Announcements

Michael Kent is a Guest on the Business of Meetings Podcast

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It was a real pleasure being a guest on Eric Rozenberg’s The Business of Meetings Podcast! You can listen to the podcast here! From the Podcast Description: We’re delighted to welcome audience engagement specialist Michael Kent as our guest today. In this episode, Michael speaks with Eric about audience engagement, corporate events, comedy, magic, workplace culture, and the growing role of AI in live experiences. Stay tuned as Michael shares how years of performing around the world shaped his approach to helping companies create meaningful events that bring people together, reduce stress, and strengthen workplace relationships. Michael’s Journey Michael has … Read more

Holiday Magic: Reflections, Gratitude & 2025 Dates!

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A Memorable Year As 2024 comes to a close, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have traveled to so many amazing places and to have met so many amazing people. It’s been a difficult year as well with family illness and loss and balancing work and busy-ness with life. I had some incredible experiences in 2024 with amazing clients and hard working agents, like the folks at Degy Entertainment. I had the opportunity to work with Norwegian Cruise Lines, MSC Cruises, the United States Army and Navy and traveled half-way around the world to entertain our troops while they protected shipping … Read more

Magician Entertains Troops in the Middle East

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 17, 2024 COLUMBUS AREA MAGICIAN ENTERTAINS TROOPS IN THE MIDDLE EAST A resident of Hilliard, Comedian and Magician Michael Kent, recently returned from the Middle East where he was asked by The U.S. Navy’s MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) Dept. and Navy Entertainment to present his show to service members stationed at NSA Bahrain and on-board an active aircraft carrier at sea.  “It’s the greatest honor to perform for these folks,” said Kent, a 2001 graduate of The Ohio State University. Many of them haven’t been home in a long time, and in the case of … Read more

An Important Announcement About College/University & Military Bookings

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 I’m excited to announce that I’ll be joining the roster of Degy Entertainment for bookings on college/university campuses and military bases. Degy Entertainment is one of the most prominent agencies in the world for such niche bookings and works with some of the biggest names in the entertainment business. While I’m really excited about this move, it’s always hard to change. I’ve really enjoyed being on the roster of Fresh Variety for the past 15 years – an entertainment agency that has provided variety and comedy acts to hundreds of colleges and military bases around the world and one that’s … Read more

Michael Kent Helps Raise Money for Ugandan Orphanage

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From The Paper, THE WOODLANDS, TX – The John Cooper School Class of 2020 is hoping to “Pack the GPAC” on Friday, January 18 for a night of MAGIC that will raise funds for the Berakhah Orphanage in Uganda. Comic and magician Michael Kent will dazzle and entertain audiences with humor, satire and an expert sleight of hand. Kent is known for making a comedic spin on the ancient art of magic. Michael was named Entertainer of the Year by Campus Activities Magazine and Magician of the Year by APCA. He was recently featured on the hit television show “Penn & Teller: Fool … Read more

Columbus Magicians Battle at Shadowbox Live!

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Two of the top magicians in the country both claim Columbus as their home. Having both appeared on the hit television show, “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!,” magicians Erik Tait and Michael Kent compete in an epic battle of magic – LIVE in front of your eyes! Judges pick the props, Erik and Michael do their magic, and the audience gets to vote to help determine the winner of each battle. About the performers: Michael Kent: Comedian and Magician Michael Kent gives the ancient art of magic an irreverent and satirical facelift. He has performed for audiences all over the … Read more

Funny Magician Michael Kent Dazzling 3 Cities

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Funny Magician Michael Kent will present his show in Radford, VA, Indianapolis, IN and Manhattan, KS in upcoming weeks. His comedy magic style has been seen on The CW Network’s “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!”, in over 500 colleges in 47 states and 15 countries. Having been named Entertainer of the Year and Magician of the Year, he is one of America’s Top Funny Magicians. His show includes fast-paced audience interaction, comedy routines, improvisation, mind-reading and story-telling. Highlights from the show include his famous “Chicken Trick” and the “Multiplying Bottles,” which he performed on national television for famous Funny Magicians … Read more

Comedian & Magician to perform at MadLab Theatre in Columbus

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Columbus-based Comedian and Magician Michael Kent will be performing his show at MadLab Theatre in Columbus as part of their “Friday Night Afterwords” series on Friday April 13 at 10pm. The hour long show will include material from Kent’s touring show as well as experimental new material. MadLab Theatre is a non-profit organization that provides an artistic haven for the creation and experience of original works.  It is a laboratory where individuals and ensembles are free to experiment without censor. Tickets are $10 and are available at MadLab’s Website. Purchase Tickets Here