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Jason Randal is an extraordinary corporate presenter/speaker
and renowned magician/ mentalist. His extensive list of
corporation, celebrity and dignitary clients spans the
oceans and testimonials seem virtually endless.
His resume includes author, actor, songwriter, musician,
singer, stunt man, stunt coordinator for television and
movies, sixth degree black belt in Karate, certified hypnotist,
special effects pyrotechnic operator, scuba dive instructor,
single and multi engine flight instructor, and a Ph.D.
in social psychology.
With 30 years experience performing for Corporate America,
Jason offers thoughts for including magic as a rewarding
part of your meetings and conventions.
Compared to more traditional formats, magic can be something
different and nearly everyone loves it when well done.
It generates enthusiasm and leaves room for the element
of humor. Close up magic performed at tables of seated
guests stimulates the mind in a positive way and creates
social interaction among conference attendees.
Close up and floor show magic are flexible
and can be performed in most settings without elaborate
props. Unlike one-on-one entertainment such as caricature
artists or psychic readers, close up magic can be seen
by about 10 people at once who are either seated at
a table or surrounding the magician at cocktails. The
floor show can be seen and appreciated by hundreds at
a time.
The nature of magic as entertainment vs. something like comedy is less
likely to cross the lines of appropriate corporate entertainment, and generally
does not run the risk of disappointment like other forms of entertainment
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Rather than performing just one type of magic all night,
Jason prefers a mix of close up, illusion, mind reading,
hypnosis, escape and pick pocketing. This allows him to
appeal to most everyone at some point.
Cocktails:
Cocktail hour is the perfect time for
circulating close up magic. Guests love participating
in the tricks, hands-on. Anticipation builds for the
floor show following dinner. As Jason entertains groups
during this period, he is able to gather names and anecdotes
about the company which he will use later to personalize
his program. The results can be astounding. Jason also
studies the company before he arrives and connects names
to faces at the cocktail party.
Dinner: Close up magic at dinner
is excellent for filling in the gaps between
courses and waiting for slow service. Performing one or two tricks at each
table, Jason addresses people by name stimulating interaction between guests
at nearby tables. Dinner is also a good time to make announcements or present
awards, leaving the dessert course as time for the floor show.
Dessert and coffee: This is the time to
start the floor show since guests are usually revived
by the sweets and caffeine and are up for the excitement.
Now, the evening can wind up on a high note.
There is the possibility of some people heading for
the exit door, hearing that there will be a magician
performing. This could simply be a reaction to a less
than pleasantly memorable experience. Do your homework
and hire the magician who really understands corporate
magic, and is qualified to participate in it. Assure
guests that they are in for a fabulous evening. If possible,
have a high profile, well respected member of the staff
announce the magic show in an enthusiastic and positive
way. Best wishes and have fun!
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