LABC Presents: The Joseph Campbell Foundation's John Bucher

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: Magic mirrors hold a storied place in mythology and folklore, acting as doorways to mystical realms, enchanted devices for seeing the unseen, and icons representing veracity and delusion. They seem to transcend their ordinary reflective purpose, serving as mediums for divination, peepholes into the innermost self, and grand facilitators for illusion. Mythologist John Bucher will tell stories of mystic mirrors ranging from the Japanese legend of Yata no Kagami, a sacred mirror representing wisdom and honesty, to the smoking mirror of the Aztec god, Tezcatlipoca, who used his obsidian mirror as a tool of prophecy.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: John Bucher is a mythologist and storyteller that serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation. He has worked with government and cultural leaders around the world as well as organizations such as HBO, Paramount Pictures, DC Comics, The History Channel, Nickelodeon, A24 Films, and Atlas Obscura. He has served as a producer, consultant, and writer for numerous film, television, and Virtual Reality projects. He is the author of six books including the best-seller, The Storytelling Almanac. John has worked with magicians, escape room designers, New York Times Best Selling authors, YouTube influencers, Eisner winners, Emmy winners, Academy Award nominees, and cast members from Saturday Night Live. He holds a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology and has spoken on 6 continents about using the power of myth and story to reframe how individuals, organizations, cultures, and nations believe and behave. You can learn more about John and his work at tellingabetterstory.com. 

ABOUT THE CLUB: Founded in 1925, the Los Angeles Breakfast Club still thrives with food, friendship, and fun. Our meetings are held in our clubhouse, Friendship Auditorium, located at 3201 Riverside Drive, near the corner of Los Feliz Boulevard, in Griffith Park. Best described as a variety show, attendees enjoy a catered breakfast, silly songs, club traditions, and an interesting presentation from a guest speaker.

TICKETS: Sales on labreakfastclub.com close 48 hours before breakfast. Non-members are $25 and Members receive a 25% discount when logged into their Membership Portal.

Please arrive between 6:45 - 7:00 AM sharp! Doors close at 7:15 AM. Your admission includes a buffet breakfast, enjoyment of our 99-year-old club traditions, plus a special presentation from our Speaker of the Week!

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HEALTH & SAFETY: Surgical disposable face masks or medical-grade masks (i.e., KN95, KF94, N95) are strongly recommended when not eating or drinking, especially during the cold and flu season, and will be provided on request.