Amazing Eli
Children's Party Magician in Toledo, OH
Why hire Amazing Eli?
America's Jr. Magic Champion will wow you with his incredible stand-up shows that include live animals, music, comedy and juggling. Eli has been on stages across the country and has been winning top national and international awards since the age of six! Shows last from 30 minutes to one hour and can include balloon twisting and unicycling as well!
Wonderful experience for our daughter's 4th birthday.
We hired Eli for our daughter's 4th birthday party, and he was the total hit of the party. He really knew how to interact with the kids and children alike. He was worth every penny and made life long memories for every child at the party!
Hired by: nicole k.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: August 26th, 2012
Event: Birthday Party in Erie, Michigan
Services provided: Children's Party Entertainment
Dear Eli,
Thanks so much for making Emily's party such a huge success! She has been watching the video of her party over and over! Her favorite part is where you made her Daddy dance like a ballerina! And - thanks again for not hitting me with the machette! The kids just loved having another kid perform for them. You handled those kids better than any adult I have ever seen. The were spellbound the entire time! Please add me to your mailing list. Emily would like to see you at one of you public shows coming up.
Molly Mickel
Hired by: Molly M.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: January 15th, 2011
Event: Birthday Party in Toledo, Ohio
Services provided: Children's Party Entertainment, Children's Party Magician, Comedy Magician, Corporate Magician, Illusionist, Magician
About
Aside from his theatrical bookings which could be anywhere from New York to Las Vegas, Eli performs 10-20 shows a month in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio. In November of 2010, Eli was voted Toledo's Top Talent beating out 23 other acts. In 2008, ABC featured Eli and his family on their hit show Wife Swap.
Eli's banquet show includes his newest award winning Dove Act. Much of Eli's 35 minute show is choreographed to music and involves loads of audience participation. For the birthday parties, Eli changes it up and includes a hilarious bunny production that kids love. Plus they get to pet "Snowball" after the show. Eli is also an accomplished juggler and balloon twister. A triple-treat for your guests!
One of magic’s youngest rising stars, fourteen year old, Eli Portala is no newcomer to the stages of magic. Eli has literally been performing since the age of three. At six years old, Eli took first place at Abbott’s magic convention and since then has been winning top prizes at competitions across the country. In 2006, at just 10 years old, Eli took first place at the IBM’s convention in Miami where his talents were also tapped to close the Gold Medal Show. Most recently, Eli became the first recipient of the Siegfried and Roy Tribute Award at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas. He was the youngest performer selected to compete at the 2010 SAM, and became the youngest ever winner of the senior stage competition at the 2010 Midwest Magic Jubilee. In spite of all this traveling to and from magic conventions across the country, Eli manages to perform approximately 20 shows a month in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio. “I just love performing,” says Eli, and he will jump at any opportunity to do so. Eli’s 35 minute comedy-magic show is perfect for birthday parties, banquets, school assemblies, club events, you name it. His big show includes ten minutes of his second greatest passion – juggling. Balloon twisting and riding his unicycle round out Eli’s amazing entertainment repertoire.
Eli's Awards
Toledo’s Got Talent Winner 2010
Midwest Magic Jubilee Sr. Stage Winner
SAM Society of American Magicians Finalist 2010
World Magic Seminar Lance Burton Award of Excellence
World Magic Seminar Siegfried and Roy Tribute Award Winner
Abbott’s 1st Place Combined and People’s Choice 2009
Magi-Fest 1st Place 2009
IBM International Brotherhood of Magicians 1st Place 2006
IBM Gold Medal Finalist 2006
Lucas County Talent Contest 1st Place 2004
Magi-Fest 1st Place Junior 2003
Abbott’s 1st Place Junior 2002
Personnel
Melissa Portala: Booking Agent
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 35 - 180 minutes
Additional Notes:
Varies depending on venue. Please email for details.
Experience
2006: 60 gigs
2007: 60 gigs
2008: 60 gigs
2009: 90 gigs
2010: 150 gigs
2011: 15 gigs
Available for Your
Baby Shower, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Birthday Party, Club/Nightclub, Competition, Corporate Event, Fair, Festival, Fundraiser, Graduation, Halloween Party, Holiday Party, Launch Party, Prom, Wedding Reception
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