Magic & Technology

Do you ever get the feeling that there never seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything done that you wish?  Well, the other day Donna and I ran into an old friend of ours, Tomio Garray.  Tomio, and his late father Carl, had an amazing show that took them around the world performing on the biggest stages of the day.  One of Garray and Tomio’s most famous acts was a surprising and laugh filled routine that had Carl simultaneously operating four, elaborately costumed, six foot tall, animal ventriloquist figures that joked, sang and danced.  We worked with them on many dates in the late 80’s and the 90’s and it was always a fun and educational experience.  When we saw him this time, Tomio asked us how the business has changed in the last few years. I commented that it is a full time job and sometimes finding the time to do everything I want and need to do is a challenge. With today’s technology and social media there are so many more things to attend to on a regular basis.  Things like e-mails, websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube, and more, in addition to the regular phone calls, direct marketing, network marketing, and other promotional aspects of the entertainment business. And that does not even include our work with agents, promoters and clients or the time spent actually working on the show itself or the time in front of a live audience.  I guess it is good to be busy.  On the plus side, all of this makes it easier for more people to find us, follow us on Facebook, get information about our entertainment services faster and it opens us up to an even broader audience.

We have lots of great clients that book us on a regular basis. Back in mid December of 2012 we received a call from our friends at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA to discuss our availability for the upcoming 2013 season.  It is my prediction that this will be a record-breaking year for Knoebels.  They have built more cabins in the campground for guest rental.  They have announced a new ride or two in the Park and they are bringing back another ride from storage for the kids.  And, as the saying goes, “It’s not open, until it’s open,” but there has been lots buzz about the long awaited “Flying Turns” coaster.  I personally think this could be the year we see this one of a kind ride in operation. Time will tell.  Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

This will also be our 20^th consecutive year performing at Knoebels.  We are honored that not only do we get the first call when it comes time to book entertainment for Knoebels Roaring Creek Saloon, but we are also the only Magic act that gets two full weeks in this amazing free admission Amusement Park.  We have found that some people actually plan their vacations to coincide with our appearance there each year.  This year our dates are Monday, July 15 – Sunday, July 21 and Monday, August 12 – Sunday, August 18, 2013.  If you are in the area while we are there, please stop in, see us and say hello. Admission and parking are free. (Mention this Blog to Mike or Donna after one of our shows at Knoebels and receive a free gift while supplies last.)

Recently, one of our agents booked our show for a small corporate group that had not used entertainment at their event for many years.  As we do with most of our shows, we custom designed a show to meet the client’s needs and the venue’s limitations.  Long story, short, the client/audience loved the show and ecstatically said it was the best event they had done in a long time, and it was mainly because of our show.  That is exactly what we like to hear, because entertaining audiences and making people happy is one of the things we do best.  Guaranteed, this client will be contacting the agent again with their future entertainment needs.  We have several agents that use our show when they need to hit a home run with a new or existing client and it is always a WIN-WIN-WIN situation.

As veterans of the entertainment business, we know what it takes to make your event an entertaining success. Technology has given us more ways to connect with our audience and fans, but as entertainment specialists our main focus is still entertaining audiences with our live show. With our vast arsenal of magic, effects, comedy routines, and stage illusions to choose from, we have the flexibility and experience to provide a show that will amaze and mystify your audience, leaving them holding their sides and laughing one minute and then sitting slack jawed and scratching their heads the next.  Give us a call today at 717-293-5115 for more information and find out how to make your event a Entertaining Success.

Until next time…

Remember, - It’s All About Believing.

- Mike Snyder

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