Mark your calendar to join us from 6pm - 9pm, January 16 at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. My Special Guest this week is Howard Posener, 'The Royal Magician'.

Howard may be reached at:

Howard and I first met some five or six years ago at a small dinner party our mutual friends were hosting at a trendy new restaurant in Venice Beach, California. The restaurants patrons were all very eccentric as you can imagine being so close to Hollywood and on Venice Beach, but I must admit I had never seen a cloth napkin float above my dinner table before. Something was definitely very different about that dinner party!

Now pay attention here. Howard is no ordinary magician. Howard is recognized by his fellow magicians to be one of the top five in the world! That's right. Top five in the world. Here's the scoop.

Howard Posener 'The Royal Magician' is a member of the prestigious Magic Circle, which is limited to 400 members worldwide. It is acknowledged as the most exclusive magic society. He is also a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, The International Magicians Society and The Magic Castle.

He has performed for most - - if not all - - the Royalty in Europe ranging from Prince Charles & Princess Diana to King Hussein of Jordan. He has entertained many dignitaries including Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Lord Richard Attenborough, Sir Yehudi Menuhin, and celebrities such as Dustin Hoffman, John Travolta, Kevin Costner, Sir Elton John, Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas, Barbra Strisand, and yes, even Baron Benham and friends! As a result of this elite clientele of Kings, Queens, Princes, Princesses, Dukes, Barons, Duchesses, Sheiks, and even a Sultan, he has become known as 'The Royal Magician'.

When Howard is not busy entertaining the rich and famous he can often be found entertaining the Corporate world. Utilizing the powerful medium of illusion Howard has the very unique ability to emphasize sales messages and product features in a truly entertaining and memorable way. Howard's Corporate Clientel include many of the worlds largest companies (see his web site at www.magichoward.com) and here is just one quote from one of his many successful Corporate Shows.

"The full illusion show which ended with our new car dramatically appearing from nowhere, was the most spectacular launch we have ever staged." Ted Evans, Director, Peugeot.

Howard also frequently gives speeches and demonstrations on the paranormal and is acknowledged as a world authority on this subject. Do I sense X-Files here?

I've been interested in featuring Howard as my Special Guest for a long time now but he is in constant demand by the rich and famous and the corporate world and seems to always be traveling to some distant part of the globe. Occasionally Howard slips into town on a moments notice and we hang out at various watering holes where he wows any of my friends we happen to run into. So it is really a great treat to be able to feature Howard and give all of you an opportunity to meet my friend Howard, 'The Royal Magician'.

It is with great pleasure that Howard Posener, "The Royal Magician', will be my Special Guest this week.

Please plan on joining us to socialize and meet new friends!

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