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"Michael Kent may be Columbus's most talented...there's no one else in his league."
-Johnny DiLoretto, ABC6/FOX28 Columbus
"The best we've ever had. I'm proud that you're from Columbus"
- Jungle Jack Hanna, TV's Wildlife Advocate
"You are brilliant"
- Jym Ganahl, NBC4 Columbus
"Michael Kent nimbly shifts from comedic to amazing."
- Columbus Dispatch, 3/14/2012
"Michael Kent performed at our sales meeting a very entertaining show that combined both humor and magic. The show was interactive with participation from the audience and the grand finale was impressive. Our sales team truly enjoyed the evening!"
Robert C., Executive Vice President, Global Marketing
Bulova
Michael Kent is a Comedian and Magician from Columbus, OH. Performing for colleges and corporate clients across America, Michael offers an impressive ability to connect with every audience he encounters. Cleveland's most prominent website listed Michael along with Drew Carey, Dave Chappelle and Bob Hope as one of Ohio's "Famously Funny" prominent comedians.
Michael has been entertaining large crowds since he was a young boy. He learned magic as a child by studying the highly-guarded books on the art. Mixed with an incomparable style of humor, he has found a formula for maximum entertainment.
Michael is a contributing author of the book, "How to Achieve Unlimited Success: Strategies for Creating Extraordinary Results," where he writes about his experiences using magic and a positive attitude to pursue his dreams.
Many of Michael's clients have referred to his professionalism when asked why they hire him year after year. His philosophy on entertainment is to put your guests at ease by entertaining them in a way that is friendly, conversational, and absolutely spellbinding.
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AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:
International Brotherhood of Magicians,
Ohio Arts Presenters Network,
The Ohio State University Alumni Association,
T.B.D.B.I.T.L. Alumni Association,
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CLIENT LIST INCLUDES:
-Corporations/Non-Profit Organizations-
Disney, AT&T, Ernst & Young, Citizen Watch Company, Huntington National Bank, Bulova International, Wendy's International, Inc, International Truck and Engine Corporate, Honda, The United Way, The American Cancer Society, Time Warner, US Army, US Navy Blue Angels, and hundreds more.
-Colleges-
Michael is one of the busiest touring magicians on America's college circuit, performing in 80-100 colleges every year, including The Ohio State University, Purdue University, The University of Illinois, Kentucky Wesleyan College, The University of Dayton, Indiana University, Northern Kentucky University, Central Michigan University, The University of Vermont, Manchester College, York College, Walsh University, Muskingum College, Saint Anselm College, Alma College, Capital University, Columbus College of Art and Design, Ohio Dominican University, Hope College, Aquinas College, Ohio Northern University, Simmons College, Dennison University, Urbana University, Heidelberg College, Shepherd University, Valparaiso University, Illinois College, Seton Hill University, Husson College, Northeastern University, Rutgers University - Camden, Bradley University, Grand Valley State University, Neumann College, Wilmington College and MANY MORE!
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-TESTIMONY-
I'm so glad we decided to have Michael at our event! His good spirited humor and amazing magic is still being talked about today! Michael is a true professional! -- Howard Schottenstein, Chairman of Summerfest, Bexley, OH
He was terrific both in terms of the entertainment in his show and his professionalism. His show had a couple hundred physicists alternately amazed and laughing, quite an accomplishment! -- Tom Lemberger, Physics Department, The Ohio State University
I found Michael to be very professional on the business side, and easy to work with in planning a show that fit the needs of the event I was planning. We've called him back for repeat performances. -- Gary Schenkel, Coordinator of Public Relations, Mercy Health Partners
Michael Kent's magic & comedy show was awesome! It drew one of the largest crowds we have ever had for an event! Everybody loved it and was talking about it for weeks!!!!
-- Jennifer, Kentucky Wesleyan College
Michael Kent displayed great professionalism, arriving early and using language appropriate to the crowd. He wowed the crowd with his humorous sketches, impressive magic, and relaxed demeanor. Michael's energy and bright personality made for an amazing show and we look to bring him back to campus next year.
-- Andrea, University of Dayton