Brenden Trojan
- Barrington, IL
- Magician
- 28 Verified Bookings
Courtney K. said “We hired Brenden for our daughter’s first birthday and he was absolutely phenomenal! We had a few less children then expected due to a family emergency…”
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The NitroBlast STEM show is all about having fun through science. I use the properties of Liquid Nitrogen ( at -320 degrees F!) in demos that will astound and amaze you. The shows are hands-on and interactive, not just watching. Everyone will have the opportunity to participate in the demos and experience the effects of Liquid Nitrogen for themselves.
Suitable for all ages at parties, celebrations, events, and meetings.
Dr Jerry and Jane were fantastic 😊 So much fun and educational, entertaining! My residents had a blast I would love to do this for my grandkids and will definitely book again for my residents 😁 the ice cream they made was phenomenal and my residents asked for it at least 4 times and Jane and Dr Jerry actually brought extra in case people asked for more and they were cleaning the dining room up after our residents were done eating which they did not need to do lol but insisted on helping out ❤️ they were the sweetest people I can't say enough about them and the program!!!!
We are very happy with our choice to book Nitroblast! We had kids ranging in age from 3-10 and everyone loved it including the grown ups. I’m pretty sure all the parents will be using or recommending Nitroblast after this experience. They also use the money they make to donate shows to schools. Thank you!
We had Dr. Jerry come out for my 5 year old nephew and 7 year old niece. Due to this we had kiddos aged 4-8 attending the party. Dr. Jerry did fantastic making sure everyone was included, learning and having a great time. Dragon breath was a great time and the kids were all able to learn and participate at their own rate. Would highly recommend!!
Thank you for your wonderful educational show! It was perfect for our preschoolers!
We had a 13th bday party for my son, his friends and family. 10 teenagers (almost all boys) were mesmerized by Dr Jerry! He made my son (the birthday child) feel like a star, he kept the kids engaged (and in line!) and was just an absolute joy to work with!! I've never seen 10 teenagers pay such close attention to one amazing science experiment after another. I also have pictures of the adults being just as spellbound as the kids.
Definitely, definitely get the ice cream. It is like nothing you've ever tasted (incredibly smooth and creamy) and kid after kid commented about how GREAT the ice cream was! Dr Jerry commented about how he goes to schools for free to teach kids these great experiments. I'll be writing to my son's science teacher TODAY to suggest he bring Dr Jerry in!! I would give this amazing man (and his very sweet wife) ten stars if I could.
Response from NitroBlast Party Entertainment:
Thank you so very much Renee for your review. I loved how the children gathered around the tables and got deeply involved in the experiments... plus they had great questions! Their enthusiasm was contagious... I had as much fun as they did. Yes, I do provide STEM shows to school classes for free, pro bono. It is my way of "paying it forward". Thank you for inviting me to the party. It was a pleasure to meet your family and please say "Hi" to your son "K" for me.
Dr Jerry hosted a liquid nitrogen experiment event for my group of 18 Girl Scouts (first graders) and their families. The girls say it was their favorite event! Their favorite part was Jerry making pink and blue ice cream using liquid nitrogen.
We had some experience with Dr. Jerry in our children’s classroom and asked him to share his Nitro Blast show with our Girl Scout troop. This turned out to be hands down the girl’s favorite meeting we had all year.
Dr. Jerry was able to make science relatable to a group of 1st grade girls and kept their attention through a series of unique and fun interactive experiments. You could see their minds exploding as they watched and learned. It was clear he spent time tailoring the experience to our specific needs and audience. We expected them to come away with new knowledge but they had so much fun too!
The kids had a great time. Dr.Jerry knew exactly how to keep them engaged. He is just wonderful!
Response from NitroBlast Party Entertainment:
Thank you for the kind words. Evan and his guests were a delight to work with. Some were pretty vigorous with the Banana Hammer, and all of them were brave with Finger Dip. I had as much fun as they did. Best wishes. Dr. Jerry.
The Nitroblast show that Dr. Jerry and his wife did for us was personalized and truly fantastic! His unique experiments involving liquid nitrogen were engaging and interesting, fun and even funny! Dr. Jerry made sure that each participant was able to do the experiments first hand. Our families had a great and very memorable time! Dr. Jerry was also wonderful to work with and was easy to contact. He arrived early with plenty of time to set up and made sure all was cleaned up when he left. I highly recommend nitroblast!
Wowza… we are so happy to have stumbled upon Dr. Jerry! Everything was absolutely perfect. Truly the smoothest, most enjoyable child’s birthday party I have ever hosted. Kept the kids and adults completely entertained and engaged the entire time. We are so impressed and thankful!
Nitroblast truly elevated the atmosphere at the annual Cub Scout blue and gold celebration with their engaging entertainment! In all the years of hosting different entertainers, none have captivated the scouts as much as Nitroblast did this year. The excitement and interest were palpable among the scouts, and even the adults were thrilled to participate towards the end of the event. I wholeheartedly recommend this exceptional experience to all!
We hired for a Cub Scouts banquet and it did not disappoint! The kids were thoroughly engaged. The adults loved it too. All of the parents were commenting on what a great selection this was for the evening entertainment. Highly recommend.
Jerry was amazing! We had 30 kids, and he was able to keep them all engaged. Everyone including parents felt they learnt something and had fun.
As a dad of three (12, 9, 6) I cannot overstate how fun this experience was. Not only for the kids but the adults as well. It’s fun, funny, and educational. My kids were blown away from start to finish. Make sure you do the ice cream!
The NItroBlast Party Entertainment is truly an amazing, highly interactive event this will thrill people of all ages! We hosted this party in our living room and out on our deck with our two sons, their wives, and our 6 grandchildren. Every single one of us had a BLAST! We learned so much about nitrogen through fascinating, unique, hands-on activities that we adults had as much fun doing as the kids! When the kids were asked which one was their favorite, they couldn’t name just one and actually ended up listing every single one of them. There was lots of laughter and giggles for sure! Dr. Jerry has a very engaging personality which draws you into his demonstrations on the wonders of nitrogen. Make sure you opt in for the DELICIOUS ice cream that he makes in one minute! YUMMY!
Price Range: $175 - $250
Gig Length: 30 - 90 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability Insurance for performers
We will have FUN!
Some examples of the Liquid Nitrogen demos (or "speriments" as some young attendees dubbed them) are:
BananaHammer... CloudWalks... WhirlaPong... FingerDips... FlowerPower... LunchCrunch... DragonBreath... PopTop... UnbouncyBall... DancingDrops... and more
I customize the shows to the venue and audience. Younger audiences love the fun and older audiences have lots of questions about the whys and hows. Me? I enjoy making the fun and answering the questions.
Most the shows include OuterSpaceIceCream… made in 1 minute right before your eyes… the smoothest ice cream you will ever taste in or out of this world!
The shows are typically an hour in length, plus or minus, and I’ll tailor the time to fit your schedule.
I am a retired Professional Engineer with a PhD in Engineering and a US Army veteran.
NitroBlast began many years ago as a science demo that I provided for school classes to inspire children in the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). When I retired, I continued to provide science demos as a hobby... a hobby that turned into a passion… after all, you can only play so much golf.
I founded a company, STEMtastic Shows llc , to deliver the NitroBlast and other STEM shows for Party Entertainment and School Demos. It is a "break even" company... the fees from the Party Entertainment pay for the supplies for the School Demos, which are pro bono, i.e. no cost. My time is donated. So, every Party show results in a free show for a school class.
It is my pleasure to “pay it forward” by stimulating the minds and imaginations of young people in STEM subjects.
All the demos were developed and tested with safety foremost. Liquid Nitrogen is not inherently dangerous... it is just extremely cold. I provide safety glasses and gloves for all participants.
September 11, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Personal Occasion |
May 25, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Children’s Birthday Party |
May 18, 2024 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | House Party |
May 10, 2024 • 9:30am - 1:00pm | School Assembly |
April 29, 2024 • 9:30am - 11:30am | School Assembly |
April 20, 2024 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Teen Birthday Party |
April 17, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
April 13, 2024 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
March 24, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Holiday Party |
March 10, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | NitroBlast |
March 09, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
February 23, 2024 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
February 10, 2024 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
February 04, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
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November 18, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Dinner Party |
November 12, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Grandchildren Holiday Party |
September 24, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Tartan Country Club Brunch |
I'll provide all the equipment and supplies. If you include OuterSpaceIceCream in your party, then I need access to an electrical outlet.
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