After considerable searching we recently hired The Amazing Tomaso for my mother-in-law's 90th birthday celebration. It was held at a local restaurant, and a party of 16 attended (both adults and children).
Finding Tomaso was truly fortunate. First, he is a great entertainer, as well as a wonderful magician. Secondly, he is very reasonably priced, and having shopped around, charges far less than some magicians that offer less.
Lastly, he possesses the rare ability to relate to various age groups at the same time. He can entertain (and mystify!) both adults and the youngest children, and is patient and able to convince even an old curmudgeon (me) to participate.
Tomaso is not an illusionist (think David Copperfield), but rather is a sleight of hand, traditional magician. This makes him the perfect choice for any party, small to large, since he has a seemingly limitless number of tricks and gags at his fingertips. I can say with some confidence that he performed to the group as a whole, but also to each and every party-goer that afternoon. Nobody felt "left out", in fact Tomaso even included several patrons at other tables in the act. They all loved it!
Beyond being a performer Tomaso is truly a devotee to the world of traditional magic. He has a deep knowledge and love of the history of magic, and talks passionately about it. In these troubled times it's refreshing to find someone who is so deeply immersed in giving to others. After his performance we chatted for more than an hour. Tomaso was more than happy to relate his experiences, talk about his young proteges, and about his own lifelong quest to be a great magician and performer.
One of the things that most impressed me is that even his approach to business is tempered and colored by his great love of magic and sleight of hand. It's an impressive package, and one that will surely suit both young and old. Ages in our group ranged from 90 years old, right down to 2 years old. Everyone had a blast!
I cannot state strongly enough that if you should choose The Amazing Tomaso for your next event you will be much more than just pleased with the result. You will leave having been both entertained and educated. And, if you take a few moments to chat with Tomaso you will find a new understanding and admiration for this great (and hopefully long-continuing) tradition that ties us with the both nostalgia and child-like wonder. read more