Dr. Jim Wand
Jim Wand
Evening: 815-541-6500
Toll Free: 888-747-6954
http://www.hypnotism.com
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Dr.Jim Wand has been involved in the field of hypnosis for over 20 years. Dr. Wand holds a Ph.D. in the field of psychology, has over 5,000 professional engagements to his credit and is considered to be one of the most professional hypnotic entertainers in the world today. He has worked with such personalities as Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Carrot Top, Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Probst the host of Survivor, Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, and The Judds just to to mention a few. Dr. Wand has also appeared on numerous T.V. programs. Currently he is involved in one of the longest running Hypnosis shows on the Las Vegas strip.
Brad Henderson Productions
Brad Henderson
Austin TX
Day: 512-302-1956
http://www.bradhenderson.com
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As an artist, Brad Henderson has developed a handful of finely tuned talents, some unequaled by anyone else in the world. He has taken these skills and molded them into the one-of-a-kind programs he presents to clients throughout the United States. Find him as a Magician, Hypnotist, & even an Event-Party Planner. His show is sure to amaze and Mystify.
How To Get The Best Entertainment For Your Party/Dinner/Event
Author: Harry Maurer
As a professional entertainer with over 20 years experience
entertaining at prestigious events in which my audiences have
included Movie Stars, Celebrities, U.S. Presidents, Politicians,
International Royalty and the Social Elite, I have had the
opportunity to see what makes some of these "high end" events
successful and others flops, and I would like to share this
information with you.
First let me say that it interests me to see how much time money
and effort is spent on arranging the food, the centerpieces and
the location and how secondary the choice of entertainment seems
to be. Let me state something important right now: THERE IS
NOTHING THAT CAN AFFECT THE SUCCESS OF YOUR PARTY, DINNER,
CONVENTION, EVENT OR YOUR PERSONAL REPUTATION AS THE
ENTERTAINMENT YOU CHOOSE -- so please make your choices
carefully! To put it simply: Good entertainment will be
remembered long after the food is gone. (Don't believe me? When
was the last time you heard someone rave about a steak they had
at an event three weeks ago?) For this reason, entertainment
buying can be a daunting task. So just how do you find the right
entertainment to make your event successful?
I will not go into detail about hiring bands or DJ's -- although
many of the tips I will recommend here will apply to these
entertainers as well. Generally, bands and DJ's are considered
"dance and background" entertainment and although important,
they will not affect the outcome of your event as much as a
professional act or solo entertainer can. People can still have
fun with an "adequate" Band or DJ. As long as they play
appropriate and pleasant music at the right times, it will not
seriously affect the outcome of the event. On the other hand, an
"entertainer" who presents consistent and successful shows can
literally have your audience laughing, cheering, beaming with
compliments and talking about your event WEEKS LATER and that is
what I want to guide you to find. So let's discuss how to find
the best entertainer for your event.
There are two ways to find entertainment: One is to contact a
reputable entertainment agency. The other is to hire an
entertainer independently. You will find both entertainers and
agents in the same way -- either by recommendation, yellow page
advertising, entertainment directories, internet sites or by
direct contact. Choosing to use an agent or hiring an act
directly can be done with equal success if approached properly.
I have worked with entertainment agencies for many years and
have nothing but praise for the reputable ones. A reputable
agent has a list or "roster" of suitable entertainers. If you do
not know what kind of entertainer you would like, a reputable
agent can help direct you to the right performer. Be warned
though that the agent will limit his suggestions to the roster
of entertainers he or she represent -- which may or may not
include the best or most appropriate entertainers. Because the
agent handles more than one performer, he will only have a
"rough idea" of what each entertainer can do and because of the
vast number of entertainers he represents, it is not uncommon
for him to unintentionally misrepresent what the act is capable
of doing. If you select the right entertainment agency, an
agency you can trust or have worked with successfully in the
past, you will be able to choose from a variety of different
types of entertainers which will be suitable for your event.
If you know or have at least an idea of what type of
entertainment you want, hiring a solo entertainer or an act
(consisting of more than one performer) can be advantageous.
Being able to speak with the performer directly, he can tell you
much more specific information about his act than an agent can.
He can recommend specific routines for your particular audience
and can let you know from experience where in your evening his
entertainment would best fit. The entertainer can work closely
with you to tailor the show to fit your particular event. Please
be aware though that as a rule, if you saw a performer entertain
at a previous event where he was contracted through an agent and
you wish to hire him or her for your event, ethically, he must
go through that agency unless he has agreed with that agent
otherwise.
Whether you choose to go through an entertainment agency or
through the act directly, ask to receive a COMPLETE PROMOTIONAL
PACKET or at the very least a brochure. This should include any
or all of the following: a photo (or photos), a biography, a
list of credentials including places he or she has performed, a
list of clients he or she has successfully entertained, a
variety of newspaper reviews of their act and testimonials from
past clients.
Look at all of these carefully, but be skeptical -- there are
always acts and agents who lack integrity, and it is not
uncommon in this business for them to list prestigious places
the act has supposedly entertained when in truth they haven't.
If in doubt, don't be afraid to question them about the places
they say they have worked -- make sure they can back it up!
The most important item to ask for is a VIDEOTAPE of the act.
This is where the act literally "speaks for itself". When you
review the tape, watch it as if you yourself were in the
audience and be sure to watch it more than once. If you are on a
committee, watch it with others and discuss it. When viewing the
tape, listen not only to the act, but to the audience's
response. Be wary of tapes that are performed in a studio
without an audience and of tapes that only show tiny "snippets"
of the act assembled with slick editing. Seeing a series of
clips containing only one punchline each is not as effective or
important as watching a five minute routine with a laugh every
10 seconds!
Because entertainers and agents know that your time is valuable,
it is common for a promotional videotape to not contain a "full
show". It may consist of select routines which may or may not be
shortened. This is acceptable, but you should be able to see
some "meaty" routines with little or no editing so that you get
a true feel for the act. Be critical -- remember, the success of
your evening is depending on it!
I would not recommend considering acts that contain "blue" or
"risque" material. Although the audience on the tape might be
laughing, and although you might even think that it's funny,
hiring an act with questionable material is bound to offend
someone, and it can easily backfire on you and reflect badly on
you, your company or organization.
Once you have found the entertainment you desire, you should
sign a CONTRACT with them as soon as possible. The best acts
will book their yearly calendars quickly -- especially for dates
around prime times of the year like the Holiday Season -- so
don't delay! Asking the act or agent to merely "hold" a
particular date is not enough -- without a signed contract they
are not obligated to your engagement and are free to accept a
"sure thing" should it come along. Remember, you are hiring the
best -- others will be looking for the best as well!
The cost of an entertainer varies according to the quality,
experience and notoriety of the performer. As a rule, the best
performers will be more expensive -- as it should be. Don't make
the mistake of hiring two inexpensive acts of lesser quality
instead of one expensive act. Two adequate acts will never
compare to one great act, and the money you spent two acts of
lesser quality will have been wasted. This is simply an issue of
quality, not quantity.
If for some reason the act is beyond your budget, be truthful
and open to the act or agent and let them know what your budget
is. They might be able to make concessions or suggest ways of
saving you money -- perhaps presenting only a 20 minute show
instead of a 30 minute show, or perhaps presenting an
alternative act instead of the one they had originally planned.
Other than small concessions though, don't expect them to reduce
their price considerably. They know what they are worth and to
maintain their reputation in the industry, they must maintain a
consistent market price. To charge your group less than they
charged their last group is simply bad business.
Once the act is contracted, make sure the entertainer or agent
provides you with a list of PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS -- things
that the act needs to make the show run smoothly. This may
include things like a dressing area, the size of the stage or
dance floor they will require to present the act properly,
microphone or sound requirements, the time they will need in
advance to set up the show, etc. Having this list of
requirements in advance will save you from last minute surprises
like "not knowing that the act required a cassette tape player",
or that "the audience should not have been seated at the sides
of the performer". This list tells you what is needed to make
the act run smoothly. If you cannot meet one or more of these
requirements, let the act or agent know as soon as possible so
they can adjust the show accordingly.
Once the show requirements are provided for, you can be assured
that the show will run smoothly, and you can relax knowing that
you have the best professional entertainer in the right
environment which will make your event an event to remember!
CHECKLIST:
Things you need to know in advance before contacting an
entertainer or agency:
___ 1. The location of the event
___ 2. The number of people you
expect to attend the event.
___ 3. What performance area will be
available at the location? (dance floor, stage, etc.)
___ 4. Does the location provide a sound system and or lighting?
___ 5. Do you plan to have other entertainment at the event?
___ 6. What time would you like the performance to start?
___ 7. Are you planning to have award presentations or speeches?
Things to find out when speaking with a prospective entertainer
or agency:
___ 1. How many years has the agency or entertainer been in
business?
___ 2. What kind of experience does the entertainer
have?
___ 3. What professional credentials or awards has the entertainer won?
___ 4. Is the entertainer available for your engagement?
___ 5. Ask to receive for your review:
___ A. A complete promotional packet of the entertainer
___ B. A promotional videotape
___ C. Testimonials from previous clients
When reviewing an entertainer on tape, consider:
1. How polished and professional is the performer?
2. How does the act look (consider the dress of the performer, and the props
he or she is using)
3. Does the audience on the tape sound like they are being entertained?
3. If you were in that audience
seeing that show, would you be entertained?
4. Does the entertainer's style compliment your company or company's ideals?
5. Is the tape complete enough to give you an idea of the act?
(You don't want to see short "snippets" of the act)
Things to do once the entertainer has been selected:
___ 1. Send the performer directions to the event along with any
program or event information along with the returned contract.
___ 2. Ask to receive a copy of any "Performance Requirements"
and pass a copy of them along to the people handling the
technical aspects of the show (lighting and sound people, hotel
AV department, etc.)
___ 3. A final call a week or two before the event to go over
last minute details is always helpful and appreciated --
especially when last minute changes have been made (like the
addition of an "awards presentation", a "speech by the company
President" etc.)
Harry Maurer is a professional entertainer who performs
regularly in the showrooms of Las Vegas and Atlantic City. With
over 20 years of experience, he provides comedy magical
entertainment tailored to the needs of his corporate clientele.
He resides in Houston and can be reached toll free at (877)
223-6291 or on the world-wide web at: hmmagic@aol.com.
If you are looking for great entertainment, please take a moment
to visit The Comedy & Magic of Harry Maurer web site at:
www.hmmagic.com
The site describes the types of shows he presents, lists his
professional credentials, provides a list of past clients, press
reviews, testimonials from satisfied clients and displays his
"online performance Calendar" so that you can instantly
determine his availability -- everything you need conveniently
located to let you know that he is your best entertainment
choice.
Located on the site are also a variety of "online forms" where
both entertainment agents or individuals can request promotional
material or a quote for a particular event with no obligation!
If you have any additional questions or comments about this
report or about The Comedy & Magic of Harry Maurer, we invite
you to contact us by e-mail at: sales@hmmagic.com -- we'd love
to hear from you!
About the author:
Award winning Comedian Magician Harry Maurer is an entertainer
of US Presidents, Celebrities and International Royalty and he
would like to do the same for you!
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