BRAD ROSS MICKEY’S MAGIC SHOW FUN FACTS:
•    Brad performed 200 shows over the course of 34 weeks on his last season with Disney LIVE!
•    Brad appeared in 87 Cities in 32  States and traveled a WHOPPING 35,154 MILES!
•    Brad performed for more than 1,000,000 people in this last season alone!
•    ABRACADABRA was said over 5,200 times by Brad, Mickey, and the whole Toon-Town gang.
•    Brad’s volunteers (for his “Wash-O-Matic” Illusion)  performed 600 wand taps to repair their burnt sneakers!
•    Our crew has worked with 5,370 locals (local crew members in each venue) this tour season alone.
•    Our Wardrobe Dept. has done over 300 loads of laundry, and there have been 9,000 costume changes during the show.
•    There have been 42,282 ft of Gaff Tape used = 8.01 miles!!!
•    There has been 150lbs of confetti shot into the audience!!!!!

For more Brad Ross Show Fun Facts, Behind the Scenes Videos & Stage Door Insider Blogs & Vlogs, check back here often!

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After many months of behind the scenes development, today we open the doors to our whole new online access to everything Brad Ross Magic!

Inside the pages of this new website – we look forward to sharing our world of magic with you.  Presenting partners, entertainment bookers & event planners will be able to learn more about what has made Brad Ross THE premier choice when it comes to world class, magical family entertainment.

Fans will appreciate a new store to grab the latest Brad Ross Swag & show souvenirs as well as staying up to date with the latest Brad Ross news.

And as Brad tours the world with his unique brand of unbelievable magic, we’ll be sure to update our fans, friends and clients through this new website with fresh content, stories from the road, photos, videos and being the scenes access.

So browse around and once again, welcome to the all new BradRoss.com

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MERLIN AWARD WINNER
“BEST INTERNATIONAL FAMILY ENTERTAINER”

Honored with the “Oscar of Magic”, Brad Ross was named “Best International Family Entertainer” by the International Magician’s Society.

International Star Illusionist Brad Ross was the recipient of the International Magicians Society Merlin Award for Best International Family Entertainer. World President of International Magicians Society, Tony Hassini presented the award at Newark’s Prudential Center at a press conference that included remarks from Mayor Cory Booker and Feld Entertainment Executive Vice President Alan Feld, producer of Disney Live!

The Merlin Award, known as the Oscar equivalent for the magic industry, is the highest honor bestowed by the magic community and is based on talent, showmanship, originality, skills and the ability to entertain under any conditions. Previous recipients include David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, Criss Angel and Kenneth Feld, producer of Disney Live! shows and the most successful live illusion show of all time, Siegfried & Roy®.

“I am proud to honor and recognize Brad Ross for his extraordinary contributions to the magic community.” commented Hassini. “His interactive, engaging style and amazing feats of magic have won him the respect and admiration of his peers and families all over the world.”

Disney Live! producer and Feld Entertainment Executive Vice President Alana Feld stated, “Brad epitomizes the essence of all Feld Entertainment productions: quality, live family entertainment that inspires and engages the audience. This honor is a tribute to the passion and dedication he continuously exhibits, and i’m thrilled that he now joins the ranks fo the world’s greatest magicians.”

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If your job requires substantial travel, you might need some help in dealing with jet lag.

So I put together a few of my favorite tips to lessen the effects of jet lag:

• Keep in mind that flying WEST is easier than flying east. I discovered this when I flew to Japan for the first time and couldn’t sleep once I got there.  More severe jet lag occurs when you go EAST because lengthening the day is easier on the body than shortening the day. This was a big wake up call when I flew East, home from Thailand and I think I slept for about 20 hours straight the next day!
• Change your meal times. Start a day or two ahead of time and adjust your meal times to those that match your destination. This is a big one in starting to get adjusted before you even leave.
• Taking melatonin supplements can trick your body into regulating to your new time frame. This is because melatonin is hormone that is normally made in the body during sleep. The timing of your dose is important. Check with your doctor before starting any supplements, of course.
• Exposure to natural light combined with strategically timed doses of melatonin is a good approach. Timing of the natural light exposure is also critical. This is determined by the direction you are traveling and the number of time zones you travel across.
• Sleeping pills/waking pills. Taking a sleeping pill to knock yourself out for short periods of time can help offset jet lag. But experts caution that there can be side effects—so be careful and consult a physician before you use any drugs for the first time. There are also “wake-promoting” drugs that many travelers use, but the side effects of those drugs can be serious. Talk to a doctor to determine what’s safe and what’s not. Personally I have never taken any sleeping pills, as I can sleep just about anywhere … something I learned as a teenager in high school!  Just Kidding!
• When you reach your destination, take a walk. It can help relieve the effects of sleep deprivation.
• Try to reduce your travel stress by packing several days ahead of time, instead of at the last minute before rushing to the airport. This in turn will help reduce the effects of jet lag. Meditate, get a massage, relax, do whatever it is you need to ease the stress.
• Try Chinese ginseng. It can make you feel refreshed and relaxed.

Hope these little tips will help on your next flight!  Be sure to comment below if you have ideas for stress free – less hassle traveling.  And be sure to let me know if any of these tips have helped you!

Till next time… Always Believe In The Magic of Your Dreams, BRAD ROSS

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