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Tim Mannix, Central California Comedy Magician
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Presto Change-O: Magic Day at the Skirball with Magician Tim Mannix!
Come celebrate magic at the Skirball at this daylong program designed for magic enthusiasts of all ages! Tim Mannix’s show is at 11:00am.
Be dazzled by world-class magicians Arthur Trace, Tim Mannix, Misty Lee, Micah Cover, and Joe Monti; create magic-inspired art; enjoy up-close-and-personal encounters with card-trick and sleight-of-hand performers from the Magic Castle; and catch a screening of the heartwarming documentary Make Believe, which celebrates the power of magic to positively shape young people’s lives.
Sunday, May 15 • 11:00am - 4:30pm
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
View on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197605593609097
All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission: Included with Museum admission; no reservations.
This event is in connection with two exhibitions "Masters of Illusion: Jewish Magicians of the Golden Age" & "Houdini: Art and Magic" running April 28 through September 4, 2011 @ the Skirball.
Check it out: http://www.skirball.org/programs/for-families/title946
Also, here’s a segment "Offbeat Offerings" I shot recently, seen regularly on Time Warner Cable's SoCal 101. "Offbeat Offerings" with Ben McCain are slice-of-life segments focusing on life, interesting people or unusual happenings in Southern California.
Watch my Offbeat Offerings segment by clicking this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdjAk6js-Dk
Many thanks to all of you for your support and interest in my magic business.
Until next time!
Tim Mannix, Comedy Magician
“Creating Lifetime Memories One Show at a Time, Guaranteed!”
w. www.FunAmazingMagic.com
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“…perfect balance between adult & child humor!” – Patricia Benson, Los Angeles
“...way beyond our expectations.” – Julie Black, San Clemente
“...I laughed so hard I cried.” – Diane Smith, Altadena
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Friday, January 08, 2010
Good Enough is Good Enough
Last Thursday night I had my regular magicians meeting with the International Brotherhood of Magicians (Hollywood Ring 21) in downtown Los Angeles at the the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. This venue is the perfect setting for our group and has been an LA institution for children for over 45 years.
Our them theme for the night was silk magic, so I had to prepare something really good or should I say good enough. I performed a silk change by Barry Mitchell, where a picture silk of an eyeball changes to a picture silk of a human hand. The patter that accompanies the routine is about whether or not the hand is quicker than the eye. By the end, the eyeball changes to the hand, so I conclude as a magician that the hand is quicker than the eye since this change occurs right in my hands and there is no trace of the eyeball silk.
My new phrase this year is "good enough is good enough." The thinking behind it is, if you wait until something is perfect, it will probably NEVER get done, so "good enough is good enough, just get it done.
By the way, I am committed to blogging more in 2010. So, be on the lookout for far more posts than ever before from me. If you've seen one of my shows and would consider writing a positive review of the show on Go City Kids, just visit the link below.
http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/tim-mannix-los-angeles-ca-90046-us
I would truly appreciate it....and thanks in advance.
Until next time, I am....magically yours.
Tim Mannix www.UltimateBirthdayMagicShow.com
** Look What People Are Saying **
“…perfect balance between adult & child humor!” – Patricia Benson, Los Angeles
“...way beyond our expectations.” - Julie Black, San Clemente
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Thursday, January 07, 2010
“Who Else Wants to Create an Everlasting Memory AND SAVE Over 33% All at the Same Time?”
This is my special offer to clients and friends for 2010 and is a great offer to anyone wanting a family entertainment, specifically a magic show. For the right person, this is an awesome deal. Obviously, it's limited to Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
“Who Else Wants to Get the Dream Birthday Their Child Deserves, Create an Everlasting Memory AND SAVE Over 33% All at the Same Time?”
When You Book Your Child's 2010 Party Now You’ll Save OVER 33%! And I'll Even Throw in Ten FREE Copies of my Awesome, Brand-Spanking New, Hot-Off-the-Press Magic Book.
Please note, this Handsome Offer is Limited to 10 Clients ONLY!
Get my Platinum Birthday Party Package, which is my MOST desired & requested show, featuring the Mid-Air Chair Suspension of Your Birthday Child!
**Read details BELOW, if this show is used for another family occasion other than a child’s party.**
The Regular Price of this Package is $450, But You Save a Whopping $150 Since You Get the Show for the Sale Price of Just $300!
Bonus: 10 FREE magic books valued at $100! That’s right, you get…
• Ten (10) FREE copies of my newest hot-off-the-press kids magic book, Fun Amazing Magic to Astound Everyone generally only available with the Titanium package and sells for $10
• Plus the Appearance of Live Rabbit for all the family to enjoy
• And a Complimentary Fantasma Magic Kit for your young Merlin
“The magic was wonderful -- legitimate magic that was fantastic for the grownups to watch too.” – Ashley Scott, Los Angeles
Listen to recorded TESTIMONIALS online. Go here http://www.funamazingmagic.com/testimonials.htm
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And just look at this…!
This offer is totally TRANSFERABLE. That's right, this offer is completely transferable! Purchasers don't need to be a past or repeat client of mine; they just need to be lucky enough to know you. So you can feel free to make this offer available to your neighbors, friends, co-workers or anybody else you know from your community.
What if My Kid or Honoree is Over 70 lbs for the Chair Suspension? Not to worry, I have several illusions that can be used in place of the suspension such as a magical appearance, sawn-in-half illusion or the sword through the neck.
Can I Use it for Mom's 75th Birthday? Yes, use it for ANY FAMILY OCCASION. Corporate events, restaurants, hotels, company picnics, holiday parties and the like are excluded from this offer. Generally, the events that qualify are house parties or some reasonable facsimile, but if you're unsure, just call me at (323) 848.8922.
Wouldn't it be Grand to Share the Expense? Yes, what a brilliant idea! Just think of the GIFTING POSSIBILITIES. This show is the perfect gift for grandparents, uncles, aunts, relatives or whomever to give to your child. Just think, they put down the deposit, and then later you pay the balance the day of the show. It's brilliant planning.
Hey, What if I Want More Than 10 Magic Books? These awesome magic books sell at the back-of-the-room after my shows for $10 each, but if you require more books for your party, you'll get them for $5 each. That's a 50% discount...GUARANTEED. Use them in lieu of goodie bags. Heck, some people spend more than $5 per child on contents for goodie bags. These magic books get kids reading!
But, What If I Don't Know the Exact Date? Don't worry, you can decide on the exact date later. For booking purposes an approximation will suffice. Remember, your reservation is good for up to one-year from the date of purchase. So you can plug-and-play this show into your schedule when it's convenient for YOU.
Read complete details online; http://www.funamazingmagic.com/kidshow.htm
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And, If That Wasn't Enough! There TWO PAYMENT options!
The one-payment option is $300 down and you're paid in full. The two-payment option is $175 down with the balance of $175 due the day of the show.
Remember this OFFER IS LIMITED to Ten Lucky People ONLY, so you’ll have to act now to SAVE BIG!
Call me at 323.848.8922 or go directly to:
http://www.funamazingmagic.com/savebig.htm
Tim Mannix, L.A.’s Best Family Entertainer
“Who Else Wants to Get the Dream Birthday Their Child Deserves, Create an Everlasting Memory AND SAVE Over 33% All at the Same Time?”
When You Book Your Child's 2010 Party Now You’ll Save OVER 33%! And I'll Even Throw in Ten FREE Copies of my Awesome, Brand-Spanking New, Hot-Off-the-Press Magic Book.
Please note, this Handsome Offer is Limited to 10 Clients ONLY!
Get my Platinum Birthday Party Package, which is my MOST desired & requested show, featuring the Mid-Air Chair Suspension of Your Birthday Child!
**Read details BELOW, if this show is used for another family occasion other than a child’s party.**
The Regular Price of this Package is $450, But You Save a Whopping $150 Since You Get the Show for the Sale Price of Just $300!
Bonus: 10 FREE magic books valued at $100! That’s right, you get…
• Ten (10) FREE copies of my newest hot-off-the-press kids magic book, Fun Amazing Magic to Astound Everyone generally only available with the Titanium package and sells for $10
• Plus the Appearance of Live Rabbit for all the family to enjoy
• And a Complimentary Fantasma Magic Kit for your young Merlin
“The magic was wonderful -- legitimate magic that was fantastic for the grownups to watch too.” – Ashley Scott, Los Angeles
Listen to recorded TESTIMONIALS online. Go here http://www.funamazingmagic.com/testimonials.htm
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And just look at this…!
This offer is totally TRANSFERABLE. That's right, this offer is completely transferable! Purchasers don't need to be a past or repeat client of mine; they just need to be lucky enough to know you. So you can feel free to make this offer available to your neighbors, friends, co-workers or anybody else you know from your community.
What if My Kid or Honoree is Over 70 lbs for the Chair Suspension? Not to worry, I have several illusions that can be used in place of the suspension such as a magical appearance, sawn-in-half illusion or the sword through the neck.
Can I Use it for Mom's 75th Birthday? Yes, use it for ANY FAMILY OCCASION. Corporate events, restaurants, hotels, company picnics, holiday parties and the like are excluded from this offer. Generally, the events that qualify are house parties or some reasonable facsimile, but if you're unsure, just call me at (323) 848.8922.
Wouldn't it be Grand to Share the Expense? Yes, what a brilliant idea! Just think of the GIFTING POSSIBILITIES. This show is the perfect gift for grandparents, uncles, aunts, relatives or whomever to give to your child. Just think, they put down the deposit, and then later you pay the balance the day of the show. It's brilliant planning.
Hey, What if I Want More Than 10 Magic Books? These awesome magic books sell at the back-of-the-room after my shows for $10 each, but if you require more books for your party, you'll get them for $5 each. That's a 50% discount...GUARANTEED. Use them in lieu of goodie bags. Heck, some people spend more than $5 per child on contents for goodie bags. These magic books get kids reading!
But, What If I Don't Know the Exact Date? Don't worry, you can decide on the exact date later. For booking purposes an approximation will suffice. Remember, your reservation is good for up to one-year from the date of purchase. So you can plug-and-play this show into your schedule when it's convenient for YOU.
Read complete details online; http://www.funamazingmagic.com/kidshow.htm
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And, If That Wasn't Enough! There TWO PAYMENT options!
The one-payment option is $300 down and you're paid in full. The two-payment option is $175 down with the balance of $175 due the day of the show.
Remember this OFFER IS LIMITED to Ten Lucky People ONLY, so you’ll have to act now to SAVE BIG!
Call me at 323.848.8922 or go directly to:
http://www.funamazingmagic.com/savebig.htm
Tim Mannix, L.A.’s Best Family Entertainer
Friday, March 20, 2009
The Opportunist Price-Hunter During Our Recession
Lately I’ve noticed a trend with certain consumers. Given the challenging times, everyone these days (including affluent customers) seems to be discount-crazy. I don’t fault anyone for attempting to get the most bang for their buck, but come on people!
In fact I’ve noticed, even people with who haven’t lost their jobs and still have lots of money in the bank want a discount. These are people living in wealthy communities. You know the “right” zip code. But why? Well, because…there’s’ a recession going on, right? This to me seems a lame and remarkably convenient excuse to seek the deepest possible discount. A little too advantageous if you ask me. Hey, I realize many people are in dire straits and are in some very real fear. Those people are NOT calling me for a magic show. I’m a full-time professional magician in the middle of a recession – trust me – I’m all too aware of the “slow-down” in the economy. Hell, sometimes I can barely pay attention.
Recently I had a high-dollar school call me regarding performing at one of their school assembly programs. I happen to be fully aware of this school, their location, (west San Fernando Valley) and know they have heaps of money. After inquiring about my magic show and asking for the price, the lady responded with “Wow, that’s a lot of money.” Cunningly playing numbskull while being fully aware that this school was an affluent Christian school, I asked her, “Is this a low-income school?” She laughed out loud, as well she should’ve. Of course, after her cackle subsided she said “no” and went on to reason that she was asking for the discount because of “the recession.” At the time, I told her I was all too happy to perform my magic show for her school, but that I could not afford go lower than a certain dollar amount. I was frank, direct and to the point.
She understood, sort of, but ultimately must have chosen to either forego the assembly program altogether or go with another magician who gave her a better price. I won’t criticize somebody for wanting to work and giving her a better price. There’s a recession going on, you know. Bottom-feeders have babies too. Okay, that could’ve gone without being said, but you get the point.
What I should’ve asked was if her school had lowered their tuition rates in direct response to the recession? Hey, there’s a recession going on, you know. I’m sure she’d never ask for a discount unless they themselves as Christians were doing the same, right? Don’t know, but I think not.
Hey lady, how come I have to lower my prices if you’re not? If it sounds like I’m complaining, I am.
The hallmark of a professional is to set prices then adhere to them. I don’t want to be stupid, and yes, I want to work, but what’s the point of setting prices if people just want to make up their own. I already offer a 5%-15% discount, but people seem to want more. I say save your money if things are that tight. Baby will just have to suffer NOT having a magic show.
Would I be considered a cynic? What’s a magician to do? Telemarketing? God, what a world!
Hey, here’s a good one. Next time you’re going to see a movie , try telling the box office you’re NOT going to stay for the WHOLE movie, that you won’t’ watch the ENDING, so you just want to pay half-price. Try it. See what they say. I’ll bet they say, “The price of the show is the price of the show, take it or leave it.” But, try it.
Oh and don’t forget to remind them there’s a recession going on!
Curled up in a fetal position and holding the fort,
Tim Mannix, Los Angeles Comedy Illusionist & Live Performance Artist
www.funamazingmagic.com/
In fact I’ve noticed, even people with who haven’t lost their jobs and still have lots of money in the bank want a discount. These are people living in wealthy communities. You know the “right” zip code. But why? Well, because…there’s’ a recession going on, right? This to me seems a lame and remarkably convenient excuse to seek the deepest possible discount. A little too advantageous if you ask me. Hey, I realize many people are in dire straits and are in some very real fear. Those people are NOT calling me for a magic show. I’m a full-time professional magician in the middle of a recession – trust me – I’m all too aware of the “slow-down” in the economy. Hell, sometimes I can barely pay attention.
Recently I had a high-dollar school call me regarding performing at one of their school assembly programs. I happen to be fully aware of this school, their location, (west San Fernando Valley) and know they have heaps of money. After inquiring about my magic show and asking for the price, the lady responded with “Wow, that’s a lot of money.” Cunningly playing numbskull while being fully aware that this school was an affluent Christian school, I asked her, “Is this a low-income school?” She laughed out loud, as well she should’ve. Of course, after her cackle subsided she said “no” and went on to reason that she was asking for the discount because of “the recession.” At the time, I told her I was all too happy to perform my magic show for her school, but that I could not afford go lower than a certain dollar amount. I was frank, direct and to the point.
She understood, sort of, but ultimately must have chosen to either forego the assembly program altogether or go with another magician who gave her a better price. I won’t criticize somebody for wanting to work and giving her a better price. There’s a recession going on, you know. Bottom-feeders have babies too. Okay, that could’ve gone without being said, but you get the point.
What I should’ve asked was if her school had lowered their tuition rates in direct response to the recession? Hey, there’s a recession going on, you know. I’m sure she’d never ask for a discount unless they themselves as Christians were doing the same, right? Don’t know, but I think not.
Hey lady, how come I have to lower my prices if you’re not? If it sounds like I’m complaining, I am.
The hallmark of a professional is to set prices then adhere to them. I don’t want to be stupid, and yes, I want to work, but what’s the point of setting prices if people just want to make up their own. I already offer a 5%-15% discount, but people seem to want more. I say save your money if things are that tight. Baby will just have to suffer NOT having a magic show.
Would I be considered a cynic? What’s a magician to do? Telemarketing? God, what a world!
Hey, here’s a good one. Next time you’re going to see a movie , try telling the box office you’re NOT going to stay for the WHOLE movie, that you won’t’ watch the ENDING, so you just want to pay half-price. Try it. See what they say. I’ll bet they say, “The price of the show is the price of the show, take it or leave it.” But, try it.
Oh and don’t forget to remind them there’s a recession going on!
Curled up in a fetal position and holding the fort,
Tim Mannix, Los Angeles Comedy Illusionist & Live Performance Artist
www.funamazingmagic.com/
Friday, June 22, 2007
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Tim Mannix, Variety Arts Entertainer
www.FunAmazingMagic.com
Monday, June 04, 2007
Salute to Recreation Family Festival
Hello everyone,
I am proud to report that yesterday (Sunday, June 3, 2007) I was given a return engagement to perform at the Salute to Recreation Family Festival at Northridge Park hosted by the City of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation . It was a great deal of fun and I got a chance to perform a new routine featuring my new "BIGGEST WAND", which is a 12-foot magic wand.
It is a hilarious visual since I use a small child (usually a girl) and the wand juxtaposed against a 3-foot child is a great crowd-pleaser. I will post a photo of this event very soon.
If you want to read more about the history of the Salute to Recreation Family Festival and its 25-year history, just keeping reading below.
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Salute to Recreation Family Festival
JUNE 1, 2, & 3, 2007
Northridge Park
10058 Reseda Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91325
Northridge Park, in June of 1982, was the scene of the first Salute to Recreation Family Festival. At that time, the event consisted of a carnival, food booths, petting zoo, live elephant ride, chili cook-off, three stages of continuous entertainment, miniature train ride, arts and crafts and free fireworks show. Many community organizations and businesses were involved, and the event was an immediate success, attracting 50,000 people.
The Annual Salute to Recreation Family Festival has continued to add many new attractions and our attendance surpasses 80,000 participants and spectators during the festival weekend. Over the years our event has included: Fireworks, 50+Dance, Tennis Tournament, Sports Zone, Inflatables, Petting Zoo, Hawaiian Village, Children’s Village, International Food Booths, International Marketplace, Carnival Rides and Games, Community Organization Booths, Health Fair, Art and Mural Competition, Recreation & Parks Department Display, Silent Auction, Video Zone, Rockwall Challenge and more.
The Salute to Recreation Family Festival seeks to introduce families in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities to the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks programs and other recreational opportunities. The Salute to Recreation supports and promotes recreation for people of all ages, gender and diversity. Major newspaper ads representing the sponsors and activities of the Salute to Recreation are published throughout the Santa Clarita, Conejo and San Fernando Valleys. Promotional materials are also distributed to schools, libraries, Chambers of Commerce, businesses, the media, local newspapers, magazines and more.
Tim Mannix, Variety Arts Entertainer
"Creating Lifetime Memories, One Show at a Time!"
(888) 619-0866
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