Michael Grandinetti - Magic and Illusions

With a true passion for performing live, Michael's magic has taken him around the country. When he was just 20 years old, Michael created, developed, and produced his own two-hour show at Pittsburgh's historic Byham Theater. During the performance, a near sell-out crowd of twelve-hundred people watched in amazement as Michael Grandinetti made a 500 lb. Harley-Davidson motorcycle appear in mid-air, brought a painting of a beautiful woman to life, and levitated on the point of a razor sharp sword.

Michael's recent live performances include over 150 show at the world-famous Magic Castle, the annual Awards Banquet at the exclusive Fairmont Orchid Hotel in Hawaii, CBS Television's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, the "Wonderful World of Christmas" show at Heinz Hall produced by Marvin Hamlisch, the Woman of Valor Gala in Beverly Hills with celebrity Organizers including Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, and Jamie Lee Curtis and even on the red carpet at the ESPY Awards at Hollywood's Kodak Theater.

Michael Grandinetti's personality and style were introduced to the world when he performed his original creation "The Tower of Flaming Spikes" on the NBC television special "The World's Most Dangerous Magic ll". While covered with a mixture of gasoline and kerosene and secured by chains, Michael had only sixty seconds to escape before two walls of flaming steel spikes were thrust towards him at over 5Omph. Bringing together seven of the world's top illusionists, Michael was honored to be the youngest performer on the show. His other television credits include ''New York Today", "FOX & Friends", "Crook & Chase", "The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon" and "Entertainment Tonight".

When ABC Family wanted to promote their "World Magic Awards" television special, Michael Grandinetti was contacted to create and stage spectacular live demonstrations throughout New York City. During the event, passers by watched in amazement as Michael levitated a woman while completely surrounded on the busy streets.

Michael Grandinettil is also very accomplished behind the scenes. He has designed over 50 illusions which have been featured by national corporations, in theatrical productions including The Wizard of Oz, The Phantom of the Opera, and Oklahoma, in stage shows in Las Vegas and Branson, and even by master illusionist Silvan on the television series "Paolo Limiti" in Italy. Michael is also a respected Creative Consultant for film, television, literary, and stage productions, most recently consulting on a biography for New York author John Harrison and teaching magic to the actors of the Emmy Award-winning CBS Drama ''The Bold and the Beautiful".

With his colorful past, Michael Grandinetti has only one thing to say about the future: "You haven't seen anything yet!"

AVAILABLE SHOW PACKAGES:

Miracles Up-Close (Strolling Sleight of Hand Magic)
Witness amazing sleight of hand magic as Michael strolls throughout your event. This personal, interactive style of entertainment creates magic just inches away from the audience and features bo"owed dollar bills turning inside out, cards vanishing from spectator's hands, and even the appearance of a live ghost.

An Interactive Experience (Stand-up Platform Show)
Michael's stand-up show combines original platform effects with audience participation - pulling the audience into the magic. This practical show is compatible with any venue, even outdoors. Magical effects include the visual transformation of fire into a rose, bo"owed personal items appearing inside a locked safe, an interactive piece involving the entire audience at the same time, and much more.

Illusion & Reality (Mid-Size Illusion Show)
This platform show combines mid-sized illusions, music, and comedy to create an original and memorable performance. Perfect for venues from banquet halls to theaters. You'll be amazed as Michael saws an audience member in half, levitates high above the stage, melts through a solid object, and much more.

GRAND Illusions (Full Scale Stage Production)
Motorcycles appear in mid-air, paintings are brought to life, a race against time from walls of steel spikes - and this is just the beginning! Michael's spectacular grand illusion show is truly an unforgettable theatrical event.