See What Your Peers Say this Magician, Mind
Reader, Corporate Speaker & School Educator Does
for Special Events!
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View Comments From
Recent NY Country Club Entertainment!
"Thank you for providing Cape May Stage with two extraordinary
shows. The family entertainment was a sell-out and audiences
just loved your rapport with the children. Your mentalist show
had everyone in town talking. People loved it and were astounded
by what they saw. Moreover you are a delight to work with –
we look forward to having you return. I’d be happy to
be a reference for any interested parties.”
- Roy Steinberg, Artistic
Director, Cape May Stage, NJ
"The performance made our event the best!! It was very
successful. Everything in your act kept them trying to figure
it out the whole next day. You made them laugh while at the
same time made them wonder “How did you do that?”
Please use me as a reference. Your show was the BEST!!”
- Marijane Brandt, VPI
Systems, Holmdel, NJ
"I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you once again
for making our party so special. Everyone was raving about your
performance, they are still wondering how you got “Railroad
Crossing!” You were amazing! Keep up the good work…"
- Monica Blair, Director,
Merrill Lynch NY
"Just wanted to thank you for making our event extra special.
I have heard nothing but rave reviews about you from everyone.
I am only sorry I did not get to see more!!! Again, thank you
for a performance beyond any of our expectations!!!"
- Sally B. Marzouk,
President- ZJM Communications, Inc. Financial
Marketing Services
"The performance was well done and very entertaining. Robert’s
interaction with the audience was helpful in relaxing and preparing
them to enjoy the show. We especially liked when participants
were asked to write information like books, movies, etc or draw
pictures of something special to them and Bob would tell them
what it was. Thank you for a memorable performance."
- Gretchen Cisco, Brookhaven
National Laboratory
"Bob, Thank you! You were great.The “Eat your frog”
teaching lives on! You helped set a great tone for the rest
of the meeting. I'm so glad you were able to be flexible with
your schedule so that you could join us. Thanks again!"
- Susan McDougal, Fera
Pharmaceuticals, NY
"Thank
you so very much for issuing your performance in support of
our year end celebration. We have received nothing but positive
feedback and enthusiastic comments about your show."
- Carla Stinson, Kiss
Products, Port Washington, NY
"Your performance was just right for my wedding guests. Keep
doing what you're doing - making the world a magical place!
Thanks you for making Will's and my world magical on our wedding
day. Thanks again!"
- Lynda Dupree, Brooklyn,
NY
"I would like to thank you for your performance. I thought you
did a fantastic job. If you ever need a reference, please feel
free to use my name. Thanks again!"
- Chuck Copt, Woodbury
Personnel Huntington Stn., NY
"Excellent
performance. Loved the mental games! Everyone is raving! Hope
we can do it again next year. Your wife's psychic entertainment
was wonderful too!"
- Susan Abraham, New
Year’s Eve Gala - Great Neck, New York
"I wanted to fully express to you my appreciation and thanks
for your work on Friday's party on 12/7. You really got people
involved and interested. Thank you so much for your hard work.
Please know it was truly appreciated."
- Caroline Adams, Cablevision
- Legal Dept.
"Thank
you. We indeed had a magical affair and I got rave reviews on
your entertainment. From what I heard you will be getting calls
for additional business from some of our guests. It really worked
out great for everyone!."
- Misty Richards, Roslyn
Claremont Hotel
"Great
performance, a ton of fun. Everyone had a blast with all the
illusions. Terrific job, thank you once again."
- Gary Cucchi, Progressive
Marketing Group
"It
was great, and compared extremely well to other shows we've
had. Loved the fire eating & the bunny. THANKS!"
- Leslie Brown, Esplanade
Hotel, NYC, New York
"The
magic was very neat! We liked how you picked on people to help
in the demonstrations too. Thanks!"
- Jodi Leighton, Verint
Systems/Oheka Castle
"Excellent
performance at my birthday party! It was just perfect. Guests
were just floored by the tricks - especially the card tricks.
We were so very pleased. Those people who had their palms read
by Iris also enjoyed it immensely! Hope to be able to have you
entertain at another party in the not to distant future. Again,
many thanks!"
- Gail Cohen, Roslyn,
NY
"Your
magic was awesome!! I got so many phone calls asking "how did
he do that", your magic was the perfect addition to the affair.
Thanks again!"
- Larry Stern, Huntington
"Very
well done and received very good rapport with the audience.
We liked all of it - especially the fire eating. Everyone's
still talking about how much they liked the show - Thanks!"
- Diane Negvesky, General
Refinancial Products - Holiday Party,
Rockefeller
Center, New York
"Wonderful
performance, very enjoyable! Everything was very suitable for
Joe's 60th Birthday Party & my husband loved it.Our favorite
part was the mind reading. Thanks!"
- Karen Marasia, Islip,
New York
“Wonderful.
Great mind reading & audience participation. We/I enjoyed your
philosophies, magic & quick wit. I know the audience enjoyed
your little sayings and you could hear them all laughing, etc,
so you know you had their attention. Many thanks!"
- Barbara Ransome, Decision
–Women In Commerce & the Professions
"Your
performance at our adult party was excellent! You really can
read minds! Everyone really liked your performance; they thought
it was fun and different. You should get some referrals."
- Marie DePalo, Huntington,
New York
"Everyone
loved all the different tricks at Adam's Bar Mitzvah! They were
all great but perhaps favorites were the flying light -up UFO,
and eating fire! You are an amazing magician and should continue
your career forever! You were amazing!!! Rave reviews! Whatever
you did everyone absolutely loved you & your magic. That was
quite obvious from the massive crowd that surrounded you from
start to finish. Thank you so much - please use us for a recommendation
anytime!”
- Spiegel Family, Rye
Brook, New York
"We
wanted to thank you so much for the fantastic job you did at
our son Ross' Bar Mitzvah on March 25th. Not only did you keep
the kids entertained, but a number of adults told us that you
"blew their minds" with some of your tricks! Thanks again for
a great day!"
- Abby & Rich Weiner,
Upper Saddle River, NJ
"Bob,
I just want to tell you that you did a wonderful job at Ashley-Lynn's
sweet 16 party! The kids really enjoyed your act, and so did
I!! The timing was perfect. I hope to refer you to my peers
for some other events. Thanks!"
After Adult Party 3 Years Later: "Bob...you did it again!
You were fabulous with the kids but sensational with the adults!!
Thanks again for a wonderful show.You were the highlight of
the party!"
- Lisa Goldstein, Brookville,
NY
"You
could not have been more accommodating and liked by all ages.
Loved the trick with the signed, paper clipped card! Thank you
so much for all your help in making Corey's Bar Mitzvah such
a wonderful event. You were a perfect addition to our party.
Corey is thrilled with his moving handkechief trick. You thrilled
the children & parents alike, and were wonderful to work with.
I hope we have another chance to see some of those amazing tricks."
- Pasquarelli Family,
Southport, Ct.
"Just
what we needed, something light and fun! The audience loved
the fire magic, the optical illusion and the individual table
visits. Reasonably priced too. Thank you!"
- Dory Van Norden, Hilton
Rye Town,
NYS Assoc. for the
Education of Young Children
"Bob,
We thought you were GREAT!!. Everything was very suitable for
Max's Bar Mitzvah and the price was very reasonable. Max &
his friends think you were extremely cool!"
- Betty Feldman, Fairfield,
Ct.
"The
show was paced well and age appropriate for our two different
groups. The children enjoyed all of the shows."
- Willie Schmidt, Director,
Laurel Hill School Camp
"Wonderful
performance at Brandon's Bar Mitzvah. The show looked great
and I heard the walk around magic was also great. You and your
wife were terrific - we'd use you again!"
- Michelle Gross, Plainview,
New
York
"I
really enjoyed your performance in August and received very
positive responses from our audience. I was pleased with your
ability to keep the audience focused without missing a step
in your performance! The quality was great and the price very
fair - we made some money too! I'm interested in another performance
in an auditorium setting...400 seats geared to families. Again,
thanks for a wonderful performance!"
- Allison Cruz, Smithtown
Arts Council - Mills Pond House
"On
behalf of Old Westbury Gardens, I would like to express our
sincere appreciation for your wonderful Magic Show last Sunday.
Your show was so entertaining, and children and adults alike
were very engaged in your stories and illusions. I enjoyed watching
the interest and enthusiasm on the audience's faces as they
were mesmerized by your magic."
- Priscilla Brendler,
Old Westbury Gardens
"Your
performance was magical! The kids as well as the adults flipped
over your magic, your mind reading, your balloon hats, your
fire eating, your personality. We were thrilled to find you
in the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party Guide. Thanks for a great evening!"
- Gail Reitman &
Family Jericho, New York
"As
you know, your magic act was used to attract our employees to
not only be entertained, but to learn about the "Magic
of Giving" through the United Way. It worked! Our employees
were indeed entertained and truly marveled at your skills. But
more importantly, donated over $52,000 to this worthwhile effort.
Again, many thanks..."
- Robert Mottola, Vice
President - Huntington Hospital
"Hi
Robert: You were great!!! Thanks to you and Iris, the party
was a success. I will definitely recommend you to my clients.
Almost all of your show was just as good as TV or Steve Cohen's
Chamber Magic. Once again, great show."
- Linda Fiveson, Port
Jefferson, NY
"Magic
Bob: “It was great to see you again and have you perform.
Everyone at the CPFD told me that it would be difficult to entertain
and contain so many children for the given time period as I
began planning the Christmas/Holiday party. Little did they
know that I had a little magic up my sleeve and I knew to contact
you for the event. I know all the adults were amazed at how
entertained and focused the children were on your show. Since
then, all the members of the department have been telling me
how well it went. That includes people that did not even attend.
I guess word got out. Once again, you did an absolutely fantastic
job entertaining both the children and the adults in the room.
Seeing the smiles and the wonderment on the kids’ faces
was a great gift to all. Thank you for making our 2010 Holiday
Party at the Carle Place Fire Department a successful one. All
the best to you. Have a great New Year. I’m sure we’ll
talk again in the near future."
- Franklin Manchester
Carle Place Fire Dept.
"Thanks
for putting on a great show! The patients thoroughly enjoyed
it and were talking about it for the following 2 days. Thanks
again for your performance!!"
- Colleen Marinello,
St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY
"Excellent
performance. Beyond my expectations. A mix of mind reading,
magic with cards, books, etc, audience participation, the power
of suggestion, and more. This performer did his homework. He
knows what teens are reading, who their pop heroes are, what
their career aspirations are and more. He used the library setting
and his magic often had positive messages for teens. Performer
was very attuned to the audience and library setting. Very in
touch with teens’ interests. He is a talented magician,
comedian and mind reader."
- Cathy Loechner, YA
Librarian Shelter Rock Public Library, NY
"Just
wanted to say Thank You for making my daughter's Communion so
memorable! Lauren could not stop talking about how much fun
she had and she even tried some of the card tricks from the
flyer you gave her. We received so many call the day after our
party saying how great your performance was – you’re
the BEST! Thanks for everything."
- Jeanne Obergh, NY
"Very
entertaining and enjoyable. Held the audience’s attention
& interest. They were mesmerized by the illusions. It was
a great show and our hard to reach teen audience loved it."
- Maureen McGrath, Head
of Library Services, Julia L Butterfield
Memorial Library,
Cold Spring, NY
"Just
wanted to thank you again for a wonderful show...I have been
hearing all good things about the show...the kids/and the "older"
kids...truly enjoyed you...thank you again..."
- Suzanne Bandier, St
Raphael’s Church, East Meadow, NY
"Entertaining,
fun, well planned & executed! Thanks again Bob! Great Show!"
- Marilyn DiCarlo Ames,
The Quogue Library, NY
"Thank
you for the wonderful time last night. Everyone said they really
enjoyed the show! You have a tremendous gift. Thank you for
sharing it with us last night!"
- Rosemarie Hayman, Resurrection
RC Church Farmingville, NY
"Thank
you for making my 80th birthday party one that people will not
forget. Your amazing slight of hand had us gasping. Seeing the
ring jump-- I should say, Not seeing the ring jump-- from your
hand into the pouch Anastasia was holding made it seem that
magic does exist. What fun!"
- Elinor Stecker-Orel,
Briarcliff Manor, NY
"On
behalf of myself and the cubscouts of Monroes's Pack 440, I
just wanted to thank you for your wonderful performance for
our circus themed Blue & Gold celebration. You provided
a welcome treat for our scouts. Your magic and the messages
you conveyed through your magic were truly terrific Once again,
thank you for a job well done!!"
- Laura Ippoliti, Cubmaster
"One
of the best magical performances I have seen. Very engaging
for students & parents. Would recommend to anyone. Student
response, artistic quality, educational quality, presenter interaction
with students, and technical quality of program, all 5 out of
5."
- William Hallman, PARP
Coordinator, Springs School,
Springs UFSD,
NY
"I
absolutely loved the performance, especially the very positive
attitude with which you related to the students. I loved the
great self esteem messages, and the Principal REALLY appreciated
the READ, READ, READ message! Perfect in keeping the students
interest & great energy too. Very good pricing for a very high
quality performance. Thank you for showing great respect and
kindness towards the children, a wonderful touch, so rare these
days. Thank you for keeping the students' sense of wonder alive!"
- Sophie Miyashiro, PS
185, Brooklyn, NY
"Dear
Bob, Thank you for a great show. The kids loved it as much as
the adults! It made James' Communion Party much more special
and he had a ball! I will definitely refer you to any future
parties. Thanks again."
- Tracie & Jim Rivezzo,
Massapequa Park, NY
"A
lot of fun for both adults and kids - Even the staff enjoyed
the show! Price is comparable to other performers but the quality
was excellent! Everyone was attentive through the entire show
- Not easy to achieve! I have recommended you to our other stores."
- Wendy Christensen,
Borders Books & Music
"I
thought your performance was excellent. Members thought the
money was well spent. You kept interest up during the performance.
I'll book you in the future!"
- Tom Torma, Pres. S.
Shore Audubon Society
"I
had to write to tell you how many wonderful comments I have
heard about your "Magic Beyond Imagination!" Show.
It was fabulous! Everyone was mesmerized. I don't think anyone
knew what a treat they were in for when they came to our school
the other night. You were truly entertaining and not only kept
the children enthralled but the adults as well! It was very
generous the way in which you shared your profit with the school,
and made the preparation so easy. Everyone had a great time
and I thank you for making our first "Magic" Night
such a huge success. Please keep us on your mailing list so
we can have you back."
- Trisha Fekete, PTA
Pres.; May Moore Primary School, Deer Park
"Magic
Beyond Imagination was an excellent program for our teen audience.
Bob managed to captivate and amuse a typically difficult age
group! They thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the show; the
illusions, fire, audience participation, rabbit, etc. I also
appreciated Bob's inclusion of books into the program. It was
a great end to our end Summer Reading Program! The price was
excellent for such a quality show."
- Janet Scherer, South
Huntington Public Library
"Excellent
show! Everyone enjoyed it very much! The effects were perfectly
suitable for our Teen Reading Club. Favorite parts were the
levitation & the fire eating; no least favorite parts! You
made it really easy for me and I'm looking forward to your return
next year!"
- Peter Cirona, Massapequa
Public Library
"All
of our guests were amazed! We received numerous compliments
and a number of people asked for your phone number. The fire
eating in the center of the dancing was great and the close
up magic was amazing! Thanks..."
- Lance Goldman, Temple
Judea, Merrick, NY
"I
wanted you to know that your show was excellent and everyone
had a great time. I have to say the talking picture was my favorite
(Marisa too). Alexandra had a great time and so did the other
kids. You get everyone involved and you're really funny too!
Thanks again."
- Ann Rivera, Commack,
NY
"Bob
you were awesome!! I am so happy I hired you. The children loved
it and so did the adults!! I know you will get a lot of business
from the affair. Thank you again!"
- Leslie Granshaw, Christening
Party, Long Island, NY
"I
cannot thank you enough for the OUTSTANDING job you did at Ryan's
Communion! The kids (and parents!) loved your magic tricks and
went crazy for the balloon sculptures! I have gotten such wonderful
feedback from everyone about you! Thank you so much for your
patience and professionalism too! Please feel free to use me
as a reference for you. I will definitely keep you in mind for
any future special events! Thanks again Bob!"
- Jill Kenny, Carlyle
on the Green, Bethpage, NY
"You
were wonderful and comments on your performance were very positive.
People love you. I hope your business grows. I am sure we will
have you again. Thanks for everything."
- Dina Hochbaum, Midway
Jewish Center, Plainview, NY
"I
want to thank you for the wonderful Magic Show that you performed
at my High School Graduation party. Everyone had such a great
time, and they were simply amazed at all the Mind Reading stuff.
You did a great job. Thank you so much for making my party extra
special."
- Brian Rohde
"Your
performance was Wonderful. The Talking Picture, the Wands and
the Bunny were great! Your show was suitable for all ages."
- Liz Spoto, Island Trees
Public Library, NY
"Bob-you
were an absolute hit. My children came home raving and so many
of my friends that I spoke to today told me how much their children
enjoyed your show (and the fire!) Someday Josh would love to
take lessons from you. Thank you so much."
P.S. If anyone ever asks you for a recommendation please have
them call me.
- Stacey Miller, Syosset,
NY
"Very
good, the children loved the humor! Price was very reasonable.
The ending finale & the participation with the kids were
favorite aspects. The feedback from the parents and kids was
that they had lots of fun!"
- Kristine Piana, Locust
Valley Library
"Fabulous
performance, definitely well suited! It was directed to everyone
and we loved your show. It was worth every penny!"
- The Mertz Family, Wading
River, New York
"Once
again you were a success with both the children & the adults!
Thank you. I hope that we will see you again either here or
at another party."
- Wendi Stranieri & Family,
Huntington, New York
"Thank
you for putting on an amazing show at Sarah's Communion Party
last Sunday. You were a true professional even under the worst
situation. Thanks again for making her day so special."
- The Fernandez Family,
Merrick, New York
"Thank
you so much for the fine show you put on for my Young Adult
Summer Reading Club Party on August 22. You really held the
attention of the twenty five young teens in attendance with
a wide variety of fascinating tricks that got the kids involved
and lots of great prizes. The fact that so many lingered to
chat with you after the performance was good evidence that they
had a terrific time. Thanks again and have a great year."
- Margaret Cole, Oceanside Library
"Excellent
performance, very suitable for young adult audience. Participation
in tricks/illusions/mental puzzles were favorite parts. Especially
liked inclusion of reading themes & motivational/self esteem
building dialog."
- Laurie Farr, Northport
Public Library
"We
got a lot of positive feedback about your performance at Lindsey's
Sweet 16 Party. The kids really enjoyed the show and so did
we. Favorite parts were the mind reading and fire eating! We'll
keep you in mind if we have a party like this again."
- Adrienne De Nigris,
Babylon, NY
"Thank
you so much for presenting "Magic Beyond Imagination!"
for our young adults on Sep. 19th. Your style, personality and
humor created a fun and entertaining atmosphere for all. You
have quite a flair for teaching the techniques of mind reading
and magic and the enthusiasm you showed in your presentation
had the teens spellbound! They couldn't wait to show off their
amazing new "tricks" and they're still talking about
your fire eating feat which was the perfect grand finale!"
- Desiree Cassese, Young
Adult Program Planner, Port Washington
Public Library
"The
show was very good and you were enjoyed by all. You were very
good with the audience and had a great sense of humor. It made
the show go so fast - we could have watched all day. We will
definitely use you again!"
- Kadisch Family, Melville
"Thank
you for the terrific show you performed. I know I speak for
the entire Bridgehampton School Audience, children and staff
alike, when I say that it was totally absorbing and enjoyable,
one which will be remembered for a long time to come. Your fast
paced presentation with its many amazing tricks captivated all,
and your sense of humor was truly appreciated. Again, thank
you for a job well done."
- Nancy S. Karlebach,
Bridgehampton UFSD
"The
children & adults were spellbound! Everyone from the youngest
to the oldest had a wonderful time! Our favorite part was when
the principal was sawed in half and the least favorite was when
the show had to end! It was a perfect show and a really great
evening for the children and adults of our school body! It was
an easy fundraiser and we had so much fun we didn't even know
we were working!"
- Linda Toomey, Dutch
lane PTA Co-President, Hicksville
"Your
performance was well prepared, with non stop entertainment!
Great interaction, and I appreciated your timeliness. You're
the best!"
- Rabbi Katz, Mesorah
Foundation of Long Island-Hebrew School
"I
thought the performances were absolutely terrific! The effects
were very appropriate for both the ages & size of the audience.
I loved the part when you made the handkerchief float in the
air! The performance was creative, mesmerizing and really a
lot of fun! I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you so much for
making our end of the summer festivities so enjoyable!..."
- Dana Hegquist, Southold
Library
"You
did a great job - I liked the musical routines! You did a lot
of different tricks within the hour - so many more than the
past magician I hired! Keep up the good work and I'll call you
next year!
- Carolyn Durso, Great
South Bay YMCA
"Thank
you so much for the excellent "Magic of Imagination"
show. The children and parents absolutely loved you! We have
been hearing numerous compliments about your show. We will definitely
be in touch with you for future shows."
- Lili-Ane Bukowy, Central
Islip Public Library
"An
excellent show well worth the money! Held everyone's attention!"
- Shelly Baum, South
Shore YJCC
"Excellent
show! Creative! Positive lessons made parents happy! Perfect
price, well worth the money. One of our best shows ever! The
visuals were clear & the stories simple. We liked how you
reached all age groups (even parents) so no one was bored! Keep
us up-to-date with all your programs. Thank you for your patience
and your professionalism."
- Maryellen Cantanno,
Freeport Library
"The
performance was wonderful, the audience thought it was excellent!
It was suitable for the wide range of ages that were there!
I loved the positive themes, Jasper, and the rapport between
Mr. McEntee and the audience! Thank you so much for everything
- You were wonderful!"
- Barbara Barbera, West
Hampton Library
"The
East End Skills/Early Intervention Tournament was a complete
success. The volunteers, families and especially our special
athletes enjoyed your performance. You were definitely a highlight
of the day..."
- Linda Arminio, Asst.
Executive Director Special Olympics
"Armed
with entertaining props that ranged from a gigantic toothbrush
to an imaginary deck of cards, magician Bob McEntee was able
to keep his audience entranced. Literally. The children in his
audience were also able not only to watch the show, but to take
part. David Sasson was able to try out the toothbrush that was
almost as big as he was and the children had great fun with
an imaginary card trick of their very own. An adventurous time
was had by all"
- Oceanside/Island Park
Herald
"The
show was fabulous. You kept the audience very engaged. The students
were very eager to see what was next, and the routines were
suitable. The best part was when the cat came out and the underwear
scene. Thank you!"
- Stacey Feldman Hemlock
Park Elementary School, Brentwood
"I
want to thank you for the excellent job you did with your magic
show at our camp. At our staff review everyone shared how excellent
your show was, and how much the children were in awe. I appreciate
your well practiced and entertaining skills..."
- John Cragg, Executive
Director, Long Island Youth Guidance
"We
wanted to thank you for the wonderful "Magic Beyond Imagination!"
performance you put on for our 3rd grade children! The children
really enjoyed the magic act and illusions. You successfully
kept them entertained and engaged for the entire show. The feedback
from both parents and children was very positive. We thank you
for coming to our rescue at the last minute with a backup PA
system. We really appreciate your preparedness. Please feel
free to use us as a reference."
- Kathy
Sanchez & Laura Eschmann, Wantagh, NY
"On
behalf of the Children's Department I would like to thank you
for the delightful program you presented on Dec. 5th. You really
have a nice way with the children and I could tell they were
really enthralled by your illusions. I wish you continued success
in your career and hope that you will be back again soon."
- Margaret Kapinos, Levittown
Public Library
"I
thought it was great that you gave the volunteers the balloon
animals. I thank you once again for doing an excellent job when
we lost power! It was a great show!"
- Lorraine Bianco, Uniondale
Library
"It
was a great show. All the children loved it, and everyone was
able to participate. Thank you so much, you were great and addressed
each child."
- Cathy Seiger, Unqua
School YMCA, Massapequa
"A
good interaction with the audience - they all seemed to enjoy
coming up on stage. You give 100% effort and are very good with
the children. The kids loved it! Bravo!"
- Diane Andresen, Sachem
Public Library
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