Jan Madd

Jan Madd
Born	Jean-Claude Coquelin 1946 France
Nationality	French
Notable works	Doves - Stage Illusionist
Website	http://metamorphosis-spectacles.fr/

Jan Madd (b. 1946 France) is the stage name of professional stage illusionist Jean-Claude Coquelin.

Biography

A professional since 1960, he has starred in circuses such as "Alrex", "Regerson", "Rancy" and "Pinder".

After his first shows in the PINDER circus ORTF, he worked for two years on the well-known cruise ship, “Le France”.

Then followed contracts throughout the world. During 20 years, he performed his "Dove Act" on international stages.

In 1973, we can find him at the "Cabinet Fantastique" of the "Musée Grévin - Paris".

In 1990, he creates with Chantal Saint-Jean their own houseboat-theater

Chantal and Jan Madd

 : the "Métamorphosis", along the Seine, Paris, where more than 300 000 spectators were able to applaud: “Une Histoire de la Magie”, “Marchand de Rêves”, “Méliès – Le Magicien de l’Ecran”, “Le Miroir des Songes”, “Folie Magique” , “Artifices”, “M comme Magie ou La Magie que J’M” , « SimSalaBim » , « Secrets » , « Elixir »…

In 2012 he sells "Métamorphosis" and opens his museum-theater called "Les Amuseurs" in Barfleur - Normandie.

In 2015, he recreated with Chantal, his wife, "Métamorphosis" ,

storefront Museum

theater of magic, lounge of enchantments. It is also a Museum of posters, rare objects, programs of famous magicians.

The Museum presents an ever-changing program of temporary exhibitions.

Shows

In France, people can enjoy his show in several places such as "L'Alcazar" with Jean-Marie Riviére , "L'Olympia" in several Magic Festivals and supporting-act of variety singers, "Le Lido de Paris", "Les Folies Bergère" or "Bobino", with the singer-songwriter Georges Brassens.

In Monaco, we can see his act at the "Monte-Carlo’s Sporting Club", "Les Folies Russes" at "Loews Hotel".

In Germany, "Phantasialand" in Brühl and "Hamburg’s Opera house","Summer Theater" at Dusseldorf, "Krönebau" at Munich "Deutchland Halle", "Urania Theater" and "Theater des Westens" at Berlin.

In Great Britain, he introduced himself at the "London’s Palladium" and the "Savoy Hotel".

In USA his show is seen at the "Flamingo Hotel - Las Vegas".

In Japan, at the "Mikado Show - Tokyo"

Television

In France :"La Piste aux Etoiles" -"Le Grand Echiquier" -"Champs-Elysées" – "Ca se discute" – "Faut pas Rêver" - "C’est mon Choix" - "La Classe" and many other variety shows.

In Germany, "Arena der Sentsationen" – "Die Messe Show" – "Na so was" - "Zirkus Zirkus" "Stars in der Manege".

In Great Britain :"The Good Old days" – "Cabaret 3.2.1", "International Cabaret" and "Dave Nixon Show"

In Japan: "Mikado Show".

In USA:TV bits in New-York "Merv Griffin Show" – "Johnny Carson Show"

Italy: 26 shows on TV2 at "Il Cappello sulle Ventitré".

In Spain, "Varietad" and "Circo".

Awards

• 1977 : The Gold Magic Wand at the National Magic festival
• 1986 : Grand Prix Cabaret
• 1993 : The Gold Mandrake and Robert-Houdin’s Gold medal

• For Presidency Republic (Palais de l'Elysée) and Official Christmas receptions of the main ministries.

• Jan receives the "Mérite Artistique et Social" in 1983.

• Obtained the title of "Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres" in 2013.

• The City of Paris awarded the "Médaille d'argent" in return for a remarkable act concerning the capital to Jan Madd in 1996.

Movies

• "Cousin-cousine" (1975)J-C. Tachella
• "Fou comme l'oiseau" (1982). Fabrice Cazeneuve.
• "Une vie de Maupassant"(1982) M. Drach
• "Un coeur de Marbre" (1988) Stéphane Kurc.
• "Un week-end sur deux" (1990) Nicole Garcia
• "Nestor Burma "Boulevard Ossement" (1993) C. Grimberg

and as a magician trainer in "Fanfan" with Sophie Marceau and Vincent Perez.