Paul Magid

Paul Magid is the co-founder of the Flying Karamazov Brothers (FKB), the theatrical comedy musical juggling group who have been touring worldwide since 1973 and have appeared numerous times on Broadway, London’s West End, on TV and in film. FKB shows include “Juggling and Cheap Theatrics,” “Juggle and Hyde,” Shakespeare's “The Comedy of Errors,” “4Play,” and “Club Sandwich.” TV appearances have included “Ellen,” “The Tonight Show,” and “Seinfeld.” Film appearances include “When I am King,” “The Jewel of the Nile,” and the soon to be released “Silent Retreat” (which is where he met Isabella Rossellini).

Paul has written many plays with productions featured in the some of the world’s finest theaters. His plays have included “The Three Moscowteers,” “Le Petomane,” “The Soldier's Tale,” “L'Universe,” “Club Sandwich,” and “Life a Guide for the Perplexed.” He has won many awards including an Emmy and an Obie.

Paul is also the co-founder and current director of the New Old Time Chautauqua (NOTC). NOTC is a not-for-profit organization which, since 1981, has brought education, entertainment, and laughter to underserved communities in the Greater Northwest. For a month each summer NOTC works in collaboration with local leaders, prisons, Native American Reservations, small towns, and state governments to bring their 60+ troupe of performers, educators, and 25+ piece marching band to rural communities.