Phelyx is, above all, an artist. His exploration of all interpretations of the term has resulted in a
renowned collection of skills he calls, “habits”. As a fine artist, Phelyx has exhibited in a variety of
markets and his artworks are collected for not only their aesthetic value, but for their high level of
craftsmanship and innovative use of mediums, including a process he developed, in 2003 for a
clothing company, producing images on natural fabrics with bleach.
Phelyx has performed as a magician, mentalist, illusionist, since 1981, to high acclaim. His
performances are warm, interactive, and masterful, as widely recognized by his audiences and
even other professional magicians.
Phelyx started his new stage show on Friday, April 10th 2009, at the famous Lannie's Clocktower
Cabaret. At this venue, Phelyx has performed in more than 200 shows including Naughty Pierre's
Burlesque and Comedy Extravaganza and for Miss Lannie Garrett's performances.
PHELYX THE MAGICIAN
To date, Phelyx has enjoyed a 28 year career, as an interactive magician. There is clearly an
influence of Circus, Vaudeville and other by-gone eras of live entertainment in Phelyx's character
and showmanship, but it is also easy to sense that Phelyx is just being Phelyx, when he is
demonstrating impossible feats of mental metal-bending, mind-reading, and card magic. Phelyx is
often called, "The Fork Guy", by his fans, due to his signature effect of bending forks and spoons,
using no physical strength or effort.
In the magic industry, Phelyx is known for performing "Jazz Magic". This is widely regarded,
amongst magicians, to be the most difficult variety of magic to master. This type of performance
affords Phelyx the ability to tailor every magical effect to suit the specific audience and situation.
He has lectured to magician's organizations about the psychology of interactive performance.
Phelyx typically performs for VIP and celebrity events, during mixers and cocktail hours, but he has
also made several radio, television, and stage appearances.
Phelyx also performs, twice weekly, in his home town of Denver, CO, at the renowned Lannie's
Clocktower Cabaret, for "Magic Underground" and for "Naughty Pierre's Burlesque and Comedy
Show", an authentic Vaudeville and Burlesque variety show. In 2005-2006, Phelyx performed 110
nights at Dazzle Jazz Club, Denver, Colorado. He tours the United States and is currently
considering offers for performances in Shanghai, China, and Hamburg, Germany.
Professor Phelyx is the Emcee for, "Tom, Dick, and Harry" a Vegas Rat Pack Tribute.
On April 18th, 2009 Phelyx performed a stage show to open a SOLD OUT Leon Redbone concert
at Swallow Hill.
In 2008, Phelyx invented and co-designed a line of products for professional, close-up magicians
called, "C.P.M. Systems" (Covert Prop Management Systems) and is producing the products in
conjunction with Stryker By Design, Denver, CO. (http://www.strykerbydesign.com)
Phelyx is represented by a variety of talent booking agencies, including the contemporary
International circus act agency, H. V. Quenzer, and by Skyline Talent, Blue Moon Talent, Alexandra
Entertainment, and StarKey Productions.
Phelyx has been photographed by a number of well-known photographers, and the famous
photographer, Cheryl Jacobs, called the Anti-Geddes by European magazines, has produced his
favorite portraits. http://www.cheryljacobsportraits.com/exposure.html
Phelyx has several working relationships with well-known bands, such as the increasingly popular,
"Zebra Junction" for whom he performs at their special events. http://www.zebrajunction.com/buzz.
html
PHELYX THE ARTIST
Phelyx produces all of the graphics and artwork for the marketing and branding efforts in support of
his magic career.
Phelyx currently produces illustration and artwork for several popular bands and organizations.
Notably, he creates for the Estate of the late Gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson, producing
illustration and design to support the annual Hunter S. Thompson Symposium, held in Aspen,
Colorado, by his friend, Thompson's son, Juan Thompson, and the Aspen Institute (http://www.
hunterthompsonfilms.com/videos.php). Additionally, his [2005] portrait of Hunter S. Thompson
remains one of the most popular of his creations.
Phelyx has produced a variety of product packaging design, and in 2007, Sleight of Hand Cellars,
of Walla Walla, Washington hired him to design their three most recent wine labels, "The Illusionist",
"The Magician's Assistant", "Levitation", and "The Archimage" (depicting a portrait of himself).
(sofhcellars.com) http://www.sofhcellars.com/sofhcellars/news/news.jsp
Recently featured in Lifestyles Magazine, article written by Steve Bjerklie, published July 27th, 2008
The HGTV (http://www.HGTV.com) television series, "If These Walls Could Talk" Season 1, Episode
11, "Fabulous Ceilings" features Phelyx and his work on the famous, historic Denver, Colorado
landmark and Bed & Breakfast, Castle Marne (http://www.CastleMarne.com). Over the course of six
months, Phelyx authentically re-created, by hand, the original [ca. 1889], painted ceiling murals and
friezes in the mansion's formal dining room and front and back parlor.
Phelyx's clever method of using bleach as an art medium has been widely celebrated, both in
galleries and on the Internet. The website and organization, StencilRevolution.com has hosted
images of his work for several years, and in 2007, they
requested a tutorial from him. Phelyx obliged with what
has become their most popular tutorial, at over 375,000
hits (to date).
stencilrevolution.com
An abbreviated version of this tutorial, with full credit to Phelyx,
is published in the book, "Stencil Nation", in the "How-To"
section. "Stencil Nation" by, Russell Howze, pub. Manic D Press,
2008 (ISBN-10:1933149221 ISBN-13:978-1933149226)
http://www.StencilNation.org
The full bleaching tutorial is also published on eHow.com:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2249890_produce-art-clothing-bleach.html
Other specific references to Phelyx's innovative bleaching methods can be located all over the
Internet. Phelyx's work and techniques have swiftly earned a cult following.
Examples:
http://overspraymag.com/blog/?p=490
http://stumbleine33.stumbleupon.com/tag/bleach-stencil/
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/09/22/howto-bleachstencil.html
http://asnailpace.com/blog/diy-t-shirt-design-using-bleach/
http://claudysandy.stumbleupon.com/tag/stencils/
http://espvisuals.blogspot.com/2007/10/bleach-stencilling-tutorial.html
http://nerdytales.blogspot.com/2007/09/wearable-bleach.html
http://reubenmiller.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/08/secret-bleach-s.html
http://thepemberton.com/posts/
http://www.stencilnation.org
http://www.squeakmachine.com
http://www.bladediary.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=408
http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2007/09/tshirt_designing_with_bleach_o.html
http://www.wafflebox.com/category/art/
http://teamsugar.com/group/443021/blog/688344
http://www.blinklist.com/squib/art/
http://compete-tee-tion.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-to-use-bleach-to-stencil-shirts.html
http://alexremy.com/2007/10/bleach-stencil-t-shirt-tutorial.html
http://dailydiy.com/2007/09/24/bleach-printing/
http://digg.com/design/Secret_Bleach_Stenciling_Technique
http://www.diyhappy.com/bleach-printing/
http://www.neatorama.com/2007/09/23/diy-t-shirt-design-using-bleach/
http://www.harael.com/2007/09/howto-bleach-stencil-shirt.html
http://www.pburch.net/drupal/?q=node/479
http://hoovaloo.com/2007/09/23/bleach-stencil-t-shirt-tutorial/
http://rtfa.net/2007/09/22/stencil-revolution-view-topic-bleach-on-fabric-tutorial/
http://robdurdle.com/2007/09/bleachstencil-a-shirt.html
http://jwm.livejournal.com/161969.html
http://nickrempe.com/post/12980113/stencil-revolution-view-topic-bleach-on-fabric
http://ma.gnolia.com/people/joenewbreed/bookmarks/vaqalali
http://www.tangledthread.com/how-to-of-the-day-using-bleach-to-stencil-fabric/
http://www.screensilk.com/2007/09/beautiful-stenciled-t-shirt-design-with-bleach/
http://www.bloglog.org/bericht.php?entryid=1058806151&t=HOWTO+Bleach-
stencil+a+shirt&d=22_09_2007_10_45
http://listdb.net/articles/bleach.php
http://marthahaskins.blogspot.com/2008/03/bleach-stenciling.html
http://www.mylot.com/w/blogarticle/442982.aspx
http://current.com/topics/75859402_stencil
http://iam.rickfu.com/post/12748447/use-bleach-to-stencil-a-shirt
http://blogmarks.net/marks/tag/stencil
http://izreloaded.blogspot.com/2007/09/bleach-stencil-art.html
Phelyx writes articles that are published in various publications.
Since 2007, one such publication, SexyWithin.com, has collected rights
to publish several of his articles.
http://sexywithin.com/articleShow.php?aid=239
recent print-media
The Rocky Mountain News, of Colorado
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jan/18/club-hoppin-phelyx/
The Denver Post, of Colorado
http://www.denverpost.com/katvalentine/ci_7143289
The Walla Walla Union Bulletin, Washington
http://union-bulletin.com/articles/2008/05/01/local_news/080501l4strictlybusiness.txt
PHELYX THE HUMAN
Phelyx currently lives in his home town, Denver, Colorado. In 2008, Phelyx married his high school
sweetheart, Jacky. He is the father of daughter, Quincy, and son, Jasper. He is step-father to
Tallon. Phelyx is the son of reknowned homicide investigator and co-founder of world-famous
"NecroSearch International", Dick C. Hopkins (1941-1998) and mother, Linda D. Hopkins.
renowned collection of skills he calls, “habits”. As a fine artist, Phelyx has exhibited in a variety of
markets and his artworks are collected for not only their aesthetic value, but for their high level of
craftsmanship and innovative use of mediums, including a process he developed, in 2003 for a
clothing company, producing images on natural fabrics with bleach.
Phelyx has performed as a magician, mentalist, illusionist, since 1981, to high acclaim. His
performances are warm, interactive, and masterful, as widely recognized by his audiences and
even other professional magicians.
Phelyx started his new stage show on Friday, April 10th 2009, at the famous Lannie's Clocktower
Cabaret. At this venue, Phelyx has performed in more than 200 shows including Naughty Pierre's
Burlesque and Comedy Extravaganza and for Miss Lannie Garrett's performances.
PHELYX THE MAGICIAN
To date, Phelyx has enjoyed a 28 year career, as an interactive magician. There is clearly an
influence of Circus, Vaudeville and other by-gone eras of live entertainment in Phelyx's character
and showmanship, but it is also easy to sense that Phelyx is just being Phelyx, when he is
demonstrating impossible feats of mental metal-bending, mind-reading, and card magic. Phelyx is
often called, "The Fork Guy", by his fans, due to his signature effect of bending forks and spoons,
using no physical strength or effort.
In the magic industry, Phelyx is known for performing "Jazz Magic". This is widely regarded,
amongst magicians, to be the most difficult variety of magic to master. This type of performance
affords Phelyx the ability to tailor every magical effect to suit the specific audience and situation.
He has lectured to magician's organizations about the psychology of interactive performance.
Phelyx typically performs for VIP and celebrity events, during mixers and cocktail hours, but he has
also made several radio, television, and stage appearances.
Phelyx also performs, twice weekly, in his home town of Denver, CO, at the renowned Lannie's
Clocktower Cabaret, for "Magic Underground" and for "Naughty Pierre's Burlesque and Comedy
Show", an authentic Vaudeville and Burlesque variety show. In 2005-2006, Phelyx performed 110
nights at Dazzle Jazz Club, Denver, Colorado. He tours the United States and is currently
considering offers for performances in Shanghai, China, and Hamburg, Germany.
Professor Phelyx is the Emcee for, "Tom, Dick, and Harry" a Vegas Rat Pack Tribute.
On April 18th, 2009 Phelyx performed a stage show to open a SOLD OUT Leon Redbone concert
at Swallow Hill.
In 2008, Phelyx invented and co-designed a line of products for professional, close-up magicians
called, "C.P.M. Systems" (Covert Prop Management Systems) and is producing the products in
conjunction with Stryker By Design, Denver, CO. (http://www.strykerbydesign.com)
Phelyx is represented by a variety of talent booking agencies, including the contemporary
International circus act agency, H. V. Quenzer, and by Skyline Talent, Blue Moon Talent, Alexandra
Entertainment, and StarKey Productions.
Phelyx has been photographed by a number of well-known photographers, and the famous
photographer, Cheryl Jacobs, called the Anti-Geddes by European magazines, has produced his
favorite portraits. http://www.cheryljacobsportraits.com/exposure.html
Phelyx has several working relationships with well-known bands, such as the increasingly popular,
"Zebra Junction" for whom he performs at their special events. http://www.zebrajunction.com/buzz.
html
PHELYX THE ARTIST
Phelyx produces all of the graphics and artwork for the marketing and branding efforts in support of
his magic career.
Phelyx currently produces illustration and artwork for several popular bands and organizations.
Notably, he creates for the Estate of the late Gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson, producing
illustration and design to support the annual Hunter S. Thompson Symposium, held in Aspen,
Colorado, by his friend, Thompson's son, Juan Thompson, and the Aspen Institute (http://www.
hunterthompsonfilms.com/videos.php). Additionally, his [2005] portrait of Hunter S. Thompson
remains one of the most popular of his creations.
Phelyx has produced a variety of product packaging design, and in 2007, Sleight of Hand Cellars,
of Walla Walla, Washington hired him to design their three most recent wine labels, "The Illusionist",
"The Magician's Assistant", "Levitation", and "The Archimage" (depicting a portrait of himself).
(sofhcellars.com) http://www.sofhcellars.com/sofhcellars/news/news.jsp
Recently featured in Lifestyles Magazine, article written by Steve Bjerklie, published July 27th, 2008
The HGTV (http://www.HGTV.com) television series, "If These Walls Could Talk" Season 1, Episode
11, "Fabulous Ceilings" features Phelyx and his work on the famous, historic Denver, Colorado
landmark and Bed & Breakfast, Castle Marne (http://www.CastleMarne.com). Over the course of six
months, Phelyx authentically re-created, by hand, the original [ca. 1889], painted ceiling murals and
friezes in the mansion's formal dining room and front and back parlor.
Phelyx's clever method of using bleach as an art medium has been widely celebrated, both in
galleries and on the Internet. The website and organization, StencilRevolution.com has hosted
images of his work for several years, and in 2007, they
requested a tutorial from him. Phelyx obliged with what
has become their most popular tutorial, at over 375,000
hits (to date).
stencilrevolution.com
An abbreviated version of this tutorial, with full credit to Phelyx,
is published in the book, "Stencil Nation", in the "How-To"
section. "Stencil Nation" by, Russell Howze, pub. Manic D Press,
2008 (ISBN-10:1933149221 ISBN-13:978-1933149226)
http://www.StencilNation.org
The full bleaching tutorial is also published on eHow.com:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2249890_produce-art-clothing-bleach.html
Other specific references to Phelyx's innovative bleaching methods can be located all over the
Internet. Phelyx's work and techniques have swiftly earned a cult following.
Examples:
http://overspraymag.com/blog/?p=490
http://stumbleine33.stumbleupon.com/tag/bleach-stencil/
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/09/22/howto-bleachstencil.html
http://asnailpace.com/blog/diy-t-shirt-design-using-bleach/
http://claudysandy.stumbleupon.com/tag/stencils/
http://espvisuals.blogspot.com/2007/10/bleach-stencilling-tutorial.html
http://nerdytales.blogspot.com/2007/09/wearable-bleach.html
http://reubenmiller.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/08/secret-bleach-s.html
http://thepemberton.com/posts/
http://www.stencilnation.org
http://www.squeakmachine.com
http://www.bladediary.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=408
http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2007/09/tshirt_designing_with_bleach_o.html
http://www.wafflebox.com/category/art/
http://teamsugar.com/group/443021/blog/688344
http://www.blinklist.com/squib/art/
http://compete-tee-tion.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-to-use-bleach-to-stencil-shirts.html
http://alexremy.com/2007/10/bleach-stencil-t-shirt-tutorial.html
http://dailydiy.com/2007/09/24/bleach-printing/
http://digg.com/design/Secret_Bleach_Stenciling_Technique
http://www.diyhappy.com/bleach-printing/
http://www.neatorama.com/2007/09/23/diy-t-shirt-design-using-bleach/
http://www.harael.com/2007/09/howto-bleach-stencil-shirt.html
http://www.pburch.net/drupal/?q=node/479
http://hoovaloo.com/2007/09/23/bleach-stencil-t-shirt-tutorial/
http://rtfa.net/2007/09/22/stencil-revolution-view-topic-bleach-on-fabric-tutorial/
http://robdurdle.com/2007/09/bleachstencil-a-shirt.html
http://jwm.livejournal.com/161969.html
http://nickrempe.com/post/12980113/stencil-revolution-view-topic-bleach-on-fabric
http://ma.gnolia.com/people/joenewbreed/bookmarks/vaqalali
http://www.tangledthread.com/how-to-of-the-day-using-bleach-to-stencil-fabric/
http://www.screensilk.com/2007/09/beautiful-stenciled-t-shirt-design-with-bleach/
http://www.bloglog.org/bericht.php?entryid=1058806151&t=HOWTO+Bleach-
stencil+a+shirt&d=22_09_2007_10_45
http://listdb.net/articles/bleach.php
http://marthahaskins.blogspot.com/2008/03/bleach-stenciling.html
http://www.mylot.com/w/blogarticle/442982.aspx
http://current.com/topics/75859402_stencil
http://iam.rickfu.com/post/12748447/use-bleach-to-stencil-a-shirt
http://blogmarks.net/marks/tag/stencil
http://izreloaded.blogspot.com/2007/09/bleach-stencil-art.html
Phelyx writes articles that are published in various publications.
Since 2007, one such publication, SexyWithin.com, has collected rights
to publish several of his articles.
http://sexywithin.com/articleShow.php?aid=239
recent print-media
The Rocky Mountain News, of Colorado
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jan/18/club-hoppin-phelyx/
The Denver Post, of Colorado
http://www.denverpost.com/katvalentine/ci_7143289
The Walla Walla Union Bulletin, Washington
http://union-bulletin.com/articles/2008/05/01/local_news/080501l4strictlybusiness.txt
PHELYX THE HUMAN
Phelyx currently lives in his home town, Denver, Colorado. In 2008, Phelyx married his high school
sweetheart, Jacky. He is the father of daughter, Quincy, and son, Jasper. He is step-father to
Tallon. Phelyx is the son of reknowned homicide investigator and co-founder of world-famous
"NecroSearch International", Dick C. Hopkins (1941-1998) and mother, Linda D. Hopkins.
RETURN TO THE HOME PAGE
Professor Phelyx is a contemporary mentalist
magician (illusionist, performer) who began
performing, as a child, in 1981. Phelyx is also a visual
artist with several noteworthy accomplishments.
magician (illusionist, performer) who began
performing, as a child, in 1981. Phelyx is also a visual
artist with several noteworthy accomplishments.
| A 2003 article about Phelyx the artist. |
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Phelyx in the
early 1970s
early 1970s
| One of the most stolen images on the Internet. Just Google "Phelyx Bleach", and see. |
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