VANISH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Founder - Producer
James' first move into the world of Theatre Production and Events began with his studying under Siegfried and Roy in Las Vegas. James' expertise is in technical production, logistics, programming and show management. Having also performed as a magician for thirty years sees him apply a unique approach to productions.
His experience, skill and creativity has resulted in James producing numerous cabaret shows, festivals and event producer and consultant for several national and global brands.
London born James received his training at the Royal Ballet of London then received a scholar ship to study at the Paris Opera James traveled with the National Ballet of Portugal, Lisbon and Canada After settling in Australian James has produced and directed for Sydney Dance Company, West Australian Ballet, he has also choreographed productions such as West side Story, Cabaret, Sweet Charity, musicals including Grease, Peter Pan, The Producers and Sydneys' Slide Cabaret and The Magicians Cabaret. James has also consulted for Channel 10 production of Underbelly 111 The Golden Mile, MTV and Cirque Du Soleil. James discipline and vast production experience brings a sense of security to all events and productions.
Kitty Flanagan is a comedian and writer
Kitty works in Australia and the United Kingdom. She has also performed in France, Germany, Holland and Japan and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Montreal Just For Laughs Festival.
Flanagan is best known in Australia for her work on the television series Full Frontal and in the United Kingdom (UK) for her work on The Sketch Show. Before getting a job at Full Frontal, Kitty spent five years as a copywriter before moving into stand-up.[ Her father, John Flanagan, is an Australian author, best known for the Ranger's Apprentice novel series. She is the sister of singer/songwriter/musician and novelist, Penny Flanagan, who commonly appears in her shows.
2014 has seen Kitty Flanagan become a regular on Channel 10s Project.
Job Titles:
- Photographer Archie Photographer Archie
Vanish Entertainment Group was born in 1999 from an idea after founder James Karp studied under Las Vegas legends Siegfried and Roy (1994-2003 most visited show in Las Vegas) and also received mentoring from veteran Las Vegas producer Peter Reveen.(Monte Carlo Casino) Vanish quickly gained success in Australia and became an industry leader with its show production values and innovative talent buying. It was this success that led to the owner of A1 Grand Prix (A1GP 2005 - 2010) Sheikh Maktoum of Dubai seeking out James in 2006 to produce all its opening ceremonies, events and launches in Australia. Further expansion in 2012 saw Vanish create its talent management division.