I am a professional performer with over 40 years of experience. My background as a professional actor makes me a dynamic, energetic and engaging presenter for audiences of all ages.
My signature act is The Hypno Party. It's an audience participation show that skillfully combines magic, mentalism, comedy, and genuine hypnosis. So it's like getting two shows... a magic show and a hypnosis show...for the price of one!
Whether thinking they have eleven fingers, forgetting their own name, petting their shoe like a puppy, speaking in Martian, or believing I am their favorite rock star, everyone loves the "magic" of the subconscious mind. Although hypnosis shows are meant for teens and above, even the little ones love to use their imaginations, and play along with their hypnotized older family members. The larger the group, the more good subjects I will find, and the more fun we will have!
Of course, I can do a straight magic walk-around as well for weddings, corporate parties and other events.
As a children's entertainer, I draw on my many years of experience in my youth as the leading clown-magician on Chicago's North Shore. I no longer wear a red nose and floppy shoes...but I'm just as silly as ever! My comedy magic act for kids is specifically targeted to the comprehension of children 4 to 10 years old. But the older kids and adults will be mystified too. I don't hypnotize the little ones (although little kids are great at hypnotizing themselves!). But I do tell them that hypnosis means whatever they imagine will seem real to them. As things appear and disappear, they wonder: Is it magic, or are they hypnotized? That really holds their attention!
I'm also an expert balloon animal twister. I was one of the Pickle Barrel balloon men, famous (in its day) for free pickles, popcorn and animal balloons. I still make a great balloon "puddle". That's a kind of dog, if you step on it, your feet get wet! (Did I say I was still very silly?)
As a corporate presenter and keynote speaker, I can tailor my hypnosis show to deliver a memorable message about how to overcome subconscious blocks to your business success. It's great for company meetings both small and large.
You can read additional client reviews on my website, www.TheHypnoParty.com. Those clients describe my show as "mind blowing entertainment!", "great fun!", "highly recommended!", and "would definitely use him again!"
I am also available for private hypnotherapy to help break habits, relieve pain and live a happier life.
My show typically runs an hour, but can be as long as ninety minutes or as short as thirty minutes. I am self-contained, with my own performing table, and portable speaker/mixer for my microphone and sound effects when there is no house sound system. My fee will flex with the nature of the event, the size of the group, and the distance I have to travel. Please let me know your budget parameters when you contact me, and I will do my best to make it work for you.
I am based in Chicago, but work regularly in New York City and surrounding states. I am available to travel and work worldwide.