Meet the Magicians

Kipp Sherry has been practicing magic for over 40 years and performing magic for over 20 years. His comedy style and audience involvement has made him a favorite of everything from kid's birthday parties to corporate functions. From close-up magic to parlor magic, and even large stage illusions, Kipp Sherry customizes his shows to meet the needs of his clients.

Not only is Kipp Sherry an entertainer, but he has also released several of his own original magic effects which are used by magicians around the world. Kipp is also a published author on topics of magic, and has a segment on FOX 12 that shows the uses of magic beyond the entertainment environment.

Kipp Sherry also represents the state of Idaho for two of the largest magic organizations, the International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) and the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.). He is one of the charter members and current Vice President of the Treasure Valley Magic Club – I.B.M. Ring 364.

Kipp Sherry is Idaho's only full time professional magician.

For more information about Kipp, visit www.CorpMagician.com

Jason Byers has been fascinated with magic, illusion and how easily the senses are deceived, since fourth grade when he did a report on Harry Houdini.

While Jason was in sixth grade, he met Bob Jagger, a well known Boise magician who mentored him and fostered his growing interest in magic. When Bob opened Alakazam! Magic shop, Jason worked there learning new magic and performing techniques every day. Jason started with close-up tricks using cards and coins and his repertoire of magic grew larger and his tricks more complex. At age 13 he gave his first public performances.

Today, at the age of 24, he is an award-winning illusionist and an expert in the art of deception. He has performed before thousands of people across America, and he is Idaho's only full stage illusionist.

For more information about Jason, visit boisemagic.com

"Magic Man" Brad Hatcher is much more than a Professional Magician. He is a college-educated Youth Leader and Recreation Manager. After receiving his degree in Youth Leadership and Recreation Management from Brigham Young University, Brad spent over two years as a District Executive for the Western Los Angeles County Council of The Boy Scouts of America.

Magic and juggling have been his hobby since he was a young boy. After moving to Idaho in 1989, his hobby began to emerge as a professional interest. For the first few years he entertained at a few private parties and company picnics. Entertaining was so rewarding to Brad that he "jumped in with both feet", and has been appearing at a wide variety of events as professional magician "Magic Man Brad Hatcher" ever since.

He does astounding magic with ropes, coins, cards, scarves, levitation, vanishes, appearances, and so on.

If it is good, clean, spellbinding, family-quality entertainment you are looking for, you have definitely found it with "Magic Man" Brad Hatcher!

For more information about "Magic Man" Brad, visit www.magicmanbrad.com

Keone Valdez is currently performing magic at many types of parties and events or anytime there is a need for entertainment. Keone is a professional entertainer specializing in Close-up magic, Street or walk around and he is guaranteed to entertain. He has performed in many different venues in different parts of the world. Those who have experienced the magic of Keone will tell you, "You gotta see it to believe it, its magic".

In 2004, Keone was flown to Magic Makers Inc. Studios to film a DVD. Keone says, "The project was very demanding. Being flown from Hawaii to Carson City NV in early January was a big change. Relaxing in the sun to bundled up in the snow, I wish I had brought the right clothes. Board shorts and slippers is all I wore! Nah ... just joking. Magic Makers Inc. hospitality was first class. Long hours of shooting went into this project."

Keone's video with Magic Makers, titled "Xtreme Cuts", is an instruction DVD on how to show off with cards. The flourishes on Xtreme Cuts vary from beginner, intermediate to advanced. Keone has structured the material to fit into those categories. Xtreme Cuts is being sold world wide. In 2007 he was flown out to Fayetteville NC where he was one of the headlining lecturers at a convention. He lectured on the material on his debut DVD and also material that has not been put in print of any kind. MagicFest is your chance to pick up a signed DVD from the man himself, Keone Valdez. If you would like your own personal copy, Keone will sign it for you.

Keone was born in Hawaii and raised a military brat in different parts of the world. He started learning and practicing magic as a way to "break the ice" with new people. Keone's magic career started to flourish on the busy tourist streets of downtown Honolulu. Working for tips on the street, Keone eventually started getting steady paying gigs performing magic for private shows for guests at hotels and hospitality suites. Keone has come a long way. Before moving to the mainland, he performed for small audiences in Monty's Magic Theater located on Oahu, Hawaii. Today Keone resides in Idaho, performing magic for guests/clients for all ages and different walks of life. Watch out world he’s already here, mystifying people far and near.

For more information, visit www.keonevaldez.com

Mister X (AKA Bob Bishop) has been entertaining others in magic for over 30 years. He has recently performed in Taiwan, New Jersey, Detroit, Pasadena, and Anaheim. He is known in Idaho as the Math Magician and also uses illusions and magic as an educational tool with elementary school students. His humor, sleight of hand, showmanship and creativity make Mister X a popular guest speaker, stage entertainer, close-up magician and "Amusionist."

Mister X excels as an experienced expert at exhibiting extraordinary, exhilarating and explosive magical experiences.

As a Roving Wizard he serves a 5-10 minute program right in front of your eyes. Bob creates his show out of the barest essentials - miniature props he carries around in the pockets of his tuxedo and humorous stories to go along with them.

Magic on television may seem unbelievable, but moved to only a foot away it becomes totally unexplainable. And because Mister X is so close to his audience, he involves the guests in every illusion.

Why Mister X?
With thirty years as a professional magician (performing for restaurants, bookstores, schools, conventions, conferences, banquets, parties, trade shows and libraries), Mister X knows how to create memorable magical interludes for any age.

Mister X performs miniature magic shows that will lock that special event in the minds of the guests. He is an expert at creating unique innovative magical effects that ignite the imagination of all ages.

For more information, visit www.abcompany.com/usa/id/ma/bobbishop/bobbishop.htm

Andre has been performing magic shows since the age of 17. He first got interested in magic back in 1977 while stationed in Germany. A friend of his showed him a magic trick involving a coin, a napkin and a glass of water.

Andre got involved first with close-up magic. He purchased tricks from a magic shop in Germany and continued to progress to parlor magic, which is a cross between close-up and stage magic.

While in Germany, Andre performed magic for Generals, the Officer’s club, the Non Commissioned Officers club, as well as for Military Dependents. He also performed magic in and around various towns located near his duty station.

Andre has since performed magic for various schools, clubs and companies. He has performed magic shows for fundraisers, hospitals and at the prestigious Magic Castle, located in Hollywood California.

He is a member of the world famous Magic Castle, Society of American Magicians, the International Brotherhood of Magicians as well as other Magic Clubs both here and abroad. He has owned a Magic shop and has taught Magic to many.

Andre is comfortable in any setting and when medical interference are not preventing him from performing, he is able to capture and entertain the minds of most.

Andre the Magician: "Seeing is Believing."

John Tyler was born in 1966 and performed his first magic show in 1973. Since then he has become an award winning magician performing at prestigious venues like The Magic Castle in Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, The Playboy Mansion, Princess Cruise Lines, and many more venues for Hollywood's elite and the general public.

Owner of Furry Tales Magic Co., John Tyler brings out the comedy side of magic. Years of performing in front of live audiences has fine tuned his performance to a controlled magic mayhem. His magic is family friendly. Adults and children alike will be amazed by his talents. John Tyler is a proud member of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, visit www.gr8magic.com

John Sanuy became involved with magic in 1985 in San Diego, California as a hobby. He attended some magic classes while living in San Diego and hasn't missed the opportunity to watch professional magicians perform throughout the years in places like San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, parts of California, and a number that work the cruise ships. Most of his performances revolve around smaller audiences of all ages, with ropes, cards, coins, mentalist, and props. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Secretary of a Magic club in Boise. John resides in Emmett, Idaho.