Wrapping Up The Library Magic Reading Shows -- On to the Schools

This summer I had the privilege of presenting my latest library show to thousands of children, caretakers and parents throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. The show, titled Amazing American Heroes, featured magic, music and a bit of ventriloquism. What was the purpose? Maybe you weren't asking that. It may seem like a magic show is supposed to be about nothing in particular -- just lots of "Wow". Yes, I do those types of shows, and this show had plenty of Wow in it. But I also try to create a program that will educate and inspire -- especially when kids are in the audience. After one recent show, a boy of about 12 came up to me and said "You know, you could be a motivational speaker!"  Thanks. That is one of the goals during the show -- to motivate.

Well, if you missed the show, that's OK. After a full summer of performances, I'm now offering it to elementary schools. American history in a very fun format. We'll touch on the major accomplishments of men and women like Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Neil Armstrong, the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart and more. Visit my website at www.ScottObermann.com to see more.

Milwaukee Magician

Looking for a Magician in Milwaukee or anywhere in Wisconsin, Illinois? Well visit my website at www.wisconsinmagician.com to see more about the types of shows I offer and see what others are saying about the performances.

I have shows for School groups - educational and fun programs for students in the elementary grades. It's a fun way to learn about or be refreshed in a topic.

Birthday Parties -- I do shows for all ages. Lots of fun and amazing magic. Plenty of interaction and laughter to be had.

Scout Programs -- Scouts get a customized show just for them. The Magic of Scouting.

Gospel shows -- I perform for church groups of all ages. Sunday school, main church, Outreach events. Fun illusions with a Christ-centered message.

Banquets or Business Meetings -- Hey, I am adult after all. I know how to 'suite up' and present a mature program that is clean, but still plenty of fun for an adult crowd.  Lots of participation and laughter to be had.

It doesn't stop there though. If you have a need for entertainment, give me a call. I'd love to help you out.

Amazing American Heroes -- the magic show

People don't really talk about heroes anymore. Yes, we see a plethora of movies about super-heroes -- those fictional characters with mythic powers who fight equally fictional mythic powered villains. But we have forgotten about the great men and women of the past who lived
right here in this country and helped to shape not just our culture, but the world's. So, I'm in the process of finishing a show that touches on some of these people and highlights their accomplishments. They worked against the odds and delved into uncharted territory -- literally or intellectually. They weren't perfect, but true heroes are real people who stretched the boundaries of what we thought was possible.

This summer, perhaps at your library, we'll explore some of these individuals in a show I call Amazing American Heroes. Hope to see you there.

Magician Gives Thanks

It's November. Soon we'll be celebrating Thanksgiving and everything that entails. As a culture, we seem to celebrate in different ways in recent years. In my neck of the woods -- there are lots of deer hunters taking off for  . . . well, their neck of the woods to bag that trophy buck. And more recently, it seems that stores are attempting to cut into the holiday to boost their bottom line. Not content with the day after, they've decided that American's want to come out on Thanksgiving day to wait in line and get the big deals of the year.

My family still celebrates in a more traditional way. We gather together, cook a big meal-- yeah, watch a little football -- but take some time to actually give thanks for what we have. And if we live in America, we still have a lot to be thankful for. I'm thankful that we can gather together and freely give thanks to God. I'm thankful that all our needs are met -- and this year we're all healthy. I'm thankful that I can make a living for my family doing something that I absolutely love! That is truly "magical" to me.

Transition Time

September is here. School is back in session. Vacations are over. And if I look closely, I can see a few leaves starting to fall. This is a month of transitions. It is, for me, a brief time to slow the pace of a hectic schedule -- to regroup, catch my breath and get ready for the next season.

So, I've taken a couple days to relax and just enjoy. Because I know, it will all start pumping again in a couple weeks. School shows, holiday shows, various fall "kickoffs". I'm looking forward to it all. But right now . . . I think I'll just have a cup of coffee and enjoy the day.

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Scott performs fun, motivational, educational programs for all types of groups throughout the Midwest.
See more about his school programs at www.scottobermann.com.
See more about his other programs at www.wisconsinmagician.com

There's No Business Like Show Business . . .

The summer months are by far my busiest season. I'm out performing shows just about every day of the week -- sometimes two, three or four show in a single day. I might leave at 5:30 A.M. to travel to the middle of Wisconsin or Illinois, set up my show at a library or a summer camp and be ready to perform at 10:00. Then, I'll pack it all up and head down the road to the next location to do it all over again.  Libraries, day camps, child care centers, birthday parties, company picnics, festivals -- and the list goes on. There are so many opportunities to entertain families in the summer.

I used to be a Technical Writer. In fact that was my job for over 10 years. It was interesting. It was certainly good work -- work which I enjoyed. But, in the end, it was not a passion. It was a job. What I do now is a passion. I love everything about being an entertainer -- meeting great people, making them laugh and ooh and ahh, getting the chance to be silly with a bunch of children in the morning and then have just as much fun entertaining an audience of adults that same night. As the song goes "There's no business like show business, like no business I know!"  If you see me at one of my shows this summer, be sure to say hi. I love meeting people like you.  Enjoy the summer!!!!!!

Magical Travels in May

Here it is--June already!  Summer is just around the corner and school will be out for the year. Most years, my schedule fills up in May with end-of-the-year programs for schools. This year I traveled to five different states during May presenting my most popular shows.  "Great Scott and the Magical Archeology Adventure", "The Magic of Dreaming Big" and "Clue Into Your World". 

It was fun going to Brandon, South Dakota. Their last day of school was May 23. Hopefully, they are all Dreaming Big this summer.