Jack and Jill is a comedy focusing on Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler), a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles with a beautiful wife and kids, who dreads one event each year: the Thanksgiving visit of his identical twin sister Jill (also Adam Sandler).

There is a “behind the scenes” movie clip of me performing The Sawing the Lady in Half Illusion with Adam Sandler as Jill from the Jack and Jill Movie. It’s about a minute into this video. I was on board the ship last November for 4 days of filming. It was a great experience and lots of fun working with Adam Sandler. The whole scene will be showcased on the Jack and Jill DVD due out in March of 2012.

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It’s been 40 years and Gary Goodman’s childhood promise to pursue a career in magic is going strong.

Even in harsh economic times, when changing jobs has become a national pastime, Goodman continues to be a South Florida fixture with his blend of large-scale illusions, sleight-of-hand and mind-bending mentalist skills.

“I’ve been very lucky,” he said. “I’ve never done anything else.”

Goodman, of Boca Raton, became mesmerized by magic at age 8. The Harry Houdini Magical Hall of Fame was a quick bicycle ride from his home in Niagara Falls, N.Y., he said.

Having a showbiz family (his dad was an orchestra leader and music store owner; mom was singer-dancer) added to the allure of being onstage. Watching his parents perform, Goodman said he quickly became fascinated by the footlights.

At 12, Goodman turned pro, doing parties using grand illusion sets that his dad would build. His fate was set.

The deal was further sealed after moving here in 1980 to attend Florida Atlantic University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and was about to enter law school.

“But I decided to keep doing what I love,” Goodman said. “I love to make people laugh. Magic is a way to make people feel good and, in a sense, make their problems disappear. They enter a wonderful world.”

Audiences are treated to a full production with assistants, props, lighting, sound and costumes for acts that are infused with illusions such as falling snow and Houdini-style escapes.

The business is also a family affair. Jamie Goodman, his wife of 22 years, does marketing, runs the office and occasionally assists onstage. The couple have a son Gable, 14, and daughter Sunny, 6. Gable works as a stage hand.

When he’s not entertaining, Goodman passes along his expertise with an instructional DVD and book.

Fall is shaping up to be a busy time for Goodman. He’ll be returning to do his 14th Annual Spooktacular, Oct. 27-29 at the Willow Theatre in Boca Raton. Tickets arer on sale now.

Goodman is also hitting the big screen. He said he’ll be appearing as a magician in the Adam Sandler comedy, “Jack and Jill,” coming out this November.

For more information about Boca Raton Magician Gary Goodman , please call 561-558-8033 or visit his websites at: www.garygoodman.com and excellentmagic.com

This past Saturday I performed my Mind Reading Show, “The Magic of The Mind” at The Willow Theater in The Sugar Sand Park Community Center in Boca Raton. The show was sold out and everyone had a great time. I have been studying the art of Mind Reading for 30 years and I really enjoy performing the show because I get to combine humor and audience participation along with mind-boggling feats of mentalism.

Predictions were made, thoughts were revealed and objects moved through the air.

I look forward to bringing the show, “Magic of The Mind,” to other theaters across the nation.

I will continue on discovering new ways to entertain as a mind reader and mentalist.

“Call soon…before your date disappears.”

Magically,

Gary Goodman

Magicians do make a difference at a Trade Show booth. Especially if the magician is someone that can get the attention of the attendees and then make them laugh right away. My client said out of the 200 booths at the trade show, we were doing the most business.

If you would like to know more about my trade show work, please visit: www.garygoodman.com

Who can pass up a “happening” booth? Gary gently draws in the spectators by utilizing the most stimulating props, sound effects, and his rare ability to peak their curiosity.

Only a professional that understands the dynamics of such a large gathering can successfully attract the non-committed…and he’s proven to be the magnet. After he successfully builds a crowd, it’s time to interject the company’s message into the routines.

At the conclusion of his presentation, he delivers the qualified leads over to your sales force to perform their “magic”.

Call Gary Goodman at 561-558-8033 (Boca Raton, Fl) or toll free at 1-800-889-0773

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It’s a great “ice-breaker” for any type party.  It’s also great entertainment since it can work under any conditions.  You never need to worry about space, lighting or background noise. Sometimes I’m hired to perform during the cocktail hour, dinner and dessert.

I always make my sleight of hand magic for your cocktail receptions very memorable by adding audience interaction, humor and lot’s of UNIQUE amazing close up magic.

Please visit:  www.garygoodman.com or call 561-558-8033 or toll free at (800) 889-0773.

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