News from Mark Mitton

Two nights ago I worked with John Travolta again. The last time was in September when I was the magic consultant on a movie he was shooting in New York. This time, however, I played the part of a Qantas steward who magically serves Mr. Travolta a freshly-squeezed Australian orange juice and a beef dinner (with Vegemite!) on board of a simulated Qantas jet. Curled up next to him in his business-class seat was young Bindi Irwin. This little skit formed the opening of ‘Australia Plays Broadway‘, a showcase of Australian talent held at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and it led into a performance by the Western Australian band Eskimo Joe, after which John and Bindi emerged from the shadows.

Here are some photos from the rehearsal, with John Travolta and Bindi and Terri Irwin - note my authentic Qantas uniform…