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	This entertainer travels nationwide for bookings.

LOCATION:
Rockaway, New Jersey

TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Rockaway, NJ.

SURROUNDING AREA:
Denville, Dover, Tabor, Mountain Lakes, Wharton, Boonton, Mine Hill, Morris Plains, Kenvil, Lake Hopatcong, Mount Arlington, Parsippany, Randolph, Stillwater, Cedar Knolls, Glasser, Lake Hiawatha, Landing, Middleville, Montville, Oak Ridge, Butler, Hopatcong, Ledgewood, Morristown, Pine Brook, Succasunna, Swartswood, Towaco, Whippany.

PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Magician

ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Balloon Twister, Comedian, Fortune Teller, Hypnotist, Mentalist, Motivational Speaker, Psychic

AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Temples, Weddings

PERFORMING SINCE:
1980

PAY RANGE:
$200-$750 per hour

INFLUENCES:
Not Available

I'M THE WINNER OF THE 2007 GIGMASTERS RISING STAR AWARD FOR TOP MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR IN NORTH AMERICA WITH THE MOST BOOKINGS AND CLIENT FEEDBACK'S!!!

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CLIENT FEEDBACK:  

Marco could not have been more accomodating throughout the party. He had the kids laughing the entire time. I would definetly use him again for my 3 year old when she gets a little older. All of the parents stayed and commented on how good his show was. We were overall very pleased with Marco
--Colleen P.
Lebanon, NJ
7/21/2008

Magic of Marco was a hit. He had everyone mezmerized from my one year son to my 87 year old italian grandfather. Days later people are still talking about him, asking where I got him from. He was very accomdating, easy to work with, and very punctual. I have a feeling Magic of Marco will be visiting many more of my family functions.-Rosangela, Totowa, NJ
--Rosangela T.
Hawthorne, NJ
7/20/2008

Marco was great! I started calling him Marco the Magnificent. A special treat was a trick with cards that ended with a card that said Happy Birthday with the birthday girl's name. Everyone loved that! His tricks were amazing. I highly recommend Marco.
--Francine L.
Easton, PA
7/5/2008

We hired Marco to celebrate my son's 8th birthday. He was able to engage each one of the 35 kids as well as the adults. Everybody loved his magic show. Personally, I was really amazed to see him performing his tricks. He asked me to cut a rope with scissors in two pieces. He then put the two pieces in his hand. Right away, he opened the hand and there was the original one-piece rope. I could not believe it! His professionalism started from the very first e-mail we exchanged. He always answered my messages and phone calls immediately. Punctual and very well organized. I would absolutely recommend Marco to anybody. Thanks, Marco!
--Marta G.
New York, NY
6/19/2008

Thanks to Marco my daughter's party was a smashing success! The kids were so enchanted with his act that they were still enthusiastic about it the next morning when I dropped Marisa off at preschool, and several of the adults commented on how great he was as compared with all the other magicians they had seen at children's parties. A crowd pleaser for all ages! Thanks, Marco!
--Mary Ellen L.
Bernardsville, NJ
6/8/2008

Marco the Magician arrived promptly on time, well dressed and ready to work. He introduced himself and discussed the different options available and asked for approval for function specific playing cards. Our attendees were enthusiastic about Marco's abilities as a magician and fascinated with the tricks. Marco deserves all the kudos and indeed lives up to his five star rating.
--Walter D.
Nyack, NY
5/22/2008

marco was great... his friendly manner and easy way made everyone feel very comfortable... he did a great job and really did some amazing tricks...we would recommend him to anyone...he was on time, and we all laughed with him...his magic is awesome... he's the best!!! deborah and marc frost
--Deborah F.
East Brunswick, NJ
5/17/2008

Marco was very professional from the get go.....with returning my calls and emails and was very accomodating to my needs.....the children absolutely loved him and the parents in attendance thought he did an amazing job...i would recommend him to anyone looking for a magician for any age group.... thank you for making jakobs birthday party such a great one!! Kristi
--Kristi M.
Port Chester, NY
4/5/2008

Marco was extremely professional. He always returned phone calls and e-mails promptly whenever I had a question. All the kids at my son's bar-mitzvah loved him and he kept everyone well entertained at the cocktail hour. His tricks were great-and we would recommend him highly.
--Sharyn B.
Warren, NJ
3/8/2008

The Magic of Marco is AMAZING! Marco was a hit at our Blue and Gold dinner. Before the show, the kids were eager with anticipation. When a few kids got too excited, Marco has a great ability to keep the group under control with fun-lovin' care. Even grownups were dragging their chairs for a closer look of the performance. Thanks Marco!
--Ivette C.
Bloomfield, NJ
2/29/2008

WOW! is the best way to describe Marco's act. Marco circulated around the room entertaining and amazing all 70 of our guest. We highly recommed The Close Up Magic of Marco-you and your guest will be truly entertained.
--Dave B.
Langhorne, PA
2/16/2008

Marco was awesome.. He performed to a large crowd (75- 100)children and adults. Everyone enjoyed the show. He was professional entertaining and funny. I would highly recommend him. Thank You Marco for making our Mardi Gras a success.
--Joan T.
Three Bridges, NJ
2/5/2008

From the first time I spoke to Marco on the phone, I knew he was the magician of choice. He was professional and confident. The day of the show, he was prompt, polite, professional, and friendly to our guests. This was a corporate event and Marco did two hours of strolling magic for 190 adult guests. He even stayed late to make sure everyone was entertained. His magic was top-notch and I received nothing but positive feedback from all our guests. I would highly recommend Marco and would gladly hire him again.
--Pam F.
Atlantic City, NJ
1/26/2008

Marco was great!!! All of his magic tricks were amazing. He was truly an awesome addition to our holiday party. I would recommend him to anyone, and would definatly hire him again in the future.
--Megan S.
New York, NY
12/7/2007

Marco is a fantastic performer! He made our corporate holiday event a real memorable one!! Thanks!!!
--Kelly W.
Philadelphia, PA
12/6/2007

I AM SO GREATFUL THAT I WENT W/MARCO THE MAGICIAN!I WAS EXTREMELY SATISFIED & IMPRESSED!I NEVER HIRED A MAGICIAN LET ALONE FROM GIGMASTERS/INTERNET.WHEN I SAW HE WAS ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA & THE DAVID LETTERMAN SHOW,I SAID I HOPE HE CALLS,& HE DID ;)THROUGH ALL MY TROUBLES & CHANGING LOCATIONS "1 DAY" BEFORE MY TWINS CHRISTENING, MARCO PROMISED ME,EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT & IT DID. EVERYONE WANTS MARCO FOR THERE PARTIES NOW! STROLLING UP CLOSE TO EACH TABLE,THE MAGIC WAS JUST LETS SAY*GET THE F OUTTA HERE!*"IN BROOKLYN TERMS" & THE MAIN EVENT WAS REALLY A BANG BOOM HIT!WE CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH!5 STARS ISN'T ENOUGH! <3 THE MAFFEI & GARGIULO FAMILY BKLYN,N.Y
--Jennifer G.
Brooklyn, NY
7/13/2008

Marco was a wonderful addition to our daughter's Bat Mitzvah. Not only were his skills astounding, he also has a charming, funny and dynamic personality for kids and adults alike. We had a real mix of ages and personalities with over 130 guests spanning multiple generations. Everybody gave Marco raves. In addition, from a planning standpoint, Marco was responsive and accomodating, and communicated what we could expect at the party very accurately. We would definitely recommend him and also use him again for a party or event.
--Emily P.
Monmouth Junction, NJ
11/10/2007

Marco is a wonderful person who put forth much effort into making my guests comfortable. I enjoyed working with him and talking with him. There is no doubt in my mind that I will do business in the future with Marco again. It was a pleasure dealing with him.
--Danielle Z.
Pompton Plains, NJ
10/26/2007

Marco was incredible!!! From his wonderful magical talents to his professionalism he was excellent. The parents of our school were incredibly pleased and are still talking about how impressed they are with Marco. We highly recommend him!
--Suzanne J.
Larchmont, NY
10/18/2007

Marco's magic show was amazing!!! It was entertaining for everyone (every age from 4-40+) at the party. The children (& parents) could not stop talking about his magic after the show was over. I highly recommend his magic show! Thank you Marco for making our event a magical one.
--Tulin H.
Dover, NJ
10/13/2007

Close Up Magic with Marco was a great addition to an already fabulous party. It was just that extra something special that people remember when they walk away.
--Stacey S.
Morristown, NJ
10/13/2007

Magic Marco performed at our Corporate 25th Anniversary party and he was truly entertaining. Everyone enjoyed the show. He was very professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is seeking a magician for a party or trade show.
--Claudia T.
New York, NY
10/12/2007

Marco performed for an audience of about 100 people in our active-adult community. I had no idea what to expect, since I booked him sight unseen. He was wonderful! He exceeded all of my expectations and made me look very good in the eyes of my neighbors. Now the only question is, how can I top this for our next party? Everyone has been asking me what I have planned for next time and I only know that I will certainly look to Gigmasters for any entertainment I needs I have in the future.
--Kathy S.
Wanaque, NJ
10/7/2007

Every enjoyed his show. It was absolutely fabulous! Everyone was talking about his tricks long after he left. I would definitely recommend him to any family or friends having an event. He was great with the kids and so entertaining for the adults. Everyone just raved about his performance. He's a true professional!
--Jackie T.
New Milford, NJ
9/30/2007

The Close-up Magic of Marco was exactly what we were looking for. He performed table to table throughout the fundraiser and dazzled the crowd. The adults and kids both loved all of his tricks. I would highly recommend him as a magician for your next event.
--Jocelyn K.
Quakertown, PA
9/29/2007

Marco was amazing!!! The children at my daycare and the staff all enjoyed him very much. He was great with the children and they had a blast! Will definitly hire Marco again!!
--Nicole S.
Hamburg, NJ
8/2/2007

We were very pleased with Marco and his show. We've had nothing but extremely positive feedback from our guests. Marco delivered exactly the show we had discussed and it turned out to be a wonderful addition to our party!
--Judi S.
Suffern, NY
7/15/2007

Marco was Awesome!!! My party started at 4pm and Marco was suppose to start his show at 5pm. Alot of my guest handn't showed up yet. He agreed to wait another half hour before he started, which was great because just about everyone showed up by then. Everyone enjoyed the show, kids and parents. He was definitely the hit of the party. I would definitely recommend him...so worth it! Thank you Marco for making my little girls party a memorable one!
--Ana A.
Elizabeth, NJ
6/24/2007

With Magic of Marco we were able to increase our client leads at our industry TRADE SHOW by 150%. Marco was excellent at getting people to stop at our booth and have their badges scanned for future follow-up. If you are looking for something to "be different" and not just give away logo pens, I recommend Marco to work your next trade show. The trade publication that covered the show had six pictures in the article and our booth, with Marco, had two of the six - you can't buy better press. By the way, this trade show had 18,000 attendees. I would be happy to offer a reference for future booking.
--Brad F.
New York, NY
6/13/2007

Our trade show was a success due in part to the wonderful, talented Marco. He is truly a consumate professional. He spent 4 hours of non-stop magic and slight of hand entertaining over 700 guests. For those looking for a wonderful talent you won't be sorry if you hire "The Close-up Magic of Marco.
--Kaye F.
Somerset, NJ
6/10/2007

The family show provided by Marco was excellent! The adults and children alike were amazed by his performance. Many of our guest were interested in finding out where and how we found him. I am sure that he will be used again by us as well as some of our guest in the future.
--James Z.
Scotch Plains, NJ
5/5/2007

we hired marco for grandma's 85th birthday at home. big age range of guests. he performed admirably, and was able to engage both young and old with age appropriate tricks. if the occasion should arise, we would definetly ask him to perform for us again. thank you marco!
--Marjorie N.
Mt Arlington, NJ
4/29/2007

Magic Of Marco performed for our Cub Scout pack meeting. He was entertaining for all ages and kept surprising us all with his illusions. I would like to recommend him to any group that enjoys the art of illusion. He is a true professional and has a great rapport with his audience.
--Greg A.
Poughkeepsie, NY
4/19/2007

Marco did a strolling magic show that was great. All the guests young and old were mesmerized by his magic. I would highly recommend him.
--Beth S.
Colts Neck, NJ
3/31/2007

Marco was fabulous! He was a hit at my sons 13th birthday party. His magic is great, truly amazing tricks. He is also fantastic with the crowd. We had a roomfull of roudy pre-teens/teens(and some know it all adults)and Marco was great with them all. He was also very accomodating to us changing the performance time on him on the day of the party. Marco is a truly professional performer and is great for audiences of all ages.
--Eleonor K.
East Brunswick, NJ
3/31/2007

Marco was great for our event. We had a convention for 200+ executives for a fortune 500 company. Marco was very entertaining during cocktail hour and on stage for our attendee's. Marco also worked very close with our clients collaborating on his performance and coming up with ideas prior to event for our client. A talented entertainer and a great guy to work with who is very professional.
--Bill N.
Philadelphia, PA
1/11/2007

Magic of Marco was hired for a corporate/employee holiday gathering. From the beginning he demonstrated professionalism in following up on the details associated with the gig. He arrived early to set up and was prompt in starting his show. We were extremely pleased with his show, as well as his ability to engage & interact with the audience. His show definitely started our party off on the right foot! I would highly recommend Magic of Marco for your next party!
--Jennifer C.
Greenwich, CT
12/15/2006

Marco was terrific! He entertained corporate guests with just the right blend of fun and professionalism. He was engaged any guests who wanted to see more and politely evaded the people who were caught up in conversations - just the type of cocktail hour entertainer we needed to spice up the event. Thanks Marco, you were great.
--Marti W.
Morristown, NJ
12/13/2006

Magic of Marco was hired for our Holiday party. Everyone enjoyed his magical performances. We thought that he was extremely funny and very entertaining. We would definetely recommend him to anyone that was looking for a magician.
--Sharon R.
East Hanover, NJ
12/7/2006

I recently hired Marco for my wife's suprize birthday party. He wowed the crowd with his magical preformances, humor and overall professionalism. He entertained my guests in a classy and respectful manner. I was very satisfied with my choice. Using Close-up Magic of Marco was the "exclamation point" of the whole affair. My money was well spent. I consider Marco highly recommendable. Simeon, New York City
--Simeon F.
New York, NY
11/26/2006

Marco was very professional but most importantly very entertaining. I especially enjoyed the personal touch. He created a trick for the guest of honor. Thanks Marco.
--Hiten S.
Somerville, NJ
11/11/2006

The Magic of Marco was truly top rate entertainment for all of the people at our Halloween Party. He is extremely confident and highly professional. Marco got everyone involved. It is really great to see up close magic. Our friends will be talking about the experience for a long time to come. Thanks again Marco. John & Mindy E.
--Mindy E.
Flemington, NJ
10/28/2006

I hired Marco as a roaming performer at my town festival. He was always prompt and courteous when we were planning his performance which spanned three full days of the festival. A true professional, at the festival he was able to perform as easily for a crowd of three as he could for a crowd of twenty. Marco also did a special performance for a group home near the festival grounds that housed terminally ill children. I can not thank him enough for the smiles that he brought to those kids faces that day. I look forward to working with him again, and would definitely recommend Magic of Marco to anyone looking for a great entertainer who knows how to work a crowd. PS - the teenagers couldn't get enough of him!
--Andrea M.
Hatboro, PA
9/25/2006

Marco is truly a master. Our guests were in awe of his sleight of hand and up close magic. I could not have made a better choice. Marco is a gentleman and a true professional. We will be seeing him again at future corporate functions. Above and beyond our expectations. Thanks again!
--Joe S.
Yonkers, NY
7/6/2006

Marco was the best magician I have ever met. We all enjoyed his performance. Colleen & Danny Carrero
--Colleen S.
Pearl River, NY
6/11/2006

Marco was ideal for our son's First Holy Communion Party! He was extremely entertaining. Marco performed a high quality magic show that not only mezmorized the children, he truly amazed and impressed the adults as well. Having Marco there made our event extra special. We all had a great time. We definitely recommend the Close-up Magic of Marco for any event. The Kapinos family
--Christine K.
Glen Ridge, NJ
5/7/2006

Marco was excellent! My group of doubting adults was totally won over. The close up nature of his magic left everyone in disbelief and in respect of his skills. This was a lunch event, that in the past, staff would frequently leave early. He kept virtually everyone in their seats until the very end of the alotted time.
--Dorothy F.
New York, NY
4/26/2006

We just returned from my baby daughter's Christening and have to say everyone thoroughly enjoyed having the Close-up Magic of Marco at the party! It was definitely the highlight of the evening. We had 100 people (including 20 children ages 0-12) All the kids were very entertained and the adults were truly amazed by the performance. Still trying to figure out how he did the invisible card trick!?! I think we'll all be talking about it for a long time. It made for a real memorable evening. Everyone was so impressed. Marco was very personable and professional. We will definitely keep him in mind for future events and highly recommend him to all! Thanks again! The Naylor Family
--Rosemary N.
Staten Island, NY
4/23/2006

Yesterday we had the pleasure of having Marco the Magician perform at my son's Bar Mitzvah. Marco and I had spoken on the phone, prior to the event. I was very pleased to realize that all that he and I had spoken about, was remembered and it was performed expertly. He made the Bar Mitzvah exciting, my guests, especially my son thoroughly enjoyed his performance. Adults as well as the kids were amazed by his magic. He was friendly, respectful and enjoyable. Thank you for doing such a great job, Marco! Fondly, Andrea Hyman and family
--Andrea H.
Mahwah, NJ
2/20/2006

Marco was an excellent performer. All the guests enjoyed his magic. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
--Alicia J.
Bay Shore, NY
12/17/2005

Marco was great! He very entertaining, extremely talented, and everyone, children and adults alike, enjoyed his show. (even Harry) We would be happy to recommend him to anyone!
--John D.
Leonia, NJ
12/10/2005

We were very impressed with his slight of hand tricks. All night long, everone kept saying "how did he do that?" His invisible card trick was the absolute best! Great Job!
--Donna D.
Lawrenceville, NJ
12/8/2005

Marco was absolutley outstanding...kept a group of adults amazed for over an hour....Extremely personable, adaptable and truly a professional. Would not hesitate to hire him again for a minute!!
--Jean C.
Clinton, NJ
4/9/2005

Marco entertained at a corporate dinner after a conference in New York. We had a number of international visitors and everyone enjoyed both the standing presentation during the cocktail hour and the strolling show before dessert. Marco has a great grasp on what is appropriate for a corporate event.
--Alethea D.
New York, NY
3/21/2007

Terrific entertainer, excellent close-up, sleight-of-hand magic, with a few really spectacular effects. Reliable, well-organized; did exactly what he said he'd do. (This was a big help as I was frantically trying to organize a surprise party -- Marco did his part professionally, and was a "low-maintainance" part of the process.) I would recommend him, and would hire him again.
--Paul M.
New York, NY
3/19/2006

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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, July 26, 2008
9:30PM - Mompou (tapas & Wine Bar)
Newark, NJ

Saturday, September 06, 2008
12:00PM - Adath Shalom Synagogue
Morris Plains, NJ

PAST APPEARANCES:
Monday, July 21, 2008
1:00PM - 10 Hedge Row Crossing
Lebanon, NJ
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Sunday, July 20, 2008
3:30PM - Nicola's Restaurant
Hawthorne, NJ
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Sunday, July 13, 2008
5:00PM - Brooklyn, N.y.
Brooklyn, NY
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
7:30PM - Alfie's
Warren, NJ

Saturday, July 05, 2008
1:00PM - Bady's Grove
Easton, PA
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
4:30PM - Residential Building
New York, NY
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
4:00PM - 19 Slope Drive
Dover, NJ

Sunday, June 08, 2008
4:30PM - Home
Bernardsville, NJ
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Sunday, June 08, 2008
1:30PM - Harbor Hills Day Camp
Randolph, NJ

Thursday, May 22, 2008
5:00PM - Ems Fundraiser Nyack Hospital For Injured Emt
Nyack, NY
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
8:00PM - My Home
East Brunswick, NJ
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