In the Indian community, a first birthday or a family milestone is more than just a party—it is a "Maha Celebration"(Grand Celebration). It is a day where generations come together, from the children to the Dada and Dadi (Grandparents), to honor a legacy and create new memories.
With over 40 years of experience, I specialize in providing high-energy, visually stunning magic that transcends language and brings the entire room together. Whether you are hosting an intimate family gathering or a 200-guest ballroom event, I provide the professional, 5-star entertainment your family deserves.
Professional Magic for Smaller Spaces
Package Investment: $450
The "Presto-1st-Old-O" Premier Package
The Full Theater Experience for Large Milestones
This is the "all the bells and whistles" show designed for maximum impact. I bring a full professional backdrop (8 feet long, adjustable from 6 to 10 feet tall) and a dedicated sound system to transform your venue into a theater. This package features original music scores I’ve written and recorded myself to accompany each illusion, giving the show a sophisticated, custom atmosphere.
THE "PRESTO GRANDO" PREMIER PACKAGE: GRAND INDIAN MILESTONE MAGIC
This is not just a birthday show; it is a Maha Celebration—a Grand Event designed specifically for the high-energy, multi-generational audience of a premier Indian First Birthday, Half-Birthday, or major family milestone in a Chicagoland banquet hall.
We are redefining family entertainment by bringing Visual Magic, on a Big-Room Scale. This package features a completely immersive, tailored experience designed to honor your family’s culture and create a sophisticated, cinematic atmosphere that matches the grandeur of your event.
High-Energy, Indian-Theme Production Setup
This is a step up from my smaller shows. For Presto Grando, I bring in a larger stage setup to ensure your entire family gets a great show:
Festive Indian Stage Backdrop: I provide a vibrant, colorful, and culturally festive Indian-themed stage backdrop (8 feet long) that sets the stage for the theme.
Original Music Score by Mark Presley: This is the heart of the show’s energy. The performance is set to a completely original, custom-composed cinematic music track that blends traditional Indian instruments with modern orchestration. I have written this score myself specifically to accompany and perfectly match each magic effect, creating a seamless and magical experience for your guests.
Professional, High-Fidelity Sound Sub-System:
We provide a dedicated, full-service professional sound system, including a powerful sub-system to deliver a premium, full-range audio experience. Every guest in the room—from the kids at the front to the Dada and Dadi (Grandparents) at the back—hears every word, note, and musical cue with crystal clarity.
Audience Participation & Interaction: This is a key element of the show. We make the "Guest of Honour" and their closest family members the real stars. Your guests won't just watch the magic; they will be an integral part of the show, creating "magic moments" that look incredible in your event photos and video.
The "Presto Grando" Show: A Journey of Visual Wonder
This show is a masterclass in dynamic, visual, high-energy magic, performed with impeccable timing and respectful showmanship. Here is a preview of the effects your guests will experience:
Vibrant Transformations:
A dazzling Rainbow Streamer floats and dances through the air, only to be instantly caught and transformed into a solid Magic Cane—a classic flourish set to a rhythmic, high-energy beat.
Wonders from Nothing:
A simple, Magic Tube is shown to the audience. With a flourish, a succession of Vibrant, Hand-Painted Silk Scarves appears from nothing, displaying rich colors like a royal sari.
The Impossible Rope Suspension:
A flexible, ordinary rope is introduced. Under my silent command, it instantly becomes Stiff as a Board, supporting its own weight and defying gravity. We select a young audience member to come up and actually hold this "magic rope" in front of the audience, proving it is indeed solid.
The Treasure of the Sands:
I introduce a beautiful Genie Vase from India, relating the legend of a priceless missing silk treasure. In a moment of pure magic, a vanished Silk Scarf reappears instantly inside the vase, a stunning symbol of a family treasure "magically reunited" after being lost in the sands of time.
The Sword of Valour (Demonstration of Shared Energy):
To conclude the opening sequence, we choose a second audience volunteer—our "Guest of Honour in Training." A stylized, ornate Stock (a decorative wooden apparatus) is placed gently around their neck. I introduce a gleaming sword. In an astounding demonstration of shared magical energy (the same energy the Birthday Guest will someday possess!), I seemingly pass the sword Directly Through Their Neck! The stock is unlocked, and they emerge Completely Unharmed and triumphant.
The Magic Mirror of India:
Audience members examine a mirror which is placed inside a decorative bag "Mirror of India." and sharp 10 needles are thrusted through the magic bag and penetrating the magic mirror, leaving it un-broken.
Magical Boxes (The Ultimate Illusion):
Two beautifully decorated boxes are shown to the audience. They are clearly different sizes, making it a physical impossibility for one to fit inside the other. In a startling finale, they mysteriously fit perfectly inside each other, proving that the impossible is possible when you believe in magic.
The Vanishing Koi Fish (The Grand Finale):
This is my most visual and famous illusion. I introduce a real, glass bowl with a live, beautiful Koi Fish, set to a breathtaking musical track. A volunteer confirms it is real. The bowl is covered for a split second, and in the Grand Finale of the show, the entire bowl and live Koi fish vanish into thin air, leaving the crowd gasping and applauding!
