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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\"beach\"Over the years, Kozak has become known internationally for his high level of technical skill infused with crackling energy and an unbelievable talent for making people laugh – all of which has combined to make him one of the highest – paid and most sought – after entertainers in the world today.<\/strong><\/p>\n

From his humble beginning as a street performer in his hometown of Pittsburgh Pa to the World stage of the famous Palladium Theater in London starring in a Command Performance for Prince Charles and Princes Diana, to many appearances on national and global television specials serve as records and testimonials of his ability to entertain audiences everywhere!<\/p>\n

Kozak is known for having one of the most powerful openings in show business, the first five minutes establish him as a world class Magician \/ Comedian with an electrifying personality. What you are seeing is the culmination of twenty-five years of practice and experience performing under every conceivable condition and circumstance; you are in affect; Spellbound!<\/p>\n

Kozak is a truly multi-faceted entertainer having been a Headliner for years in Comedy Clubs with robust, cynical audiences to the top Casinos with their sophisticated, discerning crowds. From Corporate Business Functions as an entertainer and or Motivational Speaker to Family shows featuring Family Values with an Inspirational Message. When asked what his most valuable asset is Kozak responds “Creative Versatility”!<\/p>\n

“I can customize a show for your needs with Magic, Comedy, and Showmanship. Magic is a blend of art, science, history philosophy, theology and psychology. I bring these to the table along with a razor sharp wit honed from years of improvisational experience in Comedy Clubs”.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I never promise more than I can deliver, and I always deliver more than I promised. My greatest joy is performing the Magic I love so much and bringing people laughter”!<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION<\/h2>\n
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  • 2010 \u201cINTERNATIONAL COMIC MAGICIAN of the DECADE\u201d Merlin Award (equivalent of an \u201cOscar\u201d)<\/li>\n
  • 2009 \u201cINTERNATIONAL COMIC MAGICIAN of the YEAR\u201d Merlin Award (equivalent of an \u201cOscar\u201d)<\/li>\n
  • 2007 \u201cINTERNATIONAL COMIC MAGICIAN of the YEAR\u201d Merlin Award (equivalent of an \u201cOscar\u201d)<\/li>\n
  • 2005 \u201cINTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINER of the YEAR\u201d Merlin Award (equivalent of an \u201cOscar\u201d)<\/li>\n
  • 1980 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF MAGICIANS \u201cGOLD MEDAL\u201d
    \nfor \u201cSLEIGHT-OF-HAND\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    TELEVISION<\/h2>\n
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    • \u201cCOMMAND PERFORMANCE\u201d for Prince Charles & Princess Diana<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • The Prince\u2019s Trust Foundation London Weekend TV TV-WTBS<\/li>\n
    • The World\u2019s Greatest Magicians\u2026at The Magic Castle CBS<\/li>\n
    • The Comedy & Magic Club\u2019s 10th Anniversary Show Showtime<\/li>\n
    • Comic Strip Live (numerous appearances) Fox Network<\/li>\n
    • Evening at the Improv (numerous appearances) A&E Network<\/li>\n
    • The Late Show Fox Network<\/li>\n
    • George Schlatter\u2019s Comedy Club Schlatter Productions<\/li>\n
    • Comedy Club\u2019s Favorite Show Schlatter Productions<\/li>\n
    • Beadle\u2019s Box of Tricks London\u2019s #1 Variety Show<\/li>\n
    • HBO\u2019s Magic Moments HBO<\/li>\n
    • VH1\u2019s Stand-up Spotlight VH1<\/li>\n
    • MTV\u2019s Half Hour Comedy Hour MTV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      CLUB APPEARANCES (HEADLINER)<\/h2>\n
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      • The Improv \u2013 circuitThe Hungry<\/li>\n
      • The Funny Bones \u2013 circuit<\/li>\n
      • The Comedy Castle<\/li>\n
      • Catch a Rising Star \u2013 circuit<\/li>\n
      • The Icehouse<\/li>\n
      • The Punchline \u2013 circuit<\/li>\n
      • The Laff Factory<\/li>\n
      • The Magic Castle<\/li>\n
      • The Laugh Stop \u2013 circuit<\/li>\n
      • The Comedy & Magic Club<\/li>\n
      • Rivercenter Comedy Club<\/li>\n
      • Holy City Zoo<\/li>\n
      • Comedy Works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        CASINO APPEARANCES (HEADLINER)<\/h2>\n
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        • Tropican Casino\u2026Atlantic City for 5 years became the longest running Magic Show in the History of Atlantic City<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Riviera Hotel & Casino\u2026Las Vegas Caesar\u2019s Palace\u2026Lake Tahoe<\/li>\n
        • Harrah\u2019s\u2026 Las Vegas, Atlantic City & Tahoe Trump Castle\u2026Atlantic City<\/li>\n
        • Tropicana\u2026. Las Vegas & Atlantic City The Hilton\u2026Reno<\/li>\n
        • MGM Grand\u2026Las Vegas Del Webb\u2019s\u2026Tahoe<\/li>\n
        • Bally\u2019s\u2026Las Vegas & Reno Mystic Lake\u2026MN<\/li>\n
        • The Maxim\u2026Las Vegas Golden Nugget\u2026Las Vegas<\/li>\n
        • Trump\u2019s Taj Mahal\u2026Atlantic City Grand Casino\u2026MS<\/li>\n
        • The Aladdin\u2026Las Vegas The Clairidge\u2026Atlantic City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          CORPORATE APPEARANCES<\/h2>\n
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          • Motorolla<\/li>\n
          • Westinghouse<\/li>\n
          • General Motors<\/li>\n
          • Delta Airlines<\/li>\n
          • Ford Motor Company<\/li>\n
          • American Airlines<\/li>\n
          • Northwest Airlines<\/li>\n
          • U.S. Steel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            COLLEGE APPEARANCES<\/h2>\n
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            • University of Pittsburgh<\/li>\n
            • UCLA<\/li>\n
            • Ohio State University<\/li>\n
            • USC<\/li>\n
            • Penn State University<\/li>\n
            • Northwestern<\/li>\n
            • University of Michigan<\/li>\n
            • Arizona State University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              AWARDS & HONORS<\/h2>\n
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              • International Brotherhood Slight-of-hand Champion Gold Medal<\/li>\n
              • San Francisco Comedy Competition Finalist<\/li>\n
              • Royal Performance for the Prince & Princess of Wales Palladium, London<\/li>\n
              • Make a Wish Foundation National Honorary Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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