Testimonials

“The real magic you bring is how you can light up people's hearts. You set a terrific stage for us all to follow. It's no wonder at conference end, everyone felt terrific.”

— Dale Moss, Executive Vice President, British Airways

“Without a doubt, you are the most entertaining of entertainers I have had the pleasure of working with, and I look forward to many more magical times together.”

— Alyse Myers, Manager, Promotion & Marketing Communications, The New York Times

“I didn't realize just how powerful magic could be in communicating our strategies and plans. I am convinced that the impression with the sales force will be long lasting. Everyone left informed, entertained and truly motivated.”

— Dan J. Barbagallo, Vice President - Sales, Campbell's

“Over the two days of presentations concerning various financial and insurance matters you provided just the right mixture of magic and humor to help our 250 attendees experience a truly memorable meeting. As the program chairman for this event, I can pay you no higher compliment than to say you really made me look good.”

— John E. Peterson, CLU, ChPc, VP, Sales, General American Life Insurance Company

“It appears to matter not how many times you work with Gartner Group, because the response is always the same - lots of laughter, enjoyment and certainly much applause.”

— Dawn Farrell, CMP, Director, Worldwide Events & Incentives, Gartner

“Thank you once again for participation our Asia Pacific Recognition Event in Bangkok Thailand. Your presentation was truly magic and showed our audience how to combine humor and magic into their everyday business transactions.”

— Thomas F. Murphy, Manager, Asia Pacific, IBM

“Once again, Bill, I really enjoyed meeting with you and I look forward to continuing our association. My sincerest thanks for all your help in making this a total success.”

— W. Lamar Chesney, VP, Marketing Communications, Coca Cola

“You did such an outstanding job at entertaining both Morgan Stanley officers and clients that they are still raving about you and trying to figure out some of your tricks!”

— Susan Medgyesy, Morgan Stanley

“You are a fabulous magician and entertainer. Your ability to charm, surprise, and overwhelm the audience with your magic is without equal. No wonder almost every seminar participant wants to know how to get in touch with you and include you in their next meeting.”

— George Ort, AT&T

“Your talent and humor added an extra special touch to the day. Word spread quickly around the grounds about your craft. I heard many conversations during the day focused on "how did he do that?" and "I can't believe he did that." I hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we enjoyed having you. And again, let me extend my appreciation for a job well done!”

— Karen Mangione, Time Warner

“Our goals were to improve morale, position the changes as positive, and establish the esprit de corps. With so much at stake, it was essential to make the first meeting informative, upbeat and to show our team that things were changing. I can confidently say, with your help and magic, we accomplished these goals.”

— Michael F. Iafolla, Vice President, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

“You engulfed the audience with your talents and amazed even the most skeptical of people. What truly made the event spectacular was your ability to make your presentation relevant to our industry.”

— Ms. Bari Pollack, CMP, Director, Corporate Meetings

“Our qualifiers come to this conference with very high expectations, and you surely helped us live up to them. Thanks again for joining us, and for adding extra values to our program in Acapulco.”

— Randell G. Craig, CLU, ChFC, Chief Operating Officer, The Chubb Life Companies

“Two weeks later, I still receive voicemail, cc:Mail, and so the morale of the field and in-house have risen. What a group and what an event! Thinking of your performance puts a smile on my face among the sea of paperwork that has followed this meeting.”

— Bridget Fenker, Perkin Elmer

“I think you got the feeling that you became a part of our family and everyone fell in love with you. You were a hit and made us look good! We continue to hear great comments about having a 'professional M.C.' and know that we will continue to incorporate this in future meetings.”

— Shirley Metz, Meeting Services Manager, Nationwide

“Thanks to you, our national sales meeting was a resounding success. We've conducted scores of meetings where information was conveyed and meetings where we entertain and motivate. You made it possible for our meeting attendees to learn and have fun at the same time. The result is that we lived up to our meeting theme, 'Communication Works Magic.'”

— Carolyn F. Vesper, Vice President, USA Today

“Of course, it was only with your participation that I could have reported on such success! Your contribution as a master of ceremonies for the event was well received and contributed greatly to the success of the event. Again, thank you very much for your help in making this year's meeting the best ever!!!!”

— Giulio Gianturco, General Manager, North & South America, Newbridge

“Comments ranged from 'this was your best one yet' to 'I have never laughed so much' to 'how did he do that trick; he must have ESP'. Your show combined magic and audience participation with a sense of humor making it a hit with all of the brokers.”

— Gene Brown, Director, UnitedHealthcare

“As a meeting / event planner, I could not have asked for a better person to work with. Your professionalism and humor made the seemingly difficult, easy and effortless. With so many details to execute, and without the benefit of a staff, I have to depend on those I hire to become partners in the planning process. Your insight and ideas proved invaluable.”

— Beth Erikson, Sales Promotion Manager, Rubbermaid

“Thank you for your major contribution to making our recent Chairman's and President's Council meeting in Maui a truly memorable and rewarding experience. Your preparation and delivery were outstanding, and greatly helped to make this convention our best ever, as reported by all qualifiers.”

— Kelly J. Carlson, CLU, Senior Vice President, Phoenix

“We have received rave reviews from all who attended and participated. People are still laughing about the $100 bill trick! Thanks again for a job well done!”

— Bruce M. Lee, Corporate Communications, Mercedes Benz

“Just wanted to formally thank you again for the tremendous support you provided in making our business meeting and rally a great success! It was a lot of fun for me personally, and the audience really enjoyed the show. Thanks for making me look good!”

— Kevin A. McCabe, Senior Vice President, Chase

“Your act was again a major highlight of our program, as our firm has been very fortunate over the years to have been able to partner with you on many client events. We really enjoyed our evening.”

— Gary S. Goffin, CMP, Director, Meetings & Events, Fidelity Investments

“Our audience loved your performance. Your truly have a unique act which fits nicely into the style of events we try to orchestrate in the Service Provider Line of Business at Cisco.”

— Don Listwin, Sr. Vice President , Cisco Systems

“Your magic is truly Global. You very successfully engaged our multicultural, multi-lingual associates in a wonderful evening of entertainment. Gracias!!! Shay-shay!!! Danke schoen!!! Thank you!!, for providing an enlightened view of the World of Magic.”

— Edwina D. Woodbury, Chief Financial Officer, Avon

“Before too much time went by I wanted to say thanks to you and your associates for helping make the 'Evening of Magic' the most popular night of our four-day conference in Orlando.”

— Charles R. Lee, Chairmain and Chief Executive Officer, GTE

“I do want to express my genuine appreciation for your presentations which greatly contributed to the success of the conventions.”

— Howard C. Humphrey, CLU, Chairman of the Board, The Franklin Life Insurance Company

“What an exciting evening you gave the attendees of The CIT Group Management Conference in January. Your entertainment was absolutely timely and of great excitement to all.”

— Lawrence J. Everling, Senior Vice President, CIT

“By my reckoning this was the fourth time you performed for us, yet each routine seemed fresh and inventive, and as always we were dazzled by your artistry. For my part, I am convinced that there is no sleight of hand involved, that it really is magic.”

— John J. Thompson, Director, Research Planning, Merck

“You will be pleased to know that the single most often mentioned, positive feature of the program was Bill Herz. Your willingness to learn about our business issues and to personally interact with our agents and senior officers was impressive. By doing so you were able to capture the essence of our business purpose and fine tune your performance accordingly. Your appealing and humorous routines established the perfect environment to augment and not detract from our serious business message. The expectation of your participation in the second and third day sessions had a positive impact on attendance at these sessions.”

— J. David Dwyer, Agency Support, Travelers Insurance

“We survey our Recognition Events and this year we achieved the highest rating ever at 1.4, where 1 is the highest. Your personal rating was 1.1. Our attendees are still talking about the event and their 'magical experiences'

— David I. Thodey, Chief Executive Officer, IBM Australia Limited

“I would again like to thank you for joining us in Naples. It was truly a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to work with you. You were definitely a hit and people are still commenting on your performance.”

— Susan M. Volpe, Marketing Associate, MBIA

“It truly was a pleasure working with you again. The CIGNA RE people really enjoyed your performance and participating with them. You are truly wonderful to work with and do outstanding work!”

— Betty Ray, Meeting Manager, Cigna

“Please add the name of Blackstone to your already long and impressive list of references. My phone has been ringing constantly today with calls from employees praising your skill both magical and interpersonal.”

— Roni Buckley, Assistant Vice President, The Blackstone Group L.P.

“I wanted to extend my thanks to you and the wonderful group of artists and entertainers you organized for us. They were wonderful.”

— Harriet M. Ivey, Vice President, Fannie Mae

“Just a note of thanks for a truly enjoyable performance at our recent Dealer Meeting in Florida. It was a highlight of the event for our customers and our staff.”

— E. John Merrick, Assistant General Manager, Panasonic

“Your walk-around magic was absolutely wonderful as it gave every single person a chance to get involved on an individual basis. In addition, you put on a grand performance for all to laugh and be thoroughly entertained in your shows.”

— Barbara Cohen, Sumitomo Corporation of America

“I cannot tell you how very successfully your wonderful magazines-make-things-happen routine went. The audience receptivity was perhaps better than even you could have imagined.”

— James R. Guthrie, Executive Vice President, MPA

“People are still talking about your act. I screened your act carefully, so I'm not surprised. I fully expected you to dumbfound us with your sleight of hand, and you did.”

— Kent Warder, Manager, American Express

“Your magic performance was both funny and mystifying - I can't count how many times I caught myself saying 'How did he do that?' And, as I looked around the room during your performance, I could see that others in the audience were enjoying your show just as much as I was.”

— J. Raymond Caron, President, Cigna

“Fantastic! Your outstanding performance at out convention in Montreal made our program special. Working with you was a pleasure which not only made the agenda flow smoothly but also taught us some new 'planning tricks' as well.”

— Joseph J. Locke, CLU, ChFC, Senior Vice President, USLIFE

“On behalf of Medical Economics Company, I would like to thank you for giving us such a magical, entertaining performance at our recent National Sales Meeting in Marco Island, Florida. Judging by all the surveys that are coming in, you were certainly a big hit at the meeting!”

— Curtis B. Allen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Medical Economics

“You are such fun to work with - and the show really did go like magic. Thanks again for putting it all together for us.”

— Kathryn Jung, JCPenny

“You were professional, funny, entertaining, - and, amazing! You turned what could have been a stodgy banquet into a fun-filled evening that got the entire audience involved and laughing. You became part of our group and I'm sure I speak for everyone there when I say we were sorry to see your performance end.”

— Gerri Rebello, Manager, Customer Programs, Data General

“Thank you for your part in making our Annual Meeting a real success. I have never laughed so much and our entire group continues to rave! Your presence with a diverse group of people was incredible. It really was magic!”

— Carroll Simon-Scribner, Assistant Vice President, North Star

“I had a great time meeting you, and thanks for such quick thinking in coming up with some ideas that appealed to Jack Murray.”

— Jean E. Thomas, Dun & Bradstreet

“It is always fascinating to me to see how quickly you can pull a group together, dazzle them with a series of astounding tricks, and keep them all laughing in the meantime. It is no wonder that you have been so successful.”

— Andrew P. Hyde, Program Manager, Business Education, General Electric

“Raleigh I'm told was our best meeting ever and I can only thank you for making it happen.”

— David L. Hahn, Vice President, Marketing, Ogden Allied Services Corporation

“I just wanted to thank you for all of your help with our annual meeting, 'Together We're Magic.' Our audience is still raving about the show.”

— James Yacavine, SNET

“Once again, your close-up magic during our cocktail receptions dazzled and amazed our largest customers. Your final stage-show performance was an appropriate ending of our week in London. To this day, our customers are still talking about the terrific time that had on our trip and, more specifically, your final show.”

— Steven A. Solomon, General Manager, Fujifilm

“Great show - exceeded our highest expectations! Everyone was talking magic on the plane home. Thanks for producing one of our most successful and imaginative programs ever.”

— Leon S. Loizeaux, Director of Conferences, PSA

“The tableside magic during our cocktail hour and at dinner was a big hit which not only provided for interesting dinner conversation but became the catalyst for a special rapport you had with your audience during the show that followed dinner.”

— Charles E. McShane, Jr., CPCU, AEtna

“Bill, you really won over a very tough crowd of ABC executives. Your performance was just what our party needed and everyone went away happy. Your were the highlight of the evening, Bill…thanks for saving our party!!”

— Joanne Lisi, Director, Meetings and Special Events, ABC

“Thanks for an amazing performance last Friday in Kansas City. For all my life I have delighted in watching illusionists, but I have never seen any performance come up to yours.”

— Reid Ashe, YPO Family College

“Everyone was impressed, amazed and thoroughly baffled! Your presence provided the 'magic' touch. Thanks again.”

— Donna Sharp, Promotion Manager, US Weekly

“Your imaginative presentation was great! In fact, it was the highlight of our Program! It was very entertaining and the feedback has been excellent.”

— Robert N. Sibcy, President, Sibcy Cline Realtors

“It's like magic - the meeting was a tremendous success! Your acts added a highlight to the meeting which I'm sure will be remembered for a long time to come.”

— Peter D. Baum, Deloitte & Touche

“You can expect to hear from me again. Speaking on behalf of my entire division, field and home offices, we want you back at another meeting real soon!”

— Diane Robinson, Cigna

“Thanks for a great job at the IBM AS/400 Symposium in Cebu. In particular, the close up magic was enlightening and the magic competition you staged provided an excellent atmosphere for team building for our customers. Your magic performance truly delighted our customers.”

— Gilbert Kwong, IBM China / Hong Kong, IBM

“I would like to thank you for the incredible show you gave BHC down in Point Clear, Alabama. I have never seen the folks in the audience laugh so hard, or have as much fun.”

— Kevin W. Reiher, BHC Securities, Inc.

“Your performance at our Sales and Marketing Conference was fabulous, funny, perfect for the occasion.”

— Karen L. Haas, Manager, USA Sales Training
and Development, British Airways

“Your show was the most amazing hit at our Corporate Department conference. I'm still getting calls from attendees congratulating me and trying to find out 'how he did that!' A group of 350 Gibson, Dunn lawyers is about as tough a crowd as you can find, but your performance was the unanimous favorite. Thanks again.”

— Todd H. Baker, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

“Perfect.”

— Jonathan L. Kemper, President, National Multi Housing Council

“You are much more than a magician … you have a special talent to make people laugh, get them involved, and keep them entertained. It's so obvious that you're enjoying yourself that everyone else has a good time right along with you.”

— Shari Lynn Silk, CMP, Director of Programs, NAPL

“Thank you for making the Golden Oval award ceremonies for our top sales representatives an evening to remember. You have a unique sense of humor and your magic act is amazing and entertaining.”

— Frank V. AtLee, President, American Cyanamid Company

“We truly had a great meeting, and you made a large contribution to its success. Many thanks, and I hope our paths cross once again in the future.”

— Ridgely W. Harrison, III, President, Minwax

“Just a quick note to thank you for your fantastic performances. You were the only entertainer / speaker to receive a standing ovation! Your interludes between speakers were the perfect way to relax the audience while adding continuity to the entire three day program.”

— Terry R. O'Neill, Twenty Five Million Dollar International Forum

“On behalf of Copelco Capital and myself, I want to extend my sincerest thanks to you for the wonderful Annual Awards program you recently delivered for us. I just viewed the rough video from the Mahwah presentation, and quite honestly, laughed myself right off the chair.”

— Barbara R. Blumhof, Manager, Special Events,
Internal Communications, Copelco Capital

“Thank you very much for the terrific show you did for our customers. You delighted our guests.”

— Lori Fracassi-Moore, Customer Relations Specialist, General Electric

“Thanks for the great show you put on for our clients at Pebble Beach. As usual, a first-class job, and we got great feedback from everyone who was there.”

— C. Daniel Ewell, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley

“Thank you so much for providing the excellent entertainment at our recent trade show banquet. The rave reviews are still coming in and I'm receiving calls asking me 'how did he do it?'

— Nancy Sheehy, Corporate Events, Credit Suisse First Boston

“Thank you so much for performing at the Healthcare Offsite. It was a great success and the hosts were very pleased.”

— Meg Sheehy, Director of Marketing, Eli Witt Company

“Without a doubt, you were the hit of the conference.”

— Janice Wasitis, Conference Planner, GenMark

“On behalf of the Executive Committee, members, and staff of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, I would like to tell you how much we enjoyed your performance at NABP's 96th Annual Meeting in Nashville. The magic tricks stunned the audience. We are still receiving many rave reviews on your performance.”

— Carmen A. Catizone, Executive Director, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

“Thanks for all your help. You did great!”

— Beverly K. Thorne, Division Manager, AT&T

“Close to 100% of our survey respondents gave you the highest rating possible! It's obvious you know exactly what's required in the niche market you've carved out for yourself. You provided a perfect blend of business and show business.”

— William M. Stuek, IBM

“You and your associates really put on a show. From the dazzling introduction, to the terrific illusions, and the magic you taught our people, everything came together as perfectly as we could have hoped for.”

— Robert A. Bardagy, Executive Vice president, Comdisco

“Your opening to the meeting was perfect for our 'Magic is You' theme and your performance on the final evening was wonderful (as always!). Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was great close to a terrific season.”

— Susan M. Jordan, Vice President, Human Resources, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young

“Many thanks to you for the wonderful entertainment at our Rave Shampoo and Conditioner launch meeting. You certainly stole the show! I don't think I've ever received so much positive feedback from our Sales Force.”

— Laura M. Klauberg, Group Product Manager, Pond's Institute

“I wanted to thank you for your fantastic performance during our group meeting. Your magic and comedy set exactly the right tone for the whole day. You ability to customize your act to fit into a preset agenda is remarkable.”

— Gail J. McGovern, Vice President & General Manager, Business Services, AT&T

“My sincere thanks to a wonderful, professional magician. You were appreciated and applauded by all!”

— Jo Nolan, Reader's Digest

“You were truly outstanding. You went a long way in assuring the total success of our gathering. Everyone was entertained far beyond their expectations.”

— Melanie Merians, General Instrument

“Abracadabra! The magic show that you and your colleagues performed for us at the Greenbrier Hotel for the Proprietary Association was a major success. In fact, we've been getting all sorts of congratulatory letters and notes which I want to share with you. Thank you for being such a magical star.”

— Neil Jacobs, Vice President, Condé Nast

“It was a magical afternoon! Our only problem is that we have now set an expectation that every employee meeting will be as much fun!”

— Terry Quin, Vice Presient, Hitachi Data Systems

“Your unique blend of magic and comedy was precisely what we needed to turn what, in years past, had been a boring and stuffy dinner / awards program (probably enjoyed only by those receiving an award and merely tolerated by the rest) into a fun time for all. On behalf of all of us at Allied International, I want to thank you again for your help in making that event so successful.”

— Jim Wilerman, Allied International

“Just a short note that's long on thanks for the super job you did at our recent corporate event. On behalf of Rohm and Hass Company, I thank you again for a thoroughly enjoyable and successful evening.”

— Shari M. Samuels, Public Relations, Communications, Rohm and Haas

“Terrific performance at our recent Information Management Conference. Your approach to performances in the corporate environment is ideal.”

— John Miller, Director, Office Information Systems, GTE

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your outstanding performance at the Cutex Relaunch meeting in Dallas on September 14-15th. Many who attended the meeting are still talking about the creative ways you were able to demonstrate our key selling points.”

— Barbara Janinski, Prince Matchabelli

“We have never had the amount of fun or response from our sales people as we experienced this year when we incorporated magic through slides, illusion, and live magic on stage.”

— Paul Smith, National Sales Manager , Fujifilm

“Thank you for a magical evening at The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. My clients and colleagues were very pleased and impressed.”

— Ceaser F. Sweizer, Managing Director, Salomon Smith Barney

“Your performance was outstanding and our guests were so impressed that they were still talking about you as they were departing for the airport on the final day!”

— Lee Kelly , Manager, Conference Planning
& Corporate Events, The St. Paul Companies Inc