The amazing magic of Tricks In Motion aka TIM, performed by "Tim the Magician!"
Enthusiastic entertainer, Tim Kottcamp has been thrilling audiences for the last twenty years. Featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Tim has performed amazing close-up and stage-show magic in numerous venues including schools, nursing homes and parties for all ages. Also, he has provided magic for events including holiday functions and restaurants.
Tim's magical journey continues in Virginia with shows that are visually exciting, featuring: sleight-of-hand, small-animal production and comedy interaction!
Bring that unique sense of wonder and call the magic of "Tim the Magician!"
I was looking to spice up my kids birthday party with a magician: Tim showed up right on time, setup, and performed an excellent show. Magic, live animals, and afterwards balloon figures for the kids. It made the highlight of the party. So I would definitely recommend.
Response from Tim the Magician:
Thanks for your hospitality and accommodations!
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Tim was awesome and did a great job of keeping my 3 year old, the other children, and adults entertained.
Response from Tim the Magician:
Thanks!! I Had a great audience !
Tim the Magician
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Kept over 25 four year olds entertained for over an hour!
Response from Tim the Magician:
Thank you! I had a great audience!!
Tim the Magician!
Tim did great entertaining the challenging 4 year old group! The kids loved the magic! They were talking about it for weeks!
I made a good decision when I decided to use Tim for my son's 4th birthday party. I can see that he is careful about choosing the appropriate material for his audience. All of the kids and adults were in stitches with laughter! I had several people ask me where I found him at because they are interested in using his services for future events. Choose Tim and you will be glad you did!
Response from Tim the Magician:
I had a great audience with well - behaved kids,
Thank you !
Tim The Magician!
The party was a big success
Response from Tim the Magician:
Thank you... I had a wonderful audience with warm hospitality!
Tim The Magician was a huge hit at our son's 7th Birthday Party. He dazzled the kids and parents alike! We found Tim easy to work with, professional, honest and reliable and would wholeheartedly, and unreservedly, recommend him for all your party needs!!
Response from Tim the Magician:
Thank you so much,
I had a wonderful audience!!
The kids and grown-ups loved the show. I would totally recommend him to my family and friends. He event left the grown-ups wondering how he did it. The children loved the Doves too.
Response from Tim the Magician:
Thanks so much ... I had a great audience !
Tim the Magician!
He was right on time. He was very professional and fully entertained kids. Love him! I would definitely recommend him to my friends.
Response from Tim the Magician:
Thank you so much! I had a great audience ... And thanks for your generosity and aid towards my condition. It helped me through the night. Tim the Magician!
I was having a water party but the weather was concerning. I needed a backup plan and linked up with Tim through at the very last minute. My 5 year old birthday girl liked the show while my 11 year old loved the show, go figure. I could tell the full age range of kids enjoyed the show because he was able to keep their attention, especially with the doves. Liked to loved is a win for a simple/basic kid's show. The act was focused on age appropriate kids fun, jokes and entertainment as much as magic. Not sure if my star rating is right as this is my first ever Magic hire but he was easy to work with and took his job seriously.
Response from Tim the Magician:
Thanks you soooo much for that.... And what a great audience you gave me!!!
I would highly recommend Tim the Magician for your performance needs. He was very responsive, easy to work with, on time, professional and the kids loved his show! Perfect entertainment for our school picnic. Tim worked within our needs and budget and was very flexible and friendly. Would definitely hire him again.
Response from Tim the Magician:
Thanks so much Beth, What a neat school to be part of, I had a wonderful time too... Kids were awesome!
Tim the Magician !
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 45 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: General Liability up to $1,000,000
My shows are designed to have visual, comical, and interactive magic with small animal production. Also, I produce a gift for your child in a magical way and have prizes for the others. Balloon animals can be included as well. Finally, the shows are age-appropriate but have been proven to be fun for the adults too!
Education
1998 Masters Degree in Elementary Education
Arcadia University, Glenside, Pa., GPA. 3.5
1993 Post Graduate Study in Accounting and Business Systems
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., GPA 3.0
1990 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Rider University, Lawrenceville, N.J., GPA 3.1
Certification
August 2004 – current Virginia Teaching Certificate
with additional credits
Professional Teaching Experience
(phone number hidden)7 Physical Education Teacher (PT), Hunt Valley, Springfield, Va. grades
K - 6
(phone number hidden)5 6th Grade Science and Language Arts Teacher, Woodburn
Elementary, Falls Church, Va.
- Created and orchestrated an after-school “Magic Club”, grades 5 - 6
(phone number hidden)4 Math and Physical Education Teacher, The Odyssey School, Baltimore, Md.
- Taught math to dyslexic students, grades 2 - 5
- Instructed physical education classes, grades 2 - 8
- Head coach, boys’ soccer, grades 5 - 8
- Assistant coach, boys’ lacrosse, grades 5 - 8
- Directed and produced annual talent show, grades 2 - 8
2002 – 2003 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher, St. Gregory The Great Catholic School, Plantation, Fl.
Related Experience
2004 – Present Camp Instructor, Kaleidoscope Day Camp, Roland Park Country School, Baltimore, Md.
- Developed and implemented a program in the “Art of Magic,” that included basic principles of magic, as well as, circus skills and juggling for children ages
7-14
1995 - Present Self-Employed Professional Magician, Greater Washington DC
- Performances for schools, parties, assisted living homes, and special events
- Close-up magic performance in several restaurant chains
(phone number hidden)8 After-School Supervisor, Clubhouse for Kids Only, affiliate of New
Hope Elementary School, New Hope, Pa.
1997 - Math Tutor, Sylvan Learning Center, Doylestown, Pa.
- Instruction in algebra, geometry, and SAT preparation for secondary
-age students
I provide the audio equipment and pa system for audiences from 1 to 250!
| January 21, 2023 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| November 12, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| November 05, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| April 09, 2022 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| October 26, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| February 02, 2019 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| October 28, 2017 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
| August 27, 2017 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
| July 08, 2017 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Birthday (Child) |
| June 03, 2017 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
| May 13, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| May 07, 2017 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
| May 06, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| April 28, 2017 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| April 23, 2017 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| April 22, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
| March 25, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| February 18, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| February 12, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| January 28, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Birthday (Child) |
| January 07, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| December 10, 2016 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
| December 03, 2016 • 9:30pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 18, 2016 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| August 06, 2016 • 12:30pm - 1:15pm | Birthday (Child) |
| June 09, 2016 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | School Assembly |
| March 12, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
| January 30, 2016 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| April 26, 2015 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Birthday (Child) |
| February 22, 2014 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Other |
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