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Michael was born on
March 12, 1973 and realized early that his calling was
entertainment. Michael began a flourishing musical career at the
tender age of 13 and performed his first professional show at the
age of 15. By the time Michael had turned 18 he had performed
hundreds of shows around town becoming somewhat of a legend on the local music
circuit. Michael was introduced to magic at the age of 12 and
learned numerous card tricks to amaze his friends, little did he
know what was to come.
With
almost 2 decades invested in the entertainment industry,
Michael has gained the experience needed to ensure maximum
performance at every event. From festivals and fairs to cruises and
casinos, Michael has proven time and time again that he truly is in
a class all his own.
Michael is a seasoned professional who puts forth the
energy and charisma needed to keep audiences on the edge of their
seats, from hypnotic hilarity, to fully staged extravaganzas, you
never know what to expect while attending a performance. Custom tailored performances
themed to fit
your event are sure to guarantee satisfaction. The hysterical comedy
magic incorporated into the performance adds the final touch, which
truly separates Michael from the competition. When
only the best will do for your event, feel confident that with
Michael on your side, your special event is sure to be a
hit!
From live productions and entertainment to screenwriting and
movie production, Michael has succeeded at it all. Throughout Michael's
career he has become an accomplished musician, Master Hypnotist, Master
Magician, screenwriter, producer, director and film maker. Michael has the
unique ability to master any trade quickly, something most individuals lack
the ability to do. Early in his life Michael was an electrical lead man on
multi billion dollar projects. He also was as a retail store general manager
for a high grossing computer retail store. These two tasks were accomplished
by the time Michael was 20 years of age.
Michael is / has been a member of
the following organizations:
International Magicians
Society
International
Brotherhood of Magicians
International Master
Magicians Alliance
Society of American
Magicians
Master Magicians Inner
Circle
National Guild of
Hypnotists
American Board of
Hypnotherapy
International Hypnotists
Association
Michael has
received the following awards for his work:
Hypnotist of the year - 2003
Comedy Stage Magician of the Year - 2004
Hypnotist of the year - 2004
New York Festivals International Film & Video
Finalist - 2005
Rated 2nd best hypnotist in the world - 2005
Career
Highlights:
1984 - Michael discovers magic during a visit from Uncle Lou
1986 - Michael begins his entertainment career as a lead
guitarist
1987
- Michael begins Nitefire Entertainment
1988 - Michael turns pro as he accepts his first paying gig at the
young age of 15
1990
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Michael begins side
work with various hypnotists and magicians
1991 - Michael takes on the stage name "Mikki Michaels"
1993 - Michaels band begins opening for top name national acts
1994 - Michael begins to play notorious venue with musical act
"Loaded Gun"
1996
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Michael leaves the
music industry to pursue a career in magic & hypnosis
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Began practicing magic and stage hypnosis
professionally
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Toured the US
performing hundreds of shows across the country under the name "The
Unknown Hypnotist".
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Began studies at
the Institute of Medical Hypnosis under the guidance of Dr. Michael
D. Preston MD
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Began studies at the
Center for Individual Hypnotic Training
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Begins
receiving favorable recognition from local press
1997
- Begins casino
career by headlining the Ramada Express Hotel & Casino
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Toured the US
performing hundreds of shows across the country
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Completes course of
hypnotic training at the Center for Individual Hypnotic Training
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Performs at numerous casinos across the country
1998 -
Toured the US
performing hundreds of shows across the country
1999 -
Michael injures his knee during performance rehearsals
2000
- Michael takes time off due to family illness
2001 - Michael Returns to work as an International performer
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Performances are
scheduled in countries as Belize, India and Singapore
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Headlines the Tostitos
Fiesta Bowl Block Party for over 130,000 people. This 5 hour
performance stopped the Fiesta Bowl Parade for almost 20 minutes and
truly set Michael aside as a top notch professional
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Received
extremely favorable recognition from press
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Michael enters the night club market and begins performing weekly at
Rascals Comedy Club. Michael leaves Rascals to pursue the Fair,
Theme Park and Casino Marketplace
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Gains certification as a
Registered and Certified Hypnotherapist with the American Board of
Hypnotherapy and the National Guild of Hypnotists
2002
- Michael changes his
professional
name to "Gianni" - still known as The Unknown Hypnotist
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Tours for over 4 months
straight and performs over 180 shows.
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Michael
enters the fair market and draws record crowds at the New Mexico
State Fair.
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Michael performs along
side the Charlie Daniels Band at the Wayne County Fair.
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Headlines the Pike
County Fair and the Indiana County Fair.
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Michael
enters the theme
park market and is very well received.
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Performs a six week run
at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom to highlight annual FrightFest
Halloween festivities.
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Performs at
Knoebels
Amusement resort.
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Is showcased at the
Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
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Performs the annual
CornFest festival for the 5th straight year - receives extremely
favorable press.
2003
- Michael breaks into television and film
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Michael stars in an award winning
television commercial
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Michael is cast in the short
film
"Perceptions"
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Michael Emcees a
television program and is seen by 12 million viewers in Japan
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Michael forms a strategic alliance with another
magician to provide new shows
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Michael begins work on new promotional
materials
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Michael schedules yet another
unscheduled surgery, recovery time - 8 weeks
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Michael is invited to return to the New
Mexico State Fair again in 2003
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Michael is invited to return to the
annual CornFest festival for the 6th straight year
2004
- Another banner year, Michael:
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Restructures his business
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Launches a 26 state, 2 country International tour
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Wins numerous awards with his comedy magic act
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Writes, produces and
directs his first professional short film "The Devil Inside"
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Purchases yet another new home
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Begins work on new
hypnosis shows
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Is invited to return to the
annual CornFest festival for the 7th straight year
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Begins working on new International Contracts
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Writes his first feature film "The Stromboni's"
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Launches website
www.strombonis.com
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Begins development of the film "The Stromboni's"
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Is honored as Hypnotist of the Year again in 2004
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Redesigns website
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Begins numerous negotiations with television
producers around the world
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Is invited to return to Sky City Casino for 2 more
performances
2005
- Happenings in 2005:
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Michael joins the elite few as an award winning film
maker
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Michael's film "The Devil Inside" is awarded a finalist
award at the 2005 New York Festivals International Film & Video
Competition
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Michael is rated the 2nd best hypnotist in the world.
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Michael agrees to assist in the making of a feature
film "The Cochise Suicides"
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The Cochise Suicides principal photography completes
Michael is the films Producer, Director, Director of
Photography, Editor and more.
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The Cochise Suicides enters Post Production
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Gianni returns to CornFest for yet another year of
fun and festivities
2006
- Happenings in 2006:
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Michael produces a segment for Howard Stern
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Michael works as an associate producer and 2nd unit
director on feature film "Half Life"
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Michael directs his first feature film "Doilie's
Diner"
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Doilie's Diner principal photography completes,
Michael is the films Producer, Director, Director of
Photography, Editor and more.
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Doilie's Diner enters Post Production
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Michael producers numerous additional films &
projects
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Michael returns to CornFest for yet another year of
fun and festivities
2007
- Happenings in 2007:
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Michael opens a post production facility in Phoenix,
AZ
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Michael co-produces and edits feature film "How to be
a Hitman"
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Michael begins development on numerous feature films
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Michael producers numerous additional films &
projects
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Michael returns to CornFest for yet another year of
fun and festivities
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Michael begins development of his own television
special
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