References and Testimonials
Levi E. Coe Library, Middlefield, CT
Jessica Lobner; "My expectations were for a fun, lively, program
that the children would enjoy and you more than exceeded them!"
Jessica Lobner; "My expectations were for a fun, lively, program
that the children would enjoy and you more than exceeded them!"
Richard Salter Storrs Library, Longmeadow, MA
Martha Richard; "Loved your performance. We had lots of
happy, smiling faces, and very good comments from our parents."
Martha Richard; "Loved your performance. We had lots of
happy, smiling faces, and very good comments from our parents."
Haverhill Public Library, Haverhill, MA
Alissa Luzon on a Balloon Twisting Workshop; "I was not sure what to expect as I have never
done a program like this before, the program would have exceeded my expectations! You did a
great job connecting with the group, not only with instuctions, but with individual help as well."
Whitinsville Social Library, Whitinsville, MA
Holly Johnston; "Parents stopped me in the street
to tell me how much they enjoyed the presentation!"
Somerset Public Library
"Our audience ranged from tiny tots to Grand Parents
and Ed the Wizard captivated all of us!"
"Our audience ranged from tiny tots to Grand Parents
and Ed the Wizard captivated all of us!"
Ashby Elementary
Heather Marshall: "Everyone loved your show.
The kids were talking about it for days!"
Heather Marshall: "Everyone loved your show.
The kids were talking about it for days!"
Lori Fafard, Taft Elementary, Uxbridge MA, (508) 278-8643
Jessic Kelmelis, Tolland Pulic Library, Tolland MA, (413) 258-4201
Mark Bodwell, Howard School, West Bridgewater MA, (508) 894-1250
Rosemary Mackenzie, Haston Public Library, No. Brookfield MA, (508) 867-0208
Kelly Wood, Youth Services Librarian, Weston MA 02493 (781) 893-3314
Marla Cruz, Christopher Columbus Family Academy, (203) 946-6397
Sue Annear, Hawlemont Elementart, Charlemont MA (413) 339-8316
Sue Hughey, Somerset Public Library, Somerset MA, (509) 646-2829
Heather Marshall, Ashby Elementary, Ashby MA.(978) 386-2456
Lois Shorten, Spencer Public Library, Spencer MA (508) 885-7513
Candy Cross, Wheeler Memorial Library, Orange MA (978) 544-2495
Dawn Broderick, Reading Specialist, Rose MacDonald Elementary, West Bridgwater MA (508) 894-1240 x216
Jessic Kelmelis, Tolland Pulic Library, Tolland MA, (413) 258-4201
Mark Bodwell, Howard School, West Bridgewater MA, (508) 894-1250
Rosemary Mackenzie, Haston Public Library, No. Brookfield MA, (508) 867-0208
Kelly Wood, Youth Services Librarian, Weston MA 02493 (781) 893-3314
Marla Cruz, Christopher Columbus Family Academy, (203) 946-6397
Sue Annear, Hawlemont Elementart, Charlemont MA (413) 339-8316
Sue Hughey, Somerset Public Library, Somerset MA, (509) 646-2829
Heather Marshall, Ashby Elementary, Ashby MA.(978) 386-2456
Lois Shorten, Spencer Public Library, Spencer MA (508) 885-7513
Candy Cross, Wheeler Memorial Library, Orange MA (978) 544-2495
Dawn Broderick, Reading Specialist, Rose MacDonald Elementary, West Bridgwater MA (508) 894-1240 x216
Seekonk Public Library, Seekonk, MA
Mary Ellen Siniak; "...was very impressed with your talent and thought you had a wonderful knack for handling the different age ranges. That's the sign of a true children's entertainer."
Mary Ellen Siniak; "...was very impressed with your talent and thought you had a wonderful knack for handling the different age ranges. That's the sign of a true children's entertainer."
"Ed the Wizard has the most unforgettable tricks."
Miss Montville 2007, Montville Fair, Montville CT.
Miss Montville 2007, Montville Fair, Montville CT.
On "Reading is Magic:" "I expected fun, with an emphasis on the
importance of reading and that's exactly what you brought."
Erin Daly, Librarian, Swift River School, New Salem MA
"I expected a great show that would engage the children.
Also, I was told that you had great managment of the students.
Both were true. We look forward to having you back again."
Deborah Thompson, Green Meadows Elementary, Hampden, MA.
Also, I was told that you had great managment of the students.
Both were true. We look forward to having you back again."
Deborah Thompson, Green Meadows Elementary, Hampden, MA.
"Your costume and props were great! I enjoyed your tie-in to books, literature and reading."
Mona Blanchette, Ayer Library, Ayer, MA
Mona Blanchette, Ayer Library, Ayer, MA
"According to 'fellow children's librarians,' I was expecting someone who would not only entertain a young audience with 'wizardry,' but entertain with fun and captivation, you did! They, (the patrons), want you back!
Cathy Charbonneau, Rehobeth Blanding Library
Cathy Charbonneau, Rehobeth Blanding Library
"Did not know what to expect. I was concerned that the performance would be silly. It was far from it. Intelligent, well crafted, and highly entertaining. I loved the audience participation and the magic was far more mind boggling than I had expected."
Jessica Kelmelis, Tolland Public Library, Tolland MA.
Jessica Kelmelis, Tolland Public Library, Tolland MA.
"Entertaining students while tying in reading. Very entertaining but maybe more emphasis on reading, more book info, etc. Good rapport; keeping the students attention and involving the students."
Mark Bodwell, Howard School, West Bridgewater, MA.
Mark Bodwell, Howard School, West Bridgewater, MA.
"Your performance was all that I hoped for. Many had heard of you and I believe that accounted for the capacity of the audience. I especially liked your costume and props!"
Rosemary KacKenzie, Haston Public Library, No. Brookfield, MA
Rosemary KacKenzie, Haston Public Library, No. Brookfield, MA
"You had their undivided attention the whole time."
Lori Farfard, Taft Elementary, Uxbridge. MA
Lori Farfard, Taft Elementary, Uxbridge. MA
"I received lots of great comments from the parents and children, they loved seeing me shrink! The audience was totally engaged. You are very talented. I am not sure what you charge, ( this was a Cultural Council Grant), probably not enough!"
Margaret Myer, Plainville Public Schools
Margaret Myer, Plainville Public Schools
" I thought it was going to be just magic tricks, the tie-in to reading was great."
Michelle McCarthy, Mabelle M. Burrell Elementary, Foxboro MA
Michelle McCarthy, Mabelle M. Burrell Elementary, Foxboro MA
Thanks for a wonderful show. We had a lot of positive feedback. Below is a quote from one patron who e- mailed us:
“I wanted to let you know how much my son and I enjoyed Ed the Wizard this past Saturday at the Library. What a fun and entertaining event...good for all ages. I also liked how Ed was able to encourage children to read - what a great message!
Many Thanks.”
Candace Herbst, Westport Public Library.
“I wanted to let you know how much my son and I enjoyed Ed the Wizard this past Saturday at the Library. What a fun and entertaining event...good for all ages. I also liked how Ed was able to encourage children to read - what a great message!
Many Thanks.”
Candace Herbst, Westport Public Library.
"The performance was entertaining and emphasis on reading
made it perfect for a library. The children and adults with them
were learning and having fun at the same time. A great evening!"
Mary O'Connell, Saugus Public Library, Suagus MA
made it perfect for a library. The children and adults with them
were learning and having fun at the same time. A great evening!"
Mary O'Connell, Saugus Public Library, Suagus MA
"Did a great job! Thank you for reminding my students that reading can be fun! I thought that your message was very clear and presented in a fun way."
Principal Thomas Nadolny, Russell Conwell Elementary, Worthington MA
Principal Thomas Nadolny, Russell Conwell Elementary, Worthington MA
"I had few expectations beyond some magic tricks; you exceeded my expectations. I like the way you interacted with the students and chose volunteers from all grades. I liked the linkage between reading and performing magic."
Stephanie Shafran, Guidance Councilor, Whatley Elementary, Whatley MA
Stephanie Shafran, Guidance Councilor, Whatley Elementary, Whatley MA
"Ed the wizard arrived here at the BLanding Public Library to an eager crowd
of youngsters from ages 3yrs. through 11 yrs old. Using volunteers form the
audience to help with his wizardry, anxious onlookers tried to figure out his tricks.
One boy was quite sure he knew Ed hid the coin in his other hand, only to find
out that it had traveled ten feet away into a treasure chest. When asked,
'What's the differnce between a magician and a wizard?", Ed responded, 'a magicain
performs tricks; a wizard performs magic.' It was a very welcomed performance on a
sunny afternoon. Thank you, Ed the Wizard! for 'wowing' us all.
C.charbonneau, Children's Librarian, Blanding Public Library, Rehoboth, MA
of youngsters from ages 3yrs. through 11 yrs old. Using volunteers form the
audience to help with his wizardry, anxious onlookers tried to figure out his tricks.
One boy was quite sure he knew Ed hid the coin in his other hand, only to find
out that it had traveled ten feet away into a treasure chest. When asked,
'What's the differnce between a magician and a wizard?", Ed responded, 'a magicain
performs tricks; a wizard performs magic.' It was a very welcomed performance on a
sunny afternoon. Thank you, Ed the Wizard! for 'wowing' us all.
C.charbonneau, Children's Librarian, Blanding Public Library, Rehoboth, MA