| Entertainers |
| Name: |
Mark Wood |
| Address: |
PO Box 33
Jackson, OH 45640 |
| Phone Number(s): |
800.200.7010 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Cowboy Mark Wood combines comedy, magic, juggling, balloons and lots of audience participation into his zany programs. Now available: The Buckeye State Adventure and Reading is Fun . Both are 40 minutes and for all ages. www.MarkWoodFunShow.com |
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| Name: |
Mark Wade, Ventriloquist |
| Address: |
101 Dorchester Dr.
Baltimore, OH 43105 |
| Phone Number(s): |
740.862.6122 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
$200, no mileage charges |
| Audience: |
Children
Young Adult |
| Description\Comments: |
Recently named "America''s Foremost Kidshow Ventriloquist" and is a veteran of over 750 library performances. Also a past "International Ventriloquist of the Year". Develops new library shows every season.
[email protected] |
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| Name: |
SPACE PAINTER TOM SPAROUGH |
| Address: |
4228 Delaney Street
Cincinnati, , OH 45223-2017 |
| Phone Number(s): |
1-800-544-3725 - Work
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| Fee: |
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| Audience: |
Choose First |
| Description\Comments: |
Tom Sparough, the Space Painter, is offering a special circus show entitled The Human Cannon Ball's Last Thought. A poet and juggler, Sparough will share his collection of funny, interactive circus poems, along with his death-defying, mind boggling, awe-inspiring juggling tricks. Everyone will be a part of the show and embark upon fantastic feats of family strength. Sparough is a 27-year veteran juggler and received his name "Space Painter" from a two-year-old fan describing his juggling. Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
MY NOSE TURNS RED THEATRE COMPANY, Steve Roenker |
| Address: |
9 E 12 St
Covington , KY 41011 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(513) 871-2787 - Work
(859) 581-1520 - Fax |
| Fee: |
$100 or more
Contact Theatre for fee |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
In the one-ring circus tradition, MY NOSE TURNS RED presents "Shootang's One Clown Extravaganza", a great family show that features juggling, mime, and classic clown routines that have been passed down from clown to clown for generation after generation. Shootang's show includes lots of audience participation. Steve Roenker (Shootang) has performed at hundreds of libraries, schools, and family events. MNTR also presents amazing circus feats: stilt-walking, rolling globe, rola bola and more-performed by youth ages 7 to 14. MNTR Company will bring 5-10 children, several of whom have been with the circus since the beginning and are becoming quite expert. Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
ROGER JEROME, SOLO THEATRE ARTIST |
| Address: |
2781 Cora Mill Road
Gallipolis, , OH 45631 |
| Phone Number(s): |
740-245-5586 - Work
740-245-5586 - Fax |
| Fee: |
Contact performer for current fee. Fee support program through Ohio Arts Council may partially fund a performance. |
| Audience: |
Children
Young Adult |
| Description\Comments: |
This British actor presents stimulating solo shows for young people, all participatory and book-based. As Charles Dickens, he stages "A Christmas Carol", while Lewis Carroll's Alice meets many of the famous characters in "Alice and Company". "The Stranger's Voice" is a miscellany of British folktales and songs. "Merlin and Arthur" has a blend of narrative poetry, spectacle, and music, highlighting "The Sword in the Stone", "The Lady of Shalott" and "The Battle of Camlaan". Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
DR. FRED SMART |
| Address: |
4021 Lebanon Road
South Lebanon, , OH 45065 |
| Phone Number(s): |
513-494-2870 - Work
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| Fee: |
Contact performer for current fee |
| Audience: |
Young Adult
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Dr. Fred Smart is a magician, humorist, speaker, and motivator. He has performed throughout America and 44 foreign countries. Among the shows he offers are The Old Tyme Magical Medicine Show . You'll roll on the ground as Fred (as Sam Slick, the fastest snake oil salesman in the Midwest) recreates the wonderful event which occurred in every small pioneer town; the arrival of the patent medicine wagon. He also offers a program called Great Attitude which deals with attitude, values, respect, and self-esteem. Length of Program: Varies. Audience: All ages. [email protected] |
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| Name: |
Roger Sams |
| Address: |
3148 West Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44111 |
| Phone Number(s): |
. - Home
216.476.0583 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Mr. Sams is a musician and storyteller. He was the 1993 Parent''s Choice Honor Medal Winner for "You Can SingAlong" audiocassette; folktales and folksongs from around the world. |
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| Name: |
Greg L. Reese |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 221163
Beachwood, OH 44122 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(216) 556-3342 - Home
(216) 268-6279 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Adult
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Presentation based on book. "JazzKeepers" lecture, visuals & live jazz performance. |
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| Name: |
ZEEMOS ONE-MAN CIRCUS Paula Kreuter |
| Address: |
1240 Prosper
Troy, , MI 48098 |
| Phone Number(s): |
248-879-1943 - Work
248-879-1991 - Fax |
| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Zeemo the Magnificent performs a fast-paced comedy act that combines classic juggling skills, magic, and precarious balancing stunts. The humor in the act stems from Zeemo's zany personality and includes physical comedy, sight gags, and slapstick. Zeemo is available for any occasion that merits quality family entertainment. A promotional tape and references are available upon request. |
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| Name: |
Alice Palda |
| Address: |
1008 Pennefield Road
Cleveland Hts., OH 44121 |
| Phone Number(s): |
216.382.2254 - Home
216.382.2254 - Work
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| Fee: |
Less than $100
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Alice has been storytelling for over 30 years. She can create a program just for your specific situation.
[email protected] |
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| Name: |
Alice Palda |
| Address: |
1008 Pennefield Road
Cleveland Hts., OH 44121 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(216) 382-2254 - Work
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| Fee: |
Less than $100
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Alice has been storytelling for over 30 years. She can createa program just for your specific situation. |
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| Name: |
JUGGLING MERRYMENT, Merry Spahr |
| Address: |
1062 June Drive
Xenia, , OH 45385-3726 |
| Phone Number(s): |
937-372-9316 - Work
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| Fee: |
Contact performer for current fee |
| Audience: |
Children
Adult |
| Description\Comments: |
Merry Spahr has enjoyed many years of juggling and for the past decade or so, she has delighted in teaching others. Her workshop begins with demonstrations of various juggling arts, followed by sharing the fun with all willing to give it a toss. Your group (ages 9 through 99) will amaze themselves as they learn to juggle. Audience: All ages |
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| Name: |
Ray McNiece |
| Address: |
4898 Waldamere Ave.
Willoughby, OH 44094 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(440) 975-5822 or (800)529-7863 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
$100 workshops & $200 performances |
| Audience: |
Adult
Children |
| Description\Comments: |
Ray McNiece is a versatile performer of the literary arts. His shows include interactive theatre, poetry, guitar-accompanied songs and storytelling that takes words from the page and them on the stage. He also performs three historical characters: Johnny Appleseed, Thomas Jefferson, and the Scanachie, an Irish bard.
[email protected] |
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| Name: |
Yoricks Marrionette Theater |
| Address: |
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| Phone Number(s): |
401.294.8557 - Work
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| Fee: |
Contact Theatre for fee |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Contemporary Czech puppet theater has achieved extraordinary results which have been recognized internationally. Yoricks hand-carved wooden marionettes represent a continuation of the classical Czech Puppet Theater. Yoricks Marionette Theater has performed extensively in Europe and the U.S. for the past 25 years. Yoricks marionettes inspire and invite the audience to participate in the dialogue brought about by live theater. www.home.earthlink.net/~puppetry/frames_index.htm |
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| Name: |
BEN SPITZER MAGIC AND JUGGLING SHOW |
| Address: |
c/o Paula Kreuter , 1240 Prosper
Troy, MI 48098 |
| Phone Number(s): |
248-879-1943 - Work
248-879-1991 - Fax |
| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Are you looking for a great way to get children to turn out for your summer reading program, have them get excited about books, and get favorable publicity for your library? Ben's shows are filled with magic, juggling, and lots of audience participation. Ben also teams up with his son, Jamon, in Spitzer and Son programs. Ben is adaptable for any theme or type of event. Length of Program: Audience: All ages. www.PerformingArtistManagement.com |
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| Name: |
Robert F. (Bob) Kreidler |
| Address: |
Magic Moments Unlimited, 206 Hollywood Ave.
Akron, OH, OH 44313 |
| Phone Number(s): |
800-497-3236 - Work
330-835-9470 - Fax |
| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children |
| Description\Comments: |
Bob is an Actor, Clown, Mime, Magician, and guitarist. As a clown he offers strolling clowning as well as three stage shows tested in libraries. As “The Teller of Timeless Tales” he will create a unique concert/program for you or you can choose one of his current concerts/programs. Whatever you choose he will create memorable characters and stories using song, words, movement, sleight of hand and mime.
[email protected]
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| Name: |
NORTHERN OHIO JUGGLING INSTITUTE, Kevin Delagrange |
| Address: |
4469 Speedo Lane
Uniontown, , OH 44685 |
| Phone Number(s): |
1-800-896-1210 - Work
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| Fee: |
Contact performer for current fee. |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Kevin Delagrange, "The Juggling Guy", offers family appropriate juggling shows and "hands-on" workshops. These workshops are fast-paced, fun, and a great way to get your participants involved. Why not include the art of juggling in your plans this year? All materials and the sound system are supplied for all shows. Kevin has performed for all sorts of special events over the past 20 years. Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
Bill Keener |
| Address: |
285 Morgan Terrace
Roaming Shores, OH 44084 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(440) 563-9244 (answering machine) - Home
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| Fee: |
$75 - $150 |
| Audience: |
Adult
Children |
| Description\Comments: |
Bill has been performing children''s sing-alongs for more than 20 years. He is a regular at Lake County Metro Parks and has been performing for 10 years at senior events and nursing homes. |
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| Name: |
DAVID KAPLAN |
| Address: |
4099 Kendale Road
Columbus, , OH 43220 |
| Phone Number(s): |
614-538-0913 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Family
Adult |
| Description\Comments: |
Virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician, physical comedian-all wrapped up in one eccentric performer. Inviting the audience in on the humor is the focus of David's show. Whether he's juggling bean bag chairs, playing a melody on concert balloon, or levitating a bowling ball, Kaplan's preposterous blend of dazzling skill and shameless gimmickry is sure to amaze and amuse. Kaplan has appeared on the Statler Brothers television show on TNN, and performs regularly on cruise ships. He has also appeared live with Dennis Miller, David Spade, and the Smothers Brothers, among others. Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
Patrick Jolly "The Jolly Juggler" |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 402
East Claridon, OH 44033 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(440) 635-0381 - Work
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| Fee: |
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Music, Magic, Juggling; can be tailored to specific themes. |
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| Name: |
JOCKO THE CLOWN Joe Sullivan |
| Address: |
479 Ingram Drive
Boardman, , OH 44512-5858 |
| Phone Number(s): |
330-629-2031 - Work
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| Fee: |
Contact performer for current fee |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Jocko's show consists of a unique blend of juggling, magic, puppetry, musical instruments, plate spinning, and balloon sculpting. His quick wit and comical patter are guaranteed to elicit smiles from everyone! This is a show that can be educational as well as entertaining with audience participation bringing an intimate touch to every program. Joe Sullivan has been performing for over 25 years. He is a graduate of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus College of Clowns. Workshops are available. Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
SILLY THE CLOWN, FUN AND FOOLISHNESS Jeannie Rice |
| Address: |
7700 Pyle Road
Amherst, , OH 44001 |
| Phone Number(s): |
440-984-2710 - Work
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| Fee: |
Contact performer for current fee. Mileage may apply |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Jeannie tells stories using large puppets, costumes, props, music and lots and lots of audience participation! Silly's Variety Clown Show is just one of the shows she has available for libraries. Jeannie and her partner Valerie Farschman (see separate listing) perform as Sunflower and Silly the Clowns. Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
Cheryl Henricksen & Lisa Stevens "STORY PEDDLERS" |
| Address: |
29481 Robert Street
Wickliffe, OH 44092 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(440) 585-4272 - Work
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| Fee: |
Less than $100
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Storytelling specialities include cut & tell, tell & draw, puppetry, dramatization, and music for children of all ages and families. |
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| Name: |
Paul Gerber |
| Address: |
8476 Eaton Drive
Sagamore Hills, OH 44067 |
| Phone Number(s): |
330.467.6096 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Magic for all occassions. Themed programs available for holiday shows. The Magic of Reading for summer reading programs and customized shows as desired. See website for complete details. www.gerbermagic.com |
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| Name: |
FRANCINE LEROYS GOTTA DANCE! Francine LeRoy |
| Address: |
208 Oakwood Lane
Seville, , OH 44273 |
| Phone Number(s): |
330-769-2982 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
$100.00-$150.00. Mileage may apply. Lodging if needed. |
| Audience: |
Family
Children |
| Description\Comments: |
Francine LeRoy is an award-winning dance studio owner with over 30 years experience in dance and theater. Everything, including warm-ups, is done to fun music and then a dance is created, according to your theme. Children may also try on costumes related to the subject or dance in general. Everyone is actively involved, as Mrs. LeRoy and her assistants talk about dance and how dancers learn to portray different characters or feelings through dance. Her goal is to educate children in the art of dance while making it an enjoyable experience. Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
Valerie Farshman, "Val's Pals" |
| Address: |
548 Elyria Avenue
Amherst, OH 44001 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(440) 988-3866 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Popular entertainer who uses storytelling, drama, pupetry, magic and audience participation to help make her many characters come to life. |
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| Name: |
KoKos KARAVAN Family and Event Entertainment |
| Address: |
1089 Alexandria Lane
Medina, , OH 44256 |
| Phone Number(s): |
[email protected] - Home
330-723-1591 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
$125.00. Mileage may apply. Discounts for multiple bookings. |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Teresa "KoKo" Shimko will present this year's theme with a performance that is a celebration of music, magic, and comedy. Her shows are designed for families and she appeals to children and adults alike. KoKo has many "faces" including magician, storyteller, safety clown and seasonal characters. Her presentations are done with professionalism, fun, and education in mind. She could include a live bunny, puppets, magic, songs, skits, jokes, props, and audience participation. Each show promotes your library and reading. Promotional material and giveaways included. Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
TIMESTEP PLAYERS/ EDUCATIONAL CHILDREN'S THEATRE |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 16442
Chicago,, IL 60616 |
| Phone Number(s): |
1-800-684-0091 - Work
773-736-6730 - Fax |
| Fee: |
Discounts for multiple bookings and library systems |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
TimeStep Players presents "Frizby's Summer Circus!" Join two of our favorite characters, Frizby and his sister Kristy, as they go on another wild and crazy summer reading adventure! Meet the singing/dancing clown, the smallest man in the world, Tom Thumb, and many more. Of course, the circus, the greatest show in town, would not be complete without Circus Cindy and Big-Top Bob. Audience: All ages. Email: [email protected] www.timestepplayers.com |
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| Name: |
Francis T. D'Amico, Magician |
| Address: |
3907 W. 157
Cleveland, OH 44111 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(216)252-8283 - Work
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| Fee: |
Less than $100
Varies (Will work with your budget) |
| Audience: |
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Costumed, authentic, historical presentations or modern day magic. (Both formal or informal). Also useage of animals when requested, ie:birds, rabbits, chicks, etc... |
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| Name: |
MITZI AND FRITZI-CLASSIC CLOWNS Dale and Marion Landis |
| Address: |
1182 Country Club Road
Columbus, , OH 43227 |
| Phone Number(s): |
614-863-7990 - Work
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| Fee: |
Contact performer for current fee |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
[email protected] Mitzi and Fritzi present a show of classic clown skits with running gags. Each year, skits and audience participation are included to fit the prevailing theme. Mitzi and Fritzi also lead games, do face painting, balloon animals, and have hours of walk-around fun available. Mitzi and Sam have a one hour educational entertainment show that demonstrates how one becomes a clown. Each show promotes library use and reading. They sharpen their skills yearly with Ringling and other world-renowned clowns at the University of Wisconsin/LaCrosse Clown Camp, where they have also been on the staff. Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
Gil Cody |
| Address: |
1447 E. 108th Street
Cleveland, OH 44106 |
| Phone Number(s): |
216/921-9195 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Gil steps into traditional West African and Afro-Caribbean Stilt Walking. |
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| Name: |
Chad Chesmark |
| Address: |
394 Tulip Trail
Wadsworth, , OH 44821 |
| Phone Number(s): |
330-981-2841 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Chad's show, entitled The Magic of Reading, is the perfect show for any reading program. Chad combines magic, juggling, ventriloquism, and humor to teach children the importance of reading. Audience participation is always a part of the act. This show has been performed at over 200 libraries, schools, and even on cruise ships. [email protected] |
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| Name: |
the TALENT CENTER |
| Address: |
PO Box 23220
Cincinnati, OH 45223 |
| Phone Number(s): |
800.878.ACTS - Work
513.542.7858 - Fax |
| Fee: |
Contact performers for fee. Free shows and half-off available. |
| Audience: |
Children
Adult |
| Description\Comments: |
The TALENT CENTER offers a great array of shows of all kinds for people of all ages. The center offers all sorts of entertainment including:
- Music & Dance
- Puppet Theatre
- Characters from History
- Holiday Programs
- Fund Raisers
- Magic & Ventriloquists
- Classical, Jazz, Big Band, & Pop
- Ethnic, Trans-Cultural Music & Folk
- Cartooning, Sculpting, Weaving, Photography
- Theater Performance
- Jewelry Making & Stained Glass
- Humor & Storytelling
visit TalentCenter.com
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| Name: |
BILL MAXWELL c/o W.J.M. Productions |
| Address: |
3011 Hartney Court
Reynoldsburg, , OH 43068 |
| Phone Number(s): |
1-800-863-9567 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Bill Maxwell is known as America's Family Entertainer! With his Captain Max (the world's first magic library pirate) shows and his Space Max program, Bill is sure to get your kids excited about reading and the library. His programs include 100% audience participation, magic illusions with live animals, give-aways, and most importantly, a powerful reading message. Length of Program: 60 minutes. Audience: K-8. |
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| Name: |
CHRIS LINN c/o Performing Artist Management |
| Address: |
1240 Prosper
Troy, 48098 , MI 48098 |
| Phone Number(s): |
248-879-1943 - Work
248-879-1991 - Fax |
| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
A national award-winning performer, Chris Linn has been entertaining children for over 10 years in both live shows and television appearances. Chris blends magic, comedy, and audience participation into a high-energy show that will leave children (and adults) laughing, smiling, and applauding for more. Length of Program: Varies. Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
Timestep ,Tracy McCoy, Production Manager |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 16442
Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Phone Number(s): |
. - Home
800.684.0091 - Work
1.773.736.6730 - Fax |
| Fee: |
$100 or more
. |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Timestep has a new show for libraries to coincide with the theme "Your Library, the best show in town!" entitled "Frizby''''s Summer Circus". This 45 minute reading, motivational, interactive, musical play is geared toward ages 4-12, and is great for the whole family. Discounts are available for multiple bookings. |
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| Name: |
Young Audiences of Greater Cleveland |
| Address: |
10819 Magnolia Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44106 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(216) 421-7222 - Work
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| Fee: |
Varies on program |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
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