Rave Reviews and Testimonials!

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I've received literally thousands of appreciative comments over the years that I've been entertaining and making smiles. I couldn't possibly fit all of them up here, but here are a sampling of the letters and emails that happy clients have sent to me...

A Lark in the Park (click to enlarge)

I wanted to write to you to thank you for the outstanding performance you (and your fleas) gave us for our April Vacation Fun Day Program. The children and staff are still talking about yout novel Flea Circus, and how much fun it was watching Bruno, and Fifi, and their daring feats! We loved your interaction with the children and your comical show. The children are still checking their marshmallows for fleas! We definitely will invite you and Chester back to share more of your talents with us. I will recommend you to all of my colleagues in the area. I'm so glad that your fleas had a good time with us and Thanks again for a wonderful performance!

— Robin Loomis
Director, Whiting Lane Extended Daycare
West Hartford, CT
www.wledc.org

We just wanted to thank you again for such a great time on Saturday! We have never seen Jacob laugh so hard. All of the children enjoyed themselves. They stayed engaged the entire time. You are really great with them. All of the parents, including ourselves, were very impressed and will definitely be contacting you in the future. (I handed out all your cards!)

Thanks again for making Jacob's party so special.

—Sandie and James Evans

We want to thank you so very much for our wonderful time with you last week. The children are still telling us and their parents about all the fun and excitement they enjoyed with you.

I've been working with young children a long time (25yrs!) and I have never seen them have such a wonderful time and be so thoroughly entertained as when they are with you.

You really are a Magician! See you again soon.

--Debbie McLaughlin, Children's House Inc.

Thank you so much for participating in our Fabulous February special events program this year. Your children's show was great! The kids clearly got into the program and loved every minute of it!

Thanks again for supporting our community!

--Shelby M Michna, CPRP Recreation Supervisor, Northampton Park and Recreation Department

Just another thank-you for a wonderful performance at Kristen and Marissa's 5th birthday party. The girls have decorated their bedrooms with your cool balloons, and they are still talking about how much fun it was having you at their party. The adults, too, truly enjoyed your show.

--J. Saunders

Thank you Ed! The kids had a wonderful time! You're awesome!

--Maura Lessard, Marketing Educational Management Services

Thank you so much for your magic workshop and the extra-wonderful balloon animals! The kids had a great time, and I've heard from parents that they're having great success at home with the tricks. Everyone loved the balloon animals, too, including the staff. You were so generous with your time and talents, and we really appreciated it. I thought the workshop was very well done, with clear instructions, and humor, and with chances for the kids to try things out and participate. I would highly recommend any of your programs to other librarians.

--Kathy Schacht, Youth Librarian, Mansfield Public Library

On behalf of the Elks Golf Benefit committee and the residents of the Windsor Independent Living Association I would like to thank you for the fabulous job you did at our lodge brunch this past Winter.

All of the guests and our committee members enjoyed your performance immensely. You were certainly the "hit of the day". We would also like to thank you for the extra time you spent with us that day, especially in light of the weather conditions. Your generous gift of your time was greatly appreciated.

--Cliff Tweedale, Chariman, Benefit Golf Outing Committee

Just a note to say thank-you very much for coming to Camilla's birthday party on Saturday. It takes great talent to keep 14 children under the age of 7 entertained for one hour! You did a great job. The parents who were also present were very impressed.

--Deb Baronas

Thank you for the great magical entertainment during Plains School "No TV Week". Looking forward to working with you in future events.

--Plains PTA Staff and Students

On behalf of the Meriden Public Library, I'd like to thank you for the wonderful magic workshop you gave on Tuesdday at our Boys and Girls Club Branch. The children really seemed to be enjoying themselves, and I noticed a few of the kids trying to show their friends a magic trick later. I think a few of the adults were going to try the tricks at home too. Thanks again!

--Alexis Burgess, Bookmobile/Satellite Site Coordinator

Thank you so much for a great evening of fun, laughter-filled entertainment last Monday night!

It has been a while since I've heard so amny great comments from parents about a great performance. I must tell you that, as I was recording Summer reading hours that night from children who were in that audience, their parents lavished you with far too many superlatives for me to remember! Suffice it to say we want you back, again!

I have included a performance contract. Please sign and return it as soon as you know your schedule so that we'll be all set for next Summer. The theme for 2003 in Massachusetts is "Read! Think! Create! @ Your Library!@Quot;

--Mary Ellen Siniak, Senior Staff Librarian for Youth Services, Seekonk Public Library

Ed Popielarczyk's balloon creations were incredible. His presence at our Homecoming was a highlight for all of the children. As parents we marveled in his work. He created huge balloons of every type you can imagine. Children glided through the air with beautiful balloon wings on their backs and wore huge balloon hats on their heads. Ed's balloons added to the magic of the day. We look forward to having him back next year.

--Leslie J Wolfson
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
The University of Connecticut