Basketball Arena Levitation - Michael Grandinetti at University of Michigan Halftime
Illusionist Michael Grandinetti levitates 10ft into the air to reach the game ball for the University of Michigan vs. Michigan State Men's Basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. A major state rivalry, this game was sold out with over 15,000 people in attendance. Michael's halftime performance was featured on both the national CBS broadcast and ESPN's SportsCenter.
Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary magician.
With performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with symphony orchestras, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as an extremely talented and innovative illusionist. Over the past 20 years, Michael has strived to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal while taking his magic in new and daring directions. He has been featured on NBC’s “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”, CW’s “Masters of Illusion”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “SportsCenter”, New York Today, FOX & Friends, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, Crook & Chase, and The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
Possessing a true passion for amazing live audiences, Michael has performed at Heinz Hall with Oscar-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony, Grand Central Station in New York City, Navy Pier in Chicago, John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, the Four Seasons Resort in Lanai, Hawaii, on the red carpet of ESPN's ESPY Awards in Hollywood, and at The White House Easter Celebration. Last year, Michael was honored to be the first illusionist ever invited to perform in America’s Independence Day Parade in Washington DC. During this national celebration of our country, Michael levitated a girl high above one of the floats as it moved down Constitution Avenue, in front of a live audience of 250,000 people.
Michael was also one of the headlining performers in “Masters of Magic”, a large-scale production show which ran nightly for two months at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, in Reno, Nevada, on what is the world's largest indoor stage
Michael's personality and style were introduced to the world when he performed his original creation “The Spike Tower” on the NBC television special “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”. While covered with a mixture of gasoline and kerosene and secured by chains, Michael had only sixty seconds to escape before two walls of flaming steel spikes were thrust towards him at over 50mph. Bringing together seven illusionists from around the world, at just 21, Michael was the youngest performer on the show.
In the 2014 CW television series “Masters of Illusion”, hosted by Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Hit The Floor), Michael was featured, in five episodes, with his original grand illusions. Also during the show, special guest Ace Young, star of American Idol and Hair on Broadway, assisted Michael onstage for his “Walking Through Steel” illusion.
In addition, Michael has created and developed custom presentations for Fortune 500 companies and major corporations including Mazda, Hewlett Packard, Grainger, Ernst & Young, The American Marketing Association, Harley-Davidson, Rite Aid, and Bayer.
As a respected Creative Consultant, Michael has taught sleight of hand magic to the actors on the CBS Daytime Drama The Bold and the Beautiful, consulted on a national commercial featuring magic for the United States Treasury, and provided historical information for “Spellbound”, a biographical book on famed illusionist Doug Henning. His original illusion designs have been featured around the world, including stage productions in Japan, Korea, and Italy. Michael was even called about the possibility of making Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, magically appear – before it was built!
Michael Grandinetti is making the ancient art of magic charismatic and contemporary. By blurring the line between illusion and reality in a groundbreaking yet personable way, Michael gives the audience an engaging, entertaining, one of a kind experience they will not forget.
For more information on The Magic of Michael Grandinetti, please visit michaelgrandinetti.com
U.S. Senate: Impeachment Trial (Day 9)
The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump continues as Senators ask House impeachment managers and the President’s defense team questions.
2376 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
Love Horses the City? Enjoy a Turn Key Equestrian Life on 10 Acres in the Heart of VB! Completely updated 4BR+Ranch w/Amazing MIL/Staff Qtrs! 16 Stall Barn,Arena w/Bluestone Footing,2 Pastures,Round Pen.Entertain on Gazebo,3 Decks or Mancave! Multi Biz Opps w/Steel Bldg,Greenhouse,Boarding More!
More info:
Michael Cohen Testifies LIVE: Trump's ex-attorney testifies to House Oversight Committee | ABC News
Cohen will testify in public for the first time before the House Oversight Committee.
SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS:
Watch More on
LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK
FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER:
GOOD MORNING AMERICA'S HOMEPAGE:
Waste and Webs | Critical Role | Campaign 2, Episode 10
The Mighty Nein delve into the sewers of Zadash in search of the mysterious beast that has been terrorizing the Crownsguard...
Thanks to Far Cry 5 and D&D Beyond for sponsoring this episode of Critical Role!
Watch Critical Role Live Thursdays at 7pm PST on Twitch at
Far Cry 5 comes out on March 27th for PS4, Xbox One, and PC – go to to learn more and pick up a copy. Also be sure to check out this video featuring Nerdist’s Dan Casey, Kyle Hill, and our very own Erika Ishii as they face challenges IRL that players will take on in Far Cry 5 -- tell them Critical Role sent you!
D&D Beyond is offering a 25% discount on any item purchased within their store! Go to and use code “INVISIBLEWAND” at checkout to apply the discount.
You can pick up Critical Role merch at
For more RPGs we love, go to
Follow the cast of Critical Role on Twitter!
Ashley:
Laura:
Liam:
Matthew:
Marisha:
Taliesin:
Travis:
Sam:
Visit us on
Subscribe to Geek and Sundry:
Join our community at:
Twitter:
Facebook:
Instagram:
Thanks to @CRTranscript and all the critters for closed captions!
Kstylis Performing LIVE April 26 in Charlottesville Va at The Main Street Annex
Saturday, April 26 The King of Twerk will touch down in Charlottesville, VA!!! Kstylis will be performing LIVE @ The Main Street Annex!!! Performing such hit as Booty Me Down Hands Up Get Low Booty Hopscotch, Trampoline Booty keeping the ladies twerkin'!!! $100 Cash prize QUEEN OF TWERK contest for the sexiest twerker in the building!!! Special guest Black Market, Sporti-G, Ray Jizzle, Team Nasty D, and The Pretty Unique Models! Advanced Tickets are on sale NOW but get them fast cause once they're gone THEY'RE GONE!!! Doors open up @ 10pm 18+ Ladies 21+ Fellaz! Come out and party with the KING OF TWERK!!! BE THERE!!! #FirstSquad #NewBossLife #YFF
WWE Kevin Owens In Charlottesville
WWE Superstar Kevin Owens says Let's see if I can take him out for good tonight, right during his entrance for his Street Fight match against John Cena in the main event at a WWE Live event at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA on Saturday September 5, 2015!
A Sea of Pink in Charlottesville, Virginia!
Charlottesville Women's 4-Miler Start- 3300 women and girls run and/or walk to raise $400,000. to help stamp out breast cancer! September 5, 2009
100 Things to Do in Charlottesville Before You Die official book trailer
About the Book: For a small Southern-ish town, Charlottesville, Virginia, sure packs a lot into its geographic footprint. A destination for history buffs, the town is central to the homes of three United States Presidents: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. An academic (and college sports fan) attraction, the University of Virginia, designed, built, and founded by Jefferson, is a large presence. Bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains and just two hours southwest of Washington, D.C., this city is a cultural powerhouse with deep roots. Let 100 Things to Do in Charlottesville Before You Die (Reedy Press) be your guide to all the delightful activities off the tourists' track, and a roadmap to the true flavor and feeling of today's Charlottesville. Whether you're people watching on the downtown pedestrian mall or hanging out on The Corner at UVa, we've got the comprehensive list of Charlottesville to-dos, from now till death.
About the Author: Marijean Jaggers, a social media specialist and PR professional, is president and CEO of Jaggers Communications, based in Charlottesville, Virginia. A self-described ambassador for the area, she has blogged and produced media content to promote the city's attributes. In 1998, Jaggers set the Guinness Book World Record for creating the World's Largest Bouquet of Flowers at 28,801 stems. In her spare time, she bakes pies competitively.
White Hill Rd (Staunton, VA) to Letcher Ave (Virginia) via Lexington, Buena Vista
Watch in 720p full-screen to view map info. Visit for more info. - Waypoints: 0:26 State Route 671
0:33 Raphine Rd
0:38 State Route 796
0:41 Sterrett Rd
0:42 Adair Ln
0:44 Decatur Rd
0:44 Decatur Rd State Route 712
0:48 Lexington, VA
0:51 Lee Hwy
0:53 Buena Vista, VA
1:00 Lincoln Rd
1:00 State Route 763
1:01 115kV transmission line
1:01 N Lee Hwy
1:04 Comfort Way
1:04 Greenhouse Rd
1:04 Econo Ln
1:05 Hunter Hill Rd
1:06 Furrs Mill Rd
1:06 Holly Park
1:06 Old Buena Vista Rd
1:06 The Chessie Trl
1:07 N Main St
1:07 Stono Ln
1:07 Hook Ln
1:08 Cormack Field House
1:09 Kilbourne Hall
1:09 Brooke Ln
1:09 Vmi Parade
1:11 Diamond St
1:11 Institute Hill
1:12 Maiden Ln
1:12 Massie St
1:12 Old Blue Tavern
1:12 International Education Center
1:13 University Pl
1:14 Gilliam Admission House
1:14 Letcher Ave
1:14 Alumni House
Visit AboutMyTrip.com to see all videos of my travels across the United States, to purchase a copy of any video frame in high resolution, or to create your own photo/map videos (coming September 2013).
White Hill Rd (Staunton, Virginia) to Letcher Ave (Lexington City)
Jun 2013
Cartography data (c) OpenStreetMap.org
Salem Civic Center Virginia 2009
The Salem Civic Center was built in 1967 and to this day it is still one of the most flexible and useful civic facilities in Virginia. The complex has the ability to host anywhere from 7 to 7000 people on the same night thanks its experienced staff, award winning catering and over 4000 free parking spaces. Everyone from Bill Cosby to Kenny Chesney to Def Leppard has performed on the arena's stage.
The Salem Civic Center's also plays host to the largest free gate fair in the United States each July.
PVCC 2018 Commencement Exercises - May 11, 2018
Piedmont Virginia Community College's Forty-Fifth Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 11, 2018, at the John Paul Jones Arena, in Charlottesville, Va.
MUSE - Map of the Problematique @SAN DIEGO 2010
MAP OF THE PROBLEMATIQUE by MUSE
at Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA
2010.09.22
The Resistance Tour 2010
Michael Grandinetti - Magic Across America Highlights
Michael Grandinetti has logged hundreds of thousands of miles traveling the country over the past 20 years, taking stunning magic and illusions to many spectacular locations.
And, with his performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with Oscar winning composers and symphony orchestras, for NFL and NBA halftime shows and major sporting events, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as an extremely talented and innovative illusionist.
Over the past 20 years, Michael has been driven to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal. He has been featured on NBC’s “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II” television special, The CW’s “Masters of Illusion” series, and Pop TV’s “Don’t Blink” series, as well as “CBS Sports”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “SportsCenter”, “Pardon The Interruption”, “NBA on TNT”, ''New York Today, FOX & Friends, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, Crook & Chase, and The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. He has also appeared as a guest on national radio shows and in media including Parade Magazine, Starpulse, MAGIC Magazine, TV Media Insights, Young Hollywood, Pittsburgh Magazine, Tucson Living, and The Marilu Henner Show. In addition, Entertainment Weekly named Michael as one of the magicians they would like to see with their own television series, calling him “a great magician who can truly communicate with a TV audience”.
Possessing a true passion for amazing live audiences, Michael has performed at Heinz Hall with Oscar-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Grand Central Station in New York City, Harrah’s Resort in San Diego and Atlantic City, Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada, Navy Pier in Chicago, John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, the Four Seasons Resort in Lanai, Hawaii, on the red carpet of ESPN's ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, and at The White House Easter Celebration. Michael was recently honored to be the first illusionist ever invited to perform in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington DC. During this remarkable celebration of our country, Michael levitated a girl high above one of the floats as it moved down Constitution Avenue, while a live audience of 250,000 people lined the streets.
Always dreaming big, Michael has pioneered live magic in one of the most challenging environments imaginable, major-league football stadiums, baseball stadiums, and basketball arenas. He performed an NFL halftime show at Bank of America Stadium while a live audience of over 70,000 people watched with a 360 degree view as Michael caused people to appear, vanish and shrink in size, right on the 50 yard line. At Citizens Bank Park, Michael made the 7ft tall, 300lb Philadelphia Phillies mascot, The Phanatic, magically appear in the center of the outfield. At Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium, Michael performed one of the largest live interactive illusions in history when he read the minds of all 45,000 people in the stadium at the same time. This spring, Michael performed the halftime show for the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship at Barclays Center in New York City and for the Chicago Bulls NBA playoff game at United Center in Chicago, where he levitated at the center of the court while surrounded by a sold out crowd of 22,000 people. Michael’s performance even caused commentators Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley to comment in amazement during the live national broadcast on TNT.
This is magic on a major scale. And the journey is just beginning!
For more information on The Magic of Michael Grandinetti, please visit michaelgrandinetti.com
And, don't forget to follow Michael Grandinetti on:
Facebook - facebook.com/Grandinetti.Michael
Twitter - @GrandinettiMG
Instagram - Michael Grandinetti
World Series Stadium Levitation - Illusionist Michael Grandinetti
Illusionist Michael Grandinetti levitates 10ft into the air, in the round, at Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium, while surrounded by over 40,000 people. In the presentation, Michael floats upwards to reach the large button that will start the fireworks above the stadium. The performance was a tribute to the Kansas City Royals World Series run and featured several Hall of Fame players. The Kansas City Royals played the San Francisco Giants in the 2014 World Series.
During the performance, 360 degree camera shots captured the magic from every possible direction, and projected it onto Crown Vision, the largest HD video screen in major league baseball.
Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary magician.
With performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with symphony orchestras, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as an extremely talented and innovative illusionist. Over the past 20 years, Michael has strived to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal while taking his magic in new and daring directions. He has been featured on NBC’s “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”, CW’s “Masters of Illusion”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “SportsCenter”, New York Today, FOX & Friends, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, Crook & Chase, and The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
Possessing a true passion for amazing live audiences, Michael has performed at Heinz Hall with Oscar-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony, Grand Central Station in New York City, Navy Pier in Chicago, John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, the Four Seasons Resort in Lanai, Hawaii, on the red carpet of ESPN's ESPY Awards in Hollywood, and at The White House Easter Celebration. Last year, Michael was honored to be the first illusionist ever invited to perform in America’s Independence Day Parade in Washington DC. During this national celebration of our country, Michael levitated a girl high above one of the floats as it moved down Constitution Avenue, in front of a live audience of 250,000 people.
Michael was also one of the headlining performers in “Masters of Magic”, a large-scale production show which ran nightly for two months at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, in Reno, Nevada, on what is the world's largest indoor stage
Michael's personality and style were introduced to the world when he performed his original creation “The Spike Tower” on the NBC television special “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”. While covered with a mixture of gasoline and kerosene and secured by chains, Michael had only sixty seconds to escape before two walls of flaming steel spikes were thrust towards him at over 50mph. Bringing together seven illusionists from around the world, at just 21, Michael was the youngest performer on the show.
In the 2014 CW television series “Masters of Illusion”, hosted by Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Hit The Floor), Michael was featured, in five episodes, with his original grand illusions. Also during the show, special guest Ace Young, star of American Idol and Hair on Broadway, assisted Michael onstage for his “Walking Through Steel” illusion.
In addition, Michael has created and developed custom presentations for Fortune 500 companies and major corporations including Mazda, Hewlett Packard, Grainger, Ernst & Young, The American Marketing Association, Harley-Davidson, Rite Aid, and Bayer.
As a respected Creative Consultant, Michael has taught sleight of hand magic to the actors on the CBS Daytime Drama The Bold and the Beautiful, consulted on a national commercial featuring magic for the United States Treasury, and provided historical information for “Spellbound”, a biographical book on famed illusionist Doug Henning. His original illusion designs have been featured around the world, including stage productions in Japan, Korea, and Italy. Michael was even called about the possibility of making Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, magically appear – before it was built!
Michael Grandinetti is making the ancient art of magic charismatic and contemporary. By blurring the line between illusion and reality in a groundbreaking yet personable way, Michael gives the audience an engaging, entertaining, one of a kind experience they will not forget.
For more information on The Magic of Michael Grandinetti, please visit michaelgrandinetti.com
Magic On The Beach: Rose Through Fire Levitation
Illusionist Michael Grandinetti levitates a red rose in the air above the sand at California's Santa Monica Beach. To dramatically prove that the rose is truly suspended, Michael passes a ring of fire completely around the floating flower.
Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary magician.
With performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with symphony orchestras, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as an extremely talented and innovative illusionist. Over the past 20 years, Michael has strived to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal while taking his magic in new and daring directions. He has been featured on NBC’s “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”, CW’s “Masters of Illusion”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “SportsCenter”, New York Today, FOX & Friends, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, Crook & Chase, and The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
Possessing a true passion for amazing live audiences, Michael has performed at Heinz Hall with Oscar-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony, Grand Central Station in New York City, Navy Pier in Chicago, John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, the Four Seasons Resort in Lanai, Hawaii, on the red carpet of ESPN's ESPY Awards in Hollywood, and at The White House Easter Celebration. Last year, Michael was honored to be the first illusionist ever invited to perform in America’s Independence Day Parade in Washington DC. During this national celebration of our country, Michael levitated a girl high above one of the floats as it moved down Constitution Avenue, in front of a live audience of 250,000 people.
Michael was also one of the headlining performers in “Masters of Magic”, a large-scale production show which ran nightly for two months at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, in Reno, Nevada, on what is the world's largest indoor stage
Michael's personality and style were introduced to the world when he performed his original creation “The Spike Tower” on the NBC television special “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”. While covered with a mixture of gasoline and kerosene and secured by chains, Michael had only sixty seconds to escape before two walls of flaming steel spikes were thrust towards him at over 50mph. Bringing together seven illusionists from around the world, at just 21, Michael was the youngest performer on the show.
In the 2014 CW television series “Masters of Illusion”, hosted by Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Hit The Floor), Michael was featured, in five episodes, with his original grand illusions. Also during the show, special guest Ace Young, star of American Idol and Hair on Broadway, assisted Michael onstage for his “Walking Through Steel” illusion.
In addition, Michael has created and developed custom presentations for Fortune 500 companies and major corporations including Mazda, Hewlett Packard, Grainger, Ernst & Young, The American Marketing Association, Harley-Davidson, Rite Aid, and Bayer.
As a respected Creative Consultant, Michael has taught sleight of hand magic to the actors on the CBS Daytime Drama The Bold and the Beautiful, consulted on a national commercial featuring magic for the United States Treasury, and provided historical information for “Spellbound”, a biographical book on famed illusionist Doug Henning. His original illusion designs have been featured around the world, including stage productions in Japan, Korea, and Italy. Michael was even called about the possibility of making Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, magically appear – before it was built!
Michael Grandinetti is making the ancient art of magic charismatic and contemporary. By blurring the line between illusion and reality in a groundbreaking yet personable way, Michael gives the audience an engaging, entertaining, one of a kind experience they will not forget.
For more information on The Magic of Michael Grandinetti, please visit michaelgrandinetti.com
Facebook - facebook.com/Grandinetti.Michael
Twitter - @GrandinettiMG
The Life Of A Magician: Michael Grandinetti Uncut Interview
In this uncut, unedited interview from Washington DC, Master Illusionist Michael Grandinetti discusses his career in magic and how he anyone can progress from an idea to achieving their life long goals.
Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary magician.
With performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with symphony orchestras, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as an extremely talented and innovative illusionist. Over the past 20 years, Michael has strived to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal while taking his magic in new and daring directions. He has been featured on NBC’s “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”, CW’s “Masters of Illusion”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “SportsCenter”, New York Today, FOX & Friends, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, Crook & Chase, and The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
Possessing a true passion for amazing live audiences, Michael has performed at Heinz Hall with Oscar-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony, Grand Central Station in New York City, Navy Pier in Chicago, John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, the Four Seasons Resort in Lanai, Hawaii, on the red carpet of ESPN's ESPY Awards in Hollywood, and at The White House Easter Celebration. Last year, Michael was honored to be the first illusionist ever invited to perform in America’s Independence Day Parade in Washington DC. During this national celebration of our country, Michael levitated a girl high above one of the floats as it moved down Constitution Avenue, in front of a live audience of 250,000 people.
Michael was also one of the headlining performers in “Masters of Magic”, a large-scale production show which ran nightly for two months at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, in Reno, Nevada, on what is the world's largest indoor stage
Michael's personality and style were introduced to the world when he performed his original creation “The Spike Tower” on the NBC television special “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”. While covered with a mixture of gasoline and kerosene and secured by chains, Michael had only sixty seconds to escape before two walls of flaming steel spikes were thrust towards him at over 50mph. Bringing together seven illusionists from around the world, at just 21, Michael was the youngest performer on the show.
In the 2014 CW television series “Masters of Illusion”, hosted by Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Hit The Floor), Michael was featured, in five episodes, with his original grand illusions. Also during the show, special guest Ace Young, star of American Idol and Hair on Broadway, assisted Michael onstage for his “Walking Through Steel” illusion.
In addition, Michael has created and developed custom presentations for Fortune 500 companies and major corporations including Mazda, Hewlett Packard, Grainger, Ernst & Young, The American Marketing Association, Harley-Davidson, Rite Aid, and Bayer.
As a respected Creative Consultant, Michael has taught sleight of hand magic to the actors on the CBS Daytime Drama The Bold and the Beautiful, consulted on a national commercial featuring magic for the United States Treasury, and provided historical information for “Spellbound”, a biographical book on famed illusionist Doug Henning. His original illusion designs have been featured around the world, including stage productions in Japan, Korea, and Italy. Michael was even called about the possibility of making Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, magically appear – before it was built!
Michael Grandinetti is making the ancient art of magic charismatic and contemporary. By blurring the line between illusion and reality in a groundbreaking yet personable way, Michael gives the audience an engaging, entertaining, one of a kind experience they will not forget.
For more information on The Magic of Michael Grandinetti, please visit michaelgrandinetti.com
Magic Behind The Scenes: Card Under Foot with Michael Grandinetti
In this fan shot video, illusionist Michael Grandinetti performs a piece of interactive close-up magic for special guests inside the offices at Whataburger Field before his performance on-field. In this surprising effect, he causes the magic to happen under a spectator's own foot!
Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary magician.
With performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with symphony orchestras, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as an extremely talented and innovative illusionist. Over the past 20 years, Michael has strived to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal while taking his magic in new and daring directions. He has been featured on NBC’s “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”, CW’s “Masters of Illusion”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “SportsCenter”, New York Today, FOX & Friends, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, Crook & Chase, and The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
Possessing a true passion for amazing live audiences, Michael has performed at Heinz Hall with Oscar-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony, Grand Central Station in New York City, Navy Pier in Chicago, John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, the Four Seasons Resort in Lanai, Hawaii, on the red carpet of ESPN's ESPY Awards in Hollywood, and at The White House Easter Celebration. Last year, Michael was honored to be the first illusionist ever invited to perform in America’s Independence Day Parade in Washington DC. During this national celebration of our country, Michael levitated a girl high above one of the floats as it moved down Constitution Avenue, in front of a live audience of 250,000 people.
Michael was also one of the headlining performers in “Masters of Magic”, a large-scale production show which ran nightly for two months at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, in Reno, Nevada, on what is the world's largest indoor stage
Michael's personality and style were introduced to the world when he performed his original creation “The Spike Tower” on the NBC television special “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”. While covered with a mixture of gasoline and kerosene and secured by chains, Michael had only sixty seconds to escape before two walls of flaming steel spikes were thrust towards him at over 50mph. Bringing together seven illusionists from around the world, at just 21, Michael was the youngest performer on the show.
In the 2014 CW television series “Masters of Illusion”, hosted by Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Hit The Floor), Michael was featured, in five episodes, with his original grand illusions. Also during the show, special guest Ace Young, star of American Idol and Hair on Broadway, assisted Michael onstage for his “Walking Through Steel” illusion.
In addition, Michael has created and developed custom presentations for Fortune 500 companies and major corporations including Mazda, Hewlett Packard, Grainger, Ernst & Young, The American Marketing Association, Harley-Davidson, Rite Aid, and Bayer.
As a respected Creative Consultant, Michael has taught sleight of hand magic to the actors on the CBS Daytime Drama The Bold and the Beautiful, consulted on a national commercial featuring magic for the United States Treasury, and provided historical information for “Spellbound”, a biographical book on famed illusionist Doug Henning. His original illusion designs have been featured around the world, including stage productions in Japan, Korea, and Italy. Michael was even called about the possibility of making Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, magically appear – before it was built!
Michael Grandinetti is making the ancient art of magic charismatic and contemporary. By blurring the line between illusion and reality in a groundbreaking yet personable way, Michael gives the audience an engaging, entertaining, one of a kind experience they will not forget.
For more information on The Magic of Michael Grandinetti, please visit michaelgrandinetti.com
DMB Stay Or Leave - 11/16/10 Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA
Illusionist Michael Grandinetti Walks Through Steel
In an illusion that took over seven years to perfect, illusionist Michael Grandinetti attempts to melt his body through a 7ft tall, 4ft wide, 1in thick wall of solid steel.
Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary magician.
With performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with symphony orchestras, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as an extremely talented and innovative illusionist. Over the past 20 years, Michael has strived to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal while taking his magic in new and daring directions. He has been featured on NBC’s “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”, CW’s “Masters of Illusion”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “SportsCenter”, New York Today, FOX & Friends, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, Crook & Chase, and The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
Possessing a true passion for amazing live audiences, Michael has performed at Heinz Hall with Oscar-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony, Grand Central Station in New York City, Navy Pier in Chicago, John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, the Four Seasons Resort in Lanai, Hawaii, on the red carpet of ESPN's ESPY Awards in Hollywood, and at The White House Easter Celebration. Last year, Michael was honored to be the first illusionist ever invited to perform in America’s Independence Day Parade in Washington DC. During this national celebration of our country, Michael levitated a girl high above one of the floats as it moved down Constitution Avenue, in front of a live audience of 250,000 people.
Michael was also one of the headlining performers in “Masters of Magic”, a large-scale production show which ran nightly for two months at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, in Reno, Nevada, on what is the world's largest indoor stage
Michael's personality and style were introduced to the world when he performed his original creation “The Spike Tower” on the NBC television special “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”. While covered with a mixture of gasoline and kerosene and secured by chains, Michael had only sixty seconds to escape before two walls of flaming steel spikes were thrust towards him at over 50mph. Bringing together seven illusionists from around the world, at just 21, Michael was the youngest performer on the show.
In the 2014 CW television series “Masters of Illusion”, hosted by Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Hit The Floor), Michael was featured, in five episodes, with his original grand illusions. Also during the show, special guest Ace Young, star of American Idol and Hair on Broadway, assisted Michael onstage for his “Walking Through Steel” illusion.
In addition, Michael has created and developed custom presentations for Fortune 500 companies and major corporations including Mazda, Hewlett Packard, Grainger, Ernst & Young, The American Marketing Association, Harley-Davidson, Rite Aid, and Bayer.
As a respected Creative Consultant, Michael has taught sleight of hand magic to the actors on the CBS Daytime Drama The Bold and the Beautiful, consulted on a national commercial featuring magic for the United States Treasury, and provided historical information for “Spellbound”, a biographical book on famed illusionist Doug Henning. His original illusion designs have been featured around the world, including stage productions in Japan, Korea, and Italy. Michael was even called about the possibility of making Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, magically appear – before it was built!
Michael Grandinetti is making the ancient art of magic charismatic and contemporary. By blurring the line between illusion and reality in a groundbreaking yet personable way, Michael gives the audience an engaging, entertaining, one of a kind experience they will not forget.
For more information on The Magic of Michael Grandinetti, please visit michaelgrandinetti.com