The Magic Of Mark Presley

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Introduction: GET $25.00 OFF IF YOU BOOK ME! MESSAGE ME THROUGH THUMBTACK AND BOOK ME IN THE NEXT HOUR! PLEASE DON'T CONTACT ME UNLESS YOU WANT TO BOOK ME. THUMBTACK CHARGES ME THE MOMENT YOU SEND ME A MESSAGE. My show is action packed and is full of audience interaction and participation making your event memorable. Please look at my videos and see for yourself why customers choose me for their event. From birthday parties, corporate events, family gatherings or special events, astound your guests with the Magic of Mark Presley...not only a magic show...but a lifetime memory. I have several packages to offer you so that you will receive the best entertainment while staying within your budget. You can also see me perform live at Barnaby’s restaurant. I’m there every Friday from 5PM to 8PM The magic I do there is close up magic right at your table. Seeing me live gives you a great opportunity to see my style of magic and how I interact with people. Stop on by for some great pizza and magic. Remember! The magic I do there is smaller, but I can do also do a stage show for your event. Here is the address. 933 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Here are some helpful tips when booking a magician. 1. Did you check out their website 2. Reviews: Reading reviews will give you a good idea on the magicians performance and service to you. 3. Response time: A lot of people will hire the first magician that contacts them. This may feed the instant gratification of someone that wants a "NOW" response but just because someone is quick, doesn't mean that you will get quality. We suggest that you get 3 referrals before hiring. Some magicians may not get back to you quickly because they are doing a show and so you might be loosing out by passing up a very qualified magician. 4. Cheap: Cheap isn't always the best. Some people have the mentality of just hiring any magician because the kids won't be able to tell the difference. WRONG! you couldn't be more wrong. Just look at kids when they play video games or watch youtube videos. Kids are smart. They know what is good. 5: youtube videos: Watching youtube videos will give you a good indication of the quality of magic you will be getting. It will also give you an idea of his/her personality and how they interact and treat the audience. 6. Appearance: Is the magician clean, what type of clothes does he wear? does he dress for success or show up in ripped jeans? 7. Background Check: did you do research on the magician? remember. You will be inviting a stranger into your home or at your venue. You at least want to check the person out and get an idea of who you're getting. These are just a few tips from my 30 years experience in magic. When it comes to magic. I not only create MAGIC! I CREATE MEMORIES. Have a MAGICAL DAY! Mark Presley I love Magic because I love seeing the smiles on people's faces when I do something amazing. I love taking people who may not be having such a good day and helping them forget whatever challenges may be going on in their life. The world needs more magic.

Overview

Hired 46 times

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38 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.

2018

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Grinch Appearances
Costumed Character Entertainment
The kids had a great time. We had Mark for a 9 yea

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Customers rated this pro highly for punctuality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Great 4.8

33 reviews

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Margie E.

Aug 18, 2016

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Not only professional but he made everyone feel so comfortable. Very small group, kept the 3 year old birthday girl interested in the complete show while at the same time mesmerized all the adults. VERY entertaining for any age group.

The Magic Of Mark Presley's reply

Thank you so much Margie for hiring my magic services for your special birthday. Your family was wonderful and so much fun. I think I might of broke the record as far as performing in front of a small group. It challenges me to adapt to all kinds of situations. The 3 year old birthday girl was so precious and I'll never forget the drop her mouth look when I started the show and did my first trick. Watching her was truly magical. Thanks again! Mark Presley

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Pamela F.

Nov 7, 2016

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Mark was such a wonderful performer, just perfect for our annual Halloween event, The Wiggles & Giggles Halloween Bash, which is always the Thursday evening before Halloween and is held outdoors in a Chicago City Park. There were extra challenges that he had to face, such as it being outdoors on a 50 degree slightly windy day, that the children and their parents were continually arriving, and that the dogs in attendance in costumes could be a distraction, however Mark was not affected by any of this. He got the attention of the children in the crowd, had them gather at the foot of the stage for his performance, and really spoke to them in a way to keep them totally engaged and excited for his magic show. He got huge cheers from the very attentive audience, and was a real hit with our attendees. This was the first time we hired talent to entertain the kids while they waited for the Costume Parade and Contests, and we were 100% thrilled that we found Mark. I highly recommend him if you want to have a fun and engaging performer at a party for kids. We hope to see him again next year!

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Jae C.

Oct 30, 2016

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Mark did an amazing job for my daughter's 8th birthday. Prior to the birthday, there was NEVER an issue getting in contact with him. He informed me of all the details to make sure everything went smoothly. He came about 45 minutes earlier to set up and make sure the show would be set. The kids loved him and they were very entertained. His show was amazing. I stayed and actually watched with the kids. Mark is very professional and his show was top notch!

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Michael F.

Nov 6, 2017

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Mark did a great job with a tough crowd. It was a mix of adults and preschoolers. He entertained them, kept them engaged, and brought some of the kids up to help in his act. I would recommend him.

The Magic Of Mark Presley's reply

Hi Michael, thanks for having me at your day care. I really enjoyed performing for all the different ages. I had a great time. I think you and your staff does a terrific job with the mannerism of the children. That really helps out a lot when I'm performing. Thanks again.

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Dyhanne B.

Sep 26, 2016

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Mark made our birthday party a blast! He engaged the children and adults alike. My children are all excited to have another party so we can bring him back. I would definitely suggest Mark Presley if anyone is looking for quality entertainment!

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Mark Presely

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My fees are based on what type of show I'm doing for you, date, time how far I have to travel. There is a lot of factors that go into my pricing. I can do magic for just about any event such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, holiday parties, corporate events, trade shows, public speaking using magic and more..... Some shows might involve more equipment which will take longer to set up where a basic show takes very little time to set up, like 10 to 15 minutes where a larger show may take up to 45 minutes to an hour.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My typical process for working with new customers is to ask lots of questions so that I can determine which show best suits their needs for their event. My services span to a wide variety of magic.From close-up magic, walk magic, comedy or stage my stage show. What kind of budget a customer has will also determine which show is best for them within their budget.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
In 2015, I received a scholarship to one of the most prestigious magic schools in the world. The McBride Magic & Mystery School. They have been teaching together since 1987. Operated by Las Vegas magic headliner Jeff McBride and his teacher, Eugene Burger. While in Vegas, I not only got to work with McBride and Burger, but also met magic legend David Copperfield, and performed his favorite trick the aces at the Platinum Casino on the seventeenth floor with the Strip as a back drop. Former students have won awards at every major convention in the US, and even at the international championship known as F.I.S.M. In 2016, I won fist place stage and 1st place close-up at the Magicpalooza magic competition in Orlando Florida. I was the first magician ever to win two magic competitions for Magicpalooza. I'm a professional magician with over thirty years experience. Performing everything form birthday parties to elaborate illusion shows I have wowed audiences of all ages. The one thing that I learned most about being a student of The McBride Magic & Mystery School was to connect with your audience.