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Mario Manzini Corporate Comedy Magician, Close Up/Walk Around Magician. Mentalist. Illusions. "GUINNESS World Champion Escapologist". Elvis Tribute.
We will Customize our shows to fit your budget, wants & needs. Total audience participation. Trade Shows, Conventions, Theaters, Casinos, Children & Adult Birthday Parties, Colleges, Schools, Corporate, Fund Raising, Fairs and Festivals, Reunions.
Some of his Clients are: Kraft Foods, IBM, Pepsi, 3M, State Farm Insurance, Commerce Banks, Marriott, Verizon, Caesars Casino, Thousands of Performing Arts Centers, Colleges, Fairs & Festivals. Publicity Stunts.
We attended a fundraiser and we were astonished at all the hard work that went into the show. Mario had an excellent voice as his tribute to Elvis Presley. He gave out scarves and teddy bears to the audience. He had a red velvety curtain for his backdrop. We would highly recommend him for other performances.
Response from Mario Manzini:
Thanks Victoria for the wonderful review on my Elvis show. Everyone there had a great fun time. Thanks again
Mario Manzini
I was excited to find Mario as an Elvis impersonator but was quickly disappointed. He is NOT easy to work with, rented a faulty sound system, and was off key. Him and his wife did face painting and balloons beforehand. I heard complaints about the face painting and they ended before they were supposed to. He performed as Elvis for 45 of the 90 minutes he was supposed to and didn’t offer any money back to us.
Response from Mario Manzini:
First of all I don't know what this Morgan Henderson is writing about us on here as a review? She contacted me on here to do my Elvis show for her, but she was way too hard with her demands to work with making it impossible for me to accept doing it for her.
She must have me mixed up with some other Elvis entertainer. I know that there is someone hacking into my computer all the time taking gigs that are for me and using my name and doing bad shows and then I get blamed for it.
I am rated # 3 top professional Elvis Tribute Artist in the Mid West. Many say after seeing my shows and concerts that my voice is real close to the real Elvis' voice and that my shows are great. I never sing off key as I have studied singing with Al Griner singing coach to the stars for many years when I lived in New York City. His studio is in the famous Brill Building at 1619 Broadway.
I never need to rent any sound equipment as we have our own that we bring to gigs as well as stage lighting, back drop-stage curtains & frame and more.
I am also not a Balloon Twister or Face Painter. I just do my Elvis Tribute shows and/or my Houdini Tribute shows of Magic, Illusions and Escapes.
This review is also Unverified as you can read at the top. By rating me a 1 star makes me look like I do a very bad Elvis show and that is not true. See all of my other ratings. I hope that no one judges my shows on Gigsalad because of this review????
A few years ago I did my Elvis show for the late country singing star Toby Keith at his personal Christmas Party at his Golf Club in Norman, Oklahoma for his guests that he flew in from Nashville, TN. He and his guests loved my Elvis show. He autographghed a photo he sent me about my show.
Our event was a family focused event in the park hosted by a Cub Scout Pack. It had vendors & food trucks with a lot of life sized free games. Mario Manzini was our primary entertainment with 2- 1 hour shows of magic & escape. Victoria offered up her talents on an electric fiddle as an opening act for Mario and it ran together very well.
Mario & Victoria did a wonderful job of entertaining. The children loved the mystery of the escapes and the chief of police challenged him in a cuff escape. The crowd was fully involved in the event.
They got there early to set up, they were approachable and friendly.
Mario was great with the kids doing his magic effects and the adults loved the interaction with the audience. He did some amazing effects that had people scratching their heads in disbelief as to what he did and they were trying to figure things out. What I liked most was his patience and tolerance with our "wild" bunch.
I would book Mario again for other events and I would recommend him to others for their parties. Overall, it was a magically fantastic reunion that I will never forget.
Performance was very appropriate for our crowd - adults with developmental disabilities and children under 5. Good crowd involvement, joking and friendly and good magic.
Response from Mario Manzini:
First of all I can not understand why Tiffany Burns gave us a rating of only 4??? We are top professionals and have always gotten a 5 rating on all of our shows. Read what she said about our show how good it was.
Also I quoted a fee of $ 400 and she cut me down to only $ 200 for 90 minute show. We agreed because we wanted to do her a favor and entertain everyone there. My wife Victoria also played her violin as my opening and everyone loved her. They all cheered for her.
Tiffany told me before we left how great the show was and that she's give us a good rating on Gigsalad. A rating of 4 is not good especially after she wrote so many good things about out show
We are very disappointed & upset with her rating. If she mentioned one thing only about us being bad then I could accept the 4. But she said nothing wrong???
This is what we get for driving 30 miles from Columbia, MO to Jefferson City, MO and 30 miles back again to do Tiffany Burns a big favor at a much reduced rate to entertain everyone there. This was for Day Solutions Foundation.
This will be the family Thanksgiving gathering that will be talked about for years. The children and adults all had a wonderful time from Victoria starting us off with her beautiful violin playing to Mario's magic and escape performances. Mario was very funny and held the attention of everyone in the room. The children and adults were able to participate in some of the acts which made the show extra special. I would recommend further bookings for Mario.
Response from Mario Manzini:
Hi Sabrina & Ron:
Thanks so much for the wonderful feed back & rating for Victoria and myself.
You all have a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Thanks again.
Mario & Victoria Manzini
Mario's show was so entertaining. He came to my sorority house for a show and all the girls loved it and said it was a great break from school. He really got everyone involved. His show was great for our group of about 120 people. Mario and Victoria were so friendly and were willing to be flexible with our schedule and work with us. I would highly recommend him for anyone of all ages.
Response from Mario Manzini:
Hi Elise:
We wanted to ask you why you only gave us a low rating of 4 when you wrote such a great review about our show for you? We even lowered our standard rate to fit your budget.We always have gottn a rating of 5. It would have been better not to rate us at all rather then give us a 4 which lowers our rating listed on Gigsalad from 5 to 4. That will effect our bookings as everyone will feel that our show is No good. This is really upsetting after we did a great show for you all and lowered our fee to work with you?
Mario is challenged by local police to escape their handcuffs and does so in record time while secured in a cloth sack.
His comedy magic show is great and uses members from the audience as volunteers/committee members to assure the rest of the audience that everything is on the up and up. Mario even levitates an audience participant while surrounded.
The escape show is terrific. Mario liberates himself from a plethora of bonds including, but not limited to; 100 feet of rope, a leather straight jacket, multiple handcuffs and leg irons, and a large Milk Can filled with water (as Houdini himself used).
I have been a professional magical entertainer for 25 years and can tell you that Mario Manzini's 30+ years as an escapist and magician have made him one of most talented in this field.
When the opportunity arrives and Mr. Manzini is playing anywhere near your location purchase tickets at once. You will enjoy every minute of the show."
Jim Saylor
The show was wonderful. Very positive response from the kids and the parents. It was very fun for the kids when Mario and Victoria involved them with the acts! He showed them how to do "trick cards" at the end of the show, and they loved that too. I especially appreciate that Mario encouraged the kids to read, to stay out of trouble, to visit the library, and to follow their dreams!
Response from Mario Manzini:
Thanks so much Carol. Carol was fantastic and helped us in every way. She and the children & adults at my show were all great.
Our audience was people from 5 to 98 in age and everyone enjoyed the show. There is something for all ages. Mario appeared as Elvis, did some magic tricks for the kids, and then amazed the audience as an escape artist. The speed with which he was able to escape from what looked like an impossible situation was unbelievable. He was also easy to work with and the price was right for a small organization.
Response from Mario Manzini:
Thanks so much Twana for having us perform for your Banquet. You and your entire staff were fantastic. I give you 10 stars. Thanks again
Mario Manzini
was not the hi energy show that is portrayed on the video. they are a fine couple and did their best. the videos shown are from years ago. there are many venues who would enjoy their act but for us it was not what i planned. i should have did more research myself before booking for a racing banquet.
Response from Mario Manzini:
REBUTAL! We arrived at the venue 2 hours before our show and set up quickly. We use audience participation on stage. We had 4 volunteers come up who were so drunk that they were uncontrolable. They ruined our show. They kept picking up our props and throwing them around.making fun of us. 2 kept playing with our sound system and broke the CD player and control button. One tried to pick up my wife's $ 6,000 electric violin and she tried to stop him,. He pushed her away. I tired and he was ready to punch me. The ones in charge did nothing to help us get them off stage. Everyone just kept laughing at us! We rate them all -0. We should not have accepted this gig. Please don't hold this against us as we do a great friendly professional show!
I found Mario on the internet for my grandma's 80th birthday. My grandma is a HUGE Elvis fan she loves him. No one cab take the place of Elvis but Mario was awesome so so happy I found him for her. I am truly blessed to have found Mario and his wife helped cover it up so it could be a surprise. I thank them both so much. They both are rock stars and my grandma's party turned out to be a #1 hit just like all of Elvis's songs. I just wanna say you both are amazing people and I wish you all the best. Who knows could meet again some day you never kbow . GOD bless Teresa Garcia
Mario Manzini is a professional in every sense of the word. His performances are lauded at every event where he appears and also in the Guinnness Book of World Records. With many years of experience, he is an escape artist, an illusionist, a fire eater, an Elvis impersonator, and a magician. He usually recruits local people, especially ones who carry handcuffs, to show his spectacular ability to escape within seconds. He has, also, a great sense of humor and conducts his business in an ethical manner. Audiences love him and clients feel they have made a good decision by booking his services.
On May 14th I had the opportunity to work with Rose Straeter on a Fundraiser for Habitat For Humanity/Lifeboat Alliance in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mario Manzini dazzled an audience of 1,000 + adults and children with phenominal illusions, comedy magic and the daring milk can escape. We would highly recommend Mario for any event or fundraiser. He is truly the world's only leading Guiness World Champion Escape Artist and a true professional in his field of escapes.
Price Range: Contact us for Reasonable rates
Gig Length: 45 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - International Brotherhood Of Magicians Liability Insurance
All of our shows are custom designed to fit our clients budget, needs & wants. Shows for children, adults & families. All shows use total audience participation so our audiences enjoy the shows more as they become a part of it instead of just sitting there watching it.
Lots of Comedy, Thrills & Excitement!
For Children's Birthday Parties, Manzini's wife Victoria can do Fiddlesticks the Clown. She does great Face Painting, Balloon Twisting & also Temporary Tattoos. Manzini and her work together for one low price that will fit your budget and Manzini features his "Floating Illusion" where he will have the birthday party child "Float" in the air as he passes a Hula Hoop back & forth over them.
Manzini will also present your child with a Free Magic Kit so that they can do easy magic tricks for their friends.
We also perform at Theatres, Colleges, Schools, Performing Arts Centers, Fairs, Festivals, Fund Raising Organizations and any type of event. For 5 or more people at a private party up to 2,000 at a theatre or 30,000 at an arena. We've done them all and still do.
Our show are Guaranteed to please. We also offer a Free Publicity Escape Stunt that is Guaranteed to get maximum news media coverage that will boost attendence to see our show at bigger venues.
Police Handcuff Challenge: On the day of Manzini's show at your event, arrange to have your Chief Of Police or Sheriff there to lock him into their own handcuffs. If he fails to escape you get his show for Free!
Mario Manzini is the "GUINNESS World Champion Escape Artist" Illusionist, Magician, Mentalist, Fire Eater & Top Elvis Tribute Artist.
He is a long time member of the Society Of American Magicians & the International Brotherhood Of Magicians and has received numerous awards for his shows. He's also a Life Time Member of Optimist International, Masonic Acacia Lodge and Aleppo Grotto.
Mario was born & raised in New York City and has been practicing his profession since he was 6 years old. He's been on most of the major TV Shows & Specials seen in over 40 countries World Wide.
Manzini has performed for many major Corporations such as: Kraft Foods, IBM, 3M, Pepsi-Cola, Verizon, Commerce Bank, State Farm Insurance, 1st National Bank, Oscar Myers and many others.
Manzini has performed at the world famous Palace Theatre in New York City as well as Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden. He's also performed at Caesars Casino in Atlantic City as well as in Las Vegas.
He's had his shows at thousands of Performing Arts Centers, Colleges, Fairs, Festivals, Theme Parks, & Special Events throughout the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe as well as in Puerto Rico, South America, Tokyo, Japan & Hawaii.
Manzini can Customize any type of show to fit your Budget, Wants & Needs from a single one man show of Close Up, Strolling or Parlor Magic for Banquets, Sales Meetings and many other types of events up to a 2 hour Full Stage Show complete with Assistants, Scenery, Stage Lighting, Sound System, Outstanding Costumes, Props & Fantasic Illusions.
SPECIAL BONUSES:
Bonus # 1: When you book Mario Manzini " A Tribute To HOUDINI" Show, Escapology Show or Magic & Illusion Show, Manzini will also perform for you at No Extra Charge a FREE Publicity Escape Stunt that is Guaranteed to get you Maximum News Media coverage that will boost your Ticket Sales and / Or Attendence to see his show at your event!
Bonus # 2: FREE SHOW? On the day of Manzinis' show at your event have your local Chief Of Police or Sheriff to lock Manzini into their own personal Handcuffs. If Manzini should fail to escape you get his show for FREE!
No other show can offer you these 2 Bonuses plus the shows are First Class.
Manzini is also a top Fire Eater. He's performed his Fire Eating & Breathing act for many shows & TV Commercials such as Kraft Wishbone Salad Dressing, Alco Storm Windows, Hoffman Beverages & Pepsi-Cola.
Mario is also rated the # 3 top Elvis Tribute Artist in the Mid-West. He sings all the top Elvis hit songs from the 50s/60s & 70s. He can present a 50s style Elvis show as Elvis with the Gold Jacket and sing Elvis' hit songs from the early Sun Records days & early RCA days.
Marios' main show is the early 70s Elvis Las Vegas style concert where he wears one of many of his Elvis jump suits and capes.
This Las Vegas style Elvis show carries their Glitter Curtain Back Drop & Frame, Sound System, Stage Lighting, Fog Machines and Special Effects to enhance the presentation of his shows.
Mario can sing with his full back up band the "Memphis Express Band" or to keep the fee down lower can sing to professionally recorded back ground music tracks that are arranged to match Elvis' originally recordings.
Which ever show that you chose to book Mario Manzini for your event, you can be sure that you will be hiring one of the top professional entertainers in the business.
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We carry our own sound system, stage lighting, back drop-stage curtains & frame, special effects, costumes, music & $ 1,000,000 Liability Insurance.
| August 02, 2024 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Fundraiser |
| December 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| December 07, 2019 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| April 21, 2018 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Fundraiser |
| April 06, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Reunion |
| June 21, 2017 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| April 08, 2017 • 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Corporate Event |
| February 23, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Fundraiser |
| November 19, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
| October 10, 2016 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Campus Event |
| October 01, 2016 • 9:00am - 1:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| July 03, 2016 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
| January 23, 2016 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| October 10, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Highland Springs Country Club, Springfield, MO |
| July 28, 2015 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | School Assembly |
| July 12, 2015 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| May 22, 2015–May 23, 2015 • 11:00pm - 7:00am | Graduation |
| October 26, 2014 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
| September 07, 2014 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 14, 2014 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party |
| March 22, 2014 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
| February 16, 2014 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Fundraiser |
| January 25, 2014 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm | Awards Night |
| December 31, 2013 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party |
| December 23, 2013 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Christmas Party |
| August 30, 2013 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Birthday Party |
| August 25, 2013 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
| August 11, 2013 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 22, 2013 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Reunion |
| May 17, 2013–May 18, 2013 • 11:00pm - 1:30am | Graduation |
| May 04, 2013 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Grand Opening |
| April 27, 2013 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Prom |
We set up upon arrival. Our shows run from 30, 45 or 60 minutes depending on how long our clients want us to do.
For big stage shows at theatres, performing arts centers, colleges, etc we run 90 minutes with an intermission.
Shows have total audience participation.
Harry Houdini world's greatest Escape Artist & Elvis Presley world's greatest Singer
Our shows are designed to set up under any and all conditions!
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