Booking entertainment for an event can be a tough task – especially if it’s your first time. The articles in this blog will help you navigate the world of entertainment for events. From where to find the act, how to book it, and what entertainment is right for different events, to discussing the business of booking such as what documents you’ll need, how to tell if you’re working with a true professional, and when to run! We’ll also have articles with tips, trick, and ideas that will make your event unforgettable.
Who should read these articles? Anyone who plans an event. Corporate event planners, country club managers, entertainment directors, executives, meeting planners, party planners, catering professionals… From holiday parties to corporate events, birthday celebrations to charity galas – this site is for you!
Why am I doing this? I’ve been working in the world of magical entertainment for over 22 years and have seen the best – and the worst – of party planning. It’s my belief that my success is your success, and to keep it all moving in the right direction good education is necessary. Our clients, members, friends, and guests deserve the best and these articles will help us get there. Putting on an event is a team effort and as the entertainment I’m part of that team. Let’s keep sharing our secrets so that our clients continue to say thank you!
Who is Michael? My site has my bio but if you don’t want to go there –
Awarded Best Club Entertainment by Boardroom Magazine (2021, 2022 Excellence in Achievement Awards), consistently named by the Corgentum Survey as the Top Corporate Entertainers (2017-2022), winner of the Los Angeles Award for Best Psychic Entertainer (2019-2022), named a “Best Thing to Do” by Time Out New York, and praised by The New York Times, LA Times, Variety, and the Washington Post, Michael’s award winning magic and mentalism will energize, enthrall, and entertain your group.
A third-generation psychic, Michael has over 20 years of professional experience in the world of entertainment. A world-class entertainer, he knows how to engage and captivate the most sophisticated and skeptical audiences. He can be seen reading minds and performing his amazing feats of prestidigitation at private clubs and at corporate events, meetings, galas, and private events around the world.
Michael has been a featured performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, starred in his own show at Six Flags Magic Mountain, advised film, TV, theater, and theme park productions as a magic and psychic consultant, and received rave reviews for his one-man Off-Broadway show “Extraordinary Deceptions.” He is a proud member of the Psychic Entertainers Association and a performing member of The Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle.
I’ll try to write new entries at least a few times a month, but due to my intense travel schedule there is no set calendar. You can see my calendar at https://themembersonlyshow.com/schedule
As always, if you have direct questions or need help with a specific project please reach out directly via email at Michael@mentalist.show
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