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For those of you wondering on the back ground of William
Mayhem, I must admit I haven't always been a pirate in character, but surely in heart I have. As Bill McRea, I have performed
as a magician, comedian, actor and entertainer. I have
been complimented and privileged to work with and before many well known entertainers. Some of the entertainers on that list include: Rick Springfield, Beau Bridges,
Trini Lopez, Tommy Smothers, James Hampton, David Carradine, Richard Kind, John Byner, Adrian Paul, Arte Johnson, John OHurley, Lyle & Sharon Waggoner and Desmond
Llewelyn (Q of James bond Fame). I have made appearances in over 7500 shows, worldwide for audiences of all ages & nationalities. I have been the opening act
for Jazz Musician Dave Koz and HBO Comedian/TV Personality D.L. Hughley. I worked in Las Vegas from 1985-2007. On Oct. 28th, 2006 I was honored to be the only magician
asked to perform at the World Famous Stardust Casino on its Final Open Weekend. I have also utilized my talents for motivational speaking programs, television
commercials, theater productions, corporate training videos and anti gang/drug programs with Local & State Law Enforcement and Fire Agencies.
ALL of this has led up to my returning to my hometown of
St. Augustine Florida in 2007. I began performing street magic again and like they say rediscovered my roots. The Pirate character of William Mayhem began to slowly
emerge and with the help of some very good friends within the pirate community, began using my talents for St. Augustine.
In 27 short months here stands the list so
far:
* Halloween
2007, 08 created the Pirate Horrors of William Mayhem a Halloween display that attracted over 500 visitors each year and benefited the St. Francis House Homeless
Shelter in donated food and money.
* Performed for
school classes within the St. Johns County School System, 2007, 08, 09.
* Founding Member
of the Ancient City Privateers, 2008.
* Founding Member
of the St Augustine Pirate Gathering, 2008.
* Performed as the
Narrator for the historical Landing of Menendez, 2008.
* Pirate Auctioneer
for ?Give Kids the World? charity for kids with terminal illnesses, 2008.
* Protector of the
Royal Family, Gator bowl Parade, 2008.
* Performed as the
Court Magician for the City's Menendez Gala, 2009
* Key supporter and
coordinator for the Pirate's Duck race to help the Cancer Society, 2009.
* Summer Party for
the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, 2009.
* Captain of the
St. Augustine Swashbucklers, Pirates and Buccaneers Social Society.
* Pirate
Magician/Cast Member for the Black Raven Adventures, Pirate ship of St Augustine.
Mayhem entertains students from the Florida
School
for the Deaf & Blind
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