paul gertner coming to phoenix for a lecture
I got a call from my old friend Paul Gertner. He said he was coming to Phoenix and would love to give a lecture to the magic community. What a treat that will be! Paul is a world class magician and I got to know him during my time with Eddie Tullock and days on the trade show circuit. Paul has won most every award a magician can receive including 1st place at FISM, IBM, and SAM. He blew the socks...
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In the late 1990’s magician and mentalist Gene Urban joined several of the country’s top mentalists to film the Desert Brainstorm series. Gene, along with Larry Becker, Kenton, Docc Hilford, Mark Strivings, Lee Earle and Christopher Caldwell traveled to Sacramento California to tape the first instructional video on the subject of mentalism. Body Talk is one of three mentalism effects Gene...
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Several years ago a few magician/mentalists were asked to produce a training video for others in the magical arts community. The result was a 3 DVD set called the Desert Brainstorm Series. I was honored to be included in this group of some of the country’s top performers including Larry Becker, Docc Hilforld, Kenton, Lee Earle, Mark Strivings and Christopher Caldwell. Each of us created two...
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by Gene Urban magician and mentalist The staff from Mane Attraction gathered at Tomaso’s for their 2010 holiday party. Beate and Kendall’s award winning Salon on Camelback has a great group of stylists who really like each other. Along with the adults were lots of young kids who were great fun to play magic with as well. Everyone loved the great Italian food Tomaso’s prepared. They were...
More Thoughtsneed an incredible new years party entertainment idea? Gene Urban
Gene Urban is an incredible choice for entertaining your guests at your 2010 New Years Eve party. Others have looks for the best entertainment idea for their party and they found Gene Urban was it. Since Gene only performs at one New Years party each year… you may be too late or maybe not. The only way to know for sure is to contact Gene Urban at 602-788-9400, or use the handy and safe form...
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Normally I perform magic at The Duce in downtown Phoenix on Thursday nights but this week I had a corporate gig so I came in on Friday night instead. Friday was a busy night with the first opening game of the Sun’s basketball and a wedding rehearsal dinner. Thus there were a lot of people to play with. Besides the normal card, coin, rope and cups and balls magic, I was able to introduce a new...
More Thoughtsmagic is great wedding reception entertainment AZ
Magic is a very popular entertainment idea for weddings and wedding receptions in much of Europe. We don’t see it as often in the United States though. If you Googled magicians in England, Ireland and Germany you’d see their web sites focus on the wedding market. So why don’t wedding planners in towns like Scottsdale, Phoenix, Santa Barbara, and Sand Diego hire magicians to entertain guests...
More ThoughtsMagician For Halloween Party in Phoenix or Scottsdale
Have you thought about hiring Gene Urban to perform magic and mind reading at your adult Halloween party? Over the years, Gene has entertained at dozens of Halloween parties in Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona. From hotels, to private parties, Gene’s combination of magic, mentalism and mind reading adds something very special and memorable to most any party or event… especially on a magical...
More Thoughtsholiday party entertainment ideas in phoenix and scottsdale az
By Gene Urban As you might imagine, people call me to perform magic at their office or personal holiday party. Magic and the holidays seem to go hand in hand. In addition to being hired to perform magic, people often ask if I have other ideas to add to the festivities. From an entertainment stand point, a tarot card reader is always a hit as people think about the new year. A well versed...
More Thoughtsoffice party entertainment Phoenix Scottsdale AZ
So, you have been selected to organize the office holiday party. You have to select a venue, party entertainment and all the details. Luckily, the entertainment choice for your office party and holiday party is an easy choice, its the fantastic magic and mentalism of Gene Urban. Gene Urban’s has entertained at hundreds of office parties and business functions across the US and Canada. He knows...
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