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Speakers & Events-R-Us is an award winning event production company which has been in business since 1993. We were the company selected to coordinate the "All Star" event at Miller Park in Milwaukee, WI. We were also referred to the PGA to coordinate events when they were in Kohler, WI. Speakers & Events - R US offers complete wedding planning, event planning & destination management services in WI & Chicago.

 


 

Magician Tim Glander

Testimonials!

 

Tim GlanderTim Glander began his interest in magic at the tender age of 8 when a friend of his father taught him how to vanish a coin. That sparked an interest along with an ad from a magazine that promised to turn you into a magician for only 10 cents and the cost of a self addressed stamped envelope. From there, books and tricks fed the fire of Tim’s interest in the art. Then one Saturday morning during a children’s TV show, a man took a cup and made a small ball appear, disappear, change into two large rubber balls and kept Tim laughing the entire time he was performing the trick. That was real magic!

Tim began to perform tricks for his friends, put together shows, and made it a priority in his life to become a magician.

Later in his teens, music took over Tim’s interests. He studied percussion, majored in music in college and dropped magic until it was almost time to graduate. Before earning that diploma, a senior recital was required and with encouragement from his percussion teacher, Tim composed a piece that included multi-percussion instruments, a rudimental drummer, electronic tape, slide presentation and of course, magic! At that point, the seed was replanted along with a new interested, balloons.

Tim searched for the most knowledgeable and creative artists in Magic and Balloon sculpting that he could find. Don Alan, Ken Brooke, Terry Herbert, and Patrick Page became mentors in magic, while Tim studied balloon sculpting with Roger Segal, Marvin Hardy, the late David Grist, and Ken Stillman among many others.

Now, after 20 years of teaching music in public and private school systems, Tim is performing for Schools, Libraries, Day Care Centers, Restaurants, and many other venues. His style of entertainment and creativity has landed him work with many corporations including William Wrigley, John Deere, Mercy Health Care, Vista Containers, and Miller Brewing.

Tim also entertains at various County and State Fairs, Church festivals, and any other event looking for good quality entertainment. His balloon sculpting and magic has been enjoyed by various personalities such as Steve Allen, Bill Wrigley, Monica Mancini, Bill Kurtis, Donald Driver, and Doc Severinsen; along with a wide variety of Jazz and Rock musicians.

 

Tim Glander MagicTim Glander has been placing smiles on faces and in the hearts of children and adults for almost 20 years. He has honed his art into a delightful and positive experience that always captivates his audience.

Whether it is a birthday party for 6 year olds, a corporate function or holiday affair, Tim provides exactly what is needed to make it a memorable event.

Magic and Balloon Stage Show
This show is 45 minutes of Comedy and Mystery. Both children and adults become part of the show using story telling, humor and just good fun. Balloon art may be interweaved throughout the performance that is created and given away at the end of the show.

Strolling Magic
Guests are entertained during cocktail hour or tableside during the evening’s festivities. This magic happens in their hands right before their eyes using cards, money and even borrowed objects.

Balloon Sculpting
Tim’s unique creations include not only animals, flowers and silly hats, but also costumes, sport games and personal caricatures of the audience themselves. Many products and logos can be created for a company or business using balloons.

Specialty Shows
Over the years, Tim Glander has created themed shows to meet the needs and demands of particular clients. These include: Magic of Recycling, Magic of Reading for Libraries, Say No To Drugs and The Magic of Agriculture.

References
Corporate clients include Miller Brewing, John Deere, William Wrigley Company, Mercy Health System, Vista Containers and the John O. Butler Company. Fairs include Wisconsin State, Jefferson and Kenosha counties, Festivals include University of Wisconsin family days, church festivals, country clubs, Lake Associations, Post Prom Parties and assisted living institutions. Libraries include Madison, Kohler and those in Rock and Walworth Counties.

Tim Glander has created Balloon Art for various celebrities that include Steve Allen, Doc Severinsen, Monica Mancini, Gale Sayers, Donald Driver, Bill Kurtis and The Little River Band. Jazz musicians Maynard Ferguson, Jon Faddis, Benny Golson, The Heath Brothers, Gerald Wilson, Kenny Burrell, Phil Woods, David “Fathead” Newman and Ed Thigpen have also enjoyed Tim’s balloon art.

 

What Clients Are Saying

 

“Tim would be a dynamic performer for any restaurant or organization since he has the ability to captivate and entertain any and all groups.”
Beth
Restaurant and Bar Manager
Lake Geneva Wisconsin

“Tim‘s magic garnered ‘Oooo’s and “Aaah’s from all ages, while the comedy elements filled the room with laughter.”
Missy
Pinney Library
Madison, Wisconsin

“Tim Glander is a talented artist whose dedication to his work brings an enthusiasm and wit to the stage that engages the entire family!”
Kathie
Overture Center for the Arts
Madison, Wisconsin

“You helped set the mood of the evening of fun, laughter and reinforce Team Spirit which is so needed with a group of professionals needing to relax and forget their work and enjoy each others company.”
David
President, Vista International

“I would highly recommend Tim for your child’s birthday party or any other special occasion. He certainly made the party stress free for me and the children could not stop talking about how fun the show was. My daughter turns six in two months and she is already asking if she can have “The Magician Man” come to her party again.“
Liz B.
Walworth, WI