James Dayley
- Ogden, UT
- Hypnotist
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- Contact for rates
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Kim B. said
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Overview
Your clients and guests will be amazed, amused and engaged by the sleight of hand and psychological deceptions of corporate magician Richard Hatch! His unique expertise has entranced and informed travel agents in Budapest and Taipei and petroleum engineers in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Sugar Ray Leonard, Arsenio Hall and former President and First Lady George and Barbara Bush are just a few of the many who have been entertained up close by his intimate deceptions. From the Parlor of Hollywood’s Magic Castle to the VIP lounge of Eddie Murphy’s New Year’s Eve party, the Magic of Richard Hatch has helped make a success of exclusive events large and small.
Reviews
6 reviews
Dan B.
October 20, 2024Retirement Party
It was a great event and Richard Hatch was a big hit. I have heard from some of the people and they all said it was a memory event. His format was just right. I would highly recommend him.
Hired as: Magician
John S.
December 13, 2018Professional
The clients liked the interaction of the close up magic while they were waiting in line for dinner. Of course they liked the main show, too.
Hired as: Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Richard Hatch
Thanks, John! You have the nicest clients! Please keep me in mind for future such events. I do keep track of my programs, so could do a different show next year for the same clients, if needed.
Georgana H.
November 26, 2018Fantastic!!!
Richard Hatch was the main attraction for our 12 year old grandson's birthday party and a dozen of his friends, plus parents. The magic was awesome and he was extremely adept at relating to and including the kids. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone!!!
Hired as: Children’s Party Magician
Richard Hatch
Thanks, Georgana! It was a fun group in a beautiful setting! And thanks for working with me on the timing so I could get to my Park City engagement in a timely fashion! Please keep me in mind should Zed's interest progress to the point where some lessons might be helpful. Sincerely, Richard
Alexa B.
February 27, 2017Great Show
Our staff liked the show and had fun watching the performance. He was good about keeping in contact with us before the party about all of the little details.
Hired as: Magician, Trade Show Magician
Richard Hatch
Thanks, Alexa! This was a fun group to work with and for. Please keep my services in mind for future events.
Chad T.
October 5, 2016Very Professional, Entertaining, and Accommodating.
I contacted Richard to perform at my daughters Birthday, and not only did he perform, but he suggested we come to a performance he had set up at USU, which would be free of charge. Richards show was very entertaining, and afterwards he put on a personal show for my daughter and her friends! They loved it! Highly recommend Richard for your magician needs!
Hired as: Children’s Party Magician, Magician, Storyteller
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish
What to expect
Audience will be both amazed and amused as they experience the apparently impossible violations of logic and science, both up close and on stage.
About
Although he holds two graduate degrees in Physics from Yale University, Richard Hatch finds it easier apparently to violate the laws of nature than to discover them. He has been performing his unique brand of magic full time since 1983. In 1985, shortly after winning first place in the annual New England Close Up Competition in Worcester, Massachusetts, Richard moved with his wife, violinist Rosemary Kimura, to Houston, Texas where they have been based until October 2010 when they moved to Richard's hometown of Logan, Utah.
For several years he honed his craft entertaining the guests as one of the house magicians at Houston's Magic Island Nightclub before devoting himself exclusively to private and corporate work, traveling internationally on behalf of his clients.
Hatch is a member of the Academy of Magical Arts, the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and is a lifetime member of the Society of American Magicians.
Services offered
Past booked events
October 2024
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Paradise, UT
December 2018
11
Tuesday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lander, WY
November 2018
24
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Ogden, UT
December 2016
16
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Salt Lake City, UT
Influences and inspiration
Robert-Houdin, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Dai Vernon
Setup requirements
Microphone (lavaliere or free standing) for formal performances for large groups.
Testimonials
December 15, 2009 Dear Richard: Just a quick note to thank you for working our club. As you know, for almost half a century the Magic Castle has taken care to present the finest magicians from around the world. And, once again, your work for us has held to that high standard. As with your previous appearances at the Castle, your recent week of shows in the Parlour of Prestidigitation was appreciated by our audiences. In and of itself, your magic is technically impressive. Add to that your delightful humor, informed by your depth of knowledge regarding the history of theatrical conjuring, and the result is a distinctive style of enjoyable entertainment. We'll be happy to welcome you back to our showrooms in the future. Regards, Max Maven Director of Entertainment Academy of Magical Arts
– Max Maven, Director of Entertainment, Magic Castle, Hollywood, California
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