Rick Rossini, Magic, MC, Illusionist, THE MAGICAL MOTIVATOR

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Speaker:  Rick Rossini, Magic, MC, Illusionist, THE MAGICAL MOTIVATOR                 

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1. Rick Rossini, Magic, MC, Illusionist, THE MAGICAL MOTIVATOR

    Professional Fees subject to change without notice

• $ = under $10,000

• Expenses:    As incurred                
• Travels from:  Ontario, Canada       

• Expenses for Travel, (air and ground) Accommodations, Meals, Traveling Companion, and Incidentals are not included in the above fees.
• Discounted Fees:  Under rare and special circumstances speakers may discount their fees at their discretion. i.e., booking multiple events with the same client.
•  Non profit organizations may also qualify for a discount.

 

Biography

Rick Rossini is the original Magical Motivator! He is an internationally renowned magician and illusionist, a powerful and dynamic speaker and writer, an incredible entertainer, an amazing communicator and promotional consultant, and one of the most creative entrepreneurs around! Simply put, he creates “real magic!”

Making “Magic Wagons” appear out of thin air for Chrysler, designing a unique opening and hosting Microsoft’s ATEC conference, producing a customized awards and entertainment spectacular for IBM, presenting a custom designed, closing keynote for Investors Group, devising a complete conference for The Canadian Produce & Marketing Association, and creating international promotions for American Standard, are just some of his magic.

Yes, Rick Rossini has expertly redefined and refined the art of putting the magic into a message, the passion into education, and the pizzazz back into the presentation. He makes both spectacular entertainment AND dynamic presentations truly cost effective for many different types of audiences.

Corporations and associations who want to focus on new, different and exciting entertainment need look no further! Rossini creates powerful and very unique shows for awards, conventions, client appreciation events, featured presentations and galas.

But what if you require a much more informative event, one that will educate, inspire and motivate? Here Rick will work with your specific ideas, products and concepts to design creative presentations that provide real impact for meetings, conferences, promotions, special events and product launches. In all cases the amount of entertainment and information is defined by your needs.

However there is another side, with even greater benefits, to Rick Rossini’s special magic. It’s the motivational and educational potential.

A graduate of McMaster University where he studied Psychology, Rick has built upon his scholastic achievements and coupled this with his many years of personal development research. The end results are powerful, and entertainingly educational presentations on how we can work our own real magic, in both our business and our day to day lives. Whether customized for a specific message, conference lead in or convention wrap up, these speeches, seminars and special presentations are innovative and refreshing!

But perhaps the best part is how all the elements, “the education and entertainment”, come together to create a very unique, total picture. From a complete conference package or meeting hosting, to a keynote wrap up with a dynamic closing; magic and message can seamlessly combine into one.

This approach has repeatedly proven to be extremely beneficial for corporations, associations and organizations realizing the importance of learning and communicating in new and different ways. It has also been personally rewarding, helping and working with some very special organizations such as The United Way, The Muscular Dystrophy Association, and The Special Olympics; all to help discover and unleash the magic within.

Inspire, excite, entertain, educate and motivate! Be a part of the magic as Rossini works with your audience to make real magic happen for your next event!

Topics

REAL MAGIC – The Magic Within

THE MAGIC IS YOU

“Imagine some very special, powerful and unique presentations that set the stage, and truly help sell the practical and entertaining aspects of your entire meeting, conference and convention!”

REAL MAGIC – The Magic Within & THE MAGIC IS YOU provide us with themes to do just that. Positive themes that can be extended throughout the entire meeting, and all of its events, to create a truly seamless, memorable and motivational experience.

It dynamically opens your conference! Imagine an EXPLOSIVE CUSTOMIZED OPENING! A spectacular multimedia production that combines graphics, special effects, illusion, choreography, magic, lights and staging for the ultimate effect! Dynamic and entertaining it will set up the theme of the conference and “magically reveal” your first speaker for opening remarks!

It builds throughout your meeting as they become your special host…

• segueing between your speakers and presenters for maximum impact
• presenting relevant “vignettes and pieces” to uniquely facilitate your presentations and key ideas
• creating perfect theme symmetry, impact and attention for each event,
• maintaining maximum retention levels in a fun, yet connective way,
• tying it all together with our keynote address, THE MAGIC WITHIN,

and in general providing a smooth, unique, uplifting flow throughout the entire conference and business sessions. One that inspires, excites, entertains, educates and motivates!

Rick and his team can also use their special magic to seamlessly coordinate and interact with all aspects of your events! Your advance advertising, printed matter and hand outs, concurrent trade show, multimedia presentations, and overall planning and production can all be tied into your conference theme. They can share your story in a manner your audience will soon not forget.

This positive theme is extended into the evening’s dinner, award show and entertainment with REAL MAGIC! The ultimate, entertainment experience that you and your audience become a part of.

In the grand style of Lance Burton, David Copperfield and Siegfried and Roy, choreographed illusions occur on the stage, on the dance floor, and right in the audience. Magic, music, comedy, dance, theatre, special effects, lights, sound and illusion perfectly blend to conjure a mystifying, entertaining and extremely relevant spectacle. An unbelievable show that is customized to your needs!

While REAL MAGIC – The Magic Within & THE MAGIC IS YOU have been designed as a complete packages, they are also available in individual modular and creative formats, and in different sizes. The magic, motivation, shows, keynote address, technology, creative process and special effects are also available as separate and customized items. Thus you could utilize a few items to enhance your regular conference, create your own theme, or design your own evening.
THE MAGICAL MINI CONFERENCE PACKAGE

This program was designed as a special “magical get away package” for smaller conferences and Company meetings. The premise was to combine an informative and relevant wrap up keynote with a unique night before / arrival entertainment package, and other meeting add-ons to create a “WOW” experience at a “cost effective price”.

The night before entertainment session has a complete décor package including amazing magic décor, giant props, posters, magical displays, and special effects that fill the entire room. The décor not only acts as a point of interest and conversation (and starts to subtly reinforce our “magic within” theme), but also sets the stage for our close up magic to follow. Yes a close-up magician (who can be costumed in a number of different guises) first mingles with the crowd performing close up magic here and there, and then later will perform a mini featured show for the entire room.

The next day the magic continues with some magical segue pieces your presenters can use in their presentations, and then wraps up with one of Rick Rossini’s relevant keynotes customized for the audience, followed by a special meeting Closing illusion. The end result is a very complete, customizable package that can add real “magic, message and value” to almost any smaller, more intimate conference!

Cutting Edge Shows…

IT’S MAGIC – Interactive Audience Fun
This is an amazing, fun filled magical experience featuring Rick Rossini and “your audience as the stars”! This special performance offers a unique combination of good clean humor, sophisticated entertainment, magic, and theatre, all assisted by members of your audience (with no embarrassment to anyone). Amazing, exciting and funny, Rossini will quite literally have some audience members jumping out of their chairs in laughter.

A TOUCH OF MAGIC – Mix Of Fun & Illusion
For a more spectacular presentation this show offers the hilarious audience interactive highlights from IT’S MAGIC and adds the magic of staged grand illusions. By adding two of our assistants we combine intimate magic with the theatrical illusions of floating a woman in air, people appearing, disappearing and changing places in the blink of an eye (Houdini’s metamorphoses taken one step further), and an extremely funny “pick pocket routine” that has to be seen to be believed. A perfect companion to our keynote presentation The Magic Within!

REAL MAGIC – Magic & Grand Illusion Spectacular
“Unique! Current! Spectacular!” For the ultimate sophisticated production it’s REAL MAGIC! The large, exciting, full stage illusions with the complete cast! Experience the magic, the lights, music, staging, choreography, audience interaction and theatrics. Just like on TV, but it’s here, live on stage, featured at your special event and uniquely customized to fit your needs!

However is in not just Rossini who performs the impossible as a number of special guests can also make an appearance. Your people, personalities, guest artists, “new products and special messages”, award presenters and recipients, and even the magical production out of thin air of your PRESIDENT, can be interwoven into this completely integrated, dinner entertainment package

A perfect companion for all of our keynote presentations.

Custom Entertainment Productions…

THE MAGIC OF {Your Company}
“Spectacular, original, hilarious and very, very memorable!”
This very new, entertainment spectacular actually incorporates key Company personnel into a custom created show that reinforces teamwork and your own unique “Corporate history, culture and message”! That’s right, previously selected and trained “management & employees” are featured as amateur magicians, their assistants, and some special magical guests who are incorporated into an electrifying magic and illusion spectacular that is as funny as it is amazing!

THE MAGIC OF {your Company} is available as a stand-alone, featured SHOW and as a complete evenings PACKAGE. It can also be combined with a special MEETING OPENING and one of our KEYNOTES to create a COMPLETE CONFERENCE PACKAGE.

FANTASTICO – Cirque Du Magique
Welcome to a very magical, theatrical, nouveau “Carnival Of Wonder!” Imagine a LIVE version of the animation classic FANTASIA come to life and customized for you and your group. Imagine an exceptional blend of magic, illusion, fantasy, carnival, theatre, song, dance and storytelling all combined into a fast moving show of performance vignettes! All this plus hilarious audience interaction and a carefully crafted, theatrical look and feel complete this unique experience!

SPELLBOUND! The Interactive Theatre of Illusion
A complete magical evening in which your audience are invited not only as guests, but as participants. Imagine an interactive experience where we combine dinner, theatre, illusion, staging, decor, special effects, unpredictable surprises and a customized storyline, with the unique interaction of your audience. All in good taste and individually suited to your audience’s needs and comfort levels. More than a show, it is a dynamic, new look and feel for your awards, entertainment, pre-conference welcome party, teambuilding program, hospitality suite, product launch and special promotion.

UNE NUIT MAGIQUE
The magic AND the music of the night!
“New, exciting and different!” See the world’s most spectacular illusions and experience the magic of Broadway’s most famous songs and moments recreated and combined live, on stage, in person before your incredulous eyes and ears! Yes it’s all here in one complete package! Magic, grand illusion, singers, dancers and musicians, combine with lights, sound, special effects, choreography, and theatrics to create a seamless “magical” integration. This is a very theatrical and nouveau “evening of enchantment” designed for today’s discriminating audiences who have “seen it all” and want something “innovative, spectacular and refreshing!”

Edutaining Keynotes…

REAL MAGIC – The Magic Within
“Dynamic! Hilarious! Powerful! Meaningful!” Create an informative and theme reinforcing keynote, innovative award/appreciation program, conference opening, convention closing, and a completely integrated, meeting facilitation! This unique keynote styled presentation, designed with entertainment, education and motivation in mind, explores “how to perform the impossible” in a truly remarkable way.

Structured in a main platform forum, we creatively explore how to believe in the magic inside ourselves in a very entertaining presentation! Working with your audience we rediscover the magic in us all and the magic we can use to make our dreams happen. A fun yet very powerful message, carefully customized for your business, conference and communication goals. A perfect companion to our cutting edge show REAL MAGIC!

THE MAGIC OF YOUR {COMPANY}!
“Unique! Informative! Powerful! Practical!” A completely custom designed keynote that incorporates the particular key concepts, goals and messages your wish to communicate. A very powerful and effective tool you and your business can use to impact your people, clients and potential clients!

CREATING A “Making The Impossible, Possible” FOCUS!
“Powerful! Amazing! Informative! Exciting!”
Making the impossible, possible is nothing more than coming up with simple effective solutions to complicated problems, and then doing something about it! This is one amazing presentation that provides you with the “magic” and tricks of the trade to do just that! Here in a very practical “edutainment” session Rick Rossini combines his background in Psychology and Human Behavior, with over thirty years experience in business promotions and communications, and a life time expertise of designing creative solutions for making the impossible, possible. The end result is a powerful, entertaining and UNIQUE look at the “creative thinking process”, “effective problem solving”, and how it really can benefit YOU! A perfect companion to our cutting edge shows REAL MAGIC and Cirque du Magique!

HOW TO MAKE A MAGICAL DIFFERENCE IN YOUR BUSINESS!
Powerful Business Insights You Can Use! “Unique!
Informative! Hilarious! Practical!” How much is it really costing you because people just don’t SEE the MAGIC in what you do? Experience thirty years of tricks, tips and insights from making magic happen with North America’s top marketing, promotional and businesses, and how to make their magic work for you today!! Be a part of this dynamic and fast paced session where proven marketing and sales tools, customer service insights, motivation, human nature, creativity, show business & fun combine for a unique array of key business insights to help you and your business in what you do!

Expect to leave with a new, revitalized look at powerful business strategies, magical customer insights, business creativity concepts, and a vast assortment of quick, powerful and effective tools to make your business really stand out from the crowd and appeal to the customer. And its fun! A perfect companion piece with all of our cutting edge shows. A perfect companion to our cutting edge show REAL MAGIC!

SECRETS OF THE HISTORY OF MAGIC!
And how to apply them to what you do!
Take a magic carpet ride from magic’s origins and myths, through the magic of the ages and into the wizardry of the future. Learn about some of the most famous conjurors and wizards throughout history. Magicians like Merlin, Robert Houdin (the man Houdini took his name from), Thurston, Blackstone, Chung Ling Soo, the great Houdini, and Canada’s own Doug Henning. What were their most famous tricks, how did they get to become so famous, and what were some of the truths behind their legends? Join us for a most informative journey that can reveal “timeless truths” that can benefit both your life and what you do!

CREATING CUSTOMER SERVICE MAGIC!
The Art And Skill Of Amazing YOUR Customer!
If your customer is your audience, then why should someone buy a ticket to your show? And more importantly why should they come back again and again, AND rave to others about the experience? It is by creating a “dazzling experience” that truly spellbinds and delights them! By creating MAGIC! Not magic as in card tricks and gimmicky boxes, but SERVICE MAGIC that seeks to understand and master the skills of enchantment (rapport, communication, credibility and trust).

In a very lively, fun program we study the skills of a stage magician (understanding timing, presentation and situation) and how it can specifically apply to the service professional. The goal is to produce a greater understanding of the craft of creating wonder and awe for the customer where and whenever possible.

Meetings & Edutainment Programs…

REAL MAGIC – The Magic Of {YOUR COMPANY}
An amazing show, unique product launch, AND powerful business meeting, that is custom created for your COMPANY! Over 30 years expertise helping businesses dynamically communicate their unique message!!! Your Products and their benefits magically appear out of thin air! Incredible illusions designed to communicate your message occur intermixed within your agenda. And your Brand Managers, Speakers, even your President magically appear for maximum impact! All this plus some very spectacular, customized magic and powerful business messages come together to passionately communicate your message! Also available in a more intimate format as
PROFESSIONAL MEETING HOSTING SERVICES!

INSPIRATIONS – Powerful Business Messages
Imagine an EXPLOSIVE CUSTOMIZED OPENING that introduces your theme and sets the tone for the meeting to follow! A spectacular production number that can combine theatrics, graphics, special effects, illusion, choreography, magic, lights and staging for the ultimate effect! Dynamic and entertaining it will set up the theme of the conference and “magically reveal” your first speaker for opening remarks! We offer many modules and themes that can be cost effectively customized to your particular needs as well as the ability to create your own powerful, signature piece.

Product Launches & Special Promotions…

In the past 30 years we have either magically produced and/or been involved in the magical introduction of hundreds of new products and services. They have ranged in size and shape from a new deodorant stick to a full sized automobile, and in industries from computer software to plumbing supplies. In all these PRODUCT LAUNCHES, whether internally targeted to your own sales force or externally targeted to your customers, potential clients and media, one objective has always been the same. That this NEW PRODUCT is truly special and unique!

Add to this strategy energy, excitement, and a unique presentation style that positively reinforces your corporate identity, and you have one of the key benefits of our MARKETING MAGIC!

Working with your experts we find out as much as we can about your new product or service, your objectives, strategy, positioning, corporate identity and marketing plan, and then devise a specific, magical presentation that will achieve your goals. It could be having your product or a giant replica appear out of thin air. It could contain magical segments that will illustrate your product’s benefits. It could involve creating impact by having your brand manager magically appear. It could be a short special effect designed for attention during your business meeting or be a complete show that would highlight not only your new product but also your corporate identity.

In all cases our special magic can be used to create impact and attention, entertain and educate, and then inspire, excite and motivate. All designed to set your NEW PRODUCT APART!

Customized Meetings...

All meetings have three things in common; the need to communicate, the need to motivate, and people. Now more than ever it is imperative that you effectively inform and inspire your people. Our magical approach provides a unique method to accomplish just that.

Our magic passionately delivers your message! It also reinforces that your people are special. We are all more than capable of achieving our goals and aspirations. The real key is to truly express this, not just in words or manufactured images, but in real, tangible demonstrations. Real magic. Your magic! You can do so in a number of ways.

1. With MAGIC FX your meeting will gain impact as your special message and product line is presented with all the important points emphasized with magic and illusion. Your speakers, executives and corporate representatives gain impact and attention as each one is magically produced or tied into your overall concept. Each presentation is tailor-made to your individual needs and objectives.

2. As your MAGICAL HOST and FACILITATOR I become your special guide throughout your meeting. I present relevant illusions revolving around your goals and central theme, create impact and attention for each of your presentations, and in general provide a smooth, uplifting flow throughout the entire business session. A flow which uniquely and consistently reinforces the impossible being achieved, and emphasizes your marketing objectives and special message.

3. As your MAGICAL MOTIVATOR I put the focus on fun and motivation, and how we can all really achieve the impossible. How we can all perform our own real magic. This is reinforced by magic, illusion and vignettes from our motivational presentations. Inspirational pieces are interwoven throughout your meeting strengthening our belief and desire in achievement.

All three approaches whether utilized separately, in combination, or in complete packages such as THE MAGIC IS YOU, The Magic OF YOUR COMPANY and REAL MAGIC – The Magic Within, have one powerful benefit in common. They get results! 

Customized Entertainment…

Entertainment is a key factor in every corporate calendar. Internal functions such as awards, galas and special events, and external business functions from client appreciation programs to participatory conventions and conferences can all benefit from our special magic.

The concept of our magic is quite simple: “to create real magic” for social and corporate events! Not just magic as in top hats, rabbits and capes, but a magical experience where the magic is so real you cannot tell illusion from reality. It is an experience that you and your guests become a part of.

However it is not just ROSSINI who performs the impossible. A number of special guests also make an appearance in your creatively choreographed production. Your executives and representatives, award recipients and presenters, and even the magical production out of thin air of your PRESIDENT, can be interwoven into this unique show.

Combine these elements with our creative design, corporate expertise and magician’s bag of tricks and illusions, and you are limited only by your imagination.

That is what really makes this magic so special and unique. It is the corporate customizing that can occur. The creative presence and utilization of corporate identity and products prevails. The result is a unique and captivating experience that you can truly call your own!

Trade Shows…

SHOWMANSHIP! It is in the dictionary next to the word SELLING. Okay so it isn’t, but it should be. Because in today’s competitive market it may not be enough to just “be at the trade show.” You must stand out from the crowd, and more importantly, “stand out from your competitors!”

Trade Show SUCCESS is dependent on three factors. The number of people who visit your booth, the number of people who remember you and your message, and most importantly, the number of people who BUY YOUR PRODUCT!

Over the years we have seen almost every gimmick used to entice potential customers into trade booths. Jugglers, shoe shines, expensive celebrities, robots, free popcorn, you name it. While all were effective in attracting attention, how many really communicated a message? How many actually helped tell a story, or help sell a product?

This is where our special magic can really be of benefit, because nothing builds traffic, AND yet communicates your message, like MARKETING MAGIC! We combine magic, illusion, special effects, audience interaction, and some of the most talented performers you have ever seen with your professional sales presentation. The results are amazing! We weave your personal sales message into a telling – and selling story that has real impact. Every element is tied into your message so your prospects will remember your firm, your product, and your sales story.

We are not interested in having someone stand in your booth and do card tricks. What we do is attract potential customers to your booth, build interest and excitement, communicate your message, and then educate and motivate. We integrate your sales message into a unique customized presentation. This entertaining presentation will combine the key elements of marketing, visual magic and salesmanship for one reason. “To sell, sell, sell!”

We also offer some very unique hospitality suite presentations, booth special effects, and staff preparation packages.

Testimonials

“…I wanted to thank you for your tremendous input in to making ATEC a fantastic success. Whenever you bring together 200+ business managers you always struggle to ensure you have the right agenda. I will tell you “Rossini” was the highlight of our two day seminar. Rick, I believe you have found a fantastic recipe for helping drive real sales success.

From my perspective, I made the following observations…
1) you were responsive and easy to deal with,
2) you listened – you took my business messages and you worked with me to create a custom presentation that drove home and reinforced critical information,
3) you created a positive, energized atmosphere to kick off the two days,
4) you made it easy to create excitement!”
Curtis Skene
Training & Certification Manager
MICROSOFT CANADA INC.

“I wanted to thank you again for the excellent presentation that you put on for us at our National Business Meeting. I have heard from a number of the attendees and they all agree this was one of the best meetings we have ever had. A great deal of the success must be shared with you for helping us to “MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN IN 2010”.

I know dealing with the various Brand Managers (who all have their own ideas) can be challenging but you did a masterful job in bringing them and the presentations all together.
Thanks again and I look forward to working together again in the future.”
Larry Matthews
Director, Retail And Regional Account
Energizer Personal Care

“…I must admit when the concept of using magic was first presented, I was a bit apprehensive. I have been a part of many distinctive and original presentations in the past but I knew this one was going to be truly unique, perhaps too much so. Yet, as things began to come together, I quickly realized the ingenuity of such an approach.
Well, if the reaction of our sales force was any indication, we have set a standard that will be very hard to top! Weeks later, I am still receiving comments from the field on how enjoyable this segment of the meeting was and to be perfectly honest that is the key indicator of success – maintaining top-of-mind awareness and commitment from our sales people.
Once again, Rick, thank you for your very important contribution and I look forward one day to working with you again.”
Jim McLarnon
Senior Brand Manager
RHONE-POULENC RORER CONSUMER INC

“…I would personally like to take the opportunity to let you know how pleased we were with your contribution as facilitator at our EDMSP seminars.
As we traveled across Canada presenting at major business centers, your passion and enthusiasm, combined with the magical element, assisted us in presenting our business message in a unique and powerful manner.
Your participation in our effort was equally world class, highly professional and very effective. We would be pleased to offer this as a letter of reference to others who may be considering your services.”
Bill Beattie
President and General Manager
TAB CANADA

Conferences...

“…We sincerely appreciate your ideas and your response to our needs and your willingness to be flexible to those needs and incorporate them into your presentation.
The success of this conference and your participation in it can be measured most tangibly by the action of our customers which is unprecedented in the 4 years we have undertaking this conference. This year, unlike any previous year, our customers wrote to us and told us how much they appreciated the time and effort that all the people associated with the conference put in.
It was the professionalism of Rossini and all the others who supported us in this production (The Magic Is In You) which resulted in this type of sincere comment. We thank you for this professionalism and we look forward to working with you sometime in the future.”
W. R. (Randy) Webber
Marketing Manager Image Centres
KODAK CANADA INC.

“…I must confess that during the planning of our convention, we wondered aloud amongst ourselves just how our non-professional speakers would get on with your professional entertainers, and soon discovered our fears were unfounded. Your staff were most accommodating and forgiving of our inexperience, and their relaxed attitude helped to alleviate any stage-fright.
Your final night performance was outstanding and your cast delivered all that was promised. Should you have any performances planned for the Toronto area in the near future, please keep me in mind. I would very much enjoy seeing you perform again.
Rick, I would like to express my appreciation for your very constructive and imaginative ideas, and for the professionalism of your operation. You took on the coordination of our three-day convention and all that is required of entertaining 1,000 people, and you showed everyone just how magical Toronto can be in January.”
Wayne Olsen
President
CANADIAN PRODUCE MARKETING ASSOCIATION

“On behalf of the Mortgage Alliance team we would like to thank you for your exceptional presentation at our Mortgage Alliance annual Kickoff. You truly helped contribute to the success of our event. The feedback we received from both our brokers and partners has been very positive. We particularly liked your motivational message and our people are still talking about your illusions.
Your assistance in helping in the success of our event was very much appreciated and your contribution was very effective, and maintained the high level of professionalism. Thank you for a job well done!”
Michael Beckette
President & CEO
MORTGAGE ALLIANCE

“…Our people were overwhelmed with the overall quality of the production and presentations, and your role played a large part in our success.
The creative and innovative use of magic to introduce each of the speakers for the Industrial portion particularly was memorable. I am sure that it will help to keep top of mind awareness of the programs and issues for the products throughout the next year.
Your assistance in helping to segue between pieces of the presentation was very effective, and maintained the high level of professionalism of the overall presentations and production. My thanks for a job well done.”
Wayne E. Newson
President, Central Canada Dairies
AULT FOODS LIMITED

Product Launches…

“…Our customers and guests were very impressed with the “explosive” launch of our new product, CALLIGO. Your involvement in the process was flawless – from the opening speech, to the show and pyrotechnics you organized, to making our President “appear on stage.”
We had many positive comments from attendees who thought the opening ceremonies were dynamic and innovative. We had ideas, but your additional suggestions added a great deal of value and impact to the event. We would not hesitate to recommend you to other companies who wish to open a conference or launch a new product with “flair.”
Ross Orrett
Vice President, Marketing and Sales
INSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

“…On behalf of my associates at American-Standard, and the nearly two thousand customers who attended your shows across Canada, I would like to thank you for your contribution to a very successful product launch.
When we embarked on this program, only six weeks before the first event, we were concerned that even a magician could not stage it for us in such a short time. You met and surpassed the challenge.
Our customers were not only entertained but your effective presentation style conveyed all of the product information we had hoped to impart. The Cadet III launch has been a resounding success. Thank you Rick.”
Norm Livingston
President
AMERICAN STANDARD

“…Thank you for your work in the Ciba-Geigy National Sales Conference. The event was a total success in launching the brand new Eucalyptamint to the sales force. With your magic you brought to the launch energy, excitement and a unique presentation style that left the sales force with the right impression, that this product was different. I hope that we will work together on another project some day.”
James Ball
Brand Manager
CIBA-GEIGY CANADA LTD

Shows…

“…You mystified, you entertained, and you surprised us with an exciting show! Everyone who attended is still talking about the illusions and trying to figure out how it’s done.
Although the whole show was excellent, we particularly appreciated your flexibility and integration of our unique needs. Some at the last minute. Please pass along our thanks and congratulations to the supporting cast and crew – the show was outstanding!”
Ted Munro
Mgr, Compensation Progs & Human Resources
IBM CANADA LTD.

“…We had mentioned to you prior to your performance that you would be facing a tough crowd of about 200 in number. The NDC members tend to be a rather somber conservative group and therefore somewhat unpredictable in their response to any type of entertainment.
You absolutely delighted them!
The comments we received over the next 2 days of the conference following your performance were very rewarding. Everyone enjoyed the show tremendously and complimented DuPont for having provided such a tasteful entertaining closing to the opening NDC reception.”
Fran Griffin
Marketing Communications Liquid Packaging
DUPONT CANADA INC.

“…Thank you for your amazing performance at our National Healthcare Conference. Your performance was nothing short of spectacular!
I can honestly say I was a bit nervous, as I was not sure how things were going to turn out.
Your team was able to alleviate that nervousness after the first act! As you could tell from the audience participation and their reaction, they thought you were every bit incredible. Rick, I can’t thank you enough for the great performance!”
Candie Dong
Marketing Manager
ARAMARK CANADA

Awards…

“…Wow! Outstanding! First Class! Everyone who attended the “magical weekend” felt the show was incredible and were impressed that the magical theme was consistent throughout the entire weekend.
In addition, Messrs. Dowd & Foxcroft were thrilled to be a part of the show. (They haven’t given up their day jobs though!)
I would personally like to thank you for your exceptional presentation. You helped contribute to the success of our event! I look forward to working with you again soon!”
Diane Harrison
Sales & Marketing Co-ordinator
TD PAYROLL & HR SOLUTIONS

“…A great deal of the credit for this success goes to you and your staff for the magnificent magic night.
The integration of our senior managers into the show was a great idea; it showed the sales force that we really put a lot of effort into customizing their awards night. I am happy to report that Sunday nights “The Magic Is You” rated a 4.6 out of a possible 5.0. Congratulations!”
Bob Cariglia
VP Sales & Marketing
CANADIAN KENWORTH COMPANY

“…We set out to make this a special evening to personally recognize the efforts of the Millrun Project team and your willingness to customize your show to our One Voice, One Team theme, by incorporating the Inukshuk and our individual award segments allowed us to accomplish this.
From the moment our attendees entered the room, you took them to a magical world which captivated them for the entire evening. Thank you for helping us to make this event a huge success.”
Pam Odam
Director, Human Resources
IBM GLOBAL SERVICES

Keynotes…

“Thanks you so much for your highly energetic and inspirational presentation to our group of our most valuable clients… our realtors. You came through with flying colours, and the feedback I received afterwards was fantastic. Your ability to directly involve the audience in many different ways contributed to your success.
We asked for your presentation to be a blend of humour, magic, and motivational message…and you certainly delivered. Don’t be surprised if you hear from members of the audience requesting your services…there were several enquiries. Thank you again.”
Tom Neeb
Resident Mortgage Specialist
ROYAL BANK

“I wanted to thank you for your professionalism and brilliant execution! I was delighted with the outcomes of our kick-off and the feedback was excellent both in the entertainment value and the ability to drive a corporate message home in a softer, more subtle way. Thanks again!”
Rob Stephen
Director, Marketing and Sales
JOHNSON & JOHNSON

“I really enjoyed Mr. Rossini’s presentation. This was the best and most original keynote address I have witnessed in many years. Mr. Rossini’s approach allows him to convey important messages while entertaining his audience with mind-boggling tricks and illusions. I would recommend him as a speaker to anyone looking for something effective, exciting and innovative.”
Jean Paradis, Manager
Community Relations Unit,
MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY

“Thank you very much for your presentation last Saturday afternoon. It turned out exactly as we hoped and certainly met our expectations; an excellent mix of entertainment and education – or as you describe it “edutainment”.
The feedback I have heard from other Brock employees has been positive, saying that they found the afternoon session to be worthwhile. I think the fact that you were flexible in your program and willing to work with us to the presentation even more relevant. Thanks again!”
Vivienne Ojala, M.B.A., P.Eng.
President,
BROCK SOLUTIONS

“I was impressed with not only his magic, but also the way he inspired us all – or as he mentioned, made us believe that we all have a little magic within us!”
Linda MacKay
Executive Assistant
ELGIN, MIDDLESEX, OXFORD LOCAL TRAINING BOARD

“…Your wrap-up presentation was a resounding success and the feedback from the delegates has been extremely positive. You were magical, entertaining and best of all, fun – a welcome change from three days of technical sessions.
As a meeting planner, I appreciate your flexibility and willingness to do whatever you can to make our events a success. You are a true professional and it’s always a pleasure to work with you. Thanks again, Rick, for closing the Conference with such style.”
Jeannie Boyes
Meeting Planner
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION

“…Thanks so much for your wonderful contribution to our workshop agenda last night!
At the end of a very long but fruitful day we were all somewhat fatigued. Your humour, excellent showmanship, and skill combined to impress and delight all in attendance. More than that, you were able to rejuvenate us, and we all left feeling uplifted. Thank you again for having added levity and a positive spin to the day.”
Ron Ballantyne
Contracting Team Leader
IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED

“…Your initial meeting with us and continued communication prior to the event really paid off. You knew the sensitive issues, understood the intent of each segment of the day and consequently were able to facilitate the day with great success.
I heard many comments from staff regarding your ability to say and do just the right things as though you were part of the agency. In fact you really were that day. Well Rick, what else can I say except thanks again for doing such a great job.”
Angela Bennett
Board-Staff Planning
PEEL CHILDREN’S CENTRE

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“…Labelexpo Chicago marks our second successful trade show together featuring ‘The Magic of Colour’ on our Impressionist label press. As in Brussels last year, your talent in drawing customers to our booth and attracting their interest throughout our press job change overs added to the value of generated leads and exhibiting at international trade shows.
We appreciated your keen interest to learn the concept of our machinery and professional script adaptability to feature key points of our product.

I would recommend your services to any company looking for a creative marketing concept to launch or market their product to a selective audience. Our customers smiles, laughter and amazement in your illusions kept them coming back!
Thank you Rick for your professional services and assistance in making our shows an enjoyable and profitable experience.”
Irene Carmichael
Marketing Co-ordinator
ARPECO ENGINEERING LIMITED

“…The success of our show was a result of having the wonder of magic woven into an informative product presentation. I am still delighted by the fact our audience would grow during the presentation instead of ‘disappear’ as other manufacturer’s audience seemed to do. Again, thanks for a superb job.”
Dale Jones
Merchandising Manager
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA

“…You solved a problem for us: we had a story to tell – and yet we are aware that speeches from company executives are a yawn.
I was impressed that you understood the story we wanted to tell and managed to weave that story throughout your short but punchy performance.
Our clients left with a clear understanding about the genesis of both YOU and Verve magazines – and the important specifics about the merger. And that message was conveyed in such a magical way, we know it will be remembered.”
Bettie Bradley
Vice President
YOU VERVE

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