Brad
Zinn is one of the most sought after comedy magic entertainers in his
field. Brad's background in acting and comedy make his performances a
cut above the average entertainer. Brad adds elements of storytelling,
magic, impressions, audience participation, and music to make his act
absolutely unique.
Turning
professional full time in 1975, Brad Zinn pursued acting and magic
careers simultaneously for the next ten years. However, the entertaining
arts became all consuming and the acting career was all but eclipsed by
his success in legerdemain.
Magical
comedian Brad Zinn is now regularly engaged by major cruise lines,
fundraising organizations, hotels, and corporate meeting planners across
the United States and Canada as a comedian, magician, impressionist and
as a Master of Ceremonies.
His
recent engagements have taken him to England to appear at the world
famous London Palladium, around the world on Holland America, Radisson,
Orient, and Norwegian Cruise Lines, and to headline the historic Fox
Theatre in California.
In
December 1995 he made his first appearance in the Dominican Republic
and headlined with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. Brad was also honored
by the City Of Phoenix to be the first magician to appear at the city's
newly restored Orpheum Theater. He returned there in 2002 for a
standing room only performance of his show "The Great Comedians."
Brad
has performed with many celebrities, including Dick Van Dyke, Shirley
Jones, Cliff Robertson, Paul Rodriguez, Damon Wayans, Will Shriner,
Richard Crenna, Justin Wilson (the Cajun Chef), Harry Anderson, and
Lynda Carter, among others.
Brad
Zinn is also recognized as a media consultant for advertisers,
industrial accounts and other performers. His work has been published in
various trade periodicals and he is currently writing his first major
book on the entertainment industry.
Brad,
a performing member of Hollywood's prestigious Magic Castle, boasts
appearances on the Las Vegas "strip" as well. His experiences include
video production, event production, advertising, custom lyric writing
and you may recognize his voice from the hundreds of radio and TV
commercials he has recorded, or from the six films in which he has
appeared. Brad also hosted his own cable talk show "The New Variety
Arts" for two years. This show, seen in the Valley of the Sun and
Prescott, resulted in a full page spread in the Arizona Republic
newspaper.
Brad's
accomplishments have been acknowledged in "Who's Who in Entertainment,"
"Who's Who in the World," and "International Men of Achievement."
Brad
is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (the
exclusive 'Order of Merlin Shield'), the Society of American Magicians
(founded by Harry Houdini), the Hollywood Magic Castle, Screen Actors
Guild, American Federation of Radio and Television Artists and other
organizations.
Brad
Zinn is currently involved in a diverse array of activities. In
addition to performing his comedy, impressions, magic, emceeing for
major functions, and keeping his hand in video production, he is also
booking other novelty and variety artists through Brad Zinn
Entertainment Enterprises. Brad has studied bel-canto voice for over a
dozen years and is adding singing as a high lyric baritone to his list
of credits. Brad Zinn is a versatile and seasoned entertainer who
literally has "done it all," and continues to find new ways to present
his talents.
Awards
Brad
Zinn was named �Magician of the Year for 2000� by the International
Brotherhood of Magicians Phoenix Ring 55 and the Society of American
Magicians Scottsdale Assembly 248, at their annual Holiday Banquet,
December 13, 2000. It came as a complete surprise to Brad, a past
president of Ring 55 and past vice-president of Assembly 248. The
current boards of the two organizations agree on the recipient in
advance and the honor is bestowed at the annual combined banquet. Past
recipients have included well known Valley magicians Michael Finney and
Andre Kole. Most recipients of the honor have known in advance, but for
Andre Kole in 1997 and Brad Zinn in 2000, the award was announced as a
surprise.
After
acting as the master of ceremonies for the banquet, Brad was called
back to the stage by Ring 55 President Gene Urban and Assembly 248
President Herb Easley, and the plaque was presented. The plaque reads,
�Society of American Magicians Assembly #248, International Brotherhood
of Magicians Ring #55, do hereby congratulate and honor as Magician of
the Year, Brad Zinn. Recognizing his many years of devotion to the
magical arts as a performer, a mentor to others, and as a member of the
fraternity of magic who has demonstrated the highest levels of
professionalism. Presented this 13th day of December, 2000.� The award
topped off the 25th Anniversary year of Brad Zinn Entertainment
Enterprises.
Brad
expressed his gratitude to all of the many friends, teachers, and
clients that have allowed him to continue participating in his chosen
profession. He thanked his family members as well, including his wife,
Brenda. �I�m very lucky to be doing something I love and look forward to
my second quarter century in show business� said Brad. �I�m gonna catch
George Burns yet!�
Other Distinctions
Brad
has achieved status in the International Brotherhood of Magicians as a
member of the "Order of Merlin Shield," and has previously won "Close-Up
Magician of the Year" presented by Ring 55 of the International
Brotherhood of Magicians. Other awards include the "Patrick Henry Award"
for patriotic oratory, and Brad is listed in "Who's Who In
Entertainment," Who's Who's in the World," and "International Men of
Achievement."
No comments:
Post a Comment