"An Extraordinary magician"

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All too often, a "magician" is an individual with a case full of self- working props and some memorized, unoriginal "patter". In stark contrast, magical entertainer MICHAEL THOMAS has dedicated the last 20 years to combining complex sleight- of- hand, stagecraft, psychology, and improvisational comedy into extraordinary magical experiences. A true "Renaissance Man" of magic, Michael brings a versatility to the art that few performers can match. - Holding a Master's Degree in Education, Michael is comfortable entertaining children of any age group. He has performed at literally hundreds of birthday parties, school programs, daycare centers, summer camps, scout functions, and "family fun nights". - A lifetime student of sleight- of- hand, Michael is capable of performing miracles with cards, coins, and other everyday objects. He has extensive experience performing in restaurants, bars, hospitality suites, and cocktail parties. - Since 2004, Michael has been a featured performer at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Performing as his alter- ego, Mars Mandrake, he has also appeared at period- based faires and festivals in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. - An admirer of all types of theater, Michael has attended numerous workshops on scriptwriting, voice and dialect, character development, and improvisational comedy. He has worked as a technical consultant for a number of local and regional theaters. - Perhaps inspired by a long- forgotten aspiration to "run away and join the circus", Michael has also studied and mastered a number of the "Sideshow Arts": Fire- breathing, needle- swallowing, and juggling to name but a few. - Michael is the recipient of over 10 local and regional magic awards. - His original work has been featured in "Magic" Magazine and "The Linking Ring", trade journals for professional magicians. Past Clients Hershey Foods Utz Quality Foods Lititz "Fire and Ice" Festival Border's Books Barnes and Noble The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire The Virginia Renaissance Faire The New Jersey Renaissance Faire Oneonta, New York Chamber of Commerce Bellefonte, PA Chamber of Commerce York County Country Club Special Olympics Access York Cub Scouts of America Girl Scouts of America City of York Mazza Vineyards Valenzano Winery

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Main - 717-870-3512

AfterHoursPhone - 717-792-1933

Address:

1929 Golden Eagle Dr York, PA 17408

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Magicians, Family & Business Entertainers

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"Strolling" Magic: Up close and personal miracles with cards, coins, and all manner of borrowed everyday objects. Perfect for cocktail parties, restaurants, and hospitality suites. "You Say it's Your Birthday": For the "little folks"! Mike has performed at literally hundreds of birthday parties. Miracles, silliness, and tons of audience participation! As a professional educator for over 20 years, Mike brings an insight to children's performance that few magicians can match. Comedy Stage/ Platform Show- Appropriate for all ages! Illusions, escapes, mentalism...this show has a bit of everything! "Welcome to the Sideshow"- Not for the faint- hearted! Sideshow geek Q.E. Duffy's madcap romp, featuring fire- eating, needle- swallowing, and fun with pointy things! Don't try this at home- Or anywhere else! "Mandrake's Magic"- Mike's alter- ego, 16th century conjuror/ con man Mars Mandrake, performs stage, street, and pub shows.

Location

Magician Children's entertainer Magic Shows

Accreditation

International Brotherhood of Magicians

Magicians Alliance of Eastern States