Thank you New Horizon School

I enjoy bringing smiles to people and hearing the laughter the show generates.  It is also nice to get many kind letters....

Thanks so much for the nice comment after shows at your school...

"Norm’s show was a BLAST! Definitely one of the best shows we’ve had! Thank you!"

Jackie Teacher  New Horizon Academy Maplewood, MN

       I love to bring comedy and magic to children of all ages.  I enjoy the pre-school audiences and day cares.  many schools like this have fun programs for older kids int he summer so it is fun to bring magic to the 1st -6th graders too!

"He was absolutely terrific." Patrick Pribyl - Principal New Prague Primary School

I present programs for elementary schools with a motivational message about reading.

The comedy magic reading show has appeared at the Owatonna Public Library 10 times over the past 25 years. After the most recent program they gave this review...

"Quality - Excellent"

"We just had Norm at our library this morning. He was on time, professional, and entertaining. The kids loved him, and the adults did too. He has a great way of bringing summer reading into his act. We would highly recommend him." Owatonna Public Library

Learn more at MagicNorm.com

 it is the Twin Cities spot for comedy magic shows and school magicians.

We have brought shows to hundreds of schools across MN and in Minneapolis and St. Paul. 

 

Now Booking Summer Reading shows at Libraries in MN

I am off to the auditions again in Rochester, MN for the SELCO library system.  This is a great way for librarians in MN to find a fun program to motivate their young readers. I have done shows at all the libraries in Southern MN at least twice and some like Rochester, Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna  have had my magic show more than 9 times over the years. The foloowing is the bio and description I sent of their catalog. If your school or library needs a magic show that motivates reading, check me out. I am the first and original reading magic show going back many years.

Norm Barnhart - The Reading is Magic Show

Show Description:
Comedy Magician, and best selling Children's book author, Norm Barnhart loves to motivate youngsters to get excited about reading!  His dynamic magic show is full of laughs and amazing tricks but focuses on the fun of reading. Each comical trick relates directly to how reading helps with hobbies, interests and jobs.

Norm's set of four Amazing Magic books published by Capstone press have shipped over 100,000 copies and he just finished writing four more that will be available this summer in June.  Your library can host an author visit, book launch party complete with a very fun magic show that motivates reading.

Bio:
Norm has also written 6 books for magician's and entertainer's and has hundreds of articles in their journals and magazines over the past 25 years. He is invited by magicians to come teach and perform at their conventions.  Most recently, this past November, he has performed and taught magicians in Boston, New Hampshire and NYC. In January of 2013 he was a guest speaker and performer on the Creativity at Sea conference held on Norwegian Cruise lines in the Caribbean. Last summer Norm taught and performed at a convention in California and also at the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Most of his time is spent motivating children to get excited about reading at schools and libraries throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. He developed the first and original Reading Magic show over 29 years ago.  He is a frequent visitor to Ronald McDonald House and Children's Hospital in St. Paul. He grows raspberries, blueberries black berries and asparagus along with regular gardening. His hobby is making short comedies along the lines of Carol Burnett, Red Skelton and Laurel and Hardy.


More info at MagicNorm.com
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Magic and Fun show in Minnesota Libraries and Schools

Reading and Magic shows in schools are great for I love to Read Month as well as for PTA family nights.

Reading is Magic and Magic can motivate your readers. I love to be a library Magician in MN. 

Big Kids like Magic too!

        It was fun to be invited back to the U. of M. Children's Hospital in Minneapolis for a visit with the kids and their families.  The children seemed to enjoy the comedy and magic that I presented. Several Minnesota Vikings popped in and they also enjoyed seeing a few tricks. After the event I got a picture with a few of those tall guys.

John Sullivan and MagicNorm after visiting with the children at U. of M. Children's Hospital

 

 Tyler Holmes, Geoff Scwartz, and Charlie Johnson with MagicNorm after visiting with the children.

Many people mentioned that they saw me on KARE-11 TV that evening.

I have fun bringing smiles to kids of all ages. I present comedy magic for adult and corporate groups. I bring laughs and fun to elementary schools, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. I present magic and comedy for many high school lock-in events.  I tailor my shows to the group I am presenting for. Years of experience have made this easy.

Tonight I do a comedy magic show in Mankato, MN for an Electric Company Holiday Party and tomorrow night for a Health Care group's annual banquet in Maple Grove. I love to hear the laughs and bring comedy to people.

Please learn more about how I bring comedy magic in MN and WI to special events. MagicNorm.com


    

Magician in Minneapolis

It is fun to bring comedy and magic to people of all ages.  Last night I had the pleasure to entertain at a fund raiser in Fridley, MN.  There were a few kids there but mostly adults.  Saul was the organizer and he runs a outreach program for prisons. I opened with my comedy stand up magic and then Saul and a few people spoke, then I finished with the silent screen tribute to Red Skelton and the old days of comedy. 

It was fun to hear all the laughter.  I enjoy being a Magician in Minneapolis and bringing comedy to family parties, corporate picnics and other special events.

Norm invited to teach at an Entertainer's Convention at Sea

Yes, I've been invited to teach on a cruise dedicated to creativity and performance art. I will speak on creativity for entertainers. My goal is to encourage others to be themselves and add comedy to their act.

Here is the bio they are using about my creativity with magic and comedy workshop.

Norm has been a full time entertainer for over 28 years bringing comedy and magic to schools, festivals and corporate banquets in all 50 states and 6 other countries.  His approach to creativity is infectious and Stormin' Norman will help you discover your inner BrainStorm that is waiting to be released!

He is a best selling children's book author with over 100,000 shipped. His inventions and routines have appeared in Laugh Makers, Funny Paper, Linking Ring, World Clown Association, Genii and MAGIC Magazines. His character, "The Amazing Normondo the Great" act has appeared at many entertainer's conventions. In 2001 he won first place at America's Funniest Magician Contest in Las Vegas.

He was presented with the Bob Gibbons Excellence in Family Entertainment Award in 2012. He likes pie.


I have presented magic on cruise ships before and find it fun.

Reading Magic Show at the Key Largo Library

Florida is a warm place to perform magic shows. I just returned from a visit to Florida where I enjoyed entertaining with some comedy magic shows for the families. Along with the laughter the show is packed with encouragement for the young readers. Every trick revolves around reading.

One program was at the Key Largo Library. This library has had the books I have written in their collection for years.

After the show the children's librarian, Chris wrote a nice note about the show.

"Norm's magic show at the Key Largo Library was fabulous. The children love to assist him with the tricks." - Chris Morgan

Learn more about Minnesota School and Library Magicians and comedy magic shows that motivate reading at:  MagicNorm.com/school.html

Magic Show at Library

 

Magic show at the Library this weekend at Anoka County Library - Rum River Library.

See the above poster for this fun Minnesota Magician at the Library in Anoka.  Its magic and fun for everyone.  This fun magician has entertained and motivated readers with his magic tricks at libraries in the Twin Cities for over 30 years. All ages welcome.