In Their Own Words

. . . thank you for performing at our summer outing . . . we thought your performance was top quality. The audience truly enjoyed both your magical talent and the humorous way in which it was presented. . . . we received many compliments on the hiring of you as entertainment at the outing. One long-time employee remarked: "I thought he was terrific!! And as I am sure I told you - I like neither magicians nor stand-up comedians." You certainly won her, and anyone else who was a skeptic, over. Everyone seemed to enjoy the way you kept the whole crowd involved. . . . Your performance definitely exceeded our expectations both in the skill level you possessed as a magician and in the way you worked with the audience. You kept us laughing and also interested in what was going to happen next. You are an impressive illusionist and we really enjoyed how your comedy act seemed to be geared towards the audience. You had a tough crowd to please and succeeded effortlessly at doing so. We will certainly keep you in mind for entertaining our folks at future outings. Thank you again for a great show.
—Andréa K. Johnstone, Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell

This year, we decided to try a new angle at a trade show . . . . Bringing on Andrew Pinard was the best thing we could have done. His experience and expertise in this field were the guiding force as we trudged through uncharted waters. He was there from start to finish—helping us brainstorm and asking all the right questions. Andrew's knowledge and professionalism were just what we needed to enable us to come up with a solid plan for the show. . . . His performances were all tied in to our business and what we do. Having custom-designed magic for our company was more than we ever expected. The performances allowed our staff more time to speak directly with potential customers and explore leads. Not only did we increase traffic, but visitors actually left with more knowledge of what we do and how we could help them. We even had some repeat visitors from years prior tell us how impressed they were with the performance and actually learned more about our services. Andrew really took our booth and our presence at the show to the next level and showed us what we are capable of. . . .Thanks for everything Andrew, we look forward to working with you again in the future.
—Keri Vitagliano, Manager, Papergraphics

We recently brought to Boston 40 suppliers from 9 different countries for
a day long meeting. To introduce some fun into a reception and dinner,
we invited Andrew to perform. He was a huge hit—no matter the
nationality or language, Andrew caused them to smile and laugh as he
mystified them with his hand magic during the reception and then delighted
them with his magic show after dinner. When we have this meeting again
next year, I suspect they will all want to know if Andrew is also coming
back . . . and he is.
—Bob Dixon, Group Manager, Boston-based Fortune 500 Company

Thank you for the superb performance for the faculty, staff, graduate students and family members of the Center for the Evaluative Clinical Sciences at Dartmouth Medical School. Your presence and performance made the annual Christmas party a huge success. Not only were the children enthralled by your conjuring but so were the skeptical clinician-scientists in the audience. . . We look forward to your performance next year. I know there are quite a number of anxious volunteers awaiting the opportunity to be your assistant.
—Vin Fusca, Operations Director, Center for the Evaluative and Clinical Sciences at Dartmouth

Your ability to adapt your schedule and performance on such short notice for
our company picnic was invaluable. Your "Up Close & Magical" act was
nothing short of FANTASTIC! You even mesmerized the skeptics! Our staff
and guests continue to comment that you were a wonderful surprise and very
entertaining. Thank you for making our day an event that will be remembered
by all.
—Cammy K. Artus, CEA, United Underwriters, Inc.

Congrats on the honor from NH Magazine and may I say it is VERY well deserved.
. . . Your charisma and charm is contagious and your tricks are truly amazing to see. Thanks for all you do. It’s really a joy to watch you perform!
—MaryEllen Stafford, American Express Financial Advisors

. . . an impressive ability with sleight-of-hand technique.
—New Hampshire State Council on the Arts

Thank you so much for an outstanding performance last evening.
The show was highly interactive, comical and highly skilled. . . . left many people in awe . . . Your ability to . . . establish rapport with the crowd in a magical instant was remarkable—very down to earth with an ability to communicate with all. . . . the show was just the shot in the arm they needed. . . . Very uplifting . . .
—Brenda Tecce, Assistant Vice President, Banknorth

Andrew Pinard turns a night out into something magical . . . When performing, he is part actor, part storyteller, part comic and consummate magician. Pinard . . . combines magic with integrity and a sense of theater. Pinard seeks to meet a higher standard, a standard that includes the unique relationship with the audience, the storytelling, and, perhaps lastly, the tricks.
—Victoria Shouldis, Concord Monitor, May 25, 2000

. . . thank you for the great show you put on for us . . . . We had a really good time and found your “Up Close [& Magical]” show fabulous. We have had “magicians” at our functions in the past, but . . . your show was unique and very entertaining. . . . You were a great addition . . . we would all recommend your show to anyone. Thanks again for a great evening.
—Rosanne Geer, QuadTech, Inc.

Unadilla Valley Central School hosted magician Andrew Pinard this past May [2008], and it was a rousing success! Our students are still talking about magic, and our librarian mentioned that there was subsequent rush on any books on the topic! Not only did Mr. Pinard perform for two school assemblies and an evening community event, but he took the time to do some 'hands on' magic tricks in between venues for some of our curious students. The performance was booked as a shared venue between our school and our local Art Forum, and the board members for the Art Forum were very impressed and enthused with the results. Andrew is extremely professional, and has a tremendous rapport with students and adults alike. It was definitely one of our most successful endeavors here at Unadilla Valley! I personally participated in one of the magic tricks and I still have adults asking me how we pulled it off....magic transcends age, and young and old alike are still enthralled by the craft, and Andrew Pinard is one of the most proficient in the art!
—Ronnie Wadsworth, Director of Community Schools @ Unadilla Valley Central School, New Berlin, NY

Our students were focused and really into the show. Andrew did a fantastic job reading the audience and playing/performing to their attention span. (They very much appreciated when students were intrigued by something that popped up out of your case, you recognized the children were curious about that item and used it right away as opposed until a time later in the performance when you had perhaps planned to use it). Andrew was very funny and age appropriate for our 3-6 year old students. Our students and staff loved the vast amount of audience participation; we look forward to Andrew's return to our school next year.
—Christy Whipple, Director, Newport Montessori School

[We] heard such wonderful things from our employees about your performance. You kept people amazed and wanting more. Even with your close contact with our employees, people walked away shaking their heads. It was so nice to have such a treat for the adults. Even with our older crowd, we felt like small kids being amazed. . . . Keep up the magic!
—Laura Bayko, Codman Group

Pinard . . . puts his theater and acting skills to work as he takes his audiences with him on a journey of discovery.
—Kathryn Koch, The Argus-Champion, May 17, 2000

. . . a striding magician . . . nothing aimless as he moves quickly and purposefully . . . armed only with the most basic of props . . . prestidigitation distilled to its purest form.
—Camela Zarcone, The Sunday Telegraph, November 7, 1999

Andrew listened carefully to our needs and creatively developed the required elements to satisfy our customer’s needs. . . . Andrew’s thorough and meticulous work on this project helped create a program that successfully introduced Sanders’ employees to the team building process.
—Ronald Allbach, Sanders—A Lockheed Martin Co.

Editor’s Choice: The Very Best of New Hampshire . . . Magical Entertainer Andrew Pinard does astounding close-up magic for events and private parties.
—Editors, New Hampshire Magazine, July 2000

. . . taking adults on a magical journey . . . Pinard convinces his audience that magic is alive and realistic . . . his audience(s) are stunned by the realism of the magic.
—Michael Martinelli, The Bow Times, July 6, 2000

Just a quick note to thank you for your wonderful performance . . . [Our client’s] comments were glowing, you were the “best entertainment” they’ve ever had!
—Mary Chaisson, New Hampshire Theatre Project

Our employees were thrilled with your performance . . . Some of the comments I've heard in the office this week include:
“Mr. Pinard's skill level is extremely high.”
“. . . so enjoyable to watch. He was really working the crowd, and they were loving it!”
“. . . demeanor was quite appropriate for our group. He knew how far he could go, and never once went over the edge . . .”
Thanks again!
—Deb Martone, MCT Telecom

. . . a magician with a comedic flair . . . with his music and theater background,
he continues to explore the boundaries of magical entertainment. [An Evening with the Spirits] blends acting, magician skills, chronicles of the paranormal and illusion into a compelling alternative to fashionable murder-mystery stagings.
—Laura Pope, New Hampshire Sunday News, October 26, 1997

Thank you so much for entertaining the volunteers—you were the hit of the dinner! Everyone was impressed with your magic skills and your friendly delivery.
I know that you made an extra effort to be at our event and we truly appreciate it!
—Karla Roth, Director of Volunteer Services, Concord Hospital

No matter if you’re standing in front or behind him, he’ll perform a vast collection of up close and unique illusions that I defy you to figure out. Andrew . . . a master of his craft . . .
—Peter K. Metsch, Pres., The Waterfront at Newbury Harbor

Your performance . . . was, to borrow a phrase, absolutely magical! You had your audience in your hands throughout the performance. . . . In short, you were perfect. Your blend of magic and humor and your obvious affection . . . and joy in what you do were wonderful!
—Phyllis and Arnold Katz

Many types of performers have approached us to perform in our restaurants, but Andrew is the only entertainment we have ever hired. . . . Andrew’s tremendous talent has proven to be an asset to the restaurant . . . His performance is engaging . . . a real hands-on experience . . . people feel like they are part of the magic and guests return with friends to experience the magic again. . . . We highly recommend Andrew as an entertainer . . .
—Newick’s Management Team, Newick’s Seafood Restaurant

. . . we were treated to . . . a dramatic sequence. Andrew’s seance is a self-contained group experience in which the abilities of the performer . . . engage the emotions of the audience through solid acting and other theatrical techniques . . .
—Alan Wassilak, Society of American Magicians Assembly #9

Thank you so much for the wonderful magic show at our P.E.O. convention . . . We heard nothing but raves from everyone!
—Linda Powell, Past President, P.E.O. International, New England Chapter

Thank you for your wonderful performance for our staff and family members. . . . Many people commented on how much they enjoyed your performance. You have a natural way of engaging people, and making them a part of the show. . . . Your show gives people the opportunity to rekindle that sense of wonder we all had as children.
—Richard L. Ingram, Neighborhood Health Center for Greater Nashua, Inc.

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