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What your peers think of our programs...
"I was really impressed with how engaged our at-risk class was during the assembly. The show was great!"
Mike Morriss, Principal
Freedom Elementary School, Waynesville, MO
"The Magic Storyteller's character concepts were perfectly aligned with what our elementary school practices each day. The students felt comfortable due to the consistency of his program in regards to ours, but his message came from a fresh face (and voices) which gave our building an invigorating shot in the arm! Positive comments came throughout the day from students and adults alike, and we could not have asked for any more than what we received that day. Thank yo so much, Chris, it was a blast!"
Mike Adair, 5/6 Grade Teacher
Northeast Elementary, Goose Lake, IA
"The students today, a week after the performance, were still able to quote the Magic Storyteller's main points. I was amazed at how well it had made an impression on them!"
Julie Maul, 2nd Grade Teacher
Franklin Elementary School, Jacksonville, IL
"I've never received that amount of positive feedback from teachers regarding a program PTO has sponsored!"
Gayla Martini, President PTO
Longfellow Elementary School, Marion, IL
"It's great that the Magic Storyteller walks around ahead of the performance. It gets the children excited about what's to come! You were exactly what we wanted! Thank you!"
Diane Renda, Principal
Mesnier Elementary School, St. Louis, MO
"Your show was great! Your message fit perfectly with what we're teaching!"
Officer John Ithal
Gary D. Jewel Middle School, North Aurora, IL
"Thanks so much for the great performance that kicked off our summer reading. I can always depend on you for a lively program!"
Pat Luebke, Youth Services Director
Carbondale Public Library, Carbondale, IL
"Chris did an excellent job! The balance of educating and entertaining was great!"
Heather Hanna, Youth Services Director
Millington Public Library, Millington, Tennessee
"We enjoyed the humor and magic! We liked the way you incorporated the positive message into your act. Chris was very professional and easy to work with! The Making Choices, Be Drug Free Show was fun and entertaining for our students. It sent a positive message in a creative way!"
Neeley Curtis, Social Worker
Belle Valley North Elementary, Belleville, IL
"The kids were mesmerized! The program was full of fun. The children loved learning the magic tricks, and I received positive feedback from children and parents! Thanks again, it was so much fun!"
Sharon Anderson, Director of Youth Services
Cape Girardeau Public Library, Cape Girardeau, MO
"Patrons are still talking about how great your show was! However, for me the best part was the positive reaction from all who attended!"
Lisa Wittenborn, Youth Services Director
Chester Public Library, Chester, IL
"I had teachers coming up to say that you were AWESOME!"
April Braddock, President PTA
Arlington Elementary School, Arlingtion, Tennessee
"We recently had Chris McBrien, "The Magic Storyteller" do his "Character Counts, Just Say No Magic Show" (now called: "Making Choices, Be Drug Free") program for our kindergarten and first grade students. He got the students involved very quickly into the program. Chris exhibited a great deal of energy as he began his presentation. His message is a good one as he tries to do activities that help the children remember it. Our children enjoyed themselves!"
Gary Hernbeck, Principal
North Side Primary Center, Herrin, IL
"I look forward to another visit with you in the future at our library! In fact, I ran into a mother that was at your show and she could not say enough good things about it! Those are the comments I love to hear!"
Annette Bland, Youth Services Coordinator
Columbia Public Library, Columbia, IL
"Audience participation, regular "words from our sponsors"...Chris achieves a dynamic rapport with his young audience without overwhelming them. Good use of humor. Adults were entertained, too! Great library program!"
Dan Horwath, Director
Clinton Public Library, Clinton, IA
"The show was wonderful! Seeing the children smiling and excited made the entire day of Santa's Arrival truly magical! You are at the top of my list of performers to call for events at the mall!"
Bredina Haden, Marketing Director
Stoltz
University Mall, Carbondale
"You made Jonesboro School's Family Reading Night a success! We really enjoyed your show!" Pamela Gawrych and Cindy Pender
Chairpersons of Family Reading Night
Jonesboro Elementary School, Jonesboro, IL
"The Magic Storyteller show was awesome! Chris was able to keep the attention of children Kindergarten through 5th grade at our Play Day. We are definetely inviting him back again next year!"
Deneke' Murphy, PTA President
Alma Schrader Elementary, Cape Girardeau, MO
"The kids LOVED the show! It was a great kick-off event for our summer reading program! Thanks a bunch!"
Roberta Meyer, Youth Services Librarian
Helen Matthes Library, Effingham, Illinois
"He is quick to establish a rapport with his audience (some of whom were very, very young!). He went so far as to spend time with several interested children after the performance. Chris was personable, patient and kind to our library's children. You can't get much better than that!"
Zoe Doyle, Reading Program Director
West Frankfort Public Library, W. Frankfort, IL
"Thank you for the fabulous magic show today! You kept the children involved throughout the show and I could tell from their laughter, clapping, cheering and shouting that they enjoyed the show, too! It is apparent from your professional presentation that you put a tremendous amount of thought and practice into creating a show that "wows" the audience. I would highly recommend your entertaining show to anyone. The parents, grandparents and babysitters enjoyed your show as much as the children did! Keep up the good work!"
Colleen Miller, Youth Services Director
Maquoketa Public Library, Maquoketa, IA
"Fun and exciting! The children and adults were fascinated and spellbound...we LOVE that wacky wizard!"
Tommye Robb, Director
TLC of Southern Illinois/ The Therapy Center
"Chris was perfect and I feel like we got our money's worth. The children learned so much and were excited...Chris kept the attention of our children for over an hour!!! The show was awesome and the children were amazed!"
Sherilyn Borders, Children's Ministries Director
Centenary United Methodist Church, Cape Girardeau, MO
"I liked the positive message and motivating themes! Your the best!"
Misty Wright, Coach and PE Teacher
St. Andrew School, Murphysboro, IL
"Thank you for your performances in Clinton County at Clinton, Wheatland and DeWitt! I checked out the program at the Graphic Arts Center in Clinton and was VERY PLEASED with the responses from the children. I was very impressed!"
Robert Seger, Administrator
Clinton County Association of Public Libraries, Inc.
Clinton, IA
"The Magic Storyteller is an awesome, fun experience for kids and adults alike. Everyone had a great time and we can't wait until we see him again!"
Pamela Madden, Executive Director
The Science Center, Carbondale, IL
"The best magic show I've ever seen!"
Tracie Donnelly, PTO
Jordan Elementary School, Centralia, IL
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