A company banquet brings people together and builds the team spirit.  When we laugh together we connect.  Laughter is good medicine and I am happy to be of service bringing comedy to corporate banquets and special events.

Check out the comments from corporate audiences on the magic show.  I am from Minnesota and also enjoy being a comedy magician in Wisconsin.

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The party planner wrote a nice note after the show.   “Norm was Amazing. He made our company holiday party a blast! We will have him again.”   -  Shantel T.  – Home Depot

If your company is planning a holiday party, awards banquet or other staff appreciation event, check out motivational speaker and comedy magician, Norm at MagicNorm.com. This Magician in Minnesota has upcoming shows this January for company parties in Duluth, Minneapolis, Chippewa Falls, WI and River Falls, WI.

The comedy magician was invited to the company in River Falls after one of their owners saw him perform at a Sheriff’s Association banquet and  benefit for Toys for Tots. This was a wonderful fund raiser back in November, that had nearly 400 adults laughing to the comedy of this magician and also enjoying a keynote by the MN Lynx manager.

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This party will feature Limbo and Hula-Hoop contests, Prizes and other fun activities. COme and dance the afternoon away with your family and friends.

I have entertained in every one of their banquet rooms many times over the years. The most recent was for 500 people at the Teamster’s Holiday Party held in the Medina Grand Ballroom. This was my 5^th time working for this group over the years. I also appeared at the Halloween party with Chopper for the 3^rd time this past October. This party had well over 500 people in attendance. The Medina can handle large groups as well as smaller ones.

Medina Entertainment Center

500 Minnesota 55, Medina, MN 55340

(763) 478-6661 ‎ medinaentertainment.com

The Medina Entertainment Center also has many medium sized rooms that accommodate various size groups. Many groups that have had my show will then send their guests off to go bowling after at the Medina Bowling alley just down the hall. This a great combination for your next party or banquet.

Some groups plan an evening around a special event. One group had my after dinner show in one of the rooms for their guests. Then after my comedy show, many of them went upstairs for a live music act that was performing in the ballroom. That time I think it was the Rockin’ Hollywoods. This is a very cost effective way to have your group enjoy live entertainment without the expense “renting” a band to come to your spot. You might be able to hire a band for $1,000-$3,000 or for $10 a ticket you could send your group of 35 people up to see a great show like the Rockin’ Hollywoods. This is a very economical idea for a smaller holiday party. This is one big benefit of the Medina Entertainment Center.

I have also entertained the Staff at the Medina 3 times and am glad they enjoy my comedy and bring me back again and again. They have recommended me to many of their groups and I am thankful that the see the quality of my work.

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One event was at the Airport for the Pilots of Delta Airlines special program called Pilots for Kids. This was fun – especially bringing my magic suitcase into security.  Channel 4 WCCO was there to cover it and it was fun to see the mascots from the Twins, Vikings, Golden Gophers and the Minnesota Wild.  The pilots and flight attendants were so kind and complimentary on the magic show. They have had me 7 years now and are set to have me back next year.

Another family event was in Minneapolis for the Toys for Tots.  A few weeks ago I did a huge fund raiser for this group and now it was the other end of the line when the toys were distributed. Very cool to see the smiles and hear the laughter from the magic show.

I also did a family party for about 45 people in a home – it was a blast. Ages were laughing and wowing at the magic. The guys especially liked the dollar bill trick.  Jaw dropping reactions are fun to see for me. I then know I am doing my job right.

I also did a corporate banquet at the Canterbury Park that was a blast. I enjoy bringing magic and clean comedy to adult corporate groups. This company is doing very well and they wanted to salute their staff with some special event.  Comedy brings people together and builds the team.  Many people came up to say how much they enjoyed the show and gave very nice comments like amazing and fantastic.

I tailor my show to fit the age group and the audience. It is easy as I have so many years of experience making people laugh.  It is fun to be a Minnesota Magician in Minneapolis.

The mansion was a private home for many years. It was built over 110 years ago. In 1963 it became the Magic Castle and has 21 performing areas where you can see incredible magic.

One of the unusual features is a piano that is played by a ghost. She will play requests and is never stumped.

Several of my friends have performed here including Geoff Williams, Thom Peterson, David Kaye, Ken Scott, and Suzanne the Magician.

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I also had the opportunity to teach at the magicians society of Singapore one night. and the following is the review/report on my lecture that was later published in the International Brotherhood of Magicians Magazine.

In July Ring #115 had a very entertaining lecture presented by Norm Barnhart from Minnesota.  Norm has been a full time entertainer for over 29 years and brought us many comedy magic routines from his shows at company picnics, fairs, schools and libraries.

He specializes in kid and family magic and demonstrated many comedy routines that had us in laughing.  The effects included his version of needle through balloon with a smile face balloon and in the end the broken pieces are picked up and the balloon is restored and magically re-inflated. He also presented his comical hot dog trick and his mind reading rubber chicken routine both very interactive routines that grab kids attention and have visual and magical endings. He also presented original tricks such as a rainbow (mouth coil) from a sea shell, some comedy business with the fun-kin ring, and a routine where baseball and soccer cards are dropped into a hat and the #1 player is found with a huge foam finger – the birthday child’s photo is discovered as #1.

Norm’s method and routine for making a jumbo rubber spider magically appear from an empty insect book was surprising and he showed how this is a universal method that could cause nearly any object come from a book – which is a hit at libraries and can be adapted to a theme.

Norm also presented several close-up routines including a very logical and entertaining color changing silk effect and a fast and visual card trick using three kids, picking three cards. He is experienced in presenting close-up for corporate banquets as well as for many restaurants and strolling at festivals. His approach to close up is to present fast and direct effects due to the distractions that can occur at corporate events, restaurants or festivals. He does stand up and surrounded type magic that has a lot of comedy and fun interspersed.  This had our group laughing throughout the night.

Norm is also a quick balloon artist and shared a few of his original magic ideas with balloons including a bare handed inflated balloon from nowhere and a surprising and amazing stacking of acrobatic balloon animals. For those who do not do balloons he shared a trick using an inflatable penguin that is ideal for birthdays and the child gets to keep the penguin. This item lasts much longer than a balloon and makes for a memorable keepsake for the birthday child.

Along with the lecture he gave everyone free 14 page lecture notes plus he did two of his acts interspersed in the evening.  HE started with some inside comedy bits to kick off the evening and get us warmed up and midway through the lecture he donned a Charlie Chaplin/ Red Skelton type suit and did his 12 minute silent comedy magic skit about a hobo finding an old suitcase filled with magic.  This routine included billiard ball manipulations, a fantastic Zombie ball and eggs and rubber chickens appearing. Fun and magical.

Norm closed the evening by appearing as the Amazing Normondo, his award winning act. We laughed at the bumbling antics of this fall-apart comedy act that featuring a proud Las Vegas magician who is having an off night. The comedy send up was a great way to end the evening and everyone had to get a photo with the Amazing Normondo as we all posed in Normondo style.  Everyone left with a smile on their face. This was a fun lecture that included many great and practical tricks and two entertaining shows – we could not ask for more. You can see more about Norm at NormBarnhart.com.

Monica Wright

Monica Wright and her Lynx basketball team did it!  They won the WNBA Championship!!!  We’re proud of you!

I had the pleasure of entertaining with some magic for several of the MN Lynx team a few weeks back at the Target Center in Minneapolis before the game with the Washington Mystics. They are a wonderful team and have pulled together to win the championship. Yay Team!!

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“Thank you for putting on a great magic show at the Children’s Specialty Center’s grand opening. You did a great job!”
– Natasha

I am happy to know that my efforts were well received. I do my best to bring a bit of pizzazz to special events.

“We have had Norm’s magic here several times and it has always been a blast. Norm delivers each show with humor and keeps the audience involved the whole way through. His roving show allows you to have a high quality event without a dedicated venue. Your students will be amazed at the magic and comedy. I highly recommend him for your next event. We will definitely keep inviting Norm back to our campus.”

Thank you for the kind words. I think I have presented stage or strolling magic here four times.