LIBRARIES – SHOWS
Bring Magic to Your Library with Presto the Magician!
Presto brings excitement, magic, and loads of fun!
Presto the Magician is the perfect choice for entertaining at your library! His shows bring the amazement of magic, the fun of Presto (kids love this guy!), and excitement for reading to your library. Presto’s shows are perfect for the entire family,
Kids watch, eyes glued, as an audience volunteer helps Presto with a trick!
Presto is a Professional!
From the booking to the final “goodbye,” you can expect a wonderful experience with Presto. Presto works with librarians to cater to their needs.
“Presto is a true professional with his magic skills, rapport with his audiences (of all ages), organization, props, and cooperative work style. He is a joy to work with…His magic shows are at the top of our list for successful programs.”
Debbie Schlinger, Youth Services Program Coordinator
Presto offers a variety of shows, year round!
In addition to his shows for summer reading programs throughout Oregon and Washington, Presto the Magician offers several shows year-round for events at your library.
 A huge turnout during a summer show! |
Presto’s “Just-for-Fun” Show!This is Presto’s comedy magic show perfect for incentive programs, celebrations, family nights, summer reading, and other special occasions! Presto’s show is the best way to bring excitement to your library! His high-energy style, amazing magic, and loaded audience interaction make him a favorite among children and families alike! |
The R-E-A-D Magic Show!Join Presto as he visits some of his favorite books and book characters, while generating excitement for reading! Presto encourages kids to discover the power of reading books for Recreation, Education, Adventure, and Discovery! Perfect for National Book Month, Children’s Book Week, or any time you want to generate excitement for reading at your library! |
 Presto gets kids excited about reading! |
 A volunteer helps Presto at his "Make a Splash" water show! |
Summer Reading Shows!Each summer, Presto produces a show based on the CLSP (Collaborative Summer Library Program) theme. This show is designed to be a mix of magic, comedy, and education, encouraging youth to use their library resources. Summer 2011 Presto took kids on a journey around the world for the “One World, Many Stories” theme.Summer 2012, Presto will inspire kids to dream big and read books to help achieve their dreams. Presto’s “Dream Big Magic Show” is going to be super fun and encouraging to both parents and kids! A great addition to your summer reading program, Presto’s shows are a great way to kick-off or end your summer reading program with a bang!For summer 2012 info, click here |
“Kevin/Presto, you were the absolute best! What a grand finale!”
Ellen Credle, Youth Librarian, West Linn library
Presto’s shows are always self-contained, he brings everything he needs, including a backdrop and sound system!
