Beyond Belief Magic

About

Magician and Mentalist - To ignite your next event!

Michael Hicks Mentalist and Entertainer Make Your Next Event an Amazing Success

Making your event an extraordinary event is Michael’s top priority, so everything he does is designed to give you and your guests an unforgettable experience.

Michael has numerous shows which have all been designed to fit specific occasions perfectly, whether you are booking entertainment for a corporate or private event, Michael has a solution for you. Should you have different needs for a show, you are more than welcome to ask.



Imagine having your clients, co-workers or friends coming up to you and thanking you for such an enjoyable show. Just knowing that you made the right decision will give you peace of mind. Over the past decade, Michael performed in front of thousands of people. That experience makes him confident that he can relate to any audience and any situation that is thrown at him. You can rest assured that your event will be remembered for a lifetime!

A mentalist is a person who works with the human mind and thoughts. He demonstrates various mental powers,including telepathy, mind-reading, super memory, clairvoyance, precognition, and telekinesis. In some respects, a mentalist is a "magician of the mind." He combines all of these skills and uses the thoughts and ideas of your guests to create an exciting show of mind power.

Personnel

Shannon thomas: face and body painter
Michael: performer

What to Expect

Strolling or Mingling Close-Up Magic

This type of performance amazes your guests with close-up sleight-of-hand effects and illusion utilizing playing cards, coins, ropes and rings etc. The miracles happen inches from the eyes of the viewers. Michael is moving from person to person, group to group, or table to table. He carries all props and equipment on his person, so there are no special staging, sound or lighting requirements. This type of performance is very well suited to times when guests are arriving, during a cocktail hour, dinner or break-out session.
Applications: Receptions, banquets, meetings, open houses, buffet lines, hospitality rooms.
Size of Audience: 30-1000s
Pricing for this type of performance is on an hourly basis, generally from 1-3 hour

Stationed Magical Performance.

Trade Show Exhibit Attractions.

Private Party Performances.

Children's shows

Children's theme shows

School and day care

Stage/Setup Requirements:
no special items needed

Additional Notes:
Strolling or Mingling Close-Up Magic

This type of performance amazes your guests with close-up sleight-of-hand effects and illusion utilizing playing cards, coins, ropes and rings etc. The miracles happen inches from the eyes of the viewers. Michael is moving from person to person, group to group, or table to table. He carries all props and equipment on his person, so there are no special staging, sound or lighting requirements. This type of performance is very well suited to times when guests are arriving, during a cocktail hour, dinner or break-out session.
Applications: Receptions, banquets, meetings, open houses, buffet lines, hospitality rooms.
Size of Audience: 30-1000s
Pricing for this type of performance is on an hourly basis, generally from 1-3 hour

Stationed Magical Performance.

In Michael's stationed performance the effects happen very close to the group. The guests are welcome to come right up to the performing table. Because Michael is stationed and is not restricted to what he can carry, the props and effects get larger, and more visible and – more unbelievable, consisting of cups and balls, giant coins, and other large solid objects. You can assign Michael to a specific station to perform and the audience is welcome to come and go as they please. Or the presentations can take place at pre-scheduled times, start up as an audience builds, or the performer can create the audience as in a trade show booth situation.
Applications: Trade show booths, sales meetings, banquets, home parties, receptions,
meetings, open houses, buffet lines, waiting for buses etc.
Size of Audience: Groups of 10-50
Pricing for this performance can be hourly or per individual performance(s).


Platform & Stage Productions.

A stage presentation is best utilized when the audience is seated and captive with the focus is on the main stage. Michael's stage show fits well as a finish to an entire program, but also can be the big opener to kick-off the event.
Applications: Conventions, galas, banquets, trade shows, sales meetings, receptions,
meetings, open houses, fairs, festivals, product unveilings
Size of Audience: up to approx. 500 people
Length of Show: 20-45 minutes per show or multiple shows in a production.
Pricing is per show or can be billed into a multiple show package.

Trade Show Exhibit Attractions.

As a trade show performer, Michael works in synergy with your exhibit sales staff as a member of the team. The presentations can take place at pre-scheduled times, start up as an audience builds, or Michael can create the audience. The objective of the performance is focused on the desired exhibiting goals and objectives of the client. Michael can also pre-qualify the audience for you to expedite the sales process. Shows can be run day by day, show by show or built in to the marketing campaign.
Applications: New product intros, hospitality suites, themes, traffic builders, and qualifiers.
Length of Show: 4-7 minute mini-shows, on going as the trade show permits, or tailored to the event.
Pricing is per 1/2 day, Full day or multiple day program.

Restaurant Magic.

No Special Staging or Sound Requirements.
Michael is self-contained, so you don't have to provide anything extra. There are no special staging, sound or lighting requirements. The miracles happen inches from the eyes of the viewers as Michael moves from table to table, group to group, or person to person, making MAGIC and SMILES appear.
He is part of your TEAM!
Michael does not get in the way of your busy wait staff. In fact, he works in synergy with your staff as a member of the team, greeting customers, answering questions.

Private Party Performances.

Michael can also provide entertainment for your Private Party Customers, as a complimentary service provided by you, or for a nominal added charge. He will perform a Mini-Parlor Show right at their tableside where effects get larger and more unbelievable, consisting of cups and balls, giant coins, and other large solid objects.

Children's shows the children are the stars of the show! I perform audience participation magic getting the kids involved., all magic is age appropriate. if you want a quiet boring show then this one is not for you...

Children's theme shows
I can customize performances for your event that revolve around a central theme. this means that your message is delivered with the magic.

School and day care

Master of ceremony

Motivational speaker

Set/Song/Sequence List:
spooky or Bizarre magic
Mentalism or mind reading
standard strolling magic
children's interactive magic
balloon twisting
face painting
special theme shows your choice of theme

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

03-20-2013 — smokey point buzz inn
03-18-2013 — buzz inn monroe
03-17-2013 — st paddys at the spar tree
03-16-2013 — seatle private magic show
12-15-2012 — lake forest park
11-22-2012 — kirkland
10-31-2012 — smokey point buzz inn
10-27-2012 — lake stevens private party
10-24-2012 — SMOKEY POINT BUZZ INN
10-22-2012 — buzz inn monroe
10-21-2012 — lake stevens buzz in
10-20-2012 — 2114 Hewitt Ave, Everett, Wa
10-20-2012 — lake connor park
10-15-2012 — monroe buzz inn
10-14-2012 — buzz inn lake stevens
10-01-2012 — buzz inn monroe
09-30-2012 — buzz inn at lake stevens
09-29-2012 — octoberfest in lake stevens
09-28-2012 — octoberfest in lake stevens

Experience

2006: 300 gigs
2007: 250 gigs
2008: 275 gigs
2009: 200 gigs
2010: 275 gigs
2011: 280 gigs
2012: 200 gigs

Available for Your

Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Baby Shower, Bachelorette Party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, Christmas Party, Convention, Corporate Event, Fair, Fundraiser, Halloween Party, Holiday Party, Wedding Reception