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~Hello and welcome to my space. I am a Magician, singer, actor, comedian, public speaker and most importantly...an Entertainer located in central Ohio. I have been entertaining audiences since 1972. My life began at an early age. I was born into a dysfunctional family. I had both a Mother AND a Father. My early education was stellar. I was at the top of my class...then they banned corporal punishment. Mom had no choice but to send me to public schools. Going through the public school system must have enhanced my conservative ideals. Having excellent grades, I aspired to become a Doctor or Lawyer or Scientist. My parents, always the voice of reason and looking out for my best interest, convinced me that the real money was in Magic. That decision shaped my life forever. For example, I once did a show and was paid in candy. I traded the candy for a watch that I then pawned for a nice ring with which I bought my wife of 17 years. She likes the variety of my various characters. I like that she can cook anything that comes from a bag. I DO have a "day job" but that is just for the camaraderie, insurance and tax purposes.~~ My shows have evolved over the years to what I present now as "rehearsed entertainment, unscripted". My mediums of entertaining range from restaurant magic, most notably at the SportZone in Coshocton, Ohio. A wedding singer and reception Magician. An actor with the Footlight Players performing on the Triple Locks Theatre stage in Coshocton. A founding member of the Sleuth Mystery Players where we facilitate murder mysteries for private parties as well as area Bed and Breakfasts and corporate functions. Some of our Bed and Breakfast venues include The White Oak Inn in Danville, Ohio, the Red Maple Inn in Burton, Ohio and The Colonel Taylor Inn in Cambridge, Ohio. I perform clown magic for birthday parties. As an Elvis impersonator, I do the singing and gyrating...you do the laughing. As a stage Magician my show, "The Music, Magic and More Show", is a 4 act production. With the help of Brad Fuller, a singer/songwriter, we provide entertainment with audience participation. With a little sleight of hand and sleight of mind it proves to be a fun family show.~~As a former Marine, Coach, Mayor and Eagle Scout I am an award winning orator with the Ohio Jaycees. Those life experiences I use as a motivational speaker.~~Many times I am asked to perform for benefits. As much as I would like to avail myself to each and every one...this is a business and I have narrowed my "free shows" down to 2 organizations. The "Make-A-Wish" Foundation and the "Komen Race for the Cure". The "Make-A-Wish" Foundation raises funds to help grant a wish to terminally ill children. The "Komen Race for the Cure" raises funds to aid in breast cancer awareness and discovering a cure.~~As a hobby...like I have time for a hobby, my wife Geri and I like to travel to wineries. We love to meet the vintners and discuss their products. We have visited about 80% of the wineries in Ohio and are even considering writing a book about our journeys.~