Client and Press Reviews for Tim Ellis
What do people say about Tim?
Tim Ellis strongly believes in over-delivering on his client’s expectations. Whether it’s a private party or a multi-million dollar product launch, Tim has a lifetime of experience behind his 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Astonishment! at The Laneway Theatre
Reviewed in Theatre People
“For the next hour we heard lots of noise – laughter, gasps, denial and shouts of delight.” “If you wish to regain the wonder you had as a child, visit the Laneway Theatre during the comedy festival and prepare to be Astonished!”
Jep Hostetler
MagiFest, USA
“Thank you for contributing to the huge success of the 71st annual Columbus Magifest. Your fantastic close-up performances, your lecture, and your special master-class all contributed to making this one of our best-ever Magifests. I would recommend you to anyone who would call to consider your performance. That recommendation includes other magic conventions and other performing venues. You did an outstanding job, were very easy to work with, and you have that special professional touch that pays attention to every detail. Again, thank you for the professional manner by which you conduct yourself and your stellar magical presentations.”
Fiona Palmer
Gilead Sciences
“Professionalism exemplary. I was particularly impressed at the way our key messages were always incorporated in their interaction with customers and the way they managed to channel traffic to our stand. The close up magic was a winner with customers and we received many positive comments.”
The Royal Melbourne Show
“I would like to congratulate you on your wonderful performances in the Dugdale Children’s Theatre at this year’s Show. There is little doubt the Dugdale Theatre had its most successful show this year and the title ‘The Greatest Show At The Show’ was indeed appropriate.”
Joya
Weekend Notes
“Our jaw dropped when Tim invited a volunteer to think about his favourite memory and to everyone’s astonishment Tim gave a vivid and accurate description of the memory the guy was thinking about. My favourite was when he took a $20 note from a guy, cut it into 4 pieces and burnt it before everyone’s eyes to the dismay of the owner. Minutes later the note reappeared in an inexplicable manner inside a watch.”
Peter Meehan
3AW
“A million thanks for the kind courtesy extended by yourself and Magic Unlimited for my family to attend last Friday night’s performance. It was fantastic, the kids are still talking about it and its years since I’ve seen first class magic.”
Australian Friendly Societies
“The Night of Illusion blew me away, along with everyone else there. They are incredible! I’ve never heard people raving about an act so much. I know what they did was really magic, no tricks involved. Let’s give them 200%”
Marshall Magoon
San Francisco
“Tim is a powerhouse in the magic industry. His reputation as an extraordinary performer & magic promoter are known worldwide. What makes him so sucessful is that he exceeds the audience’s expectations and does it with style.”
Wayne Shipman
International Battle of the Magicians, USA
“The soda can restoration was drop-dead magic. Rooms full of jaded magicians were exclaiming “NO!” and “NO WAY!” During the Saturday evening show, the row behind me made a comment (they were magicians) during the soda can restoration: “The man’s a personal friend of Satan…” and it was meant as the highest compliment. I’m sure it would delight Tim.”
Jim Bailey
Bailey Shaw Executive Recruitment
“Your outstanding contribution to our very important annual client function last night, lifted a well organised, very enjoyable dinner dance at a high quality venue to a superb entertainment experience. All of the people I spoke to during the evening where captivated by your skill and showmanship.”
Laura Pressley
ID Events
“Tim Ellis was absolutely fantastic yesterday and last night. Everyone loved him and he certainly added lots of fun and laughter to the conference plenary session and awards night. Most importantly he did a great job of keeping everything flowing smoothly.”
Richard Lambert
Bus Association Victoria
“The group were absolutely impressed and totally spellbound for the entire performance. I have spoken to most of the participants since the event and they are still talking about the illusions. The combination of the strolling magic during the pre-dinner drinks and the performance later worked extremely well from an organiser’s perspective. Your presentation was thoroughly professional, entertaining and in many ways absolutely unbelievable.”
Mick Peck
New Zealand
“Tim Ellis is a world-class entertainer with experience and creativity that are second-to-none. I brought Tim to New Zealand as a headliner for the 29th International New Zealand Magicians Convention. Tim’s lecture and performances were a smash hit. Tim should be your go-to guy for magical entertainment.”
Alina Loscher
“Thanks so much for the great show at Amber’s birthday. Everybody – kids and adults – loved it and for Amber her party ended up being so much more than she imagined. The kids are still talking about it.”
Tom Ogden
Hollywood
“I’ve seen Tim perform for large corporate events as well as more intimate private parties. His clients couldn’t have been more pleased. Tim is a superb showman, his material is always business- and family-friendly, and his magic is astounding.”
Pete Biro
Magic Magazine, USA
“He walked on stage at FISM and did 3 minutes, tearing the place apart. We were in hysterics!” “As soon as I could find him I signed him to come all the way from Australia to do one three minute trick. This you don’t want to miss.”
WR Grace
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for making our night special. We have been approached by so many people commenting on how fabulous your show was and we are still amazed on how you did your tricks.”
Rodney Calahem
“I was at the party last night and your act is the best thing I have ever seen. Ever! If it was a toss up between getting Cameron Diaz as a hooker for an hour or your show – I’m not sure what I would go for!”
Coles Myer
“Tim Ellis is a true professional. He works the room leaving people amazed by his great skill and finesse. There were people wandering around after a meeting with him making comments such as, “How did he do that?”, “Did you SEE that?”, “I watched him so closely, and I still don’t know how he managed it.”
R G Smith
Society of American Magicians
“On behalf of the entire National Council of The Society of American Magicians and the 700+ attendees of our recent international convention, I wish to thank you for sharing your entertaining skills with us. Your lecture was practical, informative and very entertaining. Your close-up performance was one of the best we’ve ever seen. And, your stage work on our Saturday gala was truly hilarious. You are a bonafide “triple threat” and I am so pleased that we had you involved in so much of our four day event. If any other producer or convention planner is in need of an act that can help make their event the “best ever”, they need to call Tim Ellis. If they need a glowing report on your fantastic talents, they need to call me.”
Tim Byrne
The Age
“In Full House, Tim Ellis ingeniously blends history and lecture to contextualise the game of poker while demonstrating his nifty sleight of hand. We get vivid portraits of famous card sharps like Wild Bill Hickok and Poker Alice, as well as delicious references to card game terminology: Dead Man’s Hand, Fishhooks, rivers and flops. It’s clever confirmation of the poetry inherent in poker, its dangers and temptations.”
Marc Salem
USA
“Tim has an international reputation as more than a magician, M.C., and entertainer of world class cred. He is also a brilliant inventor, thoughtful essayist, defender of the art, very, very funny, and a must see. Among the world’s best.”
Joya
Weekend Notes
“Entertainment is the key of the show. A true showman, Tim Ellis ensures that everyone is having a jolly good time with his comic flair and charm. Jokes, amusing dialogues, humorous demeanour, exaggerated drama are all essential elements of his show. My 6 year old nephew had a ball while he whooped, roared with laughter and madly clapped at the various tricks. His happiness knew no bounds.”
Jeff Leonard
Ohio
“I have watched Tim perform in person a few times and have attended some of his lectures. He is fun, creative and engaging. His concepts are always displayed with flare. His lectures are concise and understandable. Highly recommend Tim for entertaining, writing and teaching.”
Ministerial Advisor to the Parliamentary Cabinet Secretary
Thank you again on behalf of us all for the excellent entertainment you gave at the function last night. The feedback has all been positive and I know you were all a great success. It is always difficult involving different people and I was very pleased you selected such an interesting variety to assist you. Thanks again for a great performance.”
MagicSeen Magazine (UK)
“It’s difficult to write an introduction for Tim Ellis, as there’s never going to be enough space to tell you about his achievements and career so far. Let’s just say that he’s one of the hottest magicians in the World!”
Sylvester the Jester
Los Angeles
“As a performer he is excellent, creative, inventive and a whole lot of fun for his audiences. He is also widely known and respected, not just in his home land of Australia but worldwide. Which is why so many other magicians and entertainers often seek his advice and opinions. I know I did when I came to visit there in Melbourne a few years back. Tim made me feel welcome and valued. Just as he makes his audiences feel when they see him perform. In short you’re in good hands if you work with him, work for him or hire him to work for you.”
SSL Leisure
“How wonderful! An entertainer who is more concerned with the needs and objectives of the client than maintaining his own ‘artistic licence’. Tim’s performance and skill as an MC dovetailed perfectly with what our function was all about.”
Dr Ozlen Tuncer
Turkey
“Tim is a FISM award winning magician with an extraordinary touch. He has an outstanding style as well as a highly entertaining performance. We usually see each other during international magic events and Tim is always one of the focus of attraction in them.
For those who wish to work or become friends with Tim (for me both are same) , I may say they have made a right choice. I know you will never regret for that. And for me; I am always happy to call him a friend.”
Southern Cross Television
Gippsland
“Just a note to say how much everyone enjoyed your show at the Gippstar Awards function. Not knowing quite what to expect, you certainly didn’t fail to impress. Your entertainment was just the “magic ingredient” needed to top off a successful evening. People are still wondering how on earth you did the box trick?”
Nicolette & Brett Aisen
“Nicolette and I can’t thank you enough for yesterday. Brilliant doesn’t even start to describe how we felt about you coming to help celebrate Nicolette’s 40th. It will certainly be an event that won’t be forgotten easily!”
Spellbinder at The Laneway Theatre
Reviewed in Weekend Notes
“I was not disappointed. In fact, the show well and truly exceeded my expectations, even though I had a bit of an idea of what to expect and knew it would be awe-inspiring. Spellbinder takes the art of magic to a whole new level, along with a selection of astonishing feats with coins, thread, poker chips and nothing more than your imagination, which will leave you speechless.”
Pure Magic at the Laneway Theatre
Reviewed in The Plus Ones
“Pure Magic will have your jaw on the ground, and your mind in knots as you witness the unexpected and incomprehensible in a unique setting created to celebrate magic.”
Promotions & Public Relations
TAS TV
“Thank you for allowing us and the many thousands of children the joy of seeing your marvellous act. You have won many fans. We all loved the experience.”
Glen Tyler
“Tim won the hearts and baffled the minds of everyone in attendance. Plenty of variety, very high standard of work and made a special effort for the kids.”
Paul Romhany
Editor, Vanish Magazine
“Tim is one of the world’s best magicians – he will deliver professional service and out of the box thinking.”
Footwear Manufacturer’s Australia
“You are the most professional, organised and extremely pleasant people to work with. Thank you for a great night but, how the hell will we make next year’s as good?”
Teller
Penn & Teller
“I’m delighted to count Tim Ellis among my friends. He generously nurtures all sorts of magic and has the mind of an evil elf.”
Keith Bennett
UK
“Tim is a truly inventive and original magician. At the World Congress of Magic the jury created a special award for his performance. Book him!!!!!”
John Danks & Son
“Excellent. Simply outstanding at getting audience involvement with both his close up magic and stage show.”
SPS Corporation
“The crowd was in awe of Tim, he is an amazing performer and his personality just tops it off. Well done!”
Rafael Benatar
Spain
“Tim is one the most versatile and skilful magicians in the world. A great artist and superb entertainer”
Eugene Berger
Chicago
“On several occasions I have seen Tim Ellis bring an audience to complete pandemonium. He is an exceptional comedy magician and I love his work.”
Sam Corbett
Melbourne Business School
“Amazing – vibrant, quick and funny – he worked superbly with the audience. Exactly what we wanted.”
Raymond Truong
Melbourne
“Tim is a great great great magician. He is friendly, personable and creative. In Australia he is simply the most recognised in the field of magic. I highly recommend him!!”
Gloria Krope
The 500 Club
“The feedback from our guests has been fantastic, many saying it was the best magic act they’d ever seen!”
Colorpak International
“We were all extremely impressed by your expertise in performing what to us was the “impossible”. A truly memorable evening!”
Kirk Devers
Bush Boake Allen Australia
“Tim was incredible and had everyone amazed as to how he did it! He made our annual Christmas function the best ever and created some new talent from our workforce!”
Australian Society of CPAs
“Your skill in weaving together all of the elements of the theme with a professional and polished performance entertained and delighted the audience throughout the evening.”
Thorax Investments
“Tim is a true professional and, for the second year in a row, left the audience spellbound and falling off their chairs with laughter. Ten out of ten!”
Jeni Wilson
Weekend Notes
“There was spontaneous applause during the show. An audience member sitting next to me said out loud (three times at the end of the trick) ‘That’s just crazy’.”
Intertainet
“Excellent. Great show, interaction with audience during show and later with walk around the tables was great, made out night fantastic.”
St Kilda Football Club
“We wish to express our sincere appreciation for providing outstanding entertainment at the Mini Auction on Thursday. How did you do the Ring Trick?”
Geoff Matheson
Eventhouse Productions
“Integration of product launch worked very well. Very good feedback from the audiences and the client!”
John Coppin
Arizona
“Tim is an excellent performer, businessman and all around good person. Reliable, accurate, entertaining. He is amazing and will truely captivate your event with his talent.”
Nature’s Sunshine
“Thank you for a fantastic performance at our convention in Lorne. You received rave reviews from our delegates and certainly set the pace for a Magic Convention”
Marie Pevers
OMEP Organising Committee
“We are curious to know how you chose Fred to come up on stage. He played his part well and you had tears rolling down cheeks with your performance. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Stihl
“Excellent! Like a great illusionist he kept us enthralled all night and with the added dimension of humour, a very entertaining evening!”
The Knox Club
“Your performance was a credit to you and a delight to all who had the pleasure of being entertained by your thoroughly professional show.”
Entrepeneur’s Organisation
“What a great idea! Everyone had a ball and really enjoyed the difference the entertainment that this provided. He was brilliant.”
Dave Scott
Mainfreight
“The trunk illusion is absolutely magnificent and the roving “up close magic” after the show just capped it all off beautifully.”
Creative Visuals
“The staff and management were absolutely amazed by your incredible magic and remarked how you just blended with the crowd. We thank you for entertaining us with your amazing talent.”
Wal Glaser
The Melbournian Magazine
“Everybody gasps, then bursts into spontaneous applause. Tim Ellis, magician and entertainer extraordinaire, has again performed the impossible.”
Jo Jo The Magician
New Orleans
“Tim’s Magical Entertainment was amazing and professional. He made our annual banquet the best I ever remember, the year he performed for us.”
Rod Fraser
Principal, Ivanhoe Grammar School
“Your performance was outstanding and you certainly captured everyone in the Crown Casino Palladium. You were absolutely fantastic.”
Fiona Scott Norman
InPress Magazine
“Tim Ellis was the big hit of the night with his incredible magic. He did a lot of card tricks that were just astonishing!”
It’s Magic, You Know?
Reviewed in Broadsheet
“Tim Ellis is a magician, and a fairly mysterious man. While getting ready for a recent performance, he speaks in a soft, low drone. He’s different from the larrikin, dad-joking persona that he’s about to embody onstage, and measures each statement with care. His greying hair is coiffed high and, judging by his expression, he seems to be stifling a perpetual giggle. It’s unclear if this is all an act, offstage and on.”
This Is Magic!
Reviewed in Weekend Notes
“This is Magic was slick and faced-paced, harmonised with flawless continuity that you would expect from a consummate professional and design genius.”
The Breakfast Team
Radio JJJ
“Freaky stuff – we were totally stumped!”
Tracie Walker
KMart
“Tim was brilliant and I can’t wait to use him again.”
ANZ Investment Group
“Excellent… Feedback has been excellent from both staff & clients.”
Steve Vizard
Tonight Live, HSV7
“You were great!”
New Zealand Law Society
“I could have watched your tricks for hours… even days!”
Bundaberg Sugar
“Tim did not let me down. Everybody loved him! He is such a professional.”
Matt Field
Monday Night Magic, New York
“One of the most astonishing things I’ve witnessed in a long, long time.”
Marion Steel
Kenworth Trucks
“Amazing performance which held us spellbound and wishing for more!”
Kaye Kilsby
The Triumph Club
“An excellent act, really provided the WOW! factor!”
Stephen Shepherd
Recruitment & Consulting Services
“Very entertaining dinner show. I laughed so much, I cried!”
Irene Topalidis
Arthur Andersen
“Excellent… very well suited to our type of function.”
Starlight Foundation
“Thank you so much for being so magical. You were perfect for our event!”
Movex
“He left our guys dumbfounded!”
Ray Martin
TV personality
“One of the world’s best illusionists.”
Graeme Johnstone
Herald-Sun
“Tim performed some astounding card tricks. Sublimely, totally dumbfounding.”
Assetlink Services
“We got fantastic feedback from our guests!”
Coles Myer
“An absolute hot favourite with our group!”
Good Weekend Magazine
The Age
“Australia’s most recognised illusionist.”
David Copperfield
Las Vegas
“Man, you rocked the house!”
Netball Victoria
“Excellent! He is sensational. A real master of his profession!”
Suzannah Gibson
“Clever Dick! You were fantastic!”
Sport and Recreation Victoria
“Excellent…Very professional and entirely suitable for the event.”
Australian Taxation Institute
“Excellent! Encore! Dazzled even the skeptics!”
Kerri Anne Kennerley
“That is just brilliant… Oh golly, I just can’t believe that!”
Phil A’Vard
Alexander Theatre
“The audience was loud in their praise – Best Show of the Year”
Liz Berry
Medtronics Australia
“You are extremely talented and an absolute joy to watch!”