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Ted

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About Me

Hi Everyone:Welcome To STAGE LEFT MAGICI understand how hard it can be trying to find the right entertainment for an event. Hire the wrong guy and not only will people have a bad time at your event, but you will be remembered as the one who brought him to the event in the first place.Possibly you have worked with entertainers in the past who lacked the experience to put on a professional show or just couldn't connect with the audience in an entertaining way. Maybe you hired a comedian or magician for your event and their material was totally inappropriate. Or, maybe you hired someone for your event and they never showed up. To top it all off, the entertainers still expected to be paid!
No, I'm not making these stories up and I'm not exaggerating. These are experiences related to me by actual event planners. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. You have a seemingly never ending list of things which you must see to in order to put your event together and ensure it's success. There is planning the event-What activities will be going on and in what order will they take place? Who is going to handle the food? What's the best time for the entertainment to start? Then there is advertising. Press releases to write and send off. Posters and other promotions to create and put in place. And lets not forget, you must deal with any other problems which may arise before, during, and after the event. You must accomplish all of this and stay within your budget."What is Stage Left Magic Productions?"I have been doing magic shows since 1985 and in 2000 I decided to form my own magic company. Hence, Stage Left Magic was born. I'm a professional magician who's past clients include Juvenile Diabetes Association of Western NY, Lutheran Social Services, Walden Books, The Buffalo Clown Alley, Ponderosa' Steakhouse and Harley-Davidson of Jamestown... just to mention a few. I have more than 15 years of real world performing experience which translates into an amazing, funny, and successful show for your event. Since forming Stage Left Magic Productions 3 years ago I have presented successful programs for corporations, restaurants, festivals, schools, churches and private parties."Stage Left Magic is a Turn-Key Operation.Ted Handled Everything with Professionalism!"Chad Ecklof-Manager Ecklof BakeryStage Left Magic specializes in helping event planners create successful events that will make a Lasting Impression with all who attend! Whether you're throwing a private party, planning a Grand Opening or in charge of a Festival, Stage Left Magic has an entertainment package that will help you create an event which is more fun, exciting, and successful for all. Imagine working with a proven name in Entertainment that provides you with:* A Proven Show! My magic shows have amazed young and old alike in many different settings such as banquets, schools, shopping malls, clubs, restaurants, festivals, grand openings and private parties. (See Testimonials) * References! I have hundreds of show evaluations from all kinds of event planners which I will provide on request. I also have actual letters which I will copy for you. Still not convinced they are real? I can also provide you with a short audio tape with actual comments about my shows and Stage Left Magic Productions! * An Informative Performance Agreement! This easy to understand agreement allows you to make sure that you are getting exactly what you want, and Guarantees the performance so you don't have to worry about the performer not showing up or inappropriate material. * Up Front Pricing! There are never any hidden fees or charges. * Money Back Guarantee! If you don't like the show, you don't pay for it. It's that simple. * A Problem Solver! I'm at your event for one reason: To make it the most fun and successful event you've ever had ! That means that while I'm at your event, I'm there to help out with whatever problems may arise. I'm also here to help with the promotion of your event, i.e., providing copy ready posters.Amazing Magic and More...Stage Left Magic Productions provides Professional magic entertainment that will make a lasting impression with your guests/clients . . . and make you, the event planner, great! All of our entertainment packages include colorful props, music, a professional sound system if needed, and quick and easy set up. Best of all, our shows are very interactive and designed to make your audience the stars of the show."Not only do you see it, You are Part of the Show!"Virgina Haskins -C.C.W. Lutheran Social ServicesMake Your Event The Best It Can Be...Call Or Email Us for a FREE Quote and Customized Entertainment Package!(Copyright 2006)Phone: 203-723-7295Email: [email protected]: www.newfairresources.comI do a wide variety of programs. Everything from Stage Productions, ie. stage or theater programs, to intimate close-up magic/table hopping and street magic to outdoor programs specificly designed for Fairs and Festivals. I also offer motivational programs for corporations and educational programs for schools and libraries. I have traveled around alot with my magic including; NYC, Pittsburgh PA, Allen Town PA, Buffalo NY, Niagra Falls NY, Clevland OH, and Reading PA just to name a few. Some of my clients include; Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, Walden Books, Ponderosa, Alfred State College-NY, Buffalo Family Fun Day at Bison Stadium and Western NY Juvenile Diabetes Association.

My Interests

Hmmmm. Did I mention magic. Lets see. Juggling which I do...Just not that well (3 is all I can get. I play the guitar and occasionally write a song. Do some singing. I like acting. I love reading. Mostly inspirational and marketing/sales books. Big Harry Potter fan. I also like fishing and camping with my family.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone involved in magic, juggling, comedy, hypnosis, clowning, entertainment agencies, Fair and Festival producers, speakers, and people involved in direct-marketing and sales.I'm also looking forward to meeting people in the Waterbury, CT area, as my wife and family will be relocating there sometime within the next 6 months. Really hoping to make some new friends and contacts.Would also like to meet people that I can network with.I would also like to invite everyone to sign up for my newsletter "Different Stages". It super easy and only takes 5 seconds. Just go to www.newfairresources.com, type in your email and click submit! I will never share your personal ifo. with outside parties!

Music:

My favorite band is RUSH. I've seen them 5 times now and each show just gets better and better. Also love ochestra music, classical, Big Band and new swing, and 80's Hairbands. Love Poe. She's Hot and knows how to rock! There's really just to many to name without leaving out some great musicans!

Movies:

Anything by Hitchcock. Harry Potter. And good horror movies. Love Clive Barkers movies.

Television:

X Files, Buffy and Lost is my new favorite.

Books:

Anything by Napolean Hill, Zig Ziglar, Dan Kennedy, Cris Johnson, Geddy Shaw, H.P.Lovecraft, Poe, Clive Barker, T.A.Kaine, Robert Howard, Frank Herbert, Anne Rice, and especially Robert Jordan!

Heroes:

RUSH! Teen-aged Mutant Nija Turttles! Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Napolean Hill! Zig Ziglar! Dan Kennedy! Cris Johnson! Geddy Shaw! H.P.Lovecraft! Poe! Clive Barker! T.A.Kaine! Robert Howard! Frank Herbert!Tracy Peterson (my Wife)! Anne Rice! Robert Jordan!

My Blog

Tired of the Whinning

Hey Everyone:I want to say I'm sorry for not posting on here much lately.  My summer has been becoming increasingly busy.  Next Thursday we are taking the kids to their Dad's so I will be in...
Posted by Ted on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:38:00 PST

Should You Throw Out Your To-Do-List???

Should You Throw Out Your To-Do-List?To-Do-List have long been the traditional approach to managing schedules and commitiments.  I have been using my own for years.  But today there's a grow...
Posted by Ted on Thu, 08 May 2008 08:09:00 PST

Two Free Gifts!!!

Free Gifts!  For answering this Question, "What Do You Want?" It has been a year since my last Readers Survey and I NEED Your input.  I’m in the process of developing some new pro...
Posted by Ted on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:08:00 PST

Time Is Running Out! Dates Are VANISHING!

? ..>..>..>..>..>..>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stage Left Magic-Reminder for Fairs! Still Time To Save MONEY and Guarantee Your Fairs SUCCESS! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...
Posted by Ted on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:40:00 PST

Customer Appreciation Valentines Day Surprize

Hi! Ted here.I wanted to write and let you know about our new Customer Appreciation gift we have for you in celebration of Saint Valentines Day- the most romantic time of the year!Here's how you can m...
Posted by Ted on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:01:00 PST

What Gets You FIRED UP?!!!

What Gets You Fired Up!?As some of you know this is one of my busiest times of the year.  I'm coming off Dec. with 18 shows and gearing up for this years Fairs and Festival season.  I have a...
Posted by Ted on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:43:00 PST

What’s At The Core of Your Business?

There's nothing easy about running your ownbusiness. It may be more enjoyable thanworking for someone else, but there is adown side.  Your responsible for:-- Keeping the books-- Maintaining a con...
Posted by Ted on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:45:00 PST

Staying Well This Winter! Mind Waves?!

Staying Well This Winter! Cleaner towels.  Ever noticed your bathroom towel has a musty smell? Steve Boorstein, host of the Web site clothingdoctor.com, says it's from mildew spores developing...
Posted by Ted on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:18:00 PST

New Website! Check It Out!!!

I'm really excited about this...I just launched a new Birthday Website...This site is dedicated to my Birthday programs...Please check it out if you have a few minutes if you are planning a Birthday ...
Posted by Ted on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:20:00 PST

Our Client of the Month!!! Toys For Tots!

And Our Client Of The Month Is&.   Ed Gottschalk from Southport CT.  Ed invited me to perform at a party he was having at his home.  Ed wanted some walk-around magic and a short stand...
Posted by Ted on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:32:00 PST