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A Touch of Magic Entertainment
- St Paul, MN
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 300 miles
- Contact us for an estimate
Overview
For over 20 years, we have been delighting audiences of all ages at holiday parties, birthday celebrations, company picnics and community events!
Named "Best Entertainment", over and over again, we promise that
--Your group will laugh harder than they've ever laughed before in a safe, G-rated environment
--Whether you have one of our funny shows, Santa & Mrs. Claus, singing telegrams, or our amazing face painting, balloons or clowns, your guests will be treated with respect and dignity!
--YOU will be a hero and enjoy a worry-free experience by working with top-notch, trained professionals!
Contact us for a free demo, and make sure you check out our reviews (all over the web)!
23 Reviews
These guys did an amazing job, wish there was more stars to give them!!!
Children’s Party Entertainment, Comedy Show
Response from A Touch of Magic Entertainment:
Thank you so much, Jeremy! We had SUCH a great time at your community festival!!!! We're looking forward to the next one!!! :)
~Lori www.atouchofmagicentertainment.com
The duo was outstanding: friendly, caring, and very helpful with photos. I highly recommend them.
Santa Claus
Stevie made awesome, creative balloon art for my three year old’s birthday party. Both the kids and adults loved it and were so impressed!
We have hired a few different Santa's for our extended family Christmas party over the years. We have found our forever Santa and Mrs. Claus. They are very interactive with the children. Even my older niece and nephew (11) have a renewed belief in Santa. Santa knew so much about them...how could he not be real. Our children ranged in age of 6 months to 11. Mr and Mrs Claus found ways to interact with each of them.
Thank you for making our Christmas so special.
The Coyan Family
Santa Claus
Response from A Touch of Magic Entertainment:
Thank you SO much, Janeen! We had a wonderful time with your family and are already looking forward to next year!
Warmly, SantaMark & Merry Claus!
@atouchofmagicmn www.atouchofmagicentertainment.com
I wanted to do something unique and memorable for my daughter's 18th birthday. This morning I woke up, thought about a singing telegram, did a search, and could find them easily. Communication was fast and Lori is very talented! She took the information I provided her on their intake form and made the perfect message, dialogue, and song for my daughter. Her character was a nerdy college counselor. She is a great singer too! I will definitely keep A Touch of Magi Entertainment in mind for the future!
Singing Telegram
Our Santa was exceptional with the kids! From his look and his demeanor, he was perfect!
He came with books and stories and a huge heart, making it so easy for the kids to engage quickly and meaningfully. We are looking forward to working together again next year!
Santa Claus
Awesome Santa!! Everyone raved about him!
Santa Claus
Choosing the Nifty Nerd Character, Lori really hammed it up for this group of high school students! Lori was able to create this event at a moments notice, and deliver this birthday message on time. The birthday girl was surprised, and her guests were happy to participate in her jingle. Lori is so creative and talented. She loves to engage her audience to make this a memorable moment. If you want to make a memory for someone, Lori is the one to call!
Singing Telegram
Noah from A touch of Magic did an outstanding job interacting and entertaining our littlest guests at our 50th Anniversary event for our family business. He was fast and efficient but still gave each customer special attention. He handled our volume of children so well! This was money well spent with a company that delivered what they promised!
Balloon Twister
Response from A Touch of Magic Entertainment:
Thank you so much, Gail! He had a wonderful time and appreciated your hospitality! Thank you for this great feedback! ~Lori www.atouchofmagicentertainment.com @atouchofmagicmn
Lori was great and all ages were able to laugh and have fun! It was the highlight of the party! Kids and adults loved!!
Holiday Entertainment
Response from A Touch of Magic Entertainment:
Thank you so much, Luiza! I had a WONDERFUL time at your event! You put on a great party, and your kids were so much fun to entertain. We even squeezed in a few extra! Thank you again! ~Lori www.atouchofmagicentertainment.com Social Media: @atouchofmagicmn
We had so much fun! We had about 25 kids from ages 2 up and they all enjoyed Mark's show! He was hilarious and so great with the kids! He had all the adults laughing and enjoying themselves as well! He went above and beyond and I would highly recommend them. A ton of people there asked me for their info as well because they enjoyed it so much! They definitely were the hit of the party and we can't thank them enough for all their hard work and everything they did prior to the event to help us with details as well! All around such an amazing experience and such a nice couple! :) Thank you again Lori and Mark!!
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment
I knew they had a good reputation, and I felt confident after speaking with Lori on the phone, so I figured everything would be just fine. And then it was better than fine. It was, hands down, the best entertainment we have ever brought to our corporate banquet!!! We do staff evaluations (on the food, decorations, invitations, door prizes and entertainment), and I had more people compliment the show than ever before. They loved the music, the harmony, the comedy and the audience participation. (And we all appreciated that it was clean.) My assistant said that her face hurt from laughing so much. I don't know how we're going to top this next year.
I highly recommend this company.
Comedian, Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian
These guys are amazing.
I had a good feeling about them when I first called, and they didn't disappoint!
Their program was funny, appropriate and everything I hoped for.
And I also appreciated how responsive they were ahead of time and how they made sure that my needs were taken care of.
Thank you for a great experience.
Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian, Interactive Performer
I hired Lori from A Touch of Magic as a balloon twister for my 4-year old's birthday party. I was very impressed with how well she worked with this age group. When she first arrived, my son was very shy and hesitant, but she worked her magic and had him laughing and highly engaged in no time. He had so much fun. And he absolutely loved his balloon ninja turtles! I definitely would recommend A Touch of Magic and Lori in particular to anyone.
Balloon Twister
We had the "Mixed Nuts" entertain our group of children in the 3-5 age group while parents were in a meeting. The kids LOVED it! Caregivers who were there loved it too! They said they haven't seen the children enjoy themselves so much in the past! Thank you!
Children’s Party Entertainment
For our Daughter's 7th Birthday she wanted a Carnival Party We knew we wanted to have a clown and face painting for sure and called Touch of Magic Entertainment, That was the best decision we could have made We hired Half Pint to come and perform her act for the kids and do the face painting as well and the kids went wild for her, as did the adults at the party she was AMAZING and to this day people are still talking about that party and the clown and it was almost a year ago. We can't thank her enough for making the party that much more exciting and wonderful!! If your looking to have a fun entertaining party shes a must have!
Clown, Face Painter
You guys are great. I felt confident after talking to Lori on the phone, and then everything went exactly the way she said it would. Even down to the neighbor who actually did start mowing his lawn when the show began! I though she was joking when she said that it happens during outdoor birthday parties. It was a great show, and the magic and balloons were exceptional. Tatum's last words before he finally fell asleep tonight were "I really loved my party!". So, if I had a better phrase, I'd say it. But instead, I'll have to settle for THANK YOU!
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Comedy Show, Strolling/Close-up Magician
I hired these guys for our Night to Unite block party last year and WOW! She was fast, funny, and made the most amazing faces I have ever seen, including really awesome monster faces for my 9 & 12 yr old sons. As a parent who worries about these things, it was really reassuring to know that the products they use are all FDA food quality grade products. If it's safe to eat, then I know it's safe to put on my kids' faces.
Face Painter
Lorri came to our daughter's 7th birthday last night. The kids howled with laughter at her comedy routine. She was wonderful with the kids and was great at handling 15 spirited little girls! Lorri did a fantastic job with face painting. She can do all kids of faces and the kids loved watching too. I would wholeheartedly recommend her and touch of magic for your next bday party!!!
Children’s Party Entertainment, Comedy Show, Costumed Character, Face Painter
Lorri Michals is a phenomenal and talented hypnotist! She had all of the women laughing at our Women's Expo. The volunteers that were hypnotized were hilarious! She has a magical and flawless way of having the volunteers do clean and funny things without feeling embarrassed or humiliated afterwards. I appreciated how audience members of all ages could enjoy the show and be entertained! She was just what the Doctor ordered for me! Thank you for the laughter therapy Lorri! Gretchen Prohofsky
I hired Lorri Michals for my company's annual sales retreat. Ever year I try to bring in entertainment that will not only entertain my employees but that will provide an outlet for true fun and team building - not an easy task. I have failed at this task in the past, until hiring Lorri. My employees, months later, are still talking about how much fun they had at Lorri's show. I have employees who say they have never laughed as hard as they did the night she performed. I can honestly say my sales team is a more cohesive group after sharing this experience together. I, along with my employees, can't wait to bring Lorri back to Denver again for our next retreat. I highly recommend Lorri Michals to any business who is looking for truly professional entertainment.
Hypnotist, Comedian
Lorri Michals and A Touch of Magic were awesome! First of all, we had to reschedule our show due to an ice storm. They were very accomodating and worked with us so we could still use them. Finally, the show was simply incredible. Our audience (employees) were mesmerized and laughing hysterically throughout the show. We will definitely use them again!
Hypnotist, Comedian, Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian
We had a wonderful experience with A Touch of Magic. Each staff member I spoke to before the event, was professional and extremely friendly. The communication was excellent. Lorri did an outstanding job! Our group consisted of 60 people, and Lorri put everyone at ease - there was no problem getting enough volunteers. I especially appreciated that her show was "G-rated", as promised, but still hilarious! Everyone had a great time! I would highly recommend Lorri Michals, and A Touch of Magic Comedy and Hypnosis Entertainment, to my friends and colleagues. Thank you for your contribution in making our evening a success!
Hypnotist, Comedian, Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact us for an estimate
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, Other
Insurance: $2,000,000 - This is Professional Performer's Liability Insurance! (But don't worry... we take safety very seriously and have never needed it!)
Unions: AGVA
What to Expect
When you hire A Touch of Magic for your special event, your group will experience uproarious audience participation in a completely family-friendly environment!
Perfect for Corporate holiday events, Company Picnics, Post Prom and Post Graduation events, Community Gatherings, Festivals and Fairs... We guarantee that we have the right programming to entertain all ages from 2 to 92!
Choose from our outrageously popular comedy hypnosis shows, comedy magic, kids' comedy shows, balloon sculptures, face/body art, caricatures, henna... You name it! Since 1986, we have been delighting audiences of all ages. With over 300 events each year, we have the experience and dedication to ensure your event is a success!
About
For over 25 years, my husband and I have been bringing joy and laughter to special events just like yours! In fact, we provide entertainment to over 400 events annually. What does that mean for you? It means that A Touch of Magic has everything you need to ensure that your guests receive exceptional attention and quality entertainment! Whether you’re planning your annual company picnic, your country club's Breakfast with Santa, your own child’s birthday or your school’s annual carnival, or ANY event targeting children or inter-generational audiences, we guarantee that you’ll LOVE your entertainment!
It's probably why we've been named "Best Party Entertainment in Minneapolis/St. Paul" over and over again, and why companies, schools, parents and event planners hire us year after year! You'll also notice that we have more and better reviews than anyone.
We're family owned and operated, and we are committed to wholesome family values, which means that the entertainment we provide, while still really funny and fast, will always be completely clean, safe and dignified! It's how we've been able to stay in business for so long and receive local and national recognition for our work.
Here are just a couple of comments from people JUST LIKE YOU!
"We had A Touch of Magic at our company's family day picnic. They were GREAT! The kids loved them! The performance was appropriate for all ages, the balloon art was a hit with all the kids, and the face painting was absolutely AMAZING! We will definitely hire them again."
N. Shell Valero Renewable Fuels
"We have had Oscar and Half Pint visit our small preschool in South MPLS for 10 years. We don't dream of using anyone else. Our preschool is very diverse and Oscar and Half Pint have always hit a home-run with all of our kids and families -- even the ones who speak another language. Their physical humor is funny in whatever language you speak. I have also seen them take a child who is terrified by clowns, work their magic with humor and child development understanding, to make the child love Oscar and Half Pint. As an educator, I would highly recommend Oscar and Half Pint! "
S. Walker Early Wonders Preschool
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If you are planning an event for adults or teens, then we also have what you need! (And we have great packages for Post-Prom or Post-Grad all night parties!!)
From ages 13 to 93 there is nothing funnier or more universally impressive than Comedy Stage Hypnosis! Imagine a fast-paced show, with a dynamic performer, providing your colleagues and friends with an unforgettable experience!! With our hilarious, yet non-offensive, programs, customized with for your particular event, your group will:
-Laugh like they've never laughed before
-Become the stars of the show
-Be treated with courtesy, respect and dignity
Contact us immediately and let us put our 20+ years of event planning experience to work for you! With over 300 events each year (with 70% of them being repeat clients), we guarantee that your guests will receive exceptional attention, and that YOU will have a worry-free experience.
But, again, don't take our word for it.
Check out our customer reviews, and our ever-growing list of satisfied clients!
You can preview a demo video here.
A Touch of Magic entertainment is available all over the region, including: Akron - Albuquerque - Anchorage - Annapolis - Atlanta - Austin - Baltimore - Boise - Boston - Buffalo - Charlotte - Chicago - Cincinnati - Cleveland - Columbus - Dallas - Denver - Des Moines - Detroit - El Paso - Hartford - Honolulu - Houston - Indianapolis - Jacksonville - Jersey City - Juneau - Las Vegas - Lincoln - Los Angeles - Louisville - Miami - Milwaukee - Minneapolis - Nashville - New Orleans - New York City - Oklahoma City - Omaha - Philadelphia - Phoenix - Pittsburgh - Portland - Providence - Sacramento - Saint Louis - Saint Paul - Salt Lake City - San Antonio - San Diego - San Francisco - Seattle - Syracuse - Tampa - Toledo - Tulsa. In the Midwest, A Touch of Magic can be seen in Afton, Andover, Anoka, Apple Valley, Arden Hills, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Cambridge, Champlin, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Corcoran, Cottage Grove, Deephaven, Eagan, Edina, Elk River, Elko, Excelsior, Farmington, Forest Lake, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hastings, Hopkins, Hugo, Inver Grove Heights, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeville, Long Lake, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, Maple Grove, Marine-on-St. Croix, Medina, Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Moundsview, New Brighton, New Hope, New Market, North Branch, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Northfield, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Orono, Osseo, Plymouth, Prior Lake, Red Wing, Richfield, Rosemount, Roseville, Savage, Shakopee, Shoreview, Spring Lake Park, South St. Paul, Stacy, St. Louis Park, St. Michael, St. Paul, Stillwater, Vadnais Heights, Waconia, Wayzata, West. St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Zumbrota, Hudson, New Richmond, Prescott, River Falls, Roberts, Somerset, and surrounding areas.
Additional Booking Notes
We're pretty easy going! All we ask is that you provide a setting where our audience can see and hear what we do in a safe and comfortable environment No funny diva requests here!
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
December 18, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 16, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
June 29, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 21, 2024 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Birthday Party |
June 20, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
April 20, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 17, 2023 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 09, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 30, 2023 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Festival |
October 07, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 26, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 09, 2023 • 10:00am - 10:45am | School Assembly |
June 10, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
June 04, 2023 • 4:00am - 5:00am | School Assembly |
April 22, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
March 18, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Birthday Party |
March 16, 2023 • 4:30pm - 4:45pm | Birthday Party |
February 18, 2023 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Teen Birthday Party |
January 17, 2023 • 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Birthday Party |
December 20, 2022 • 4:45pm - 5:45pm | Personal Occasion |
December 13, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 22, 2022 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Teen Birthday Party |
June 25, 2022 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 18, 2022 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 30, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 11, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 11, 2021 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Festival |
July 17, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 14, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
September 29, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
June 30, 2018 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Festival |
March 24, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
February 27, 2017 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 04, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
Set List
We feature strolling entertainment as well as stage shows.
We can accommodate any sized group.
And don't be fooled! We aren't just children's entertainers! We've been providing comprehensive entertainment packages for teens and adults for years!
You'll love hearing your friends and colleagues laugh out loud!
Influences & Inspiration
Formerly with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, these award winning entertainers have been influenced by Lou Jacobs, Frosty Little, Carol Burnett, Dick Van Dyke and Lucille Ball!
Setup Requirements
It varies depending upon the event. But no worries... we'll let you know in writing, so there are no surprises. (And we're pretty low maintenance anyway.) :)
Testimonials
We have never worked with a hypnotist for this type of event, and some of my colleagues were very skeptical when I mentioned booking one. I was able to see Lorri perform in person to see if she was appropriate for our group, and I knew after watching her show that she was perfect for our event. The show was spectacular! Our managers really enjoyed the show and it was a perfect ending to our evening event. Lorri even customized the show to provide some McDonalds humor. The show was very funny and Lorri was sensitive to our corporate image. She handled the group size of nearly 700 people fabulously. The audience included managers ages 18-50 and they truly enjoyed it. Based on our experience, we will definitely consider Lorri for future events. Thank you again for a wonderful show and for making our event a success!
– S. Overby
We are so glad we hired your company . . . . You were easy to work with on scheduling and made it a very easy process from beginning to end. Lorri Michals made it a memorable evening for everyone present. We were very impressed at how much the audience responded to her and how much fun everyone had. She kept everyones attention from the beginning until the end.
– M. Campbell
Thank you so very much for the fabulous entertainment last night. Your show was spectacular and will continue to be talked about for a very long time. You and your company made this a very special event for us and we greatly appreciate it. We will be happy to be a referral source for you as we were more than satisfied with your performance. You are fantastic, spectacular and a lovely entertainer
– J. Johanns
Hiring Lorri was one of the best decisions I ever made! Lorri very quickly put the entire group at ease, made us feel very comfortable that under hypnosis, no one would be asked to do anything that would embarrass them. She also made us laugh with her charming demeanor. When Lorri asked for volunteers, more rushed the stage than we had seats available!! We laughed until we cried, and afterwards, everyone said that Lorri was the best entertainment we had ever had!
– E. Lasner
A Touch of Magic was great to work with! From the pre-planning all the way through to the final paperwork they did everything possible to make our event a success. Lorri was very funny and entertaining on stage! We have never done an event quite like this before and it was a big hit. People are still talking about it! The best part was that it was good, clean fun.
– C. Bell