• Hello! I'm Robert Strong, the comedy magician.

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STAND UP! For Kids With Autism – Showcasing San Francisco’s Funniest Comedians!

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A Benefit for Oak Hill School

Friday, May 11, 2012, 8pm Show, 10pm Champagne After Party

San Francisco's Funniest Comedians

San Francisco's Funniest Comedians

 

A benefit for Oak Hill School, STAND UP! for Kids with Autism, will start with a 6:30pm Wine Reception and Student Art Exhibit, then 8pm Showtime, followed by a 10pm Champagne Dessert Reception. Robert Strong The Comedy Magician will be performing mind reading with comedians Mark Pitta, Don Friesen (recently taped Showtime one-hour Comedy Special: ”Ask Your Mom,” is slated to air June 22, 2012), Johnny Steele, and more at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre! Tickets here: http://www.142throckmortontheatre.com/event.php?eventid=1659

 

Press release here: http://www.prlog.org/11871263-stand-up-for-kids-with-autism-showcasing-san-franciscos-funniest-comedians.html

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TEDxNewWallStreet – Robert Strong – Let Bankers Leave Hocus Pocus to Comedians and Magicians

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Here is a video of my 5th TEDx Talks. It was a great audience and event, ENJOY! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBDgQRujT1g

Corporate Magician Robert Strong

Corporate Magician Robert Strong

Speaker Bio:
Robert Strong, The Corporate Magician, has been crisscrossing the world since 1985 entertaining audiences large & small, young & old.

Description of Talk:
Robert Strong uses magic and comedy to illustrate Wall Street’s money illusions, and demonstrate how New Wall Street could avoid relying on those old magic tricks.

About TEDx:
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

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Robert Strong the San Francisco magician who gives meaning to “incredible”

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Last month I had the honor to have an article written about me in the San Francisco Examiner by Janet Gallin. You can read the article here http://www.examiner.com/article/robert-strong-the-san-francisco-magician-who-gives-meaning-to-incredible or below. Enjoy!

San Francisco Magician Robert Strong

San Francisco Magician Robert Strong

If you ask me, the word “incredible” has been bandied about so lightly of late that it has come to signify not much of anything. Ah, enter comedy magician Robert Strong, the sorcerer who puts the disbelief back into “incredible” because the incredible is what he does every time he makes the impossible seem routine.

When he cuts that tie in half right before your eyes, okay, simple enough, audacious perhaps, and certainly more than a little meddlesome. But even the hapless fool who has volunteered his tie laughs. He sits through the performance with half an expensive tie, and by the end of the evening, almost as an after-thought, Robert calls him back to the stage. Whiz bang, Robert’s hands do something undetectable and the man’s tie is whole again. Not even wrinkled! You can feel the “whew!” in the air. Robert just smiles at what, for him, is the ordinariness of it all.

How does Robert do it? I don’t know. He won’t tell. There is something beautiful about his code of silence. Honorable. He knows we don’t want to know how the lady is sawed in half or how he runs the film backward on that severed tie. The fun is in the mystery. Robert is not just the magician. He is the magic. He is having such a fine time of it all that we laugh with him. We trust this inveterate mischief-maker not to disappoint us (see him at work in Berkeley) . We know we are out of harm’s way in his swift reliable hands. Danger is just an illusion. Safety is his reality.

Comedy magician? Yes. With Robert the comedy would be entertainment enough, the magic ditto. The blend is Robert’s long standing magic act that he has been doing since the age of twelve.

High spirits and joy follow in Robert’s wake. He says his job is to make events extraordinary. And does he ever! It isn’t so easy to gasp and laugh and scream with disbelief simultaneously, but that is what he evokes. You think you can watch more carefully next time and see what he does. Watch all you want. You will not see what he does; just the bewildering results. If you haven’t had the pleasure of seeing this gleeful marvel in action you are missing something astounding. But, even as busy as he is performing in San Francisco, and elsewhere, you will be able to catch up with him. His website is up to date, so you can find him.

And, as if the magic is not enough of a career, Robert is co-founder, co-producer and emcee of San Francisco’s Comedy Talks; Conversations With the Legends of Comedy. With all his accomplishments he is a sweet and modest man whose gratitude is never overshadowed by the light of his success.

And, he knows how to do something ordinary that has bewitching results; that is writing a love letter. To hear the joy in Robert’s voice as he tells the story of how he became a magician is a treat in itself.

From me to you with love in the air,
Janet

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Robert Strong The Comedy Magician Performs at his 4th TEDx Event!

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EXCITING NEWS! I just performed at my 4th TEDx and have now added mind reading to my set of performance skills (in addition to the magic, comedy, juggling, escapes, pick-pocketing, and hosting/MC’ing). Click the image below to see video of me doing a bit of telepathy and telekinesis at TEDxBerkeley last month.

Video of Robert Strong The Comedy Magician performing at his 4th TEDx event.
Video of Robert Strong The Comedy Magician performing at his 4th TEDx event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S55cjzSlssc

I hope you like the video. I hope to be invited to more TED events, so it would mean the world to me if you would take a minute and watch it, like it, comment on it, share it, post it, Tweet it, Facebook it, link to it, favorite it, blog about it, Google Plus it, etc.

 

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

 

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

Robert Strong The Comedy Magician at TEDxBerkeley

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Here are videos of two previous TEDx events with Robert Strong The Comedy Magician!

Robert Strong speaks at TEDx Silicon Valley 2011 from TEDx Silicon Valley on Vimeo.

Robert Strong: Magic from TEDx Silicon Valley on Vimeo.

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Reviews of Robert Strong The Corporate Magic Entertainer!

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Robert Strong The Corporate Magician

Robert Strong The Corporate Magician

I have been performing Comedy Magic since 1985 and have done it all. The list is long and includes birthday parties, school shows, street performing, comedy clubs, malls, festivals, theaters, performing arts centers, Bar Mitzvahs, graduations, Holiday Parties, First Nights, colleges, universities, international tours, Las Vegas review shows, cruise ships, corporate shows, trade shows, sales seminars, product launches, retreats, hospitality suites, commercials, TV, film, and much more. I have collected some amazing reference letters/emails newspaper/magazine articles, and more recently, I have been getting some great reviews online. I will post the former on a future blog, but for now, here are my current Yelp, Yahoo, Google, and LinkedIn reviews:

Corporate Magician Robert Strong on Yelp

Corporate Magician Robert Strong on Yelp

Ann S: Loved watching Robert Strong perform–he brought such fun to a recent 70th birthday party event. All ages responded to his humor and ability to engage guests. I would recommend him in a minute.

Tyree J: Robert’s act works for all audiences. Yet he stands out not just because he’s funny, clever, and personable but that  he’s a professional entertainer who keeps his commitments. May 14th Robert helped set up the TED talks at Stanford in the morning, rushed over to Alameda to give 45 minute performance on the USS Hornet for th District 57 Toastmasters conference at 2 PM . Then he headed back to Stanford to close out the TED talks. As a general policy Toastmasters offers little if any compensation  to anyone presenting at their conferences. I appreciate Robert sharing his tips on humor and encouragement to a novice such as myself. He is thoughtful and easy to work with, which btw is not always the norm in his business. No doubt he’s a five star recommendation!

Eric C: Mr. Strong puts on one helluva fun show. He’s charming, funny, goofy, and quite the talented magician. I’ve seen Mr. Strong perform a few times and each time he gets the audience involved and laughing. Everyone has a wonderful time watching Mr. Strong do his magic. I believe he’d be a great addition to any celebration or corporate event. We’re going to book him for our next gig!

Igor G: Great personality, will make you laugh and feel good inside and outside. Will make your watch disappear too.

David S: What, you can’t rate Six Stars? This is a travesty. Robert Strong is hysterical, and has some of the most creative tricks I’ve seen from a magicians. I have seen him perform multiple times, had him on one of my shows. He’s always a huge hit. My cousins saw him in DC and couldn’t stop talking about him. He works a room unbelievably well and he’s great at getting the audience involved in his tricks. He’s also a great dancer. But he won’t let me lead. :(

Nathan D: Robert is funny, versatile and always puts on a high-energy show. He is professional and easy to work with. He put on a great intermission show at a regular party that I run, and left the audience mystified and begging for more. I’ve also had the pleasure of being an unwitting assistant in one of his tricks…haha, it was so much fun :)

Jessica K: I’ve known and seen Robert Strong perform ever since he was a teenager and I can tell you that he is hilarious, professional, and a brilliant magician. He is also a great guy and super nice to work with. He is extremely talented and is doing what he was born to do. He’s a must hire for any event!

Craig H: Robert Rocks! Each time I see him he amazes and delights. His rapport with audiences, witty repartee, humor and timing are just ducky! he’s a pro whom I highly recommend for audiences of all ages and educational levels. The consummate professional, he can handle any stage set-up, room dynamics or other challenges that constrain lesser talents. Dude has chops!!!

Patricio T: I saw Robert perform at a company event and was very impressed by his abilities and professionalism. His show blends jokes and magic tricks and is both hilarious and amusing. Great entertainment! He lives up to the title of ‘The Comedy Magician’. I would definitely see his show again.

Mark C: My company hired Robert for several trade shows and events around the world, and he delivered an excellent performance every time. He really took the time on the front end to learn how to connect his magic and comedy to match the material we wanted to communicate, and then delivered it very well.

Alex L: Among his many talents, excellent improviser. It enables Robert  to handle a wide variety of audiences and situations with even greater grace and confidence.

Talia S: WOW! Robert is a hilarious and brilliant entertainer.  He is hands down the best magician I have ever seen. I highly recommend going to one of his shows or hiring him if you are looking for a most memorable event.

David M: I have to say that Mr. Strong is one of the most talented and entertaining people I have ever seen.  His act, which he taylors to each audience, is both hilarious and mind-bending! I’d also add that he is not only a pleasure to watch, but to work with if you are doing the booking for the show.  I fully recommend him to any individual or organization who wants to create a very unique and memorable event.

Kelly M: My kids love Robert Strong! He is a funny funny funny magician. I have seen him being super silly at The Buddy Club and I have seen him do the corporate speak thing at a trade show at the Moscone center. He can do it all! I highly recommend him.

Mike K: I have seen Robert Strong perform with both children and adults.  He is very creative. He leaves the audience talking about him and he generates many laughs because he really involves the audiences in his shows. I certainly recommend him for either adults or children.

Rachel M: Few people have a strong stage presence and are also good entertainers.  Robert Strong has both.  It’s a hard combination to find, but he brings it together and creates a fabulous show.  It doesn’t hurt that Robert’s a pretty funny guy, too!

Christine P: Our audience was thrilled with Robert Strong’s performance this Saturday.  It was a sophisticated, intelligent crowd, on the technical side, but Robert had them warmed up and laughing very fast and kept up an excellent show of just the right length.  I still do not understand how he did his tricks; they were amazing.  I believe he could entertain just about any audience.  Highly recommended!

Janet G: Robert Strong is, to cut to the chase, fabulous. He was recently an emcee at a rather formal event and brought such fun and snap to the whole evening. His magic tricks are just that: magic. And then some. He flew through various disappearances and metamorphoses, and no matter how hard I stared at every maneuver I was stumped as to how he did it all. He was spellbinding, and even the man whose tie Robert cut in half was laughing. I suppose he knew Robert could restore it.

Jacqueline V: I was the Chair of our school’s annual Market/Fair Day and we had Robert Strong performing at our event.  He gave a terrific performance, our crowd loved him so that people were saying he was the highlight of the day.  Both adults and children were equally engaged, laughing and very amused.  On top of it, he was professional, really friendly and easy to work with.  We definitely will use him again next year.

Ari S: Robert performed at a kids birthday party i attended and it was great. he had the adults and the kids both in stitches. Strong magic and strong comedy.

Katy D: Robert is not only funny but he has a great mind for business and an array of dancing steps. I would strongly recommend him for any event.

Steven B: Fantastic show.  I left wondering whether he should be considered a very funny magician or a very magical comedian.

Juliana G: Robert is a pro. I’ve seen him entertain little kids without losing their attention for a minute, astonish adult audiences, and do impromptu tricks at dinner parties that baffled guests are still talking about. He can put on a major live show for an audience of thousands, engage passers-by at trade shows, perform comfortably and naturally in front of a camera, and do sleight of hand tricks right under your nose that you will not be able to figure out no matter how hard you stare. (I’ve tried.) Robert’s also a dependable, punctual, and thoroughly professional business person.

Dana D: I’ve seen Robert Strong perform at several fundraisers and private events.  He has an incredible stage presence that totally engages his audience.  His blend of humour and magic is truly unique as he’s able to be masterful at both.  I guarantee, everyone will leave with a smile!

Yezdi L: I’ve seen Robert perform magic and he is very good; not only does he perform tricks that are quite amazing but he also has a great sense of humor and makes the entire show funny, engaging and very interesting. He truly enjoys performing and interacting with an audience. Highly recommended.

Angie M: I have seen Robert perform at several events and always enjoyed it very much.  Each time he varied his show to fit the audience.  I think Robert’s blend of humor, stage presence and his fabulous magic tricks will delight all ages!  I hope to see him again soon!

Shawna P: There’s a reason Robert Strong has been voted San Francisco’s Best Comedy Magician several years running now. Regardless of the crowd size or type, he is always prepared, and ready to incite laughter! More than that, Robert is a true entertainer in every sense of the word – dancing, magic shows, good clean comedy, party tricks, Robert does it all, and with style. 5 Stars all the way!

Joshua H: Robert Strong is truly a strong character!  I’ve worked as a cinematographer and editor with Robert on several corporate and private projects and have been thrilled with our results.  Robert is dynamic in his delivery, captivating in his craft, and absolutely professional in his off-camera/stage demeanor.  From the perspective of a producer, he brings confidence and poise to the screen and can nail his performance when there’s only time for one take.  Just let the camera roll with Robert, and you’re bound to be astounded.

Mosa L: Funny.  Smart.  Attentive.  Robert knows how to get the whole audience involved.  He seems to effortlessly communicate with everyone present and then blow their minds with his top notch magic.

Mo K: One of those naturally gifted entertainers who can absolutely transfix kids in the audience while keeping their parents in stitches. My 12-yr-old son and I caught Robert’s act at the Academy of Science recently. After Robert’s first show, I asked my son if he wanted to walk around and look at the exhibits. He said no way. He wanted to catch Robert’s show again. Amazing tricks and funny too!

Acqua M: Robert is just amazing, in a nut shell “amazing magician and person”. I first met him in my b’day party some years ago. One of my best friends brought him and introduced him to me as the best magician in the bay area. I thought he was just kidding or bluffing to bring someone else to my party. At one point Robert ask, can i do some tricks for your friends, and i said yes! OMG! that was unbelievable he had a full audience of sf professionals sitting in my living room as kids. He did amazing tricks that we are still wondering how, and despite me good eyes to uncover the tricks i couldn’t figure out how he did them! years later, I saw him hosting “Comedy Talks” with legends of the comedy world and he was funny, very entertaining and again, opened the show with a fantastic trick that set up the audience for the remaining of the show!

Aubrey G: The first time I saw Robert Strong perform, I was in awe– not only was he a really incredible magician, but he was FUNNY! He has a great sense of the audience and is able to cater to a wide variety of people, able to push boundaries just the right amount and to achieve entertainment perfection with his balance of tricks and jokes. The whole audience stays enthralled. I have seen a few different shows and they have each left me laughing, smiling, and wanting more. Definitely the best out there!!!

Lala R: Who said magic shows were just for kids? I have seen Robert do shows for adults or for kids, for larger or small groups. Every show is different and targeted to a specific audience. You will be surprised how many jokes about your specific company and your specific audience he has. All of them super-funny! Expect to laugh from the beginning till the end. The magic is… well, magic! Unique and amazing!  Make sure to check out a promo video on his web site to see for yourself.

James K: Let me tell you that I have never experienced a show as the one I have seen with Robert Strong. This guy is phenomenal. I was just 6-feet away while he performed the feats of magic and I was totally blown away. You have to see him perform live to get the full “entertainment value” of his extraordinary performance. And Robert Strong is a motivational teacher and an accomplished photographer. Performance art just doesn’t get any better than this. Remember Robert Strong the Bay Area’s Best magician!

RS: Robert Strong turns an event into a party!   A good party, the kind where people say, ‘Well, THAT was fun! Where’d they find that magician guy?”

Cortneay R: Robert is an amazingly talented musician and performer. I have seen him 3 times and I don’t know how he does it. His magic tricks are truly magic plus he is hysterical.

Jag J: Besides being amazing as a magician, Robert is a real entertainer; I have seen him perform in private events and in corporate events. He makes everyone’s night/event so enjoyable. And he is such a friendly and funny person!

Mike T: Great sense of humor. Easy to talk to and very approachable. His show will dazzle you. You should book him!

Bob G: Robert is VERY funny and easy to work with. He is a true professional and I am sure he is going to go far. Be sure to catch his show if you get the chance, you won’t regret it. I hired him for my house party and he went well beyond the call of duty. I will definitely hire him again.

Sarah M: I’ve hired Robert for a few shows, and he is always on time, very professional, easy to work with and happy to be there.

SA: We have had him at our fundraiser birthday event at City Team Ministries homeless shelter for 2 years and he is coming again next year!  He is a HIT with our audience!  Everyone was laughing so hard and amazed by his magic!  It didn’t matter where they were from (we’ve had guests from all over the world!)

Corporate Magician Robert Strong on Yahoo
Corporate Magician Robert Strong on Yahoo

Freddiesf: He was our trade show magician and he did a fantastic job bringing in large audiences. I look forward to working with him again.

Dana: I had a trade show booth at the Moscone Center in San Francisco and I called Robert Strong the day before the show. Thank goodness he was available. Because of his professionalism and amazing magic, my company has gotten hundreds more leads than we have ever gotten. We will continue to hire him for every show he is available for.

3f8fc: Robert can entertain the crowds large and small, all adults and kids, all techies and all dancers. I have seen a number of shows and it has been invariable 5-star. If you have a corporate event and are looking for entertainment, look no further!

Mo K: Robert recently performed on short-notice at an event I held in San Francisco. Never have I seen a magician/entertainer blow and audience’s mind and be so hilarious! He put on an incredible show, totally bringing up the energy level in the room.

Sandra: Robert is one of the most amazing magicians I have ever seen. His tricks blow me away, and even when they are done just inches from me, I can not figure them out at all. Not to mention he is hilarious, charismatic, and a total crowd pleaser. He has the magic touch for sure

James: OMG Robert Strong the Comedy Magician is the absolute best! I saw him perform and he was amazing! And he was very funny. I really enjoyed Robert Strong’s performance.

Ernesto: This guy is the real deal! funny comedian (two features that on their own are quite entertaining) that can keep a large crowd of 300 people or a small one of just 5 people without blinking for even a second. I have seen him perform card tricks,magic, illusions while he is telling something hilarious that keeps the crowd astonished from kids to elders! i am sure if he is left in the jungle among a den of lions he will have them all cracking up while he keeps the pack of wolves attentive to his tricks! Amazing!!!

InMyHead: Great show. I couldn’t decide if he was a very funny magician or a very magical comedian.

Julia: Robert Strong knows how to keep a crowd entertained. With his baffling magic tricks, skillful juggling, and funny jokes, he’s THE guy for any event from corporate gigs to trade shows to kids’ birthday parties. He’s dependable, professional, and has that certain comfortable quality that draws people in and puts them at ease. I thoroughly recommend him if you’re considering hiring entertainment for your event.

SP1: He is a Master Magician! I saw him in San Francisco and he did some impossible mind reading. Very entertaining! I have no idea how he knew the name of my wife’s first pet, amazing! He also made money appear from no where, did something cool things with numbers, and made a real bowling ball appear from an art pad. I was in the front row and was trying to figure it all out. It is probably better that I didn’t, it was more fun to be fooled…

d0ef0: The first time I saw Robert Strong perform, I was in awe– not only was he a really incredible magician, but he was FUNNY! He has a great sense of the audience and is able to cater to a wide variety of people, able to push boundaries just the right amount and to achieve entertainment perfection with his balance of tricks and jokes. The whole audience stays enthralled. I have seen a few different shows and they have each left me laughing, smiling, and wanting more. Definitely the best out there!!!

Yahoo User: In a world that needs more magic it is good to know that Robert Strong is wonderful. As emcee he brings such fun and snap to any evening with magic and his ongoing narrative. With his sunny side up at all times, he keeps audiences jubilant. His magic tricks are just that: magic. And then some. He flies through various disappearances and metamorphoses, and no matter how hard I stare at every maneuver I am always stumped as to how he did it. He is spellbinding, and even the man whose tie Robert once cut in half was laughing. I suppose he knew Robert could restore it. Robert keeps the mystery in magic.

Gideon: Robert Strong is by far the funniest, most entertaining performer I have ever seen. His shows are excellent. His technical brilliance in magic blends perfectly with his knack for saying a great joke at any time. Highly recommended!

Lala: Who said magic shows were just for kids? I have seen Robert do shows for adults or for kids, for larger or small groups. Every show is different and targeted to a specific audience. You will be surprised how many jokes about your specific company and your specific audience he has. All of them super-funny! Expect to laugh from the beginning till the end. The magic is… well, magic! Unique and amazing!

Yahoo User2: High quality magic found locally…: I saw the magician Robert Strong in San Francisco at a trade show last week. He was just what we needed. We expected mediocre business blah blah, but instead we got very entertaining illusions that were professional, dialogue that kept us laughing, and in the end, he really made us think. I could definately see the show again and get something new from it…

Yahoo User3: About Robert Strong, then and now: I have been following the magic of Robert Strong for years, including his previous stage name (which may or may not be a blackmailable secret). He is the best, and I have travelled considerable distances to laugh with him. He is thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining, and delightful. My two children appreciate him as much as I do, and we very very rarely enjoy the same things (they are teenage girls).

Yahoo User4: Really, Really Funny!: I saw Mr. Strong perform in several different places (he really gets around!), and each time he was absolutely hysterical. He’s got a little bit of everything–juggling, magic, balancing, danger, and lots of humor. Very professional and personable on stage!

Publicity Guru: Great personality!: Have seen Robert perform several times and always has a great new repertoire… definitely recommend!

Las: THIS MAGICIAN IS GREAT AND FUNNY !: I’ve seen Robert Strong perform twice. Once with children and once with an adult audience. This guy can adapt to any audience, age, and location and be entertaining. He was funny and the magic was great. Not the boring “pull the rabbit out of my hat” I was expecting. My kids loved him and I couldn’t stop laughing at the adult show when Robert pick pocketed peoples’ wallets and watches and gave them back to the owners as prizes. He really let the crowd participate!

Sam: Audience member: Have seen Robert’s shows a number of times, and every time is engaging, different, and of course, highly entertaining. This is obviously what Robert was made for!

Yahoo User5: Robert Strong: Robert Strong is one of the most enjoyable performers I have ever seen. He’s funny, very likeable and does some incredible magic as well. Everybody loved him at our function and we will certainly have him back again. He’s also extremely easy to work with and many times worth his fee. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is a wonderful performer.

Yahoo User6: Book Him!: Robert Strong’s show continues to grow and developand he serves his customers well. More importantly, he’s just plain old funny! I’ve watched the show for a decade and a half, and I laugh out loud every time.

Galohr: The best of the Best!: Robert Strong is a performer that brings laughter, excitment and most important of all a professional attitutde that wil assuredly make your event a success. If your looking for the best you have come to the right spot!

WBS: Best magic/comedy in SF!: I had the pleasure to book Robert for my company’s corporate event while he was living in Baltimore. Then, I was so happy to find that he was now living and working in SF! I was able to book him for my annual sales conference. Normally, these things are quite boring, but Robert’s performance was the highlight of the whole conference (even more than my keynote)! I’ll give him the best review I can give any entertainer, because I have never worked with one so talented, professional, flexible, and just downright fun, in my years of attending and/or planning these events. Bravo, Robert, bravo!

Magda: Laughed til it hurt!: I have been fortunate to see this guy three times and each time his show was unique and more funny than the previous! The best part is he engages the audience rather than making fun of them.

Yahoo User7: BRILLIANT!!: Robert Strong’s website is funny, playful, clever, informative, and entertaining. I find this to be consistent with Mr Strong as a professional performer. I have been very happy with his service on several occasions and would highly recommend hiring him for an event.

Tiffany: Absolutely Amazing!: Every time I have seen Robert Strong in performance, I am impressed. Not only is he funny – he is able to captivate and charm any audience with his charisma. He is continually improving his routine, his tricks, his skills and is a top-notch entertainer. I highly recommend him!

Yahoo User8: Robert Strong is AWESOME!: I have seen Robert Strong perform on a couple of occassions in the Bay Area. Once on Pier 39 and again at The Buddy Club for children. He is equally entertaining and hysterical for adults and children. It’s the most fun you can have in an hour with juggling, magic, and comedy. With his quick wit and comebacks, hecklers beware.

Yahoo User9: Charming: Robert Strong is more than a comedy magician- he is an entertainer. His show is clever and fast paced. He involves the audience and uses his inate charm and light hearted wit to capture and delight. I highly recommend this clean-cut up-beat act to work his “magic” on your guests.

Yahoo User10: Great Website!: The website is a lot of fun. Make sure you watch the videos!!!

Sock3600: Robert Strong, Magician Extraordinaire!: My wife and I have watched the performances of Master Magician Robert Strong for over 15 years. He is exciting, hilarious, entergetic and fills his audiences with wonder, laughter and enthusiasm. It seems that each time we attend one of his shows he has escalated his performance to a new and higher level. He must constantly search for new ways to dazzle, baffle and amaze and . . . he succeeds! Robert is worth every dollar charged for his act. I recommend him most highly to anyone with likes to laugh and be amazed.

Joe: Best show we’ve seen in years.: Wow, I’ve seen hundreds of entertainers from cruise ships to college campuses to corporate boardrooms but our family really got lucky when we caught Robert Strong’s show during his US East Coast tour last year. If you have the opportunity to see this showÂ…take it, it’s amazing!!! You won’t be disappointed.

Michele: corporate event: we hired robert to do a corporate event a few months ago and i’m still getting calls from our employees asking for his card. robert’s act was edgy, never boring and he incorporated our product and new messaging into the performance. our ceo loved it!

Steve Rossen: The best I’ve seen: Nobody juggles a buzzing chainsaw like Robert Strong… And nobody captures an audience so well either. He’s funny, charismatic, hard-working, and most importantly, incredibly talented! A great choice to liven up any private party or corporate event.

rhs648: This guy is great!: Don’t miss this show. This guy is great! He will have you rolling in your chair. The show is 40 to 50 minutes of pure enjoyment. The tricks are mind boggling and the jokes are hilarious. Once you have seen his show, you can forget the rest. His great website is just the tip of the iceberg.

Corporate Magician Robert Strong on Google
Corporate Magician Robert Strong on Google

ED: Robert is amazing, he is a magician, a comedian, a mind-reader, a dancer, a numbers geek, a juggler, in one word, an Entertainer! i love seeing him performing, something not to be missed!!!

Mark S: I’ve seen Robert do several impromptu performances and he always entertains me and captivates everyone’s attention.

Jud: OMG!!! Robert is an amazing talent. He is extremely versatile, creative, and fun for all audiences. Hire him and you won’t be disappointed! I have hired him for my clients many times, and always get rave reviews.

K: Solid performer! I have seen him many times and he always delivers a new and funny performance. If you need a San Francisco magician, he will do a great job.

Fred: Robert Strong is a great San Francisco magician. He does comedy magic at trade shows, comedy clubs, conventions, festivals, theaters, casinos, cruise ships, colleges, and every type of corporate event. If you need to hire a magician, I highly recommend Robert Strong The San Francisco Magician!

Keith: Robert Strong does both comedy and magic and both are great. He is entertaining for kids and adults. I saw him at the California Academy of Sciences in SF and he was a hit, every seat was taken every show. My kids could not get enough of him. I liked the mind reading, I have no idea how he does it.

CorpDev: I searched for San Francisco Magicians and found Robert Strong and I am glad I did for an after dinner show. He had the audience in the palm of his hands, left them wanting more, and best of all, he was easy to work with.

Ananda: Robert is a consummate professional in every way–he’s an entertaining magician, a creative on-the-spot improviser, and a commanding presence! Everything you dream of in a performer. I’d hire him for my next event in a heartbeat.

David: His act which I have now seen several times at different events is outrageously funny and entertaining!

Galka: Robert is a great stand-up comedian, but he is so much more that! He is a great magician, but he is also very funny! He works well with small and large audiences, it is always interactive. I have seen a number of shows and they were all great fun. The all-adult shows, and kid-friendly shows. Different, but non-stop laughing and wonder.

Google User: Robert Strong is a great San Francisco magician. He does comedy magic at trade shows, comedy clubs, conventions, festivals, theaters, casinos, cruise ships, colleges, and every type of corporate event. If you need to hire a magician, I highly recommend Robert Strong The San Francisco Magician!

MK: I’ve seen Robert perform both for kids at a science museum and for adults in a bar. I’m amazed how the same entertainer can be so “right” for two totally different audiences. Two words come to mind: hilarious (his jokes) and mind-blowing (his magic tricks). Definitely one of the Bay Area’s best!

Jim: Everyone should see Robert Strong perform. Robert Strong is truly stupendous. Robert Strong is by far the greatest and most accomplished magician I have ever beheld. You have to see him perform live to get the full “entertainment value” of his extraordinary performance. Remember Robert Strong the Bay Area’s Best Comedian Magician!

Stephen: Is he a very funny magician or a very magical comedian?

Julie Ann: I’m completely awed by Robert’ s magic tricks. I’m still trying to figure them out. He’s also got an engaging, dynamic personal style that makes his audiences feel both cheerful and comfortable.

PEK: He has a great sense of humor, does amazing tricks, very very friendly and puts an amazing ambiance everywhere he goes!

SP: Robert is fantastic and fun! He really knows his audiences – you’ll be rolling in stitching by the time he’s through. He’s also very versatile, and able to cater to a variety of audiences, from corporate settings to “how-to” magic workshops to stand-up comedy. *Highly* recommended!

 

Corporate Magician Robert Strong on LinkedIN

Corporate Magician Robert Strong on LinkedIN

Diaz: Robert is an wonderful magician and entertainer, he has a portfolio of tricks in his sleeve beyond what most magicians have. He is funny, very professional and somehow a mind-reader! i have been very impressed by his professionalism and me and my friends had a fantastic and very fun time with him! If i want my friends to laugh and be blown away, i know how to have in the party: Robert!

Yaski: Robert is an amazing talent. He is extremely versatile, creative, and fun for all audiences. Hire him and you won’t be disappointed! I have hired him for my clients many times, and always get rave reviews.

Hale: Robert is a great stand-up comedian, but he is so much more that! He is a great magician, but he is also very funny! He works well with small and large audiences, it is always interactive. I have seen a number of shows and they were all great fun. The all-adult shows, and kid-friendly shows. Different, but non-stop laughing and wonder.

Janet: Robert Strong brought his comedy magic to a significant fund-raiser banquet in which I was involved, and the results were exceptional. This rather formal annual dinner had never had a comedy magician as emcee, and emcee is just one of Robert’s strengths. He brought a new energy to a recurring event. He is welcoming, personable and generous, not just as the main performer, but treating the pre-dinner crowd with magic tricks during cocktails. Robert manages to combine witty banter with feats of magic that you would think would take all his attention. He brings an energy and good cheer to any group. He is a very polished performer who is having some very contagious fun at what he does. When an event needs a new twinkle, Robert is the answer.

Laren: Robert and I have “played” together quite a bit doing improv. I always enjoy my time with Robert, and on the delightful instances when I have had the honor to be in a workshop led by Robert, I have always learned a great deal. He is a patient and insightful teacher. He is also wonderful at making all the participants feel comfortable and ready to learn.

Zeff: Robert performed at an event I held in San Francisco. He was totally professional, on time and prepared. He asked me several questions about the nature of the audience and the event, tailoring his act as appropriate. The act itself was incredible. (How the heck did he guess the name of that woman’s first boyfriend?) He is also very very funny. I also caught a show he gave for kids at the Academy of Science and was struck by how good he is at catering his tricks and humor to the audience. If you’re the Bay Area and he’s performing, definitely catch him!

Keys: Hello my name is James Keys and I had my 48 birthday party and fundraiser at a dear friend’s apartment. Magician extraordinary Robert Strong performed at this event and brought the house down. Each and every person at the event was thrilled. Never had anyone of us been so close up to the entertainer and be bewildered and amused by the performance. Robert Strong is by far the greatest and most accomplished magician I have ever beheld. And he performed for my birthday so that was a HUGE reason why this guy is the very best.

Spike: Robert Strong is a shining star-people enjoy his performances! He is the best-easy to work with, reliable and genuinely talented. I hold him in the utmost regard!

Gallin: Where do I start? As a graphic designer, I’ve worked with Robert on a number of print and web projects and have found him to be an inventive, clear-thinking client who has a strong vision and communicates it well. We’ve also worked together as business partners, and it was a pleasure. Robert is extremely creative, smart, tireless, talented, and thoroughly dependable. Lastly, I’ve seen him perform his comedy magic shows many times and am always entertained—as well as completely confounded by his work (sleight of hand, card tricks, prop tricks, math tricks, you name it). I’ve seen him wow audiences of all ages. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who needs an entertainer to bring cheer and energy to an event and effortlessly engage large groups of people.

Dinoia: Robert is a warm, fun-filled individual always trying to live the most out of life. His improvclassis sure to be loads of fun.
Sorry I’ll be in New York and will miss it.

Breth: Robert’s show is a great bonus to any event. His fast paced comedy, whimsical humor, amazing magical illusions, mixed with his high octane, audience tested and very much approved (with thunderous applause) juggling is a phenomenal hit for diverse occasions.

Dattner: Robert is a consummate professional magician–funny, creative, entertaining, and also a great inspiration for his positivity, generosity, and outgoing nature! It is a privilege to know him. Oh, and his new website which I’ve been watching him develop is so cool. http://www.strongentertianment.com”

 

Corporate Magician Robert Strong on SFGATE

Corporate Magician Robert Strong on SFGATE

Here are the Reviews that appeared on the SFGATE website in 2009.

Gnarla: Hire Robert Strong! Robert is very talented and personable. He not only engaged the audience, he intruiged them. He is a creative entertainer!

Olesek: Great Fun!!! Just a FUN FUN FUN show!

Carlvast: Robert Strong — Amazingly Strong Magic and Comedy. Robert is the best I’ve seen — truly amazing and very entertaining. I would go out of my way to see him perform!

Dafuzz: he’s great and sexy

Hopewinter: Hilarious! I couldn’t stop laughing! Robert Strong used audience members as part of his routine and really picked up on their personal quirks/habits to make his show incredibly funny.

Catherinespicer: Robert Strong is excellent. I saw him perform at a corporate function and he cleverly wove in corporate-type messages into his act, and all had fun.

kerenp75: Genius!!!! Robert is pure comedy genius on stage. Love, love, love his shows.

Allhoney: Robert is Funny and Fun! A great speaker, performer and dancer. He inspires me.

Erichenning: A Rollicking Good Time! Robert Strong brings you into his dynamic, quirky world of magic and juggling, with truly funny humor and startling tricks. Onstage helpers have even more fun. Highly recommended, especially in these singularly humorless times.

magic1: egotistical…but a nice guy. Come on, he’s a magician… what magician isn’t egotistical?

Fredsakamoto: B day party hit. Robert performed an my friends b day party and took control of the room. everyone from little kids that organized their chairs in a circle around him- to the adults had a great time. He made the party. This is all you need for a great party: decent food, a few drinks and Robert.

Dcherzberg: Robert is awesome! I’ve seen Robert Strong perform several times. Always totally enjoyable.

Myitrcom: I think you have a cute picture… Isn’t that worth something?

Lizamorich: Fantastic to work with! Answered emails in a timely fashion, great rapport with the client, made every effort to arrive early and FANTASTIC presentation. Looking forward to booking him again for another group!

ilona_fe: Excellent Magician! He’s a very talented magician and an excellent entertainer. Absolutely wonderful.

Aliciad: The Best! Great magican! He also has a really fun website too! it is www.strongentertainment.com

Garden: He amazes me! I’ve seen Robert’s show many times over the years but each time I see him he amazes me. He has such a wonderful personality, he is funny and charming and is great with children and adults. His quick-witted improvisation and his great rapport with his audience really sets him apart from the rest. Every time I see his show, he makes me laugh like I was seeing him for the first time.

Roger: The Greatest! Robert is the greatest. He is an entertainment genius.

karenallen03: I saw him open for Emo Phillips. What a great event! The crowd loved him and wanted to see more of his comic magic genius!!!

Goldkenneth: We hired him for our corporate entertainment. He is professional and funny. I would definitely hire him again because he was the perfect mix of comedy and magic. The best magician I have seen in San Francisco.

Jeffreyanza: His magic is amazing! I saw his show years ago on a cruise ship and my family is still talking about how great he was. I would happily recommend Robert Strong’s magic show.

Lullalee: Great Master of Ceremonies. Robert was the Master of Ceremonies for the 1st Art for Literacy at the Fairmont hotel for Lullalee Productions- Literacy for children…He was fabulous

Purplebecky: World Traveling, Magnificence! Met this guy on the French Riviera. He blew me away! What a talented guy. Super friendly and quite the crowd pleaser. Can’t wait for his next show!

Hernan: lotsa laughs. Funny Man with Strong Magic!

Nscerbp: Funny. Amazing. And NICE! Robert Strong will truly dazzle you with his remarkable comedic feats, and yet you will never feel ridiculed or humiliated because he is such a genuinely nice human being. A joy to be in the audience.

dianak1123: Very Cool Entertainer! This guy is very cool! Completely entertaining!

Lavinia: Excellent!

Billydamon: Amazing!! Just saw him the other night, Wow! he had me and my family in stitches!! So glad we found out about the show while we were in town!

Patknoll: Robert Strong–We hired Robert to perform for an Advisory Board dinner in San Francisco. Everyone was amazed and truly entertained.

Llohr: Wonderful! Robert’s show was the highlight of our trip! Everyone young to old enjoyed the performance. Audience interaction & volunteers were hysterical! Hope to see you at the Discovery Theatre in Baltimore again!

Djkenheath: Robert Strong–I have had the pleasure of working with Robert at several events in Southern California and have always enjoyed watching him work his way through a crowd of all ages, fascinatin them with his fancifully dextrous digits and feats of ledgerdomain…when you see him, ask to see his hands and feats!!!

Diglenda: He’s awesome – keeps audience totally engaged and mystified! Robert is a great performer. He keeps his audience engaged and mystified, which is exactly what we want him to do! I highly recommend Robert Strong!

Jujushka: Robert is the best! VMworld Cannes will never forget your magic tricks! it was GREAT! Your biggest fan Juliana!

kaymen667: Robert Is The Man! He did a last minute corporate gig for us last summer. I am still amazed what he managed to pull off for us at the last second. We contacted him late on a Friday to do a street performance for one of our clients on the following Monday. He was excellent to work with, extremely professional and managed to pull everything together in two days. Logistics aside his performance was equally amazing!

margot234: Robert Strong The Comedy Magician is Fabulous! Robert is an amazing performer! He’s incredibly fun for groups of all sizes – gathered for corporate events or all types of other events. He’s awesome! Highly recommended!

Victorkent: Best show in town! i ussually don’t like magic but WOW this was fantastic!

sarahk516: AWESOME! Robert’s comedy transcends languages & culture! He entertained a diverse audience of over 200 people, young & old, from foreign countries (Japan, Korea, Israel) and from local areas…and everyone had a fantastic time!

alex3396: Pure Magic! Just great!

Butchielong: Blew my mind! Not only is he funny and a great magician.. he is quick to pick up on things going on in the audience and uses it in his act. He is wonderful!!!!!

rhs: Great! The best magician that I’ve ever seen.

Robert Strong Corporate Magic Reviews on Youtube

Robert Strong Corporate Magic Reviews on Youtube

DS: My kids love comedy magician Robert Strong.

Tucense: Lol I would keep the wallets and watches.

Ocirnep: Awesome demo!

GerryKatzman: Great job!

thefallofmeakatroy: lmao your show looks like it would be great.

CD1972: I just saw your show live in San Francisco and you are a great great great magician.

AmazingGordo: Just wonderful! Love your style and cool effects Great stuff, bro!!

Dana72: Robert Strong is a great San Francisco magician. We have hired him to provide corporate entertainment for our company trade shows a few times.

SP: A must-see if you’re in SF :)  Pure entertainment.

DogmanJoe20: Robert possesses all the great qualities of true entertainers. He connects with the audience, he is talented and extremely professional. Our production company Bay Vibes works with him regularly and the events are always superb!

Galkabiel: it would be funny without magic, and it would me magical without jokes, but it is both! the best of all worlds…

Mosa: So funny, so smooth!  I love that you take such good care of your volunteers while having a good time — everyone walks away feeling good.

Zeffly: Some magicians are good with the tricks. Some are funny. But somehow, Robert blows your mind with his tricks (how the heck did he guess the name of that woman’s first boyfriend?) while using material from those tricks to crack you up.

MsUKnowitsme: Robert Strong Rocks! Whatever the event -it’s more fun with Robert there!

Fourquarts: I’ve seen Robert perform live many times, and he’s just great. Funny, talented, and good with kids as well as adults. It’s fun to see this video of his larger-scale prop tricks. He’s amazing with sleight of hand, too, which I’ve seen him do a lot. The nail thing is crazy — I’d like to see that one in person.

Mayflyby: The first time I saw Robert Strong perform, I was in awe– not only was he a really incredible magician, but he was FUNNY! He has a great sense of the audience and is able to cater to a wide variety of people, able to push boundaries just the right amount and to achieve entertainment perfection with his balance of tricks and jokes. I have seen a few different shows and they have each left me laughing, smiling, and wanting more. Definitely the best out there!!!

JG: Robert is great! He runs a whole evening with such panache and glee. He is having as much fun as the audience. You can trust Robert to deliver excitement and mystery. No one gets tired of watching a magician like Robert at work. He is really amazing both in his tricks and his comic delivery.

ValSmalkin: You just get better and better!

chaos3440: amazing, funny, and original.

WarrenGevers2: Your great. Even though I know how the arm chopper works, I love your routine you put with it! You are hilarious.

 

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Professional Magician Robert Strong is on IMDB

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I have an IMDB page! It is sparse, but still very exciting.

http://www.imdb.me/robertstrong

Robert Strong Professional Magician and Actor

Robert Strong Professional Magician and Actor

Robert Strong Professional Magician on IMDB
Robert Strong Professional Magician on IMDB

Professional Magician Robert Strong is on IMDB

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Have you booked your holiday entertainment yet?

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Happy Thanksgiving! There is SO much to be thankful for this year. I want to start by thanking all my clients for their business, I have had a blast entertaining your guests. I have introduced nearly an hour of new and original magic into my show this year. It has been so much fun, I feel like that 12 year old who just discovered the hobby of magic for the first time. Also, thank you for taking the time to read these posts, you all have been very supportive and I really appreciate it. Now is a great time to book your holiday entertainment, I still have some openings & would be happy to fill them with your events. Are you involved with a non-profit and want to save money on entertainment? Then call me to discuss discounts for non-profits (I am also very experienced at fund raising as an entertaining auctioneer). Call or email for availabilities.

 

Holiday Party Entertainment Magician Robert Strong

Holiday Party Entertainment by Magician Robert Strong

Learn some easy magic tricks for for the family holiday parties! I was interviewed for the website Grandparents.com on how magic is a great way for family members to bond. Now is a great time to take a look at this article as the holidays are upon us. In addition to quoting me in the article, they posted three videos of me teaching easy to do magic tricks. You can read the article and view the video lessons here: Three easy to learn magic tricks

Holiday Party Entertainment by Magician Robert Strong

Holiday Party Entertainment by Magician Robert Strong

Question:
What do Bill Clinton, George Bush Sr, Coca-Cola, US Army, MGM Grand, Ray Charles, and Johns Hopkins University all have in common?

Answer:
They have all enjoyed Robert Strong’s unique blend of amazing magic, breathtaking juggling, and outrageous comedy!

Robert has been crisscrossing the world since 1985 entertaining audiences large and small, young and old, formal and casual, and everything in between! Recently voted “San Francisco’s Funniest Prop Comedian,” “The Bay Area’s Best Performer,” and “San Francisco’s Best Comedian,” Robert has appeared on CBS This Morning, performed for the United States Congress, and taken his act to  over 40 different countries and all 50 states. Although Robert specializes in corporate entertainment, he regularly appears at a broad range of events including banquets & galas, cruise ships, colleges, comedy clubs, festivals, theaters, holiday parties, and much more.

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Magician Robert Strong to perform a séance at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre on Halloween!

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Grin Reapers host Halloween at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley.

Grin Reapers host Halloween at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley.

Something funny this way comes when the 142 Throckmorton Theatre proudly presents Grin Reapers on Halloween night, Monday October 31 at 7:30 PM.

Grin Reapers feature some of the Bay Area’s top comedians reading classic horror tales on a dark and scary night.

The lineup features Will Durst, Debi Durst, Johnny Steele, Michael Bossier, Mari Magaloni, Marc Hershon, Bob Sarlatte, Geoff Bolt and Bill Bonham and some surprise guests, under the spooky musical direction of Dick Bright.

Frightening tales from Edgar Allan Poe, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Mark Twain and many others will be shared. The audience can sing along to a rendition of Monster Mash, led by Sarlatte, famed as the lead singer for Butch Whacks & The Glass Packs.

The second half of the Grin Reapers show will feature a Halloween tradition: A séance to bring back the ghost of escape artist Harry Houdini under the direction of master magician Robert Strong.

In addition to the on-stage entertainment, there will also be a combination Halloween costume and joke-telling contest complete with prizes. Doors open at 7 PM. Tickets are $15. Refreshments will be available in the lobby.

For more information, visit: http://www.142throckmortontheatre.com/event.php?eventid=1554

 

San Francisco Magician Robert Strong

San Francisco Magician Robert Strong

 

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San Francisco Comedy Day! Live to Laugh, Laugh to Live!

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Comedy Day Celebrates Its 31st Free Show!
Sunday, September 18, 2011 noon to 5:00pm
Golden Gate Park: Sharon Meadow, San Francisco, CA
1 Stage. 5 Hours. 30 Comedians. A Million Laughs. FREE!
http://comedyday.com

Robert Strong, Michael Capozzola, and Robin Williams

Robert Strong, Michael Capozzola, and Robin Williams hanging out backstage at Comedy Day 2010.

Comedy Talks is a proud sponsor of Comedy Day!

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Trade Show Magician on Trade Show Magicians…

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TTrade Show Magician on Trade Show Magicians

Trade Show Magician on Trade Show Magicians

Why hire a trade show magician? The answer is simple, to get a great return on your investment (ROI). What can a good trade show magician do for you? They are experts in attracting huge crowds, at communicating your message, generating enthusiasm for your brand, being entertaining and memorable, amazing attendees with mind-blowing magic, and qualifying and capturing leads. That’s right, a good trade show magician will increase booth traffic by 200%, learn your industry, know which clients to focus on, and make sure they are introduced to your sales people so that your company makes more money. More money than what? More money than a larger booth, more money than extravagant displays, more money than expensive giveaways. The math is good, a good magician will cost a fraction of the aforementioned choices. Just research how much it costs to ship and set up the larger booths/displays/giveaways and then double it for taking it down and shipping it back. It adds up fast. An experienced trade show magician will be full service, he will give you tips for trade show success before and during the event to help you succeed. If all goes well, he will travel with you to every trade show you do for years and will become an integral part of your sales team. Call or email me to to see if I am a good fit for your company. If I am not, I will make a quality recommendation. I have had the honor and privilege to work with dozens of quality entertainers over the years (since 1985). Each one has their own strengths and I would be happy to make the connection. If I am a good match for you, I will share with you a one sheet that will help you get the best value out of me. I take great pride in always being professional and easy to work with. What are you waiting for, call or email for a free quote and to check my availabilities. Why magic? There is a split second when a person is fooled by the trick. In that moment, no matter who you are, you are instantly transported back to the age of 9 years old when there really is wonder, mystery, and awe in the world. That very split second, time stands still and you forget all your worries, stress, and obligations. When your world is essentially rocked off of it’s axis is the precise moment that I have the audience’s full attention and then I convey your sales message. This is the very moment when people will hear and remember what I tell them and that information is your company’s and product’s strongest qualities. Bam, increased sales!!!

How do you choose a trade show magician that is a perfect match for your event? Call them. If you have an awkward conversation, then you will have a mis-match for your event. If you have a good fun easy going conversation, then you will have an entertainer who has good synchronicity and will connect with your clients. After talking with them, watch their video to see that they have natural charisma. You can’t fake that! Then negotiate your best price (the more days you book and the more conferences you book, you can always ask for a ‘bulk’ discount) and then book them. Be sure to ask them if they can make any suggestions to help them be more successful (i.e. sound, lighting, location, costume, raised platform, signage, timing of shows, customized giveaways, prize drawings, etc.).

I look forward to entertaining your future clients!!!
Robert Strong The Trade Show Magician
Phone: 415-665-2442
Email: Info(at)StrongEntertainment(dot)com

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