prix of Magic as "Magician of the Year." In 2008, he won The Magic Woods Award for Best Magician, and was also named "Lecturer of the Year" by the Academy of Magical Arts (at the Magic Castle). McBride has set several records in the Guinness World Records. Discography Songs from the Center of the Sacred Circle – Jeff "Magnus" McBride & Abbi Spinner (ACE/Llewellyn Collection) Dancers of Twilight – Zingaia (2000) Sequoia Records Soles on Earth – Zingaia (2004) Sequoia Records References Sources Bond, Lawrence & Ellen Evert Hopman (1996) People of the Earth: The New Pagans Speak Out (reissued as Being a Pagan: Druids, Wiccans & Witches Today in 2002 Destiny Books ) Interview. Cohen, Andy (2006) Follow the Other Hand: A Remarkable Fable That Will Energize Your Business, Profits, and Life. St. Martin's Press , Miller, Scott L. & David Morey (2004) The Underdog Advantage: Using the Power of Insurgent Strategy to Put Your Business on To. (Page 6) McGraw-Hill , Pike, Sarah (2001). Earthly Bodies, Magical Selves: Contemporary Pagans and the Search for Community. University of California Press External links 1959 births Living people American magicians Card magic Sleight of hand American modern pagans Academy of Magical Arts Lecturer of the Year winners Academy of Magical Arts Magician of the Year winners