Magical Since 1957 - Born an dRaised in Minneapolis (Fridley), Minnesota. Self-Employed most all his life, MagicBrad is an entertainer (magician), presenter, marketer and event producer.
Subject: Support Our Local Fundraiser: “Magic & FUN for Everyone” 🎩✨
Greetings,
I hope this message finds you well!
My name is MagicBrad Gudim, and I’m organizing a family-friendly fundraising event called “Magic & FUN for Everyone” — a live comedy magic show happening right here in Fridley. The goal is to raise support for local beautification and initiatives for residents in our community.
We’re currently seeking community-minded sponsors and partners to help us bring this magical experience to life. Here’s how you or your organization can get involved:
Financial Sponsorship: Help us cover production costs, performer fees, and outreach. Sponsorship packages come with perks like brand recognition, VIP tickets, and on-site promotion.
In-Kind Support: We also welcome food donations, raffle prizes, printing, or promotional help.
Volunteers: We’re looking for friendly helpers to assist with event setup, ushering, and guest engagement.
This is a great opportunity to support a meaningful cause, get involved with the local community, and enjoy a night of amazement and joy.
Would you be open to a quick call or meeting to discuss how we can collaborate?
Thank you for considering it. I’d be thrilled to include your name or business as a valued partner in making this magical mission a success.
Publicity stunts using magicians often involve creating a spectacle that captures attention and generates media coverage, often leveraging the inherent mystery and intrigue of magic. These stunts can range from grand predictions to breathtaking escapes, all designed to create buzz and draw in audiences.
Here’s a breakdown of how magicians are used in publicity stunts:
1. Creating a Spectacle:
Grand Predictions:
Magicians can predict major events, like the outcome of a sporting event or the results of an election. This creates anticipation and a sense of wonder when the prediction comes true.
Impossible Escapes:
Similar to Houdini, magicians can perform seemingly impossible escapes from restraints, boxes, or other confined spaces, generating excitement and media attention.
Large-Scale Illusions:
Magicians can create illusions that appear to defy the laws of physics, like walking through a wall or making objects disappear in public spaces.
2. Generating Media Coverage:
Novelty and Intrigue:
The unusual nature of a magic stunt naturally draws attention and makes it more likely to be picked up by news outlets and social media.
Visual Appeal:
Stunts often involve dramatic visuals and large-scale effects, making them ideal for sharing on social media and in news reports.
Engaging Content:
Magical stunts can be used to create engaging content that can be shared across various platforms, increasing visibility and brand awareness.
These magicians staged a “videobomb” on a news report, creating an illusion of shrinking a reporter, which was intended as a publicity stunt to get a TV deal.
4. Key Considerations:
Safety:
When planning stunts, especially those involving physical challenges, safety is paramount.
Authenticity:
While illusions are part of the act, it’s important to maintain a sense of authenticity and avoid misleading the public.
Audience Engagement:
The best stunts not only generate media coverage but also engage the audience and create a memorable experience
Minnesota Event Planners & Suppliers Summit and Expo
A Magical Victorian Gathering of Collaboration and Curiosity
Step into a world where innovation meets elegance… Where chandeliers flicker, velvet drapes sway, and the air hums with possibility. You are cordially invited to the most enchanting gathering of event professionals in the Midwest…
🎩 What is “The Summit & Expo”?
The Minnesota Event Planners and Suppliers Summit & Expo isn’t just another networking event. It’s a masterfully curated, members-only experience designed to:
Connect visionary event planners with elite, hand-selected suppliers
Spark partnerships that feel predestined
Create magic through collaboration, storytelling, and immersive design
Set against the backdrop of a Victorian-inspired ambiance, this gathering invites you to pause the modern rush and reawaken the artistry and intimacy of timeless events.
🕰️ Highlights of the Experience:
🪞 Mystical Marketplace of Exhibitors Step through velvet-curtained halls lined with skilled artisans, tech wizards, and experience creators. From florists to AV magicians, each vendor is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
🎻 Parlor Room Roundtables Engage in intimate, fireside-style conversations on topics like immersive event design, AI-driven personalization, ethical marketing, and more.
🗝️ The Master Key Panel Top minds in Minnesota’s event scene share secrets from behind the curtain. Learn how to transform any gathering into an unforgettable moment of magic.
🎭 Victorian Dress Encouraged Top hats. Lace gloves. Pocket watches. Dress the part and immerse yourself in the aesthetic. (Prizes for best period-themed attire!)
🍷 Cocktails and Curiosities The evening winds down with “The Secret Soirée”—a hidden lounge for meaningful conversations, potent elixirs, and surprise performances.
🪄 Theme: Timeless. Elegant. Enchanted.
This isn’t just a networking expo. This is an invitation to co-create a magical movement.
🧙♂️ For:
Visionary Event Planners who see events as storytelling
Creative Suppliers who deliver jaw-dropping experiences
Entertainers, venues, influencers, and all those who thrive on connection
Curious collaborators seeking alignment, not just transactions
📍 Location: Fridley, Minnesota (Undisclosed until RSVP)
A hidden freestanding venue—off the beaten path. A blank canvas, transformed. A setting designed to whisper inspiration at every turn.
🕯️ RSVP Required – Limited Entry
This is an invitation-only gathering for event professionals who are ready to play a bigger role in Minnesota’s growing event community.
A Unique Blend of Entertainment, Community, and Cause-Driven Fundraising
If you’re a nonprofit organization or a business looking to give back while getting noticed, something magical is happening right here in the Northeast Metro of Minneapolis, Minnesota — and you’re invited to be part of it.
🎩✨ Introducing The Magic Lounge – where magic, music, and meaningful fundraising meet. Located in the heart of the Twin Cities’ Northeast corridor — including cities like Fridley, Columbia Heights, New Brighton, Arden Hills, and Shoreview — The Magic Lounge offers more than just shows; it offers opportunity.
This is not your typical entertainment venue. It’s a hub for community engagement that partners with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and cause-driven businesses to create FUNdraising experiences that people will talk about for weeks.
💡 Why Nonprofits Should Get Involved
If your organization is looking for creative ways to raise funds, spread awareness, and attract new donors, this is your golden ticket. The Magic Lounge hosts live magic and comedy shows, interactive events, and livestream experiences that spotlight your cause and bring your supporters together in a joyful setting.
Fundraiser-friendly features include:
Custom co-branded events for your nonprofit
Ticket-sharing revenue models
Online and offline promotion of your mission
Guest speaking opportunities during the show
Access to a unique audience of community supporters and potential donors
🤝 Why Local Businesses Love Sponsoring
For businesses in and around the Northeast Metro — especially those in Arden Hills, Fridley, Blaine, Roseville, and Maplewood — sponsoring a Magic Lounge fundraiser offers excellent community visibility.
Sponsorship benefits include:
Logo placement in event materials and livestreams
Direct engagement with event attendees
Social media shoutouts and email mentions
Association with a feel-good, cause-focused event
Networking with local nonprofits and community leaders
If your business values giving back, this is a win-win way to support the community while showcasing your brand.
📍 A Place Where Magic Meets Mission
The shows at The Magic Lounge aren’t just about illusions and laughter (though there’s plenty of that too!). They are crafted with intention — creating space for storytelling, spotlighting good causes, and generating donations through ticket sales, silent auctions, and sponsorships.
Whether it’s a fundraiser for a local animal shelter, youth program, veterans group, or a health-focused nonprofit — The Magic Lounge is the stage where purpose comes to life.
🌟 Be Part of the Magic
Whether you’re a nonprofit organization looking to raise awareness and funds, or a business interested in sponsorship opportunities, this is your chance to create real impact in the Northeast Metro community.
To learn more or to schedule a partnership call, contact Brad “MagicBrad” Gudim — entertainer, entrepreneur, and community connector — at TheMagicLounge.com.
🔑 Keywords to Attract Nonprofits and Sponsors: fundraising event Minneapolis, nonprofit fundraising Twin Cities, Minnesota 501(c)(3) events, business sponsorship opportunities MN, Fridley fundraiser venue, Arden Hills community events, Northeast Metro MN fundraisers, magic show for a cause, Twin Cities nonprofit event partner, corporate sponsorship local events
💬 “When you blend fun and philanthropy, something magical happens — and that’s exactly what we’re creating here in the Northeast Metro.” – MagicBrad
Spotlight on MagicBrad’s Magic Lounge FUNdraising Mission
Minneapolis entertainer and event promoter MagicBrad—known for “The Magic Lounge” format—has launched a new initiative to partner with 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the region. These FUNdraising projects blend close‑up magic shows, comedy, and music in immersive experiences designed to raise funds and build community awareness while providing magical entertainmentEventbrite+3TikTok+3YouTube+3.
Why Partner with MagicBrad?
Turn‑key magical events: Operated by a professional cast, the Magic Lounge is a ready‑made entertainment experience held in intimate, theatrical environments across Minneapolis–St. Paul .
Dual benefit: Nonprofits get enhanced fundraising, while audiences enjoy a high‑value evening of magic and comedy.
Established local presence: MagicBrad brings decades of experience in producing events—from trade shows to magic festivals—right here at home .
📅 What Has Happened So Far
In June 2025, MagicBrad performed the “Mingling Magicians of The Magic Lounge” at Fridley 49er Days Festival. This public event helped demonstrate the concept and reach of Magic Lounge fundraisersTikTok+5Eventbrite+5YouTube+5.
A recent livestream video titled “The Magic Lounge FUNdraiser for Nonprofits in Minneapolis” highlights the format and shows how nonprofits can participateYouTube.
Key Benefits for Nonprofits
Raising Funds & Awareness Use ticket proceeds, sponsorship or donations collected during the show.
Engaging Format Guests enjoy interactive close‑up magic and live comedy/music—not just another silent auction.
Local Exposure Events at recognizable venues and festivals increase visibility in the Twin Cities community.
Turn‑Key Production MagicBrad’s team handles production, logistics, performance – nonprofits just promote and enjoy the results.
🎯 Who Should Apply
Any Minnesota‑based 501(c)(3) nonprofit seeking creative fundraising approaches.
Ideal for organizations working in arts, education, youth services, mental health, or community outreach.
Groups ready to engage a live audience and promote via social media and local networks.
How to Apply or Collaborate
Visit MagicBrad websites such as TheMagicLounge.com or MagicBrad.com to learn more and get contact infoTikTok.
Send an inquiry via email or phone (listed on the site) expressing interest.
Discuss timing, nonprofit mission, expected attendance, fundraising mechanics, and sponsorship or ticket splits.
Promote the event—MagicBrad handles the performance and stage.
Success Story: Fridley 49er Days Activation
At the June 14, 2025 Fridley event, MagicBrad brought The Magic Lounge to the community festival, giving local nonprofits visibility in a festive environment while showcasing how the FUNdraiser experience can work in an open public settingyelp.comm.facebook.comYouTube+4Eventbrite+4YouTube+4.
💡 Why It Matters
Creative canal to raise money: Moves beyond boring pledge drives and auctions, combining fun entertainment with philanthropic purpose.
Signature Minneapolis flair: Magic‑theater style rooted in Minnesota’s thriving arts scene—and built by a local trusted performer.
Potential for growth: Scalable to different venues, venues with ticketed seating, corporate partners, or festival-based activations.
Call to Action
If your nonprofit is looking for a magic-infused fundraising opportunity in Minneapolis, get in touch with MagicBrad! These performances deliver joyful experiences for donors and guests—and tangible support for your mission.
Social Media Snippet (optional)
“Got a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Minnesota? Reach out to @MagicBradMN to host a Magic Lounge FUNdraiser—live close‑up magic, comedy, music—and make fundraising magical!”
Yes — Houdini did perform his famous upside‑down straitjacket stunt in Minneapolis.
On September 29, 1915, he was suspended by his ankles about 45 feet above the street from the Minneapolis Evening Tribune building. Strapped tightly in a regulation straitjacket, he wriggled free within minutes before cheering crowdsarchive.org+14harryhoudinicircumstantialevidence.com+14culturenow.org+14.
He repeated a similar stunt on February 7, 1923, hanging roughly 100 feet above the sidewalk outside the Tribune Annex (4th St S at Marquette Ave). This time the jacket belonged to the Minneapolis police—he dropped it into the crowd and then went onstage for a matinee at the Hennepin Orpheumtumblr.com+1tumblr.com+1.
These performances were part of Houdini’s signature publicity routine: dangling upside‑down with a timed straitjacket escape in full public view, often staged in front of newspaper offices to maximize attentionpbs.org+5newyorker.com+5culturenow.org+5.
So yes, Minneapolis was one of several cities where Houdini dangled, struggled, and slipped free—for all to see.
Theater Booking Agent – They specialize in securing venues for performers and often have relationships with multiple theaters.
Venue Manager or Theater Manager – The person who runs the day-to-day operations of the theater and handles rentals, bookings, and shows.
Artistic Director – The creative lead of a theater who selects shows and books performances. They often network heavily within the local arts community.
Production Manager – They coordinate performances and technical aspects, and often have a say in what gets staged and where.
Event Producer or Show Producer – They may not work directly for the venue but regularly book and stage events and know who to talk to.
Stage Manager – While more hands-on during productions, they’re often well-connected to the behind-the-scenes theater world.
Promoter – Someone who produces or promotes live shows and works closely with local venues.
Executive Director – Common in nonprofit arts organizations, they often manage relationships and collaborations with venues.
👀 Other Types of People to Network With:
Local Performing Arts Organizations like:
Minnesota Theater Alliance
Twin Cities Theater Bloggers
Springboard for the Arts
Talent Agents or Talent Scouts in the live entertainment scene.
Arts Commissioners or those in city arts councils (Minneapolis or St. Paul).
University/College Performing Arts Departments – Their faculty often have relationships with professional venues.
People involved in Fringe Festivals or local theater festivals – they’re often super-connected.
If you’re the one looking to make those connections or build a network for something like a “Minnesota Magic Month” or theater-based productions, you might label yourself as a:
🪄 Live Show Producer 🎭 Entertainment Connector 📅 Event Promoter 🧩 Synergy Coordinator (in your style) 📣 Magic & Variety Show Agent 🤝 Arts Community Liaison
Fantasy Sports vs. Real Bets: What’s Legal in Minnesota 🧾
🔍 The Legal Landscape: Real Bets Are Still Illegal in MN
As of mid‑2025, Minnesota has not legalized sports betting—online or in-person. Current state laws, including Minnesota Statutes § 609.75–.76, classify placing bets on sports as a felonyreddit.commndaily.com+2selectionsthemagazine.com+2sportsbookreview.com+2. Legislative efforts like HF 2000 (2022–23), SF 3414 (2025), and bills by Sen. Matt Klein & Sen. Jeremy Miller stalled due to disputes over who’d control licenses—tribes, racetracks, or commercial operatorsselectionsthemagazine.com+5mndaily.com+5hudsonreporter.com+5. So unless you’re heading across the border, no legal sportsbook apps—Minnesotans must wait for a licensed, regulated market.
🎯 Fantasy Sports: Legal & Flourishing in a “Gray Area”
Meanwhile, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) like DraftKings, FanDuel, Underdog, PrizePicks, Sleeper, and Betr Picks continue to thrive—even though Minnesota hasn’t passed specific DFS lawsspokesman-recorder.com+4sportshandle.com+4lineups.com+4.
Why are they still legal? The 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act exempts fantasy sports, defining them as games of skill, not gamblingselectionsthemagazine.com+12cbsnews.com+12en.wikipedia.org+12. That distinction keeps DFS platforms operating here—even unregulated.
🤔 What About Offshore Betting & Social “Sweepstakes” Apps?
Calls to legalize sports betting face resistance—from problem-gambling advocates citing financial harm, to tribes and racetracks clashing over revenue‑sharingsportshandle.com+15axios.com+15hudsonreporter.com+15. Any future legalization bills aim to include strong age restrictions, addiction protections, tax breaks for youth sports, and revenue directed toward problem‑gambling treatment .
✅ Play DFS legally—skill-based, operating freely despite no state oversight.
✅ Use social sportsbooks like Fliff & Rebet—they offer cash prizes with no legal risk.
❌ Avoid real-money sports betting—both online and in person are illegal here.
⚠️ Stay away from offshore/VPN sites—they’re illegal and can expose you to scams or fraud.
Minnesota’s betting landscape is evolving—keep an eye on state legislation, because it may finally open the door to regulated sports betting. Until then, DFS and social apps are your safe bets.
Garrett Hilton: Real Estate & Fridley, Minnesota Insights
Looking to capitalize on the Fridley real estate market or elevate your career as a new real estate agent? Garrett Hilton isn’t just another REALTOR®—he’s a premier guide with deep roots in the Twin Cities and a passion for mentorship and market mastery.
Proven Results: Closed around 68 deals totaling nearly $20M, with active listings valued from $199K to $750K .
📍 Spotlight: Fridley, Minnesota
Strategically located near Minneapolis, Fridley offers:
Affordable housing options—from cozy bungalows to townhomes.
Ideal for first-time homebuyers and investors seeking value in the $200–400K range.
Growth potential with accessible amenities, schools, and parks.
Garrett’s local expertise ensures clients confidently navigate Fridley’s changing market—essential knowledge for new agents building lasting client relationships.
Comprehensive Transaction Experience Skilled across first-time buyers, foreclosures, short sales, multi-family investments, and new constructionhomes.com+1thebridgerealty.com+1—ideal for agents keen to diversify their portfolios.
Client-Centered Philosophy Known for being “extremely responsive,” realistic, and optimistic—qualities that new agents can emulate to build strong reputations .
Strategic Marketing Insight Garrett stays ahead by leveraging digital marketing and community storytelling—vital for agents looking to stand out in a competitive market.
🛠 Fridley Market Insights to Share with Clients
For Buyers: Emphasize Fridley’s affordability and commuter convenience. Highlight properties trending between $200K–$400K.
For Sellers: Showcase how proximity to Minneapolis, updated schools, and local amenities drive buyer interest.
For Investors: Demand for rental units and entry-level homes makes Fridley an attractive investment location.
“Real estate mentorship,” “learn from seasoned REALTOR®,” “Fridley real estate training,” “start as a real estate agent,” “Bridge Realty agent career,” and “Garrett Hilton team”.
Use these in your blog titles, SEO meta descriptions, and agent recruitment content to draw motivated, career-building professionals.
Garrett Hilton stands out as both a market expert in Fridley and a mentor to aspiring agents. By joining his team or tapping into his resources, you’ll gain:
A hands-on, nurturing training environment
Broad market knowledge across deal types
Deep insight into Fridley’s real estate trends
A brand known for responsiveness and client advocacy
If you’re aiming to grow your real estate career while learning from the best in the Twin Cities, Garrett Hilton and the Hilton Family Professionals are the ones to watch.
Ready to elevate your real estate career or learn more about Fridley’s market?
Contact Garrett at (763) 221‑4009—and don’t forget to use those high-impact keywords like learn from a seasoned REALTOR® to connect with driven, growth-minded agents.
