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Featured Member Animal Magic

Animal Magic

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4.80 
(10 reviews)
  • Belleville, MI
  • Animal Entertainment
  • Travels nationwide
  • $375 and up, depending on how far we have to drive
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Performing at Wayne State University

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Overview

Animal Magic was voted Nickelodeon's Entertainer of The Year! We're a fully licensed & insured non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to exotic wildlife conservation and entertainment. Our award-winning programs have educated and enlightened audiences across the U.S. since 1980! Our unique blend of exotic animals and magic have made us one of the most sought-after acts in the country. Through his ever popular live performances, educator Mark Rosenthal has shared his knowledge, respect and appreciation for the animals who share our planet. Proud member of the Association of Professional Wildlife Educators, American Association of Zoo Keepers & the Zoological Association of America.


10 Reviews

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Tara S. • June 29, 2015

Birthday Party!!

Mark was amazing from the first time I talked to him on the phone about my son's 6th birthday party! He was genuinely interested in knowing what my son would like at his party. I felt as if I called him on short notice.. ( I think it was a month, but not sure..) and he was able to make his day stretch later to make our party. He was...wonderful would be an understatment!! I'm unsure if the kids or adults were more entertained!! He kept all of his interested and excited! Funny, yet so very knowledgeable! Mark truely cares about his animals, though he loves entertaining he will never put that ahead of his animal or audiences safety. And that is truely hard the find these days. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Hired as:
Animal Entertainment, Children’s Party Entertainment, Educational Entertainment, Magician
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Response from Animal Magic:

Thanks Tara. I'm glad everyone had a memorable time. I had just as much fun as your guests did! Thanks again for the opportunity to both entertain and educate.

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Andrea J. • February 18, 2014

Educational and Entertaining!

Not only did my children enjoy the show, but I did as well! Very professional and protective of both the children and the animals. I was very pleased with his knowledge of animals and teaching the children the difference between a pet and a wild animal.

Hired as:
Animal Entertainment, Animal Entertainment
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Response from Animal Magic:

Thanks for the nice review Andrea. I love what I do and I don't consider it a job. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself and I hope to see you at another one of my performances.

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Ashley K. • October 20, 2023

6th Birthday party

Mark was amazing! My son LOVED every second of the animal/ reptile show. Mark was fun, energetic, education and funny!! The kids and adults had so much fun, and truly loved every minute. I still have friends saying how much fun they all had. I would highly recommend anyone reserving him for your parties. You won’t regret you!!

Hired as:
Animal Entertainment, Reptile Show
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Response from Animal Magic:

Ashley, Thank you so much for the excellent review. Misty and I had as much fun as you did!
As I state at every show…I love what I do, so it’s not really a job.

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Katrina B. • September 11, 2017

Amazing

Marc was excellent! He did my son's 5th birthday party and it was AMAZING! My son can't stop talking about it. Keep up the great work!

Hired as:
Educational Entertainment
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Response from Animal Magic:

Thanks for the kind words Katrina...everybody at Jacob's party was amazing and I'm glad I could be a part of it!

Mark

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As • May 4, 2014

Animal Magic

Disappointed. Was hoping to see a lot of animals and several magic tricks. In an hour, I think we saw 5 animals (each only being out for a few seconds) and one magic act. The other 59 minutes was spent talking, more so to the adults than the children of which the show needed to be geared for, and not so much about the animals, but rather bragging about himself.

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Nathan S. • February 20, 2014

very fun and educational

A lot of fun and great with the kids and adults have fun too

Hired as:
Animal Entertainment, Animal Entertainment, Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician, Educational Entertainment, Environmentalist, Magician
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Tammy B. • February 20, 2014

Awesome

Mark had his show at the school where I work yesterday. What an awesome experience. He geared the information and language to the age of the students and they had a blast!

Hired as:
Animal Entertainment, Educational Entertainment, Environmentalist
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Derek W. • February 19, 2014

AMAZING!!

Best animal show ever. Best cared for animals I've seen.

Hired as:
Animal Entertainment, Animal Entertainment, Children’s Party Entertainment
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Derek S. • February 18, 2014

An angel among us....

I am a lifetime adopter of one of the animals that Mark came to the rescue of and saved. He is an incredible person and human being doing what he loves to do and making a difference. If it was not for him, my wonderful adopted boy more than likely would not be alive and happy today. Animal Magic is an incredible company and wonderful show. Go and see for yourself how awesome these folks are.

Hired as:
Environmentalist, Industry Expert
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Diane W. • July 23, 2011

The most amazing show we have ever seen!

Extremely entertaining and educational, this was by far the best animal act we have ever seen! We will definitely be hiring Animal Magic again!

Hired as:
Animal Entertainment

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Price Range: $375 and up, depending on how far we have to drive

Gig Length: 45 - 240 minutes

Languages: English

Insurance: $4,000,000 - We carry full liability coverage, even though our track record is perfect over the past 36+ years!

What to Expect

Animal Magic has the honor of being voted Nickelodeon's Michigan Entertainer of The Year! We are fully licensed and carry $3,000,000 liability insurance (even thought we have never had a mishap during one of our shows). We're a licensed, non-profit, 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to exotic wildlife conservation and entertainment.
Now in our 44th year, Animal Magic's programs have educated and enlightened audiences across the United States longer than anyone! Our unique blend of exotic animals and magic have made us one of the most sought-after acts in the country. Through his ever-popular live performances, educator & entertainer Mark Rosenthal has shared his knowledge, respect and appreciation for the animals who share our planet.

Animal Magic is a proud member of the Association of Professional Wildlife Educators, The Michigan Non Profit Association, The American Association of Zoo Keepers, The Feline Conservation Federation and the Zoological Association of America. Animal Magic is also one of only a handful of recommended school assemblies by MEMPSA (Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association). Mark earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University in 1984 and loves educating and entertaining people all over the country.

We've performed at almost every type of event you can think of: Weddings, School assemblies, Blue & Gold banquets, Bachelor & Bachlorette parties, Birthday parties, Fairs & Festivals, Libraries, Celebrity parties, Etc....Heck, we've even been asked to perform for President Obama!

No event is too small or large. The smallest we've done was a private party for only three people and the largest was over 20,000!

Our main draws are Seven (the only traveling sloth in the United States...she's been traveling with us almost daily for over 19 years), Popcorn the binturong (one of our internet sensations known all over the world. She even has her own Facebook page called Popcorn the binturong) and Sherman the Puppydillo (another of our world famous animals, Sherman is a bottle raised, six banded armadillo who thinks he's a puppy!). We are also the home of Nico, the famous "crying" bird!

About

We care for thousands of exotic animals at our licensed 10 acre sanctuary, which is how we can guarantee that each and every show is different. We've performed at almost every type of event you can think of: Weddings, School assemblies, Blue & Gold banquets, Bachelor & Bachlorette parties, Birthday parties, Fairs & Festivals, Libraries, Celebrity parties, Etc....Heck, we've even been asked to perform for the President of the United States!

Additional Booking Notes

We bring everything except a table (any size will do!)

Services Offered

Animal Entertainment Animal Entertainment Children’s Party Entertainment Children’s Party Magician Circus Entertainment Corporate Magician Educational Entertainment Environmentalist Holiday Entertainment Industry Expert Las Vegas Style Entertainment Magician Petting Zoo Reptile Show Strolling/Close-up Magician Trade Show Magician

Past Booked Events

October 14, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children’s Birthday Party

Setup Requirements

We only require a table (any size will do). We provide everything else!

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