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Comments:
"He's great! Very funny! Encourages kids to try
different things. Works in education about disability into the
show."
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#E101
A blind magician,
opens children's eyes to the value of reading through magic.
Contact
Person: Jeff Smith
Phone: 651-457-7300
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Comments:
"Chris was great, worked well with kids. Adults
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The
Amazing Professor Bunderschnitzel
30-40 minute
interactive comedy magic show with a goofy scientist.
Contact Person:
Chris Winter-Ritt
Phone: 763-503-3823
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# E 102
Traditional music
and dance from America's past.
Contact Person:
Clayton Schanilec
Phone: 651-647-5492
x229: 651-647-5492
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Dueling storytellers offer a
fun interactive program with balloon sculpting, magic and just
being silly to the delight of all ages.
Contact
Person: Dana Weigman
Phone: 651-982-0494
Group # E 103
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Comments:
"Very popular year after year! Audience raved! Bill
has such rapport (and respect!) with kids, is so warm and
witty - absolutely terrific."
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Group
# E 104
A fast-paced comedy juggling
show. A second grade teacher, Bill incorporates a love of
reading into his show.
Contact
Person: Bill Wiard
Phone: 952-233-5378
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# E 105
Clown
act doing balloon animals, magic, juggling, jokes, puns, word
play and silly clown tricks.
Contact
Person: Bob
Lockman
Phone: 612-872-6331
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Act # E 106
Magic and comedy
for all ages.
Contact
Person: Graylyn Morris
Phone: 651-771-7305
or 651-339-4444
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Act # E 107
Contact Person: Shari Aronson
Phone: 612-724-1435
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Puppet show for all ages.
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Comments: "Kids
loved it - lots of vocal participation and lots of laughing.
Adults loved them too. Just the right amount of
silliness."
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Act
# 314
The Twin Cities' favorite
clown duo, meet again with silly clown antics, physical comedy,
and uproarious audience participation guaranteed to get you
laughing and keep you giggling all the way!
651-454-1124
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# E 108
Offbeat
juggling combines spectacular juggling, comedy and audience
participation in a high-energy show with a positive message
about learning and creativity.
Contact
Person:
Dave Linton
Phone:
612-624-3360; 612-925-4546
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Act # E 109
Dr. Science does
fun, interactive science experiments.
Contact
Person:
Janice McKinnie
Phone:
612-341-3005
60 minute show for 8-9 yr boys
best 5-11 year-olds
5 years. 2 million liability insurance.
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Act
# E 110 (ERIC)
Magic and juggling show, fast
paced and audience participation.
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651-454-1124
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Act # E 111
This
group's one of a kind concerts feature a marvelous variety of
catchy songs, movement, dry humor and colorful props.
Contact
Person:
Marnie Flyer
Phone:
507-263-8242 (h)
651-455-5005 (w)
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Act
# E 112
Happy-go-lucky
Hans, the itinerant cobbler, always has time while mending
shoes to tell his favorite fairy tales including The
Princess and the Pea, The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New
Clothes and Hans Clodhopper. Tales are abbreviated
and age appropriate.
Contact
Person:
Jake Esau
Phone: 651-698-1303
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Act # E 113
Hans
performs his humorous, ear tickling, child-oriented music with
an irresistible sense of play.
Contact
Person:
Hans Mayer
Phone: 608-782-2224
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# E 114
A
folk singer and a clown pair up to delight children of all
ages with their hilarious antics! Music, magic, juggling and
plenty of audience participation make this
unforgettable duo.
Contact
Person:
David Lind
Phone: 651-485-4668
(anytime)
651-636-2310 (h)
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Act
# E 115
Hand puppet
show addresses conflict resolution, making friends and using
the library. Lots of humor, action, music and audience
participation.
Contact
Person:
Mollie Ingebrand
Phone: 612-381-2404
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Comments:
"A joy and delight! The kids adore them. These two
gentlemen are musical, funny, and appeal to all ages." |
Act
# E 116
These
guys are a lively music and comedy duo with a sharp, entertaining
family show.
Contact Person: Andy La Casse
Phone:
651-653-7738
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Act
# E 117
Uses a variety
of animal legends from around the world to teach lessons about
life. Live animals may be included: hedgehog, rabbit, dog,
lizard, turtles and various other creatures.
Contact
Person: Joy Norquist
Phone: 507-645-2734
or 507-645-2757
5 years.
200 a year.
2 animals HEN and Snake
or Turtle
south american legend
or native american re:snake
$500,000 liability
sending info
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Comments:
"An excellent elementary-age
educational/informational program. Joy does an excellent job,
but the animals are the STARS! The hands-on petting of the
rabbit and turtle were very popular." |
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Act
# E 117
Interactive
laugh-yourself-silly magic with a strong reading message. Show
features a unique blend of comedy, magic, animals, juggling,
balloon sculpting and unicycling.
Contact
Person: Brian
Gilbertson
612-242-5646
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Comments:
"He's a crowd-pleaser. The kids always like him.
He clearly loves sharing his magic. Excellent show! Lots of
fun! |
Act
# E 118
A comedy magic
show with audience involvement. Offers theme shows including The
Plight of Zorlak, which refers to Harry Potter.
Contact
Person: Brian Richards
Phone:
763-424-3487
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Comments: "A
charming and graceful performer who captivated the entire
audience. Parents raved about her...one girl said she was the
best." |
Act # E 119
A treasure
chest full of mysteries will be unveiled by her. Enjoy the unusual magical
illusions with butterflies, flowers and fans with music.
Contact Person:
Norm Barnhart
Phone:
651-489-9008
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Act # E 120
A
mime show about a hat Pierre inherited from his Great, Great
Aunt and it turns out to be a magic hat that has a mind of its
own!
Contact
Person:
Pierre
Pleau
Phone:
651-674-8129
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Act # E 121
Singer,
songwriter Michael presents his vocals, bamboo flute
and "classical" electric semi-hollow Brody midi
guitar.
Contact
Person:
Debra
Mueller
Phone:
218-475-0047
(do not leave a message) or 612-789-2255
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# E 122
Entertaining and
educational interpretation of 5-6 live animals.
Contact
Person:
Kevin Wier
Phone:
952-431-9228
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Comments:
"Very skilled! A learning program best for older
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Act # E 123
Musical concerts
for children of all ages. Afro-American storytelling using
props and puppets to create lots of fun and smiles with an
emphasis on education.
Contact
Person:
Bobbie Jean Robinson
Phone:
763-535-2565
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Comments: "Nancy worked in books
and libraries very smoothly and her children were a real
asset...."
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Act
# E 124
Ventriloquism,
puppet making, songs, jokes, audience participation and how-tos.
Contact
Person:
Nancy Baldrica
Phone:
952-470-1419
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Act
# E 125
Music,
masks and merriment. This interactive musical program also
includes juggling, cartoon impressions and a balancing act all
focused on empowering kids through reading.
Contact
Person:
Rachael Kroog
Phone:
612-483-4060
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Comments: "Rachel
was very enthusiastic and knew how to engage her audience. She
had good variety ...clearly enjoys children."
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Act
# E 126 (NORM)
Comedy
magic to motivate children to see the value of reading.
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651-454-1124
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Comments: "Great
Show! What Fun! Wow! Very professional, neat tricks!
Norm had lots of kids participate. He had everyone really
laughing a lot."
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Comments:
"Rick is a high-energy storyteller with a very
expressive face and wonderful acting skills. Well-chosen tales
and amazing sound effects. Great rapport with the
kids." |
Act
# E 127
Travel around
the world to distant lands where animals talk and stories come
alive! Rick brings to life wacky characters and wild animals
from some of his favorite folk tales.
Contact
Person: Rick Ponzio
Phone: 612-672-0494
or 612-791-6290 (cell)
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Act # E 128 Musical
program with costumes, props and other fun things.
Contact
Person: Rita Rae
Phone: 651-222-7719
(evenings)
or 651-224-4363
(11:30-12:30)
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# E 129
Improvisational
storytelling for
children of all ages. Highly participatory and based on audience suggestions.
Contact Person:
Heidi Grosch
Phone:
651-292-8244
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"My cheeks hurt from laughing! They emphasized the
fun of reading, words, rhythm, song. Made a point that
children could create: Every book was once an idea in
someone's head." |
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Act # E 130
Splatter Sisters
Music and fun
for kids of all ages.
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651-454-1124
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Act # E 131
4-piece string
band, playing bluegrass and folk music.
Contact
Person:
Paul Johnson
Phone:
612-376-1004
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# E 132
With
banjo picking straight man Steve outside dealing with
Carolyn's menagerie of animal and people puppets, the Star
Company engages its audiences with movement, rhyme and music.
Contact Person: Carolyn
Lonning
Phone:
952-988-9673
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Comments: "Very
well done! Wonderful for little children! Funny puppets. I
like their softer style - so good for kids." |
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# E 133
Stephanie engages
the audience in learning the inside story about bats--often from
a bat's point of view. She dispels myth and misconception,
having fun and finally introducing her live bats. Safety is
foremost; young imaginative abilities are fully employed.
Contact
Person: Stephanie Reynolds
Phone: 651-699-4385
(h)
or 651-298-1340 (w)
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# E 134
Steve uses a variety of
puppets and ventriloquist figures. Comedy and audience
participation.
Contact
Person: Steve Johnson
or 952-896-1060
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Act # E 135
30 to 40
interactive children's plays that include big fun characters
and lots of learning.
Contact
Person: Stephanie Ray Long
Phone: 612-813-1426
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Act # E 136
Performance of children's music
with guitar accompaniment, with storytelling incorporated into
each show.
Contact
Person: Bob Tschida
Phone: 651-699-5509
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# E 137 A
lively, interactive music program that gets everyone involved.
Dance to the Alligator Snap, rock to Rockin' Robin and shake
to the St. Paul Shuffle. Everyone is a star at a wiggle,
jiggle and jam family concert.
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651-454-1124
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Comments: "Wendy
was great on audience participation....Provided gentle fun,
variety in music style at child's level."
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# E 138
Will Hale has grabbed the
attention of kids for over 10 years through his extraordinary
music performances, seamlessly woven with themes of acceptance
and cooperation, which offer an exciting, friendly mix of
festive drums, guitar, dancing, sing-alongs and plenty of
surprises to bring out the kid in everyone.
Contact Person:
Will Hale
Phone:
651-458-3445
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Act
# E 139
Puppetry and
storytelling. Two shows: Forest Floor Players & Halvor
and the Trolls.
Contact Person:
Wayne Krefting
Phone:
612-929-1087
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