Shorty, civil Rene Kammermann, is a professional magician and entertainer from Switzerland with over 20 years of international stage experience. His performances take him to corporate events, galas, theaters and
TV productions at home and abroad.
René Kammermann was born in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) in May 1972. His keen interest in stagecraft, humor and non-verbal communication became apparent early on — skills that later became the basis of his artistic career.
René Kammermann received the decisive impulse to magic during a stay in Las Vegas. Attending an extraordinary slapstick magic show awakened his fascination for visual magic and comedy — a key moment that laid the foundation for his later career.
1997—1999
Attendance at various magic courses and first public appearances as an amateur magician in Switzerland.
1999—2001
Professional magician training with Hörbi Kull at the Zurich School of Magic.
Basics of classical magic, stage presence and professional performance design.
2001—2003
Intensive continuing education through national and international magic seminars and workshops.
Additional training in acting, movement and stage presence at Scuola Teatro Dimitri in Verscio (Switzerland).
2003—2004
Study trip to the USA. Deepening in classical magic and slapstick comedy at Jim Cellini.
Production of the short stage program “Shorty Blues”
(Directed by Emmanuel Pouilly, Scuola Teatro Dimitri).
2004—2006
Development of the stage character Shorty in its current form.
Production of the full-length theatre program “Shorty on Tour”
(Direction and magical advice: Jim Cellini).
2006—2009
Numerous appearances in Switzerland as well as international engagements in Germany, Sweden, Japan and England.
2008
Guest appearance at the Variety night as part of the Freiburg Künstlerbörse.
2009
Nomination for Daidogei World Cup in Shizuoka (Japan).
Ten appearances as part of the world's largest international variety and circus festival in Asia.
Participation in the talent show at Teatro Duo Fischbach.
2009—2020
Continuous development of the stage character Shorty.
directing work with gaston (Munich) and revision of the artistic direction.
Start of development of the second solo program “The Enchanter”
(Director: Stefan Colombo, Sgaramusch Theatre).
2011
Profit from Audience Award on the Swiss Artists' Exchange in format “10×10”.
2014
Finalist at Swiss Comedy Award.
More Awards & Invitations (2009—2020)
• Participating in the competition ”The Coronation” (cabaret)
• Invitation to Tübinger Fröschle (cabaret prize)
• Commitment to World Road Magic Championships in Sankt Wendel
2020—today
Increasing specialization in corporate events, galas and exclusive events. Performances with individually designed
Shows and close-up magic for companies and private events.
•Switzerland
•Germany
•Sweden
•Japan
•England
A central mentor was Jim Cellini, internationally recognized master of classical magic and street magic. Cellini is considered one of the most influential figures in modern magic and is the author of specialist books “The Royal Touch” and “Dreamer's Highway”.
• Stage magic & visual comedy
• Slapstick and character magic
• Corporate events & gala events
• Theatre productions
• International commitments
• Close-up magic for corporate events
• Stage magic & entertainment
• Moderation of galas
• Individual show concepts for companies
National & international companies (selection):
Appearances for national and international companies, including:
• UBS
• Nestle
• Swisscom
• E.ON
• Georg Fischer Ltd
Cultural institutions & festivals (selection):
• Daidogei World Cup, Shizuoka (Japan)
• Freiburg Variety Night
• Swiss artist exchange
International commitments:
International trade fair and cultural events in Europe and Asia
Shorty, real name René Kammermann, is a professional magician and mentalist from Switzerland with over 20 years of stage experience. He performs nationally and internationally at corporate events, galas, theaters and TV productions.
René Kammermann has worked as a professional magician since 1999, after training at Zurich School of Magic with Hörbi Kull and Jim Cellini as well as numerous continuing education courses in acting, magic and stage presence.
• Zurich School of Magic with Hörbi Kull (1999—2001)
• Further education in acting and stage presence at Scuola Teatro Dimitri in Verscio, Switzerland
• Study visit to the USA with Jim Cellini, focus on classical magic and slapstick comedy
Shorty has performed for numerous national and international companies, including UBS, Nestlé, Swisscom, E.ON and Georg Fischer AG.He also works regularly with Cultural institutions and festivals, such as the Swiss Artists' Exchange or the Daidogei World Cup in Japan.
Shorty has performed internationally in:
• Germany
• Sweden
• Japan
• England
as well as at international trade fairs and festivals
• Stage programs for companies and theaters
• Close-up magic for events of all sizes
• Comedy and slapstick magic
• Individually designed shows for galas, incentives and cultural events
• Audience Award at the Swiss Artists' Exchange 2011 (format “10×10”)
• Finalist at Swiss Comedy Award 2014
• Participation in international cabaret competitions, such as the Tübinger Fröschle
• Commitment to Road World Championships Sankt Wendel
Shorty combines classic magic with comedy, slapstick and mentalism, making him a perfect fit for corporate events as well as cultural events unique entertainment experience provides.
