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Magic Morgan & Liliana library programs

2/25/2025

 
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Hello, Library Friends! Great news—our 2025 dates are still available! However, we’re already 50% booked for this summer, so don’t wait too long to secure your spot. If you’d like to check our availability, please reach out to us!

Experience the Magic! Magic Morgan & Liliana bring an unforgettable, family-friendly magic show to libraries across the country! Our interactive performances feature mesmerizing illusions, audience participation, and a touch of humor—designed to captivate audiences of all ages.

✨ Bonus: Learn ASL! ✨ During our show, we introduce American Sign Language (ASL) in a fun and engaging way. Audiences love learning signs as part of the performance—it’s interactive, enjoyable, and adds an educational twist to the magic!

What to Expect
  • Setup & Performance: We arrive 45–60 minutes before showtime to set up. Each performance lasts about 40 minutes.
  • Meet & Greet: After the show, patrons can meet us, ask questions, take photos, and even meet our friendly dove!
  • Multiple Shows: Libraries booking multiple performances will have a 15–20 minute break between shows for audience transition and reset.

Booking & Logistics
  • Audience Size: We can accommodate various audience sizes based on your space.
  • Space Requirements: A performance area of at least 16 feet wide by 10 feet deep is ideal.
  • Rebooking: Many libraries invite us back year after year, as we introduce new magic routines aligned with summer reading themes.
  • Availability: We perform year-round, but summer fills up fast—book early!
  • Discounts: Save by teaming up with another library or booking multiple shows in the same area.
  • Interpreter Services: We provide a sign language interpreter for voice translation, with flexible funding options.

​Cost & Payment
  • Pricing: Rates vary by location—contact us for details.
  • Holding a Date: We can temporarily hold a date for 48 hours while you obtain approval.
  • Deposit: No deposit is required except for out-of-state performances.

Book Magic Morgan & Liliana Today! Bring a magical and educational experience to your library! Contact us for availability, pricing, and booking details.
  • Call: 262-347-3121
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Book Online: magicmorgan.com/bookme/view.php?id=2100

Looking forward to bringing magic and ASL fun to your library!
Magic Morgan & Liliana
Matthew Morgan 
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Pint Size Polkas summer '25 schedule filling up fast

10/28/2024

 
Believe it or not, Mike Schneider's Pint Size Polkas 2025 summer schedule is already starting to fill up!  At this point, he has just three open weeks remaining, including the week of June 30, when he’ll be making his way north back home from shows in New Mexico. Would you be interested in booking the Pint Size Polkas family program the week of June 30, 2025? Mike I will also likely have some additional availability in August.

Including expenses, Mike aims to keep his fee in the $350 to $425 range per program. The more libraries he's able to book along a contiguous route, the lower the price he's able to offer. Please feel free to pass the good word along to your fellow librarians!

For descriptions of the programs he's offering for the CSLP and iREAD themes next summer, please visit PintSizePolkas.com/hire.

Here's how you can contact Mike/Pint Size Polkas

Mike Schneider
(414) 431-4683
P.O. Box 126
Clinton, WI 53525
www.pintsizepolkas.com
Six-Time Polka Hall of Fame Inductee

Great Scott and the Magical Archeology Adventure

11/14/2023

 
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Looking for an enchanting, inspiring, and library-focused program to engage and delight your patrons? Scott Obermann has just the show for you: "Great Scott and the Magical Archeology Adventure!"

Tailored exclusively for library settings, this performance is designed to kindle a love for reading while delivering a delightful and unforgettable experience.

Program Highlights:
  • Reading Fun: "Great Scott and the Magical Archeology Adventure" is all about celebrating the joy of reading. Through a magical journey, students will be inspired to explore books from your library, creating a wonderful connection between literacy and entertainment.
  • Inspiration and Encouragement: This show is a true source of inspiration. It emphasizes the importance of reading in an exciting and imaginative way, encouraging children to see their place in the world of books and knowledge.
  • Interactive Entertainment: My program is interactive and engaging from start to finish. Patrons are invited to participate, share their thoughts, and even become a part of the show. It's a fully immersive experience for everyone.
  • What to Expect: Amazing magic, plenty of audience participation, some very fun ventriloquism and lots of laughter.
  • Library-Centric Message: I understand the vital role libraries play in nurturing young minds. My show underscores the significance of libraries as magical places where dreams and stories come to life.
  • Unforgettable Moments: "Great Scott and the Magical Archeology Adventure" leaves your young readers with lasting memories and a powerful message, reminding them that every book they read is a key to a world of imagination and discovery.
  • Great Family Entertainment: All ages will appreciate and enjoy this show.

Their goal is to make reading fun, exciting, and a part of your library's everyday adventure. "Great Scott and the Magical Archeology Adventure" is the perfect show to inspire children to explore your library's treasures.

If you're interested in adding this enchanting and library-centric program to your calendar or if you'd like more details, call Scott at 262-364-6524 or email [email protected].

Work with Scott to create a magical and inspiring experience that will make your library a place where young readers embark on captivating journeys through the world of books.

More information is available at www.wisconsinmagician.com.

Plan your summer polka reading adventure with Pint Size Polkas

10/25/2023

 
Would you be interested in booking my Pint Size Polkas show next year? I have details posted now at www.pintsizepolkas.com/library for the theme-fitting programs I’m offering in 2024. I’d love the chance to bring to your patrons a one-of-a-kind experience that librarians across the country have praised for its quality, uniqueness, and memorability!

This past summer, I was able to keep pricing in the $350 to $400 range per program, including expenses. The more libraries I’m able to book on a given trip, the lower my price, so please spread the good word to your colleagues! If you are interested in booking, please let me know so I can make some additional contacts, as well.

I have already received interest for programs in Park Falls, Altoona, Marathon, and Spencer on Monday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 9. Would you be interested in booking the week of July 8?  I have a few openings remaining on July 8 and 9 as well as the rest of the week. I have additional availability the week of May 27; July 5-6; plus numerous openings in August and throughout the rest of the year. Looking forward to spreading the joy of polka music and family-friendly entertainment throughout Wisconsin again during my 2024 summer reading adventures!

Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear back from you soon!

Mike Schneider
(414) 431-4683
P.O. Box 126
Clinton, WI 53525
www.pintsizepolkas.com
Six-Time Polka Hall of Fame Inductee

Wisconsin Magician Nickey Fynn

9/5/2023

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If you are planning an event where you would like your guests to go home with an experience of wonder struck awe, reach out to Nickey Fynn and make it happen!
Nickey Fynn is a family entertainer specializing in live comedy magic shows for performances at libraries throughout Wisconsin.
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"Nickey is funny without saying anything!  The children always have a great time, lots of laughs!  Adult couples without children attended and also had a great time.  We recommend Nickey and will have him back again!"
            -West Bend Library
Nickey's rate is $300 for a 45 minute show plus travel ($0.50 per mile to and from Stoughton, WI, if more than 30 miles). The program is for ages 6 and up and has lots of audience participation mixed with sleight of hand comedy magic, storytelling, music and balloons. 

Visit nickeyfynn.com for more information or email [email protected]
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The Reading Magic Show by Magic Morgan & Liliana

12/5/2022

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Magic Morgan & Liliana are raising the bar for library programming! They spare no effort in bringing the biggest, best and most fun experience to your library! You won't find anything like it, so get ready to say, “WOW!”

Magic Morgan & Liliana will:
  • ENCOURAGE children to read and help them realize that whatever they want to learn can be found in a book — all while using magic, music, illusion, audience participation and giveaways! “The Reading Magic Show” is the PERFECT blend of magic and encouragement for your library to promote the importance of reading!
  • PACK your library through out the summer and even the school year! Magic Morgan & Liliana are a constant crowd favorite at many locations around the country, breaking many attendance records and becoming a regular library summer reading programs. Magic Morgan & Liliana’s energy are contagious, and a crowd favorite!

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Opening a book is like opening a door to a world of opportunities. As the constant distractions by technology keep spilling in, libraries everywhere are faced with the challenge of getting children to drop the video games and pick up books. NOW is the time to show everyone the MAGIC IN READING through AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IN READING - with MAGIC - to get them excited about coming out to YOUR library! Watch as many books "vanish" from the bookshelves after the show!

About Matthew & Liliana Morgan

Matthew & Liliana Morgan is based in Wisconsin and affiliated with the Milwaukee / Lake Geneva Deaf Magicians. They perform virtual magic shows and in person magic shows. They travel all over the country and world to perform magic shows. 

Visit www.magicmorgan.com to learn more or email [email protected] to book. You may also download the following show flyer for more information.
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Dive Into Reading: The Magic of Isaiah's 2022 Summer Reading Show

6/30/2022

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The Magic of Isaiah a Great Success in Kewaunee & Algoma, WI

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"Thank you to The Magic of Isaiah for the fabulous show today! Thank you for spreading the message that reading is MAGICAL!" - Kewaunee Public Library
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"Such a fun show today with The Magic of Isaiah." - Algoma Public Library

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Dive Into Reading - Oceans of Possibilities: fun, puppetry, imagination, magic, reading, juggling
"The Magic of Isaiah is astonishing! Filled with fun, laughter and a lot of surprises! It is a one-of-a-kind magical performance that everyone will enjoy! Isaiah is wonderful to work with and a great magician!"

​- Jen, Arcadia Public Library
Meet Isaiah, of The Magic of Isaiah out of the La Crosse, Wisconsin area. Isaiah has an all new 2022 summer library show entitled Dive Into Reading: Oceans of Possibilities. He has been performing for libraries for the past 15 years, with an all new show every year based on the National theme. This is much more than the average magic show! 

Every show incorporates books that support the magic. This will get your patrons excited to check out books on the various topics he introduces and performs on. Along with the magic, Isaiah also incorporates light juggling, puppetry and clean family comedy. 

This year's show, Dive Into Reading: Oceans of Possibilities, will include books such as How I Became a Pirate, Land shark, The Pout Pout Fish and many more. During the show, there will be a fish race with one child against four adults. It's amazing seeing all the audience members involved in this, with nothing more than loud cheering and laughter happening. During the show, the audience members will learn about the importance of reading and how often they should be reading. Isaiah also has a special guest puppet that has an important message to tell all of your guests. There is so much more to talk about with Isaiah's shows and he cant wait for you to be as excited as he is about it. 

Shows are 45 minutes long and are tailored to all ages, and all shows are guaranteed with a simple agreement and invoice. Isaiah travels anywhere in Wisconsin and offers multiple-show discounts with your own library or libraries within your system. Show prices range from $250 to $450 depending on the location.

"I want to thank you for taking the time to read this and I look forward to your interest in my summer reading show."

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Isaiah Foster   Professional Magician, The Magic of Isaiah
Phone: 608-738-7190
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lacrossemagic.com
Facebook: @ Themagicofisaiah
LinkedIn: ​http://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-foster-404a264b
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Magic Village Shows: Magician & Ventriloquist

3/4/2022

 

Make Your Library Summer Reading Program Unforgettable, Successful, and Fun

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If you are booking summer shows in your libraries and still need a variety act,​ consider the Magic Village magic show.

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Magic, ventriloquism, escapes, comedy, and audience participation are all set around a theme about the job opportunities attempted by Charlie, the ventriloquist dummy. His attempt at being a doctor is demonstrated by the magician sawing an audience volunteer in two. His attempt to be a security guard is demonstrated by audience members locking up the magician in a set of old wooden stocks.


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Yasu Ishida: Japanese Folktales with Origami and Magic Tricks

2/2/2021

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"My name is Yasu Ishida and I am a library performer living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Before the Covid time, I perform 80-90 library shows a year, in south eastern states (SC, NC, GA, FL, AL, TN).

​First of all, thank you so much for everything you do for the community in this tough time. I feel like libraries are needed more than ever. 
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​​​Last year, I worked with more than 55 libraries in 12 states around the country providing virtual SRP shows.

​​I would love to bring it to your library this year, if you are 
thinking of doing virtual shows. This is a little preview of the program.

Virtual Library Program 2021 from Yasu I on Vimeo.

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I incorporate Japanese folktales with origami, and magic tricks. It goes with this year’s library theme “Tails and Tales”. It is a 35-40 minutes program targeting family audiences. And I can do any virtual formats your library likes. (e.g. Live streaming on your FB page, pre-recording, or zoom workshop etc.) I also offer a virtual hands-on origami workshop for teens or adults too.

Please take a look and please let me know if we can work together for the community this summer.  

Please stay safe,

Yasu Ishida
Director, Magician and Storyteller
http://www.yasutheatre.com/"

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Magician Daniel Lusk's ONLINE Magic show Package

4/29/2020

 
Summer Library Shows by Lusk Entertainment Group, Inc.
https://www.summerlibraryshows.com/online
Your Summer Reading is CHANGING... We are CHANGING WITH YOU!

You do not need to be a current customer.
We are accepting all libraries!

Magician Daniel Lusk here.  Wow!  What a time we are living in.  I know that all of your worlds have been turned upside down like ours have.  I also know that you all have been doing your best to continue to provide content to your patrons.  THANK YOU!

We have been working hard to still provide the world with MAGIC!  I hope you all got a chance to see and use our free Covid-19 safety video with Twinky the Rabbit and our magic tricks (below).
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We have FINALIZED our new ONLINE SUMMER READING MAGIC SHOW PROGRAMS PACKAGE.  We have worked very hard on making sure we are offering the best show and content you can provide to your patrons.  We have spent many hours with librarians and other entertainers working out the best way to deliver content to libraries across the country this year.  Here is a quick bullet point of what we discovered and what the best program would be . . .

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Pint Size Polka: Music & Magic from Polka Kingdom

4/23/2020

 
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Pint Size Polkas is available for virtual programming this summer, whether you’re looking for a live stream event or something that’s prerecorded and personalized for your patrons.  Mike would be glad to take questions and answer them during the course of my presentation. People are often very curious about the accordion and polka music, two important parts of our Wisconsin musical story!

For your adult patrons, Pint Size Polkas offers an educational and entertaining program on the History of Polka Music, and would be very happy to answer any questions they might have, as well.

Mike is available through May 20 to prerecord virtual programs for the coming summer.  If you’re interested in doing a live stream event, please let him know.

Mike Schneider
(414) 431-4683
P.O. Box 126
Clinton, WI 53525
www.pintsizepolkas.com
Six-Time Polka Hall of Fame Inductee

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Imagine the Impossible - A Magic Show (Scott Obermann)

1/13/2020

 
Imagine the Impossible
In 2020 the theme for the summer reading program is imagination. And that’s what Magic Scott​ is bringing – a brand new magic show filled to the magic-hat brim with imagination.  There’s color and flash, and so much strong magic! Moms, Dads, children of all ages will be delighted with and amazed by this show.  That’s not rhetoric . . . that’s a promise!
This year, get ready for another of Great Scott's magical reading programs. Imagine an all-out, fun and magical adventure with color and surprise, ooohs and aaahs. So, what can you expect from this program? How about amazing magic, very-cool ventriloquism, appropriate mood-setting music, fantastic fun for everyone, and the message of Read, Read, Read -- all rolled into an ALL NEW well-designed, professional show for kids and families.
Learn More about this Summer Reading Program
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Jeff Quinn's Library Summer Reading Program Magic Show

11/8/2019

 
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Are you looking for a fun, engaging program that not only entertains but promotes reading? Well, look no more! Jeff Quinn's SRP Library magic show is just what you want!

The 2020 show will feature tricks and routines based around a Fairy tale/Mythology theme. There's lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and (of course) amazing magic.

Not only is Jeff a winner of the North American Children's Magician of the Year competition, but he's also the 100th President of the Society of American Magicians (Houdini was #11), so you KNOW you're going to get a top-notch magical performance at your library.

For more information, go to www.bestlibrarymagician.com.
PS: Jeff is coming to Wisconsin!

Pint Size Polka: Music & Magic from the Polkaverse

2/21/2019

 
Looking for a fun, musical and magical way to celebrate our universe in 2019? Uncle Mike's music will have your patrons of all ages singing, clapping, and dancing along to such classics as the "Chicken Dance" and "The Happy Wanderer," and learning exciting new songs like "The Flying Machine Polka," all of which tie into 2019's Universe of Stories theme.
Learn more about Pint Size Polkas' programs.

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