If you are
looking for a performer with experience
(over 20 years!), value
(worth every $!), impeccable reputation
(100’S of letters of recommendation!), and the
finely-tuned skills of an
engaging magician... you must call South Florida's own
GARY
GOODMAN!
In 1971,
at the age of twelve, Gary began his life-long dream of becoming a magician
and started performing at birthday parties. A highly recognizable name in
the South Florida area since 1980,
Gary’s performed at children’s birthdays, festivals, schools, malls,
libraries, temples, churches, scouting events, Walt Disney World and even
during half-time at the Miami Heat basketball games!
Here's
What Goes On at a Magical Birthday...
Gary
expertly combines the elements of big colorful props, story telling,
audience participation, tons of humor, and his furry partner…Hare E.
Houdini, a.k.a. Haredini.
The Birthday Magic Show (custom designed for all ages)
This 45-minute COMEDY MAGIC SHOW is
designed to ‘wow’ your child’s specific age group. Gary’s ‘formula’
for designing each show is guaranteed to hold their attention!
THE BIRTHDAY
CHILD IS THE STAR OF THE SHOW.
H
e is always asked first when Gary
needs assistance with a trick. Even the shyest of children can’t resist
helping Gary! Your child’s name is used often as the very special ‘magic
word’ throughout the show. “ And now everyone say ‘Happy Birthday (child’s
name)!’. Gary can also include siblings or best friends into the
show.
Get ready for the ‘traditional’ Live
Rabbit Production of Haredini through a not so traditional method! Your
child is the only one who gets to meet Haredini. As Haredini
whispers in Gary’s ear (only magicians can understand rabbit whispers!) he
tells him he wants to meet the birthday child! A great ‘kodak’ moment!
Audience
participation with the whole group. Gary is known for his
“OK…Alright” audience interaction game. This is Gary’s running gag
‘trademark’ throughout the show. It really keeps the kids on their toes! 
Parents love the way Gary jumps right
in and helps out with announcements and organizing the group. Whether you
have four children or fifty, Gary is a true professional with many years of
experience at handling even the liveliest group of children.
If you so desire, he is always
prepared to set up a sound system and curtains. He arrives 30 minutes
prior to show time to ensure a smooth running performance. Gary will
call you the week of your party and review all your details. Peace of
Mind is a wonderful thing!
The
Birthday Magic & Talking Picture Show
Includes everything in The Birthday
Magic Show plus the Talking Picture.
After drawing a funny face on a large
drawing board it comes to life! As the eyes and mouth move the kids go
ballistic! The picture introduces himself as ‘Mark’ and begins to tell jokes,
argue with Gary, and sing a funny rap song. The kids can be heard
saying ‘no way!’.
This package also includes a sound
system and additional tricks that are choreographed to music.
The Birthday Magic &
Levitation Show
Includes
everything in The Birthday Magic & Talking Picture Show (see above) plus the LEVITATION ILLUSION
with the birthday child.
Gary performs this LEVITATION with the
birthday child as the Grand Finale to the show. Performed to the Mission
Impossible music, Gary positions two wooden chairs a few feet from each
other. Then, he places
a board across the backs of the chairs. The
birthday child lies down on the board. Gary carefully removes one of the
chairs and then slowly removes the board. We now have the birthday child
suspended in the air! It looks like she/he is balancing only by the
back of the neck! Gary then passes a large hoola hoop around the
birthday child showing there is no means of support. ANOTHER GREAT
KODAK MOMENT!
Gary arrives one hour prior to show
time. He will be accompanied by a stagehand to assist with the additional
equipment. This package also includes a sound system and additional
tricks that are choreographed to music.
The Grand Illusion Show
Includes
The Birthday Magic & Talking Picture Show plus a Grand
Illusion. Go to
www.garygoodman.com to view Gary's many Grand Illusions!
A Female Assistant accompanies Gary.
The Magic Animal Show
Includes The Birthday Magic & Talking Picture Show (see above).
Four white South American Java Doves (Eenie,
Meenie, Miney, and Mo) appear magically and then disappear mysteriously
throughout the show. In one of the tricks, a dove turns into Haredini,
the rabbit! As the Grand Finale, Gary
makes a birdcage that is filled with four doves vanish into thin air!
The animal routines are choreographed
to fun, upbeat music. This program includes a female assistant who plays an
integral part in the program.
Your home or clubhouse will be turned
into a mini-theatre with curtains and a great sound/music system. Gary’s
hand-picked pre-show music gets everyone in the mood for a really big show!
Gary arrives 1-1/2 hours prior to show time for his set-up. He is
accompanied by a female assistant and stagehand. This show requires a
12x12 performing area.
The Teenager Show
Gary chooses performance material
specifically for the teenage crowd. The show combines Sleight-of-Hand
Magic and Mind Reading. Gary performs mind-blowing magic effects
only inches away from the audience. During the Mind Reading, Gary will
catch them off-guard when he 'gets inside their heads' and reads their
minds. This performance is 45-minutes.
