Show customization connects with employees!

Why Show Customization is the Secret to Impactful Entertainment

A lot of things can go wrong with live entertainment. Nobody wants an unfunny comedian, a magician whose tricks go wrong, or a motivational speaker who puts the audience to sleep! If your guests are ignoring the on-stage entertainment to chat with their co-workers, then you don’t have entertainment… you have background noise. The most …

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8 Reasons Mentalism is PERFECT for Corporate Events (and the One Time it Isn’t)

So… you’ve planning an employee or client event, and you want to go beyond the usual entertainment options. You’re looking for something dynamic, engaging, and maybe a little unusual. It needs to be clean (no dirty jokes and never offensive), and you want the entertainment to appeal to a wide range of ages and backgrounds. …

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Joe finds a booth location while wearing a blindfold.

How to Select the Best Booth Location at Your Next Trade Show

Last week I received a call from a client. They were planning to exhibit at a trade show they’d never attended before, and wanted my advice on which booth location to select for the show. As an experienced trade show magician, I’ve performed at over 100 trade shows for major companies such as Dell, SoFi, …

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female magician in the 1910's

8 Amazing Magicians for Women’s History Month

Historically, women have often shied away from practicing magic… at least publicly. Mere rumors of witchcraft and sorcery were enough to get them shunned, or worse! Even in the early 20th century, it wasn’t particularly safe for women to travel the country on their own, as many professional magicians did. Today, the magic field continues …

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Branded Magic Giveaways

4 Magical Trade Show Giveaways That Will Keep Your Company Top of Mind… Long After the Convention is Over

Trade show giveaways (aka freebies and swag) branded with the company logo and contact information can be effective advertising—but ONLY if the attendee uses them! Pens, keychains, stress-relief balls, or lip balms are… fine, but lots of companies have those on hand. To outshine your competitors / put a smile on your prospects’ faces / …

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Las Vegas Strip at Night

The 7 Best Magic Shows in Las Vegas – Rated by a Professional Magician

***UPDATED FOR 2023*** Back in the 1980’s, casino mogul Steve Wynn discovered two German magicians named Siegfried & Roy, and hired them to perform at his brand new casino, the Mirage. The pair of magicians (and their beautiful white tigers) were a massive hit, and a Magic Mecca was born! Today there are literally dozens …

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Crowd at a convention.

8 Expert Tips for Attending a Conference in 2023 (Including 1 You’ll Never Guess)

As you can see by this picture, I’ve performed at countless conventions and conferences over the years, and I’ve learned ALL the Do’s and Don’ts to make the most of the convention experience. Whether you’re new to conferences, or could simply use a refresher, I’ve got your back. Check out this list of 8 easy …

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Mystique Dining is Back!

Way back in 2010, when I had only been a full-time professional magician for a few years, I spent six weeks performing nightly shows at an amazing magic venue in Boise, Idaho. It was an amazing experience! The venue was called Mystique, and it was one of the top magic venues in the world. It …

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