B.J. Hickman Magic Show
A regular entertainer at Hollywood's Magic Castle, magician BJ Hickman has performed more than 5,000 live shows for well over 500,000 people in his career. From educational school assemblies, festivals, art centers, theaters, and special events throughout New England to speaking presentations throughout the United States, BJ is one of the busiest magicians in America. For fellow magicians, he lectures about the business of entertaining family audiences and using magic to motivate children. He has sold thousands of his instructional video tapes. For health care professionals, his 'PediaTRICKS.com' program offers ideas to keep children relaxed in the doctor's office. In his professional development in-service for teachers and parents, 'Inventive Teacher', he uses magic, diversions, and curiosities to help adults communicate better with children. BJ is an approved special interest guest lecturer for the leading cruise lines.
His interest in magic began as a child growing up in Manchester, New Hampshire, "My dad taught me a little trick with a piece of string and I was hooked.", recalls Hickman.
While still a child, Hickman joined The International Brotherhood of Magicians and went on to become an "Order of Merlin-Shield" member and Territorial Representative. He is active locally, having held every office in the New Hampshire chapter of The International Brotherhood of Magicians. He is also a member of several other organizations including the Academy of Magical Arts.
BJ Hickman has been reviewed as "a master of the double-take and one who connects with wonderful audience rapport." He is credited with being "the magician who keeps getting invited back". His comedy, audience participation one man magic show is suitable for audiences of all ages. People enjoy his dazzling deception, mind reading miracles, silly surprises, and sleight of hand.
In addition to his performing and speaking, BJ Hickman produces the annual New Hampshire and Massachusetts Showcases of Educational Performers, maintains his websites, authors two popular e-newsletters, publishes a magic and fun newspaper that he distributes at his shows, and has written numerous magazine articles. His new book is Magic Speaks Louder Than Words.
