Timothy Hyde
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Corporate MC, Magician & Writer
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| Born | 1955 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Residence | Blue Mountains, Australia |
| Website | timothyhyde |
Timothy Hyde is a New Zealand born Australian based magician, speaker, actor, writer and publisher.
Timothy was born in Wellington New Zealand in 1955. While training as a primary school teacher at Wellington Teachers College (1974–1976), he also appeared in numerous productions at Wellington's Unity Theatre, Downstage Theatre and helped establish the Wellington Children's Theatre Co-op. After two years teaching he began a full-time career as a performer, joining the experimental Chameleon Theatre Group, later known as Chameleon Circus. They toured extensively throughout New Zealand with support from the Department of Internal Affairs, appearing at universities, prisons and arts festivals. He moved to Sydney in 1980, busking for three years, before establishing himself as a regular at Sydney's Comedy Store and building a career in both family and corporate entertainment together with his wife Lynda. His family entertainment credits include being the first magician to sign a long term contract as resident illusionists at the largest theme park in the Southern Hemisphere – Australia's Wonderland. He also performed seasons for Warner Brothers and at Sega World Sydney. In 1992 and 1993 he produced the entertainment program at the Sydney Royal Easter Show's prestigious Colgate Stage.
He was in high demand as a support act for international acts visiting Australia and has toured extensively with such acts as – James Taylor, K C and the Sunshine Band, Demis Roussos, Gloria Loring, Johnnie Ray and with locals Marcia Hines, Rodney Rude, Col Elliot and Joe Perrone.
His success in the industry has been acknowledged by his peers and subsequently he has appeared on the cover of many leading industry journals including Australian Magic Monthly, Genii Journal & Magicana magazines. In 2012 he was the featured interview in Magic State of Mind, a series that has featured many of the magic industries biggest names.
In 1999 he set up the unique MagicCoach project, coaching other magicians worldwide and publishing both books and online newsletters. The trendsetting newsletter was the internet's first regular online magic marketing newsletter, with guest contributors including – Mac King, James Randi and Billy McComb and a subscriber base of over 2000. His significant catalogue of publications for performers places him in the top five most prolific authors in the field in Australian history.
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