Magicians

Mr. Twister
Bob Anderson
2100 S. Euclide Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone: (605) 310-0365
email: mrtwister98@msn.com
web page: www.mrtwister.org
Description:  Meet Mr. Twister Comedic Balloon Artist & Children's Entertainer.  Mr. Twister has never met a balloon that he didn't like.  From ordinary to extraordinary, from small balloon puppies to giant balloon space aliens, Mr. Twister loves them all.  Mr. Twister's Magical Balloon Shows are a fantastic blend of twisted balloons, magic tricks, juggling, stories & comedy, combined with the crazy character that is Mr. Twister.  The absolute perfect entertainment for kids of all ages.
 Fees: $200-$400 + travel expences
Travel range: Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska
 

FAX Gilbert Performance Programs
John Faxon Gilbert, Jr.
PO Box 1893
Fairfield, IA 52556
Phone: 888-514-5678
Description: Mime, magic an speaking characters combine to tell stories, blending movement, music an illusion. Audience participation throughout. Ideal for adults as well as children of all ages. Recommendations & videos available. Iowa Arts Council registered artist. Grant available.
Fee: Negotiable
Travel Range: Statewide
Also available for: Storytellers

Booking with Del-Mar
Delmar E. Kiefer
3303 15^th Street A
Moline, IL 61265
Phone: 309-762-7119
Description: Delmar Kiefer’s goal is making children of all ages laugh with his magic. Mr. Kiefer creates his magic show to revolve around the fun things you can find in the library. He has performed in over 300 television performances and is well know to many area club and groups who have used him for Christmas parties and picnics.
Fee:$150 plus mileage
Travel Range: Iowa
Also available for: Magician

Curtis Alan Hed
210 Eagle Lake Road North
Big Lake, MN 55309-9243
Phone: 612-263-5511 or 888-771-7426
E-Mail: curtished@illusioncompany.com
Web Page: www.illusioncompany.com/
Description: Curtis promotes reading and library use while entertaining children and adults with magic and comedy. Curtis’ show also includes juggling and "Duo" the White Killer Dove.
Fee: Contact for special library rates and info packet
Travel Range: Anywhere

Jim Jayes
Rural Route 1, Box 92
Oakland, MN 56076
Phone: 507-434-0945
Description: For more than thirty years, Jim has been entertaining children of all ages with his unique combination of magic & puppetry. His fast-paced performances include a lot of audience participation and fun for everyone.
Fee: $150
Travel Range: Anywhere
Also Available For: Puppeteers and Marionette shows

Jim Kenaga Magic
915 Oak Street
Osage, IA 50461
Phone: 515-732-5411
E-Mail: kenaga@osage.net
Description: Program includes magic, comedy, and stories with an n emphasis on reading. Works with any size group of children or adults. Can do a program on the summer reading theme.
Fee: $250 + milage
Travel Range: Statewide

Aunt Maybe & Uncle Mac Magical Clowns
Don & Judy McCabe
4270 E. Sheridan Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50317-2860
Phone: 515-266-1243
Description: Interactive magic, clown skits, illustrated storytelling with balloons. Can provide theme programs. Perform as a team, available any time.
Fee: $85 + milage
Travel Range: 50 miles
Also available for: Storytelling, clowns

Peter the Near (Great)
Pete Petrashek
13442 Westwood Lane
Omaha, NE 68144-3545
Phone: 402-334-2929
Fax: 402-334-2929
Description: Comedy magic for kids or adults. National Magician of the Year in 1988. My guarantee: if they don’t laugh & applaud, there’s no charge. Loves to entertain for all ages and kinds of groups.
Fee: Contact for more info
Travel Range: Contact for more info
Also available for: Church Socials, School Assemblies, Fairs & Festivals

The Comedy and Magic of Keith West
Entertainment Group
2400 Easton Blvd
Des Moines, IA  50317
Phone: 888-470-7948
Fax: 515-564-0787
E-Mail: egroup@Radiks.net
Web Page: www.e-group.net
Description: "Magic for a new Millennium" Show is comedy and magic entertainment for children and adults. Keith’s shows are filled with audience participation. Everyone is part of the show. One child will be cut in half, one child becomes a JR. Magician and makes another child float, and someones’ shoes will explode. Kids of all ages have enjoyed Keith’s library magic and humor for the last nine seasons. Keith’s programs can be tailored to meet your libraries special needs.
Fee: $250 for isolated dates - special rates for multiple engagements.
Travel Range: Throughout the USA and Canada
Also Available for: Clowns, Puppeteers, Storytellers & Science Show.

Levey the Great
Troy Levenhagen
315 2nd NW
Mason City, IA 50401
Phone:515-424-6479
Description: Illusionist that includes standard magic tricks as well as dangerous acts of magic such as "swallowing doubled razor blades."
Fee: Contact for information

Allen Roen
2312 27th Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA  52404
Phone:515-321-1075
Description: Our reading-theme show is based around a giant book, in which a story is told and magical things start to happen. The show is packed with magic, juggling, and lots of audience participation.
Fee: Contact for information

Professor P.J. Weber
The Reading Wizzard
Phone - 1-800-968-7469
Comedy, Juggling, Magic and Ventriloquism - All in one Act!!
http://www.pjweber.com

Cletus Henke
1221- 550th St
Cherokee, IA  51012
Phone-712-225-2926
Description:  Does programs for all ages and can do escapes, rope tricks, levitations, mind reading, card tricks, doves, flowers and scares out of thin air and more.