Noted for distinctive illusionistic device. And genuinely amusing things.
Awards:
Charles Waller Cup for the performance of magic.
The Magic Circle Shield for intimate performance.
Magician of the Year.
Commendation. International Brotherhood of Magicians — for the innovation of important illusions.
Life work:
Distinguished career within media. host & producer of unique TV & radio.
Star and creator of ‘Do It with Ian Buckland’ for the Seven television Network.
Fundamental inspiration for famed Australian productions as varied as the Nine Network’s Midday, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Countdown and groundbreaking TV.
Devised techniques of illusion for the New York stage working with Doug Henning and legendary Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz [Pippin, Godspell, The Magic Show etc.].
Theatre critic — The Bulletin News Magazine.
Style writer — Theatre Australia.
Devised, starred internationally acclaimed ABCTV series The Magic Bag 8 years. One of the longest-running programmes featuring magic.
Illusionary entertainment for the blind. & music for the deaf.
Making spectacles for the contemporary music culture & vast events. Member of Atlanta & Sydney Olympic Games creative committee.
The University of Melbourne presented an tribute to his art, magic & invention ‘Ian Buckland — Sleight of Mind’.
Creative Director of Fashion Broadcasting Corporation in Paris, London, Milan & New York, specialising in wonders of French Haute Couture & attendant design.
Invited by Italy to document for television the 500 year restoration of Michelangelo's Statue of David.
And so much more.
‘Great rapport’ ‘Happy spontaneity...’
The Age newpaper.
‘MAN KING-HITS TV’S MR. MAGIC IN NIGHTCLUB — Sleight-of-Fist Suspected.’