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Hello, and thanks for visiting!
Nathan Allen here, a.k.a. "The Maniac of Magic." I'm the professional
adult comedy-magician from Iowa who, oddly enough, performs
professional comedy-magic shows for adults in and around Iowa.
Whether you're planning to attend my show somewhere and you'd like more
information, you recently saw my show and would like to say hello, or
if you're looking to hire entertainment to make your next event
insanely fun and impossible to forget, you've come to the right place.
Thanks again for visiting, and I hope to see you soon!
Nathan Allen, The Maniac of Magic
Magician-Comedian-Entertainer
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
FIND OUT WHAT I DO
Amazing, funny, and a little bit out of his mind, Nathan Allen performs a highly-caffeinated blend of magic and comedy.
Whether he is coughing up a deck of cards, playing with fire, eating
razor blades, or trying to escape from a straitjacket, Nathan delivers
one side-splitting, jaw-dropping show!
Yes, Nathan Allen is a magician, but don’t be fooled – you will see NO rabbit, NO tuxedo, and NO sparkly boxes in this show. Instead, Nathan combines his tightly-wound (yet down-to-earth) stage presence with sleight-of-hand, wise-cracks, and hilarious audience participation.
Onstage volunteers have been seen doing outrageous things, such as
tying Nathan to a chair, giving him the Heimlich maneuver, burning
their own cash, and even running across the stage in a slow-motion
instant replay!
The best trick up Nathan’s sleeve is his ability to connect with a crowd, and it’s a trick he can pull off whether he is at a corporate event or a biker bar. With a knack for being a bit naughty and tons of fun, without being offensive, Nathan’s personality-driven performances have been described as “A guaranteed evening of amazement and laughter” (Comedy Crossroads; Des Moines, IA), “Edgy, funny comedy and magic at its best” (Naturally Funny Entertainment; Chicago, IL), “Funny, fast-moving, unique, and very entertaining!” (Vetesnik Power Sports; Richland Center, WI), and “Action packed, funny, and unpredictable!” (Iowa Emergency Management Association; Des Moines, IA).
The International Brotherhood of Magicians recently presented Nathan with the Iowa Magic Award, based on his technical skills and entertainment value. He was the only magician featured in “The Grassroots Comedy Tour” and in “The Super Bowl of Stand-Up.” His entertainment services won him a full-ride business scholarship to attend college. Of the dozens of magicians in Iowa, Nathan was the only one selected to perform onstage at Iowa Governor Culver’s Inaugural Gala. And yet, in a typical example of his priorities, he insists that he is most proud of being elected Class Clown.
More than just something out of thin air, Nathan’s slow-but-steady rise in the entertainment industry is the result of a 15-year, love-hate obsession with his work. He started learning magic when he was only 8 years old and did his first paid performance when he was just 12. Now, at the age of 24, Nathan has a long list of performances under his belt, for companies including 3M, Alliant Energy, Ford, Honda, RadioShack, Swiss Valley Farms, and Wal-Mart, to name just a few.
In addition to countless corporate engagements at banquets, awards
nights, and holiday parties, Nathan also works at nightclubs, casinos,
class reunions, clubs, colleges, golf courses, festivals, proms, and
private parties throughout the upper Midwest.
Nathan is currently based in the Des Moines, Iowa area. He drinks way too much coffee, and in his spare time, he enjoys arguing with the television. When it’s turned off.
READ SOME REVIEWS
“Edgy, funny comedy and magic at its best!”
-Naturally Funny Entertainment; Chicago, IL
"Captivating… Incredible… Hilarious… Definitely a hard act to follow!"
-Postville Herald-Leader; Postville, IA
"A guaranteed evening of amazement and laughter!"
-Comedy Crossroads; Des Moines, IA
"An excellent show featuring comedy and seamless magic!"
-Outlook Publishing; Monona, IA
"The only magic show that can keep me laughing!"
-America's Largest Side Show; Morriston, FL
"Nathan has more stage presence than most performers twice his age!"
-Courier Press; Prairie du Chien, WI
“A laugh-filled night with a wild and edgy magician!”
-Seattle Performs .com; Seattle, WA
“They laughed at wiseguy magician Nathan Allen’s jokes… Eclectic, homegrown, and talented.”
-The Des Moines Register; Des Moines, IA
"Nathan delivers a pro act!"
-Hot Fudge Music; Cedar Falls, IA
“Entertaining and well thought out!”
-International Brotherhood of Magicians; Worldwide Organization
“Nathan has a passion for magic… The crowd participation made it an exciting time!”
-The Cedar Rapids Gazette; Cedar Rapids, IA
“Star entertainment… Nathan Allen has a long list of performances under
his belt, using humor and improvisation to give life to his magic act.”
-Inside Magic .com
"YOU ARE GOOD! Laughter is the best medicine, and you provided us with a LOT of that!!"
-State Bank of Lawler; Lawler, IA
“Action packed! Funny and unpredictable!”
-Iowa Emergency Management Association; Des Moines, IA
"I have seen good magicians and good comedians, but have never seen one
who can blend the two so well! You were hilarious and the tricks were
really top rate and unique. Everyone had a great time!"
-Community Services Association; Iowa Statewide Organization
"We've never had as many people gather for the entertainment at our convention!"
-Land Improvement Contractors Association; Des Moines, IA
“You did an awesome job… The show was very funny and we loved the audience participation!”
-Iowa Corrections Association; Waterloo, IA
"The best entertainment we've ever had! Your combination of comedy and magic is exceptional - truly a superb job!”
-State Bank of Waverly; Waverly, IA
"Thank you so much for making our banquet so much fun. People are still talking about it!"
-West Union Chamber of Commerce; West Union, IA
“I think the standing ovation speaks for itself… A 10 out of 10!”
-Le Mars Fire Department; Le Mars, IA
"We would like to thank you again for an entertaining evening. Your
magic was awesome, capturing the audience's interest... We would
gladly refer your act to any group looking for a magical event in the
future."
-Winneshiek County Dairy Promoters; Decorah, IA
"Nathan's show was very entertaining and enjoyed by all in attendance.
I would highly recommend his show to anyone. He kept the employee's
attention, and made our party a success."
-Agriprocessors, Inc; Postville, IA
“Thank you for a wonderful show! There were many fine comments on how
good your show was from the Rotary Club members. Hope to see you make
it big!"
-Sumner Rotary Club; Sumner, IA
"Our bank was very impressed. I received many positive comments from
our employees immediately following your performance, and again on
Monday when we returned to work! You are very entertaining,
professional, poised, and talented. I have been planning the Christmas
parties for the last 6 years, and booking you for our entertainment
will be a hard act to follow. You did a fantastic job, and we would be
proud to recommend you to others looking for a fun party."
-Decorah Bank & Trust; Decorah, IA
“Everyone at the banquet really enjoyed Nathan's show. In my personal
opinion, it is the use of comedy and audience participation along with
the magic that makes his show fun to watch. Thanks again Nathan, GREAT
JOB."
-New Hampton Fire Department; New Hampton, IA
"Upon the recommendation of several staff members, we hired Nathan as
our main entertainment for our four-office holiday party. All the
responses to Nathan's performance were positive. He was able to hold
the attention of all viewers. Many commented on his excellent stage
presence and talent."
-Dental Associates; Decorah, IA / Waukon, IA / Monona, IA / Prairie du Chien, WI
“It's hard to put into words just how talented and entertaining you
are… Your level of professionalism and quality of entertainment is
usually found in much older performers. You are a credit to the
entertainment business. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your show to
any group, anywhere. Thank you for doing a great job!"
-Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank; Lansing, IA
“Excellent show! Very entertaining! Good use of audience participation. Our employees really enjoyed it. Thank you!"
-Winneshiek Medical Center; Decorah, IA
"It was very obvious by the reaction of all who attended that you were
a big hit. It's great how you use audience participation and humor
throughout your program. I heard many positive comments such as, ‘We'll
see this guy on TV someday’, and ‘Nathan is truly a high quality act’.
I appreciated his special blend of comedy and magic... People, for days
later, were still saying, ‘How did he do that?!’”
-Emmett County Emergency Management; Estherville, IA
"Very good show - very professional. Everyone thought it was great!!!"
-Stockton Fire Department; Stockton, IL
“The magic was top-notch, and the comedic delivery made it real fun!”
-Midwest Group Benefits; Decorah, IA
“He did an outstanding job and interacted with the audience very successfully. Nathan is very talented..."
-German Farmers Mutual Insurance Association; Waukon, IA
"Nathan’s performance was very entertaining… He kept us laughing, and helped make our banquet a success!"
-Cresco Union Savings Bank; Cresco, IA
"Nathan demonstrated excellent talent and showmanship, knowledge of
magic, and the ability to be hysterically entertaining! Nathan is one
of the most outstanding performers in our area. I would highly
recommend him!"
-Meehan Leeper & Schwartz Eye Care Clinic; Decorah, IA
"Very entertaining and fun for the whole crowd... Perplexing illusions and a mixture of humor; we had a super time."
-Gundersen Lutheran Podiatry Clinic; Decorah, IA
“We enjoyed your show immensely!”
-Kulman Construction; Colesburg, IA
“The program was GREAT! Everyone had such a good time! Thanks for the many laughs!”
-IL Norplex, Inc.; Postville, IA
“Very entertaining, funny, and enjoyable!”
-Donatech Corporation; Fairfield, IA / Cedar Rapids, IA
“Funny, fast moving, unique, and very entertaining!”
-Vetesnik Power Sports; Richland Center, WI
“Generally at our parties, people begin to leave shortly after the
meal. This year we hired Nathan, and NOBODY left the party until he
was done with his performance. He was as good of a comedian as he was a
magician... Nathan has a lot of talent and a great future in the
entertainment field."
-Donaldson Co. / U.A.W. Local #120; Cresco, IA
"Thank you for your excellent performance at our party. Everyone who
attended keeps commenting to me how much fun it was watching your show.
Your sense of humor made it very exciting. Everyone had a GREAT time.”
-Alliant Energy Corporation; Lansing, IA
"Caught myself saying 'How did he do that?' several times. Very
entertaining. I sent a survey out to our employees, and those who
responded really enjoyed your show. I do believe you were a hit! Thank
you very much for an entertaining show!”
-Kerry Specialty Ingredients; Fredericksburg, IA
"The laughter that you created was a clear statement of appreciation,
that your mix of magic and comedy was well received by all!"
-Cedar Valley Hospice; Waterloo, IA
“We loved your energy and style!”
-Swiss Valley Farms Co.; Davenport, IA
“We would like to thank you again for your performance. You did an
excellent job involving the audience. It was truly inspiring and
captivating for everyone."
-Lands End Direct Merchants; West Union, IA
"We've received many enthusiastic comments regarding your show... The
crowd was on the edges of their seats throughout the entire show!"
-BankIowa; Independence, IA
"Nathan, we really had a great time and your show was well received. It was a +10 show! Thank you!"
-C.A.S.H., Inc.; Lawler, IA
"We were very impressed... Your poise and presence onstage was
commanding. You held our group's attention and they were thoroughly
entertained!"
-Bank of the West; Decorah, IA
"Excellent show... very entertaining - kept the audience guessing and interested. Great job!"
-Iowa Chicago & Eastern Railroad; Bettendorf, IA
"Nathan gave an excellent performance. I heard great comments and was thrilled... Fantastic work!"
-Helping Services; Decorah, IA
"We have never had as many compliments on our party as we did this year, thanks to you! Thanks for making our party a success!"
-Roskamp Champion; Waterloo, IA
"We cannot thank you enough for your help in making the 2007 Culver-Judge Inauguration an incredible success!”
-Iowa Governor Chet Culver; Des Moines, IA
“I was amazed… A fun and funny magical comedy performance. The Maniac
of Magic is a talented professional - with his own straitjacket!"
-MidCoast Fine Arts; Rock Island, IL
"Thank you for a fantastic night of magic. I have heard nothing but
good comments in regards to your show. I highly recommend you to
anyone looking for entertainment."
-Business Promotions of Cresco; Cresco, IA
"Thanks again for your wonderful performance. Everyone in the audience
had a good time with your dazzling display of magic combined with your
hilarious comedy and audience participation. We hope to be able to use
your show again in the future!"
-Postville Chamber of Commerce; Postville, IA
"Wow - Thank you so much for performing at our Rowley Days celebration
- you're absolutely fabulous! All the comments we have received from
the audience have been good, good, good! The audience had a great time
as you mixed a humorous monologue with some unbelievable magic tricks.
You also have a great rapport with the audience. I think you are a very
talented individual and I would recommend you to anyone seeking
entertainment."
-Rowley Community Club; Rowley, IA
"We want you to know how happy we were with your entertainment. You did
an excellent job of involving the crowd and we heard many comments such
as – ‘How did he do that’ – ‘I can't believe what he did’ - and ‘We
loved the show’. You helped make our Sweet Corn Day a success and we
know you have a great future in the entertainment field."
-Elgin Community Betterment Club; Elgin, IA
“Thank you for the delightful show at Sumner Days – the audience enjoyed every minute!”
-Sumner Commercial Club; Sumner, IA
"Nathan's magic was enjoyed by a large crowd - His talent is as good as
any magic program on TV. As a matter of fact, we wouldn't be surprised
to see Nathan on any national TV channel soon! We would recommend
Nathan to any group looking for excellent entertainment... Our
organization would not hesitate to have him back!"
-St. Olaf Uff-Da-Daze; St. Olaf, IA
"Awesome! Very funny!"
-Fayette Heritage; Fayette, IA
"He was a definite hit! The students were talking about his magic show
for an entire week! I was very pleased with the entire experience. I am
happy to give him my highest recommendation."
-University of Iowa; Iowa City, IA
"Dynamic... Nathan has the ability to improvise, right with the
audience... He shined on the stage. Nathan's range and abilities are
outstanding.”
-Postville High School; Postville, IA
“Excellent performance!”
-Upper Iowa University; Fayette, IA
"I enjoyed Nathan's show very much and those that I have spoken with
who attended thought he was outstanding! It almost seemed like he was
doing magic with the audience, not just for them. The audience
involvement was very amazing; I don't think I have ever seen students
so eager to be part of the act!"
-Distributive Education Clubs of America; Des Moines, IA
“You had the students in the palm of your hand!”
-Graceland University; Lamoni, IA
"We thought a hypnotist would be missed - Not true. Excellent job. Many
positive comments from all the adults present. There wasn't one
negative comment made about your show. We, the parents, thought you did
an excellent job. Student response was just as favorable. Really like
the audience participation - Kids did too! Thank you so much!"
-River Ridge High School; Patch Grove, WI
"Thanks! The night was a big hit!"
-Jesup High School Post Prom; Jesup, IA
"The students gave Nathan rave reviews. They loved that he was close to
their age; therefore, Nathan knew what type of magic and humor they
would like and understand. Besides the show being a super event for
students, Nathan is a dream to work with. I have also seen Nathan's
show when he has performed for adults, and it too was fantastically
funny and engaging. I highly recommend Nathan to anyone who is looking
for high-quality, professional, humorous entertainment."
-Valley Community School District; Elkader, IA
“It was very funny, cool, and entertaining! I really enjoyed the show.”
-Fennimore Post Prom; Fennimore, WI
"We were extremely pleased with both the quality and audience
participation level during Nathan's performances. I also found Nathan
to be very professional and pleasant to work with… We at the college
would not hesitate to use Nathan in the future."
-Northeast Iowa Community College; Calmar, IA
"The kids loved the show - lots of positive comments. You kept them
involved and interested, which is hard to do at 2 AM. I got to see part
of the show and loved it. I would recommend you to others - it is hard
to find a show that is a lot of fun, but still appropriate for teens.
Great job!"
-Sumner / Fredericksburg High School; Sumner, IA
“The kids loved your show - they were still buzzing about it on Monday!”
-Caledonia High School; Caledonia, MN
"Our customers are still talking about the show! This was one of the best nights we ever had!"
-Sleepy's Bar & Grill; Bluffs, IL
“Absolutely stunning – Always a crowd pleaser!”
-The Horseshoe Tap; Calmar, IA
“A ‘10’… You have to see this show, for sure!”
-Dinger’s Bar; Le Mars, IA
“A funny and thrilling act - Our customers thoroughly enjoyed the show!”
-Woody’s of Rose Creek; Rose Creek, MN
“Nathan is a total professional who can keep the crowd’s attention for the entire show!”
-River Side Bar & Grill; Waucoma, IA
“Nathan did a GREAT job… Very good show.”
-Dagwood’s Pub; Cascade, IA
"Super! A 10! You performed tricks I had not seen a magician do before - they were amazing!"
-Southern Hills Winery; Osceola, IA
"Something completely different and entertaining… Everyone said they loved it!"
-The Pour House; Davenport, IA
“Our guests loved the show!”
-Isle of Capri Casino; Marquette, IA
Only my PUBLIC performances are listed here. Most of my
gigs are for private parties, and to respect my customers' privacy, those events
are never publicized. If an event is listed here, however, it IS open to
the public, and you ARE invited. I'm looking forward to seeing you and
your friends!
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West Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Phone: 515-490-6169
Email: mail@comedy-crossroads.com
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Parental Advisory:
Although my performances do NOT contain graphic violence, hate speech,
or topless dancers, the shows ARE targeted at adults and may contain
adult humor, language, themes, references, or situations which may not
be appropriate for, or appreciated by, children. So, no, my show is
not filthy, but if you're looking for Bozo the Kid's Clown, or Joe Blow
the Generic Magician... this may not be the show for you.
Areas and Events Served: As a professional Des
Moines Iowa Magician-Comedian-Entertainer, I perform comedy magic shows
in the Midwest states of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois,
Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota, in cities such as Albert Lea MN,
Altoona IA, Ames IA, Ankeny IA, Bellevue NE, Bettendorf IA, Blue Earth
MN, Boone IA, Burlington IA, Carroll IA, Cedar Falls IA, Cedar Rapids
IA, Chicago IL, Clinton IA, Clive IA, Coralville IA, Council Bluffs IA,
Davenport IA, Decorah IA, Des Moines IA, Dubuque IA, Fairmont MN, Fort
Dodge IA, Fort Madison IA, Indianola IA, Iowa City IA, Kansas City MO,
Keokuk IA, Kirksville MO, La Crosse WI, La Vista NE, Lincoln NE,
Madison WI, Mankato MN, Marion IA, Marshalltown IA, Maryville MO, Mason
City IA, Milwaukee WI, Minneapolis MN, Moline IL, Muscatine IA, Newton
IA, Oelwein IA, Omaha NE, Oskaloosa IA, Ottumwa IA, Owatonna MN, Pella
IA, Peoria IL, Prairie du Chien WI, Quincy IL, Rochester MN, Rock
Island IL, Rockford IL, Sioux City IA, Sioux Falls SD, Spencer IA,
Springfield IL, Springfield MO, St. Joseph MO, St. Louis MO, St. Paul
MN, Storm Lake IA, Urbandale IA, Waterloo IA, Waverly IA, West Des
Moines IA, and the small towns in between. As a Des Moines Iowa
Comedian / Magician / Corporate Entertainer with a funny comedy magic
entertainment show, I may be for hire when you need an Iowa magician,
Iowa comedian, or Iowa corporate entertainment at your Awards Night,
Bachelor or Bachelorette Party, Banquet, Bar or Tavern, Beer Garden,
Casino, Celebration, Class Reunion, Club, Coffee Shop, College or
University, Comedy Club, Community Event, Company Party, Convention,
Corporate Event, Country Club or Golf Course, Festival, Fraternity or
Sorority Function, Fund Raiser, Graduation Party, Grand Opening,
Holiday Party, Hotel, Lounge, Nightclub, Private Party, Post Prom
Party, Resort, or Theater.
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