Toby a TravisDr. Toby A. Travis is an educator, researcher, trainer, speaker, consultant, and author. He officially retired from performing as an illusionist and as a theatrical producer in 2008. Since that time, he has served as a school administrator and as a cnsultant and trainer, assisting private and independent schools in the areas of strategic planning, leadership, and academic development. Dr. Travis earned his Doctorate in Education through Louisiana Baptist University, specializing in Christian School Administration. His dissertation is entitled "The Trusted School Leader: Gaining Better Results, Deeper Stakeholder Relationships, and Greater Stability." From an early age Toby was captivated by the art of illusion and studied under some of the most gifted magicians in the industry, including Robert Thrasher and André Kole. Travis toured the world as a celebrated illusionist for over twenty years, producing one of the largest full-scale touring illusion shows in the United States as well as touring with his solo performances throughout the US, UK, Europe, Central America, South America, and South Asia. As an illusionist and theatrical producer, Travis has received numerous awards and recognitions by the Society of American Magicians, the International Brotherhood of Magicians, The Magic Circle (London), el Círculo Mágico (Ecuador), the Sri Lanka Magic Circle, and the Fellowship of Christian Magicians (USA and UK). (Learn more about Dr. Toby A. Travis at: www.trustedschoolleader.com.) Read More Read Less