"Magic John" Bendewald
- Los Angeles, CA
- Strolling/Close-up Magician
- 33 Verified Bookings
Kelly M. said “We hired John for a 90 min strolling magic 'performance' at our company dinner reception and he was nothing short of amazing. I also loved how…”
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Miles' magic takes a unique stance by combining magic and music into a choreographed close up routine. This type of magic transcends the common style of close up acts by utilizing stage magic choreography and applying it to an intimate setting. By doing so Miles is able to connect with the audience and create long lasting memories.
Miles is available for all types of events! He arrives prepared to entertain and astonish you & your guests.
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Price Range: $100-$500
Gig Length: 20 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: None
My Performance will contain a 15-20 minute close-up act choreographed to music as well as a longer 1-2 hours of walk around magic to entertain the guests. Both are available separately or together depending on what the client deems necessary for his event.
The Music that is in my act is as follows: Southern Fried Intro-Ludacris, ABC-Jackson 5, 4 Minutes-Madonna, Here it Goes Again-OK Go, and It Had to Be You-Frank Sinatra
Over the past 9 years Miles has honed his skills and made the most of this time by constantly pushing the boundaries of his magical ideas. Through his magic career, he has performed for fund raisers, competed in major magic competitions, performed multiple times at the world famous Magic Castle, and has even been published in Magic Magazine.
Miles' magic takes a unique stance by combining magic and music into a choreographed close up routine. This type of magic transcends the common style of close up acts by utilizing stage magic choreography and applying it to an intimate setting. By doing so Miles is able to connect with the audience and create long lasting memories.
Miles is available for all types of events, whether you need him for a small party or a corporate event, he will be prepared to entertain and astonish you and your guests.
Experience:
THE MAGIC CASTLE, HOLLYWOOD, CA, (phone number hidden)1
Performed magic during family weekend brunches.
Performances in the Close Up Gallery
Entertained 20 to 40 people per performance, between 4-6 shows daily.
Special Honor – Future Stars of Magic with nightly performances in late July - 2009 & 2010.
M-SQUARED PRODUCTIONS, 2007-PRESENT
Independent magician, specializing in close-up (Card and Coin) magic.
Performs for individuals and small groups including business functions and board meetings.
Restaurant entertainer at Mamma Melina and Pink Door in Seattle.
PUBLISHED
Magic Magazine (March 2008) - Original magic effect published in “Talk About Tricks” Section titled “Royal Jennings”
Reel Magic Magazine (Issue 14) – Effect published in “Move Monkey” Section titled “Monkey Change”
In order to perform my close-up act I need is a well lit area with a Table and chair. I also need a set up of around 15-20 chairs for the audience (if they would like to be seated for the performance). I will also need a stereo for my music, however if one is not available I can bring an MP3 player in order to play my music, but I will still need an power source that is close to the performance area.
If I am performing my walk around I do not need any set up, I will walk around the event and entertain your guests with close up card and coin magic that I can carry with me at all times.
Close-Up Set List:
Effect 1 - A Ludicrous Assembly
Effect 2 - An A-B-C Matrix
Effect 3 - Finding the Aces "Blind
Effect 4 - Hopeless Romantic
Effect 5 - Graduating College
Walk Around Set List:
Effects vary depending on venue, but range from effects such as Ambitious Card and Two Card Monty to Three Fly and Mind Reading Effects.
I have been influenced by music my entire life, all kinds ranging from jazz to hip-hop to electronic. There is no type of music that I do not appreciate. It is with these songs and various others that inspire me everyday to create new and unique magic effects.
Power
Table
Chairs
Stereo/Sound System
Well Lit Area
Wireless Microphone (For Large Events Only)
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