John M - Illinois Magicians

Meet John, magician extraordinaire with more than 40 years experience. A man of talent, wit, and charm, John delights audiences everywhere, from small children to grandparents, families to business people. John is a classically trained magician and skilled manipulator with many mystifying illusions. He is a graduate of the Chavez Studio of Magic and a member of several prestigious magic organizations. John has performed on Chicago's own "Bozo Show," cable TV talk shows and dazzled audiences at popular festivals. He will thrill you with everything from card-and-coin magic to illusions such as Houdini's famous Metamorphosis.


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Strolling: John will perform 2 hours of strolling/mingle magic that includes sleight-of-hand, audience participation, and comedy. He will mingle throughout the crowd.

Birthday Show: For your event, John will perform a family oriented 45-minute magic show that includes live animals. He'll produce doves magically, and a blue bird, which then visibly change to a French poodle. The audience can pet the dog after the show. John also offers audience participation with a big dollar bill or magic wand given to each volunteer. Magic to music, comedy magic, and serious magic are also part of the show. All sound and backdrops included. After the 45 minute show, John will make balloon animals for all of the children. The birthday child will help with a special magical effect and receive a special balloon creation.

Stage Show: For your event, John will perform a family oriented 45-minute magic show that includes live animals. He'll produce doves magically, and a blue bird, which then visibly change to a French poodle. The audience can pet the dog after the show. John also offers audience participation with a big dollar bill or magic wand given to each volunteer. Magic to music, comedy magic, and serious magic are also part of the show. All sound and backdrops included. For an additional price, John will also include 2 illusions. An original in which he cuts himself in half, and then he concludes the performance by floating an audience member in mid-air! All sound and backdrops included.

Stage Show 2: You can upgrade your stage show experience to a 2 person grand illusion performance. This adds more animals to the dove and dog act. John and his assistant will perform 2 person grand illusions such as Classic Sawing a Lady in Half, Floating Lady and other original creations.

Rates

Strolling: $285/hr with a two hour minimum.*

Birthday Show: $395 for a show for 20 children or less.*

Stage Show: $570 for the show description outlined above.*

Stage Show 2: $1065 for the show description outlined above.*


*All pricing is in US Dollars and is subject to change if your specific requirements differ from the descriptions.

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