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Debbie O'Carroll is a
"one of a kind" magician. She
combines stage magic with lots of audience
participation to create captivating programs
for children. She uses highly visual props, colorful costumes, delightful magic and lively stage movement to both educate and entertain. Active audience involvement is the most important feature in Debbie's magical theatre. Youngsters are invited to become a vital part of the performance as they learn by doing.
Debbie O'Carroll studied Dramatic Arts at Emerson College and at Lesley College where she received her M.A. She has toured nationally as a children's theatre actress for the past
25
years. Her career began in a children's variety
theatre company with Tom Bergeron, Gene
Boles and Jim Flood and she also performed with City Stage, The Opera Company of Boston, The National Mime Theatre and "Dollee & Debbie." She has served on the Board of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Boston, since 1991.
In 1997, Debbie received a performance award
from the Munster Society of Magicians in
Limerick, Ireland and in 2003 she was given
The New England Magical Entertainment
Group's Performer of the Year Award.
Debbie teaches theatre and magic workshops as an artist-in-residence in schools.
"Many parents commend you on an excellent performance. Everyone enjoyed the magic, dance and wonderful tales. I especially liked the way you involved the children in your show."
- Somersworth Public Library, New Hampshire.
"Thank you for a superb performance. I was pleased with the degree of audience participation, one of the components that we feel is extremely important."
- Haverhill Public Library,
Massachusetts
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