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Entries from November 2008

A magical expansion for Gig Salad.

November 26th, 2008 · No Comments

ast week we expanded our offerings for magicians by making Magicians a full ‘parent category’ and adding some specific genres of illusionists and those who entertain with magic-related talent. Among the categories in the new Magicians category are: Children’s Party Magician
Comedy Magician
Corporate Magician
Escape Artist
Illusionist
Pickpocket / Con Man Performer
Strolling / Close-up Magician
Stunt Magician
Trade Show Magician
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Tony TV sports his tee

November 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Stiltwalker extraordinaire Tony TV sent us this shot of him wearing his GS Peace Love Gigs t-shirt. He tells us that his wife took this when he wasn’t looking. Had we taken the photo, we would have kept his face in the shot, but his wife had other plans for the composition. See Tony TV’s [...]

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Busy week for event planners booking holiday entertainment.

November 19th, 2008 · No Comments

This week on GigSalad.com, corporate event planners have been busy booking holiday entertainment. Among the recent inquirers are: Traveler’s Insurance, Kraft Foods, Ritz Carlton, Outback Steakhouse, Time Warner Cable, Sears and the San Francisco 49ers.

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Marc Schmid proves to be the draw at Raleigh’s Caricaturist Convention.

November 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Marc Schmid of Cartoon City was among the 200 artists attending the National Caricature Convention in Raleigh, North Carolina. Caricature artists and cartoonists from all over the world attended, where there was a selection of some of the globe’s greatest talent. As awards were presented, Marc Schmid took home the top honors in Outstanding Digital [...]

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Chicago Dueling Pianos performs for Oprah.

November 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Dave Roberts of Chicago appeared Tuesday on The Oprah Winfrey Show singing old TV sitcom theme songs. Mr. Roberts performs at Trio Cafe in Palos Heights, and regularly at Sluggers Bar across from Wrigley Field. He is one of the founders of ChicagoDuelingPianos.com, and a member of Gig Salad. Visit Chicago Dueling Pianos’ PromoKit.
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