The Magic Buzz

Yup, It's Been a While!

2010-10-09T18:12:00.005-04:00

I haven't been asleep entirely since the last post. Work time and family time has taken precedent while performing in-between.

But today is a new day! I have begun to work with the great people at Robinette's gift barn and will be the first performer at a new and exciting venue in their loft area. A wine tasting at the Robinette's Cellars will begin the evening's festivities. Then I will be performing my stand-up magic show in "The Loft". It is a perfect room for up to about 75 people.
After the show, we will motor on down the road to Carino's Restaurant for a four-course meal.

The idea of combining entertainment with a dinner is not new. What WILL be new, is that the site we've created - www.DinnerAnd.com - will be the starting place for MANY types of entertainment options that will compliment the dinner selection of the evening. I've thought for quite a while that it would be cool to join these two forms of fun and enjoyment, and add a few twists and surprises that will be sure to make for a really unique evening.

And it won't end with just the one evening. We're working on several other interesting combinations of evening events. So if one evening does not fit your style, come on back to DinnerAnd.com, and you'll be sure to see an evening that works for you! I have even written as far as the North Pole for entertainment options, and am in the works for an event that would include the one and ONLY Santa. You may find this hard to believe, but I have been working on confirming the validity of the man, and it is authentic (he sent a hair from his beard for a DNA sample, and we are currently waiting for results) Preliminary results have begun to conclude this is THE SANTA CLAUS, and is even considering a visit to Robinette's for a private storytelling party. Friend us on Facebook, and we will be happy to give you the developing story.

To say the least, we see a lot of potentially awesome events in the near future. And your thoughts are valued. Send us a note and let us know what might be a DinnerAnd theme you'd like to see. We figure if we can get Santa down toe GR for a day, we can do most anything, right?

Starlite Kitchens and Baths Party

2008-08-22T21:23:00.007-04:00

My apologies - seems you never know when it's gonna happen.

The Magic Moment

2008-07-13T09:14:00.005-04:00

A Pre-Game Menu Suggestion

2008-07-13T09:02:00.004-04:00

I don't advise eating cards before coming to the park.....
Unless you find your card in there.

The Card-Eating Boy

2008-07-12T15:40:00.004-04:00

Thomas was serious he wanted to learn how to cough up cards. We both had a drink of water shortly after this lesson.

2008-07-12T15:36:00.001-04:00

Don't know how he did it, but it was pretty cool!

2008-07-12T15:32:00.001-04:00

The DeYoung family out for a magical evening.

Field of Dreams

2008-07-12T10:03:00.003-04:00

Hit a bag, win the prizes in it........that invitation to all fans tonight had people lined up from the infield all the way out past right field, and near the parking lot! But why not?? Remember, you never know what you're gonna get.

One lucky Dad won a sweet BMX-type bicycle- all decked out! Many won gift certificates, memorabilia, Whitecaps shirts etc.

Northeast Little League Stars

2008-07-04T08:43:00.017-04:00

Looking at this great group,
you must have been winners in your league!!!
Some of us enjoyed the 20 oz beers for $2 on "Thrifty Thursday".
Can you pick out which ones?

Ben, practicing the weekend pose. (BTW- Ben is in the background.)

This Famous Chicken guy is an absolute nut - he had everyone rolling!

Suggestion: Do not take your own snapshots.

A nearby fan took this photo for us. Great Shot!

Ernie and Number 8

2008-07-01T21:35:00.002-04:00

The Whitecaps' #1 Fan - Ernie- in his strategically located seat at the ballpark.

2008-06-29T20:21:00.001-04:00

Here's a link to the Magicbuzz site

The Complete Source Group

2008-06-29T18:40:00.002-04:00

President Paul Schweitzer (glasses in back) gave me permission to entertain the team, and even obliged to gather the crew for a snapshot.

Photos by Alex Niedzwiecki

2008-06-29T09:38:00.004-04:00

The shots taken for Star Wars Night courtesy of the best 8-year-old photographer I know- Alex Niedzwiecki - who earned a light saber for the evening's work.

Apparently, these Star Wars characters know "Jedi Authority" when they see it, and slid into the pic with Alex- ruler of all that is good, and the Force......and stuff like that.

Star Wars Night Fun...Even for Big Kids....

2008-06-29T09:16:00.009-04:00

Matthew Sutherland from 314 Consulting-Expediting on hand to show off his terrific Red Wing hat. Matthew was at Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals, while the rest of us were watching on TV.

What a great night at the ballpark! Even a 75 minute rain delay before the game couldn't keep the fun spilling out of everyone. And the crowd was one of the biggest of the year- looked like about 10,000 fans!

Even on a Friday....

2008-06-28T11:50:00.001-04:00

...after an entire week of work, happiness abounds with the team at Wolverine Construction. Great to meet all of you!

The Suite Life

2008-06-28T11:35:00.001-04:00

Fans at the Borculo Polishing suite agreed to smile simultaneously for this pic. A perfect display of team effort, or just plain luck.

Bailey and the Clan

2008-06-28T11:27:00.000-04:00

Here we are doing some cool stuff together just before game time.

2008-06-01T16:59:00.000-04:00

Terry Buschert showing off a card he signed. Even the shadow on his shirt seems impressed!

Magi of Old

2008-06-01T15:22:00.000-04:00

Met a former "International Brotherhood of Magicians" member, Tim Hayes. He works as VP of Sales/Marketing at Kodiak Construction, a long-time sponsor of the Whitecaps. Tim recalled a few of his own magical memories like it was yesterday.

2008-06-01T14:37:00.000-04:00

Hey, look everybody... it's "The Alpine Baptist Church Crew!"

2008-06-01T14:31:00.000-04:00

Dropped by to see Lori Reed & JoAnne Marcus at the Kraft Foods Suite. They asked if there was a Magicbuzz sandwich yet, and I had to tell them the bad news. As you can see, they were crushed.

2008-06-01T13:58:00.000-04:00

Heather and Pete visited the ballpark with their friends from Kent Foundry, and were drinking from dark glass bottles. Root beer, I think.

2008-06-01T13:48:00.000-04:00

The VanderYachts visited while at their Gordon Food Service party. Here's Nicole and her sister Kaitlin with Mom and Dad.

A View from the Seats

2008-06-01T08:40:00.000-04:00

Thought I'd snap a few shots and add them while strolling around. The premiere begins with my new friend Ryan Freed, along with some guy he calls Dad, and some other guy trying to mooch some popcorn off them (I think it was Ryan's Grandpa).

It was the first trip to the ballpark for these guys and they were just settling in when we met. Great to meet you guys!

There's always a first post....and here it is!

2008-04-24T21:21:00.002-04:00

I'm very exited to announce I'll be performing this year during West Michigan Whitecaps games at Fifth Third Ballpark- in and around the stands, along the concourse and in the skyboxes. I may even try a few things on the field as well. You can view the dates I am tentatively scheduled to appear HERE.

If you are headed to a game, let me know! I'd love to meet up with you and hear what fun things are going on in your life. And who knows...maybe we'll even have time for a little magic!

Don't be afraid to ....uh......FLAG ME DOWN!