Michael Grandinetti
Audiences around the world have hailed Michael Grandinetti as a very talented and creative young illusionist. Over the years, his incredible magic has been featured on “Entertainment Tonight”, “New York Today”, “FOX & Friends”, “Crook & Chase”, “The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon”, and the NBC television special “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”. In addition, Michael has created and developed custom magic presentations for major corporations including Hewlett Packard, Countrywide, Harley-Davidson, The Pittsburgh Pirates and Bayer and designed original illusions for national film and television projects, Las Vegas and Branson production shows, and for the series “Paolo Limiti” in Italy.
With a true passion for performing, Michael’s magic has taken him around the globe - from New York to Japan, from Hawaii to Hollywood. When he was just 20 years old, Michael created and produced his own two-hour show at Pittsburgh’s historic Byham Theater. During the performance, a sell-out crowd of twelve-hundred people watched in amazement as Michael 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. That same year, Michael was honored to receive the City of Pittsburgh’s “All-Star Achievement Award”, given to those who have carved unique and noteworthy paths in their industry.
Michael’s charisma and contemporary 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 II”. 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 50mph. Bringing together seven of the world’s top illusionists, Michael was the youngest performer on the show.
Michael’s recent live performances include 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, over 150 shows at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, and on the red carpet of ESPN’s “ESPY Awards” broadcast live from the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.
When ABC Family wanted to promote their “World Magic Awards” television special, Michael was contacted to create and stage spectacular live demonstrations throughout New York City. During the event, crowds at Grand Central Station, Central Park, and Rockefeller Center watched in amazement as Michael levitated a woman while completely surrounded on the busy Manhattan streets. Taking the illusion a step further, as a tribute to legendary illusionist Doug Henning, Michael caused a girl to float high above the Santa Monica Beach in California - performing with the actual illusion equipment that was used by Henning 20 years earlier.
Michael is also a respected Creative Consultant for film, television, literary, and stage productions, most recently consulting on a national commercial for the U.S. Treasury and teaching magic to the actors of the Emmy Award-winning CBS Drama “The Bold and the Beautiful”.
Michael Grandinetti is redefining the word “Magician”. With close-up sleight of hand, innovative platform effects, and spectacular grand illusions, combined with his inimitable personality and style, Michael will show you a side of magic you will not soon forget!
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As featured on Entertainment Tonight, Fox & Friends, The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, New York Today, and NBC’s The World’s Most Dangerous Magic, Michael Grandinetti combines cutting edge illusions with music, comedy, audience participation and motivation. Custom illusions are also available, incorporating the clients theme and/or executives into the presentation.
Each show is created to provide the client with exceptional entertainment that fits both their vision and their budget:
Strolling Close-up/Trade Show 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. Featured effects include borrowed dollar bills turning inside out, solid finger rings linking together, and even a marked coin vanishing and reappearing inside an uncut orange.
Solo Stand-Up Show
This show combines original stand-up 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 tranformation of fire into a rose, borrowed personal items appearing inside a locked safe, an interactive piece involving the entire audience at the same time, and much more..
Mid-Size Illusion Show
Michael’s 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, melts his body through a solid object, creates a live ghost onstage, escapes from an authentic 1930’s straight jacket, and much more.
Custom Grand Illusion
- Factors affecting show cost include (but not limited to):
- Peformance Length/Scale (number of large, medium, close-up illusions required)
- Personnel required
- Total Duration of Engagement
- Travel Distance
- Custom magic effects or script required
Audiences around the world have hailed Michael Grandinetti as a very talented and creative young illusionist. Over the years, his incredible magic has been featured on “Entertainment Tonight”, “New York Today”, “FOX & Friends”, “Crook & Chase”, “The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon”, and the NBC television special “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”. In addition, Michael has created and developed custom magic presentations for major corporations including Hewlett Packard, Countrywide, Harley-Davidson, The Pittsburgh Pirates and Bayer and designed original illusions for national film and television projects, Las Vegas and Branson production shows, and for the series “Paolo Limiti” in Italy.
With a true passion for performing, Michael’s magic has taken him around the globe - from New York to Japan, from Hawaii to Hollywood. When he was just 20 years old, Michael created and produced his own two-hour show at Pittsburgh’s historic Byham Theater. During the performance, a sell-out crowd of twelve-hundred people watched in amazement as Michael 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. That same year, Michael was honored to receive the City of Pittsburgh’s “All-Star Achievement Award”, given to those who have carved unique and noteworthy paths in their industry.
Michael’s charisma and contemporary 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 II”. 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 50mph. Bringing together seven of the world’s top illusionists, Michael was the youngest performer on the show.
Michael’s recent live performances include 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, over 150 shows at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, and on the red carpet of ESPN’s “ESPY Awards” broadcast live from the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.
When ABC Family wanted to promote their “World Magic Awards” television special, Michael was contacted to create and stage spectacular live demonstrations throughout New York City. During the event, crowds at Grand Central Station, Central Park, and Rockefeller Center watched in amazement as Michael levitated a woman while completely surrounded on the busy Manhattan streets. Taking the illusion a step further, as a tribute to legendary illusionist Doug Henning, Michael caused a girl to float high above the Santa Monica Beach in California - performing with the actual illusion equipment that was used by Henning 20 years earlier.
Michael is also a respected Creative Consultant for film, television, literary, and stage productions, most recently consulting on a national commercial for the U.S. Treasury and teaching magic to the actors of the Emmy Award-winning CBS Drama “The Bold and the Beautiful”.
Michael Grandinetti is redefining the word “Magician”. With close-up sleight of hand, innovative platform effects, and spectacular grand illusions, combined with his inimitable personality and style, Michael will show you a side of magic you will not soon forget!
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
As featured on Entertainment Tonight, Fox & Friends, The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, New York Today, and NBC’s The World’s Most Dangerous Magic, Michael Grandinetti combines cutting edge illusions with music, comedy, audience participation and motivation. Custom illusions are also available, incorporating the clients theme and/or executives into the presentation.
Each show is created to provide the client with exceptional entertainment that fits both their vision and their budget:
Strolling Close-up/Trade Show 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. Featured effects include borrowed dollar bills turning inside out, solid finger rings linking together, and even a marked coin vanishing and reappearing inside an uncut orange.
Solo Stand-Up Show
This show combines original stand-up 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 tranformation of fire into a rose, borrowed personal items appearing inside a locked safe, an interactive piece involving the entire audience at the same time, and much more..
Mid-Size Illusion Show
Michael’s 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, melts his body through a solid object, creates a live ghost onstage, escapes from an authentic 1930’s straight jacket, and much more.
Custom Grand Illusion
- Factors affecting show cost include (but not limited to):
- Peformance Length/Scale (number of large, medium, close-up illusions required)
- Personnel required
- Total Duration of Engagement
- Travel Distance
- Custom magic effects or script required
