Reviews of a successful Wedding Magician

On the day, when you hope everything goes right, you can depend on one of Boston’s finest Magicians.

 

 

 

“It’s all about you, I never forget that.” Joe Ferranti

"You can expect what my past clients express."

 

 

 

                                                    

 

                   

Video of: Boston, Massachusetts Wedding Magician Joe Ferranti Performing

Walk Around/Strolling Magic during the cocktail Hour. Sheraton Boston

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                    “One of the most talented, nicest and punctual vendors we had at our wedding.” Hinal and Guarav

 

“What A Wedding! We can’t thank you enough – you absolutely CRUSHED it!!!! I lost count how many people were absolutely blown away by you. Your talent is incredible… I must admit, without seeing it firsthand I found myself wondering “could I catch on too what he’s doing”. But after seeing you in person, I was amazed. Your reputation is well deserved! Thanks again so much! Andy and Laura”

“As a surprise to our guests, we wanted to include a unique touch to our wedding reception. The Magic of Joe Ferranti, regardless of the specific event, will provide that special touch that will leave your guests talking. It certainly left an impression with our guests! The best part about Joe is his attention to detail in preparation and communication prior to the event. We were certainly grateful that he was willing to travel a significant distance to perform at our wedding reception. Wedding planning takes time, even with wedding planners, and Joe was a consummate professional throughout the process. My wife and I highly recommend Joe for any event you may have. You will not be disappointed.” Alex and Megan R. Vermont

“One of the most talented, nicest and punctual vendors we had at our wedding. Joe was fantastic at the cocktail hour of our wedding reception. Our guests were absolutely floored by his magic, which was coupled by a great, clean sense of humor. We 100% recommend Joe’s services. Please do not hesitate to email with any questions.” Gaurav S. Woburn, Ma.

“Hi Joe! It was a pleasure to meet you and have you perform some extra Magic
at our Wedding. We really love our card, and we are already looking for a way to frame it,
to do it justice. Thank you so much for your promptness and excellent performance.
Many Thanks!” Marina and Zach

“Dear Joe, “I had great feedback from our(Wedding) guests and would like to thank you for entertaining them so well. Kind regards” Sharon V. Haverhill, Ma.

Strolling Magicians in the Boston area...

I get many inquiries from people who think they might like to try magical entertainment for their, event, celebration, wedding, cocktail party…and more.
As is often the case, so many are unsure of what will fit their program the best. Most haven’t thought about or totally understand their options. It is my obligation to help them understand what is available; it is NOT about selling me or my performance.
I am a strolling/ Walk Around/ Close Up Magician, and love what I do, if my services fit you, I’m all over it. If not, I’’ guide you to another professional or an agency.
Let’s look at Stage, Parlor, and Platform Magic…Most often people pay to go to a show. They have a good idea of what to expect, and understand that they will be seated. They are welcome to applaud, gasp in wonder, but their attention is expected. They are not welcome to use their cell phones in a way that will interrupt the show or disturb people they are seated near. They are also not expected to carry on conversations with people next to them, much less shouting out across the seats to get the attention of a friend. Those are the rules of polite society…get it? Yup, most of you. A Stage show is appropriate for any venue. A stage show is also appropriate where an individual hires a Magician for his/her guests. It is best that the guests are aware that they will be asked to devote an hour of their undivided attention. If this is unknown to your guests it may not be what they were expecting and may make some feel they want to bow out for a little while. Let your guests know you are inviting them to a show.
Strolling Magicians play by slightly different rules. Many might perceive that what they do is Helter Skelter, unplanned or improvisational. Nothing could be further from the truth. The professional strolling magician presents highly structured and rehearsed entertainment. I paraphrase, but the best improvisation is extremely well rehearsed.
Where is the strolling Magicians best venue? These are numerous, cocktail Parties, Holiday Parties, Weddings and everything you can possibly think of.
It is always best if your guests know a Magician will be there to provide entertainment. It just makes it easier on the introductions…not necessary; we can slip in without being rude, and are always welcome, 99.9% of the time. When you are skilled from experience you can tell when old friends are catching up…give them some time and return later.
Truthfully, when you begin entertaining your first group there should be so much laughter, applauding and things I can’t mention, you will be welcomed wherever you go as each group is anticipating what all the noise was about.
When is this entertainment not a good idea? When people are dining! Very important, I repeat, when people are dining. The only entertainment that will work properly in this environment is quiet music, which will allow the diners to talk as they eat. You would think this is a no brainer…it is not. Can you imagine, a magic show interrupting your dinner? When the show is over, your dinner is cold…or you pay no attention and the Magician is wasting his time, but more importantly, your time.
This does not rule out cocktail parties where food is served. The professional strolling magician has no problems providing entertainment to suit the circumstance. One person may be texting…carry on, everyone else is totally immersed in what you are doing. People may interact with you, perfectly fine, this does not mean they run the program, but they have to feel free to talk with you. I ask many questions of the guests, and I listen, it is part of the “Magic”
There are always pros and cons in every situation. Weigh out you options, the pros should outweigh the cons 99 to 1. If this is not the case perhaps Magic is not your best entertainment.Stage or Close Up? Not so mysterious now.
If you need a free consultation please call me…you and your event come first. My finding my next Gig…There’s always another around the corner. I can always take some time to help a friend.

Joe Ferranti     "Best Magician in the Boston Area."

339-927-4710 www.ferrantimagic.com

A Small Challenge for The Strolling Magician

Boston Magician

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I acquire my work in several ways. In an ideal world, all work would come from spectators who were in attendance at a previous Gig.They would know exactly what they will be getting in terms of entertainment. The next best scenario is a response from my web site. www.ferrantimagic.com

Finally, last, and I mean last is the pseudo “agency”.  An agent is different, they keep your schedule busy, line you up with clients that fit your style. They take care of everything and are paid a percentage, which they earn.

The pseudo agency is where we find most of our work. These agencies have plenty of money to be in the top of all the search engines, and they pay for ads as well. With their names, it appears to the customer that they have the “Best” entertainers in the area. In truth, most of us are listed on the first page of Google, but my site may be directly under the Big Paid Ad.  Enough complaining,  Here is the challenge.

I got a lead from “The Agency” and the description of the client and the guests.”

“a smart, fun, sophisticated group that appreciates elegant tricks and sleight-of-hand; in small groups at table, not a large show”

This seems to be a challenge, as I never want to let a client down. Can I entertain and deceive the “smart”?  Is my sleight of hand “elegant”?

My reply about the sleight of hand was you will not know if it is elegant as you will not see it. Sleight of hand combined with basic psychology is “stealth.”

I informed the potential client that I had worked for Harvard business School, and listed my most intelligent “appearing” clients. As is sometimes the case, I was hired at a pricey fee. Such requirements can’t come cheap.

So what do I use for material? Do I use the stuff I save for the intelligent clients? Or just do what I do?

In truth, of course I don’t have separate material for the average or above average client. You just go in with your usual repertoire. It has always worked, why should it let me down?

How pleasant to find these were very nice people, no different than any other group. They weren’t looking for anything but a good time, provided by a professional Magician. There are "magicians" out there who will claim they have the “goods” but show up empty handed. Which is one of many reasons we fight the Magician reputation battle, job by job?

What a wonderful group and most generous of clients. The evening was truly a great time for me.  

Joe Ferranti                                                                                                                      Magician in Massachusetts    

Reviews of a Boston area Corporate Magician

Reviews of a Corporate Magician

Boston area Magician Joe Ferranti

Wine & Cuisine Society, a Student Club at Harvard Business School
Joe was a fantastic addition to our event. He mingled for 3 hours with over 250 guests at a black-tie gala and kept everyone entertained. We had so many people ask for his card or contact information, really the star of the show. Very professional and courteous, great communication before the event, and extremely conscientious and punctual. He was even doing impromptu magic for the catering staff during the event setup, which they loved and set the perfect mood for the evening. Will definitely use again, and highly recommend. - Will F.

Tatnuck Country Club
We hired Joe for our annual “I survived the holidays party” for our employees. We are an exclusive country club and have continuous holiday parties and get to celebrate ours after the fact. We were looking for something fun and interactive and found him. He utilized his mix and mingle magic skills to wow every one of my coworkers. His sleight of hand is immaculate and left everyone wondering for weeks after on how he did it.(Magician Joe Ferranti) He is a very friendly and personable professional and you can see the air of enthusiasm that surrounds him. He had everyone laughing and many following him around not wanting to miss anything. He was very humble and able to ‘go with the flow’. We were very unorganized as to the actual flow of events with in the fiesta but his ability to shift gears at a moment’s notice is what really amazed me. Many entertainers can get frustrated or offended if they are in the middle of something and then you start making announcements, but he was able to foresee and prepare to start again without notice. He came early and stayed later than expected. Very nice and magical guy. Highly recommended for any event and his prices are unbeatable. Kyla H.
Tatnuck Country Club – Worcester, MA

Apollo Professional Solutions
My Company had a national conference in Boston over the Halloween weekend and the theme was a “magical” theme. Joseph Ferranti was our professional magician and he was absolutely perfect with a great combination of magic, comedy, engaging our employees and weaving our theme into his presentation. I would recommend Joe Ferranti as he will work with you to customize your event.
Gayle Williams, President, Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.

Senior Whole Health
I would like to thank you for the fun and wonderful performance you put on for the clients at the Adult Day Center at Blair House in Tewksbury MA this past Tuesday. I know they enjoyed it as much as I did!It was a pleasure doing business with you, starting with my finding your services on the internet, contacting and communicating with you was always very prompt and professional. I would definitely recommend your service to anybody looking for a magician or entertainer for any occasion. Tracey Tobin, Senior Whole Health

Phillips Academy
“Our students were very impressed and I heard great things, also, from your dinner shows.”
Stephanie W., Student Activities Coordinator, Phillips Academy, Andover, Ma.

Elderhostel, Inc. (Road Scholar)
Hi Joe! Thank you so much for your performance par excellence! All the Folks at Road Scholar were thrilled to see (some for the first time) a real, live professional Magician.
Best, Dave H.

University of Massachusetts Medical School

  Dear Joe, “I heard wonderful compliments from the people. Kind Regards, Ashling R  University of Massachusetts Medical School

Mass. General, North Shore Cancer Center Program
Dear Joe, Thank you so much for helping us make Breast Cancer disappear! You were fabulous! So nice of you to donate your time It was a special evening to benefit Mass. General.
Jeanne Hennessey (Lorraine Roy Designer Collections and Friends)

Edgewood Church of Christ
From initial inquiry all the way through performance, Mr. Ferranti was extremely professional & courteous. He arrived early to set up and was flexible & accommodating when our late arriving guests pushed back the start time. The show was entertaining & appropriate and the many audience participants loved being part of the show. We will look for opportunities to hire Mr. Ferranti again in the future!
Matt Welch, Youth Minister, Edgewood Church of Christ, Mansfield, MA

Top of the Hill Gang, Inc.
We were very pleased with Joe Ferranti and the magic he performed for our group. He arrived early, was prepared, and was very accommodating for our location & group of people. He performed in a friendly, professional manner & everyone enjoyed his show. Thank you for all your help. Maryann D.  Top of the Hill Gang, Inc.

AIM entertainment and enrichment coordinators
Hi Joe, Thank you so much for performing at AIM (Angels in Motion (A.I.M.) )on Tuesday, Jan 8th. The members loved the show. You were so entertaining and we loved the stories you told while engaging their interests. We look forward to having you back in the spring and would love to book you again for next year too! Thanks again, Noreen Curdo & Pam Almeida (AIM entertainment and enrichment coordinators)

www.joeferrantimagic.com

Adult Birthday Magician Boston Massachusetts

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The Magic of Joe Ferranti Walk Around Magician Boston Massachusetts

Just got back from an Adult 65th Birthday party in Natick. The beginning was actually a little scattered. Some people are so receptive, a few...not so much. I can understand it, some of the guests were older men. It's pretty well known in the Magic business that a lot of people have preconceived ideas as to what a Magician does. We entertain children...well not all of us. BTW, entertaining children is an admirable branch of Magic, but I'm at a 65th Birthday celebration. The best way to overcome this barrier is to get "your crowd" to make some noise. This will come naturally, and as an entertainer, once that fire starts, it's our job to pour gasoline on it. which is exactly what I did.

Adult Birthday Magician Massachusetts and New Hampshire

So I announce this will be my last piece as it is time to go. Time to perform something that hurts. (them, not me.) One good closer is called, repeat cards to pockets. Selected cards go to three different pockets, not once but twice and then end up in a zippered wallet. At this point thirty people are gathered around, and I'm liking it, well time to go home."Oh would you like one more?" The crowd roars. I won't tell you what the real closer is, everybody wanted a business card. some days are harder than others. Thank goodness this isn't work.

Joe Ferranti  

 Massachusetts Adult Party Magician...Boston and beyond.

                                                             The "Birthday Card Trick."

Google Searching for The Best...

Google Search for The Best Magician in Boston

I just did a Google search for the best magician in Boston. Have no fear, I stopped counting after 50. There is no shortage of the “Best”. How can you go wrong?

Very easy, you may hire the wrong “Best Magician”.

You should have done a further search…Best Magicians that Suck. Just kidding!

Sadly, this is a business. It’s like picking out a Salad Dressing…Salad dressing is relatively cheap, so you can try a few and decide for yourself. Magicians? Not so cheap and you are having only one 50^th Wedding Anniversary.

I was talking with a potential client, and I told her, “Truly, I am one of the best close up magicians in this area.” Well, I was hired and she was kind enough to write a review…here’s a bit of it. “Joe was one of the Best Magicians…” I’m not sure why she used the past tense. I also ask a few questions, it helps because I’m not a marketing specialist. Also, believe it or not I am humble and don’t like to brag, I’d rather have my work speak for itself. But I have competition with essentially the same claims. If I say I’m the second best, it doesn’t turn out so good.

Actually, I’m in the ballpark with everyone else, but here is a little truth for you. Whoever you hire, when you say Good night and walk out the door, they better think you were the Best Magician they ever saw. That’s the part each of us must fulfill. It’s probably not true, but the perception better be there.

Now here is the caveat to all us Magicians. This advice comes from many of the “Real Best Magicians around the globe.”

Appreciate the compliments, the applause, the laughter, the occasional scream, but the moment you start believing you are the best. You’ve let your ego get the “Best” of you. There are so many entertainers out there. Plenty are better in many aspects, some in all aspects. Keep yourself grounded. The moment you develop an “attitude” you’re done. Let’s face it; we’re not performing brain surgery. (Just doing a few tricks.)

Humbly,

Joe Ferranti  “The Best Magician in Boston” well, you know.

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