Close-Up Magic of Randy

About

Born Richard Randall Snedden in Harrisburg Hospital in 1963, Randy spent the first two years of his life living with his parents in the Harrisburg area and becoming a Hershey Bears hockey fan!
In early 1965, Randy and his parents relocated to Allegheny County where he would grow to adulthood.

A 1981 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, Randy enlisted in the US Marine Corps shortly thereafter and spent the next several years working in the service of America.

Randy relocated to the central Pennsylvania area in 1993 when he took a job as a full-time National Guard computer manager working at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA.
He remained in that position until the year 2001, when he began managing the network and computer systems for Capital Area Transit in Harrisburg.

So Why Magic?

Fascinated by magic since his boyhood years, Randy has always been thrilled in performing. During his youth, it was as a jazz tenor saxophonist and a tenor choir voice. Now, it is as a comedy magician!

Several years ago during a trip to Las Vegas - the Magic capital of the world! - Randy wandered in the hotel and casino Stratosphere. To kill time before a show, he browsed a magic shop intent on purchasing a magic set for his oldest son, Richard.

Well, to make a long story short, Richard never received that set! But it's a long way to a career in magic from buying a magic set.

Not long after the Vegas vacation, while meeting with his pastor each week for coffee, Randy would have a new trick to perform with nearly every cup! After several months of this, he was asked to perform a show at Echo Valley's Vacation Bible School.

t was soon following that first show that Randy decided to turn his magic into a part time career. Although quickly amounting to more fun than work, it has since become a full-time venture and is rapidly growing as Randy is quickly becoming one of the busiest entertainers around the area.

Randy's highly energetic style of performing and quick-witted humor works very well with his audiences, both children and adults alike.

Whether entertaining in a stage type atmosphere or strolling in a crowd, his easy going personality and unique brand of comedy have combined very well with amazing feats of magic to form a show that is a sure-fire hit with his clients.

Family ...

Randy has three children, Richard, age 17, a daughter, Jazmyn, age 14; and a son, David, age 13.

Having three children of his own has offered Randy a tremendous insight into working with kids on a continuing basis as a magician.
Whether performing at private birthday parties, or in large group setting like childcare centers or schools,

Randy's experience as a father of three uniquely qualifies him for his chosen career in entertainment. And it is his love of performing and wish to spread a little happiness that has brought him success.

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Personnel

Randy Snedden: Magician & Balloon Twister

Influences

Watching Doug Henning on television when I was young was definitely an inspiration, but it was David Copperfield's commanding stage presence and charisma that really brought me a love of magic.

My influences in my performing have been shaped by The Amazing Jonathan, Harland Williams, Wayne Grady and Jim Carrey. Each of them has that goofy comedy style that I have always found appealing.

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 45 - 90 minutes

Randy 's shows are designed to provide maximum entertainment - a chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy the high-spirited antics, hilarious "clean" comedy and mystifying magic Randy brings to each performance.

Every show is an interactive odyssey of magic, storytelling and excitement with Randy as your guide. His unique, easy-going performing style and genuine love for his craft comes sparkling through in every show while he lets the magic happen right in your guests' hands!

Unlike many performers, Randy plans each show individually in order to make it as appealing as possible for your specific guests. Every performance includes a boat load of audience participation and a bellyful of laughs. Plan on sitting right at the edge of your seat!

Expect to experience a brand of comedy and magic that will keep your guests talking long after the show is over. Using sweeping musical interludes, incredible feats of magic, and inspiring narratives, Randy will draw your guests intimately close and captivate them for the entire performance.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
2-3 Folding Chairs
Backdrop (Outdoor Shows)
Grounded Electrical Connection

Additional Notes:
The Close-Up Magic of Randy provides sound with a Fender Passport P-250 Amplifier, a Creative Zen V MP3 Player and a COBY MP-CD521 MP3/CD Player. Access to a grounded electrical connection within 50 feet is required.

A stage or risers are always preferred where available; although not necessary.

Performance area must be free of clutter and must have some type of backdrop to prevent spectators from walking behind the show.

When scheduling outdoor performances, Randy requires having a contingency plan in case of inclement weather. Randy can perform stage/parlor shows outdoors ONLY in permanent covered structures such as band shells, or covered, walled pavilions. He does not perform in temporary shelters such as tents, or under awnings and canopies, etc.

Keep in mind inclement weather means any condition that may hamper or preclude the performance such as rain, wind gusts, excessive heat, etc.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Illusions:
Visible Sawing in Half
Appearing Trunk
Chair Suspension Levitation
Flying Carpet Levitation
Sword Through Neck
Spikes Through Neck
Rope Through Body Transition

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

12-21-2009 — Down Syndrome Spt. Grp. Chldren's Christmas Party; Gouglersville, PA
12-20-2009 — Pennwyn Motor Association Kid's Party; Gouglersville, PA
12-19-2009 — Gouglersville Fire Company Christmas Party; Gouglersville, PA
10-25-2009 — Deer Lake Halloween Party; Deer Lake, PA
06-20-2009 — Lebanon Valley Home Father's Day Celebration; Annville, PA
04-25-2009 — Brownie Troop 1346 Try-It Class; Pottsville, PA
04-24-2009 — St. John's Masonic Lodge #260 Ladies Night; Carlisle, PA
04-11-2009 — Glasgow Family Easter Celebration; Flinton, PA
03-27-2009 — Curtin Middle School Incentive Program; Williamsport, PA
02-28-2009 — Cub Scout Pack 156 Blue & Gold Banquet; Palmyra, PA
02-17-2009 — Aa to Zz Childcare Center Winter Show; Palmyra, PA
02-08-2009 — Bowers Birthday; Pottsville, PA
02-07-2009 — Poladian Birthday; Enola, PA
02-01-2009 — The Bridge Church Winter Entertainment; Hummelstown, PA
01-28-2009 — Middleburg Elementary Drug Prevention Assemblies; Middleburg, PA
01-24-2009 — Blain Deployment Soirée; Pine Grove, PA
01-18-2009 — Jeck's Service Center Christmas Party; Lykens, PA
12-22-2008 — Down Syndrome Spt. Grp. Chldren's Christmas Party; Gouglersville, PA
12-21-2008 — Pennwyn Motor Association Kid's Party; Gouglersville, PA
12-16-2008 — Cherry Hill Hardwoods Christmas Party; McAlisterville, PA
12-14-2008 — Schuylkill Co. Fire Police Christmas Party; Tremont, PA
12-13-2008 — Orwigsburg Historical Society Christmas Party; Orwigsburg, PA
10-26-2008 — Deer Lake Halloween Party; Deer Lake, PA
10-04-2008 — Tri-Valley HS Class of '68 Reunion; Hegins, PA
08-09-2008 — St. Paul's Lutheran Church Children's Carnival; Millersburg, PA
08-02-2008 — Twin Grove Summer Family Night; Pine Grove, PA
06-28-2008 — Gettysburg KOA Campground Entertainment; Gettysburg, PA
06-15-2008 — Kushner Father's Day Party; Allentown, PA
05-10-2008 — Gettysburg KOA Campground Entertainment; Gettysburg, PA
05-03-2008 — Merchantile Club 100th Anniversary; Emmaus, PA
05-03-2008 — Mercantile Club 100th Anniversary; Emmaus, PA
04-21-2008 — East Pennsboro Branch Library Spring Program; Enola, PA
03-25-2008 — St. Paul's UCC Everybody's Birthday Party; Auburn, PA
03-25-2008 — St. Paul's UCC Everybody's Birthday Party; Auburn, PA
03-22-2008 — Glasgow Family Easter Celebration; Flinton, PA
03-22-2008 — Glasgow Family Easter Celebration; Flinton, PA
03-20-2008 — Amato Birthday; Lebanon, PA
03-15-2008 — Catino Birthday Party; Shamokin, PA
03-08-2008 — Jaxx Promotions Magic Show; North Bay, ON Canada
02-23-2008 — Cub Scout Pack 180 Blue & Gold Banquet; Mechanicsburg, PA
02-23-2008 — Cub Scout Pack 418 Blue & Gold Banquet; Robesonia, PA
02-20-2008 — Dawn to Dusk ABC's with Magic Educational Show; Pine Grove, PA
02-17-2008 — Shultz Birthday; Honey Brook, PA
02-15-2008 — Wheelock Valentine's Celebration; Fredonia, NY
02-10-2008 — Forbes Birthday; Pottsville, PA
02-08-2008 — Weidner Birthday; Wilburton, PA

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