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What's a Family Fun Night?

What are Assembly Programs?
"Say NO To Drugs", "Reading is Magic!" & Holiday Programs

How Do We Get Started?

BOOK A DATE!

SELL TICKETS!

Selling tickets can earn money for your school.

SELL PIZZA!

The 15 most commonly asked questions:

1. Who is Gary Goodman? Gary has been performing for children’s audiences in South Florida for over 20 years. His name is widely recognized as the most professional, reliable, and entertaining magician in the area. He has performed at over 150 schools in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
    
2. What is a “Comedy Magic & Illusion Show”? A one-hour extravaganza filled with unbelievable magic, appearing and disappearing doves and rabbit, large grand illusions (like the ones you see on TV) performed with a female assistant, audience participation,  hand-clapping music, and tons of laughs!
    
3. Where does he perform the show? The cafeteria stage is perfect. Also a nearby high school auditorium or gymnasium can be used if your school doesn’t have a stage in the cafeteria.
    
4. How is the event promoted? Gary supplies you with everything you need to promote the show to your students. He mails you crowd-stopping posters with a spot for show info, a flyer containing all the selling points to send home with each student, a one-minute video of a “commercial” to show on your closed-circuit televisions, and samples of show tickets plus selling tips from other schools. The video really gets the 3^rd-5^th graders excited when they see it’s not just a show for the little ones. Schools describe this as the easiest and most successful program they’ve ever organized.
    
5. What age group does this appeal to?  All ages…students, siblings, parents, and grandparents!
    
6. Does the school supply the sound system and staging? No. Gary arrives “self-contained” with his own state-of-the-art sound system and curtains.
    
7. Will everyone fit in our cafetorium? This is never a problem. But, if your school has a population of over 1,000 and the cafeteria can only hold 250-300 students, Gary has two solutions. He can do two shows on consecutive nights or even better…both shows on the same night with a 30-minute intermission between shows. He also suggests beginning the event at least 30-minutes prior to the show time for selling food, raffle tickets, etc. Gary has great pre-show music!
    
8. What is the “formula” to pay for the Family Fun Night and also make money for ourselves? Hang up posters, distribute flyers, advertise on your marquee, play one-minute commercial on your closed-circuit televisions, sell food (pizza, soda, popcorn) prior to the show, have a raffle to win a magic set (available through Gary), and very importantly pre-sell tickets only. Let families know that there are only a certain number of tickets available and ticket sales are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Sell tickets for three or four dollars.
    
9. What if we don’t sell enough tickets to pay for the Family Fun Night Show? Gary guarantees that if you follow his tried and true “formula” your school will not lose money. If you haven’t made enough money from the tickets, food, and raffle sales then Gary will make up the difference. Gary guarantees you will not lose a dollar on his Family Fun Night show.
    
10. If we have Gary perform again next year will he bring the same magic and illusions? Never! Gary keeps a record of every magic trick he performs at each school to guarantee no repeats.
     
11. Is Gary available to perform at our school assemblies, book fairs, or carnivals? Absolutely! He has developed themed programs (i.e., The Magic of America, Reading is Magic, Say NO to Drugs, the Safety Show, Spooktacular Halloween, Reward Program, End-of-Year) that are extremely popular.
     
12. How many people in the show? Gary, a female assistant, and a stage hand.
     
13. How long does it take to set-up and break-down the show? Gary and his crew arrive two hours prior to show time with a cargo van loaded with magic, illusions and sound equipment. It only takes one hour to break-down the show.
    
14. How far in advance should I call to inquire about a date? AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Some schools call up to a year in advance and others call a few weeks in advance. Remember, Gary also gets calls from churches, temples, and many private parties. The Family Fun Night show is in great demand, so it is important to contact Gary as soon as possible to secure your favorite date. Give yourself peace-of-mind when planning your next Family Fun Night or assembly program by calling the entertainer with experience… Gary Goodman.

Here's What They Say About Gary...

"Your posters, video, sample tickets and suggestions made the preparation fool-proof and easy for the organizers." -- North Grade

"Thank you for giving the children a show no child should ever miss." -- Chapel Trail

"Our PTA pre-sold over 500 tickets for the show and we had to turn away people at the door." -- Winston Park

Whatever the occasion, Gary custom-designs each performance for the schools requirements.

Comedy Stage Magic Show includes rabbit, audience participation,
well-tested and age appropriate material.

 Comedy Stage Magic & Levitation Show includes everything above plus the  “Talking Board” illusion (A picture drawn by Gary comes to life with lots of laughs!) and the “Chair Suspension” illusion (Gary levitates a volunteer on stage!). 

     Comedy Stage Magic & Animal Show includes everything above except the “Chair Suspension” plus lots of spectacular magic with Gary’s white doves and rabbit.  Gary brings a female assistant to help with the extra routines.

     Comedy Stage Magic & Grand Illusion Show includes magic with the doves and rabbit plus (2) of the Grand Illusions (view Grand Illusions at www.garygoodman.com).  A female assistant performs the Grand Illusions with Gary. 

    All Assembly Programs are 40 minutes in length.  Gary supplies the sound system and backdrops if needed.  No charge for experience and showmanship!