Reviews
"Edgy, funny comedy and magic at its best!"
-Naturally Funny Entertainment; Chicago, Illinois
"Captivating... Incredible... Hilarious... Definitely a hard act to follow!"
-Postville Herald-Leader; Postville, Iowa
"An excellent show featuring comedy and seamless magic!"
-Outlook Publishing; Monona, Iowa
"The only magic show that can keep me laughing!"
-America's Largest Side Show; Morriston, Florida
"Nathan has more stage presence than most performers twice his age!"
-Courier Press; Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
"A guaranteed evening of amazement and laughter!"
-Comedy Crossroads; Des Moines, Iowa
"A laugh-filled night with a wild and edgy magician!"
-Seattle Performs .com; Seattle, Washington
"A stand-up comedy act that uses magic... Well-conceived, and executed, for maximum fun."
-Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.; Lincoln, Nebraska
"They laughed at wiseguy magician Nathan Allen's jokes... Eclectic, homegrown, and talented."
-The Des Moines Register; Des Moines, Iowa
"Nathan delivers a pro act!"
-Hot Fudge Music; Cedar Falls, Iowa
"Entertaining and well thought out!"
-International Brotherhood of Magicians; Worldwide Organization
"Nathan has a passion for magic... The crowd participation made it an exciting time!"
-The Cedar Rapids Gazette; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
"Star entertainment... Nathan Allen has a long list of performances
under his belt, using humor and improvisation to give life to his magic
act."
-Inside Magic .com
"YOU ARE GOOD! Laughter is the best medicine, and you provided us with a LOT of that!!"
-State Bank of Lawler; Lawler, Iowa
"Action packed! Funny and unpredictable!"
-Iowa Emergency Management Association; Des Moines, Iowa
"I have seen good magicians and good comedians, but have never
seen one who can blend the two so well! You were hilarious and the
tricks were really top rate and unique. Everyone had a great time!"
-Community Services Association; Statewide Organization, Iowa
"We've never had as many people gather for the entertainment at our convention!"
-Land Improvement Contractors Association; Des Moines, Iowa
"You did an awesome job... The show was very funny and we loved the audience participation!"
-Iowa Corrections Association; Waterloo, Iowa
"The best entertainment we've ever had! Your combination of comedy and magic is exceptional - truly a superb job!"
-State Bank of Waverly; Waverly, Iowa
"It was a great show, heard nothing but good about it. You sure had control of the audience!"
-Mitchell County Cattlemen; Osage, Iowa
"Thank you so much for making our banquet so much fun. People are still talking about it!"
-West Union Chamber of Commerce; West Union, Iowa
"I think the standing ovation speaks for itself... A 10 out of 10!"
-Le Mars Fire Department; Le Mars, Iowa
"We would like to thank you again for an entertaining evening.
Your magic was awesome, capturing the audience's interest... We would
gladly refer your act to any group looking for a magical event in the
future."
-Winneshiek County Dairy Promoters; Decorah, Iowa
"Nathan's show was very entertaining and enjoyed by all in
attendance. I would highly recommend his show to anyone. He kept the
employee's attention, and made our party a success."
-Agriprocessors, Inc; Postville, Iowa
"Thank you for a wonderful show! There were many fine comments
on how good your show was from the Rotary Club members. Hope to see you
make it big!"
-Sumner Rotary Club; Sumner, Iowa
"Our bank was very impressed. I received many positive comments
from our employees immediately following your performance, and again on
Monday when we returned to work! You are very entertaining,
professional, poised, and talented. I have been planning the Christmas
parties for the last 6 years, and booking you for our entertainment
will be a hard act to follow. You did a fantastic job, and we would be
proud to recommend you to others looking for a fun party."
-Decorah Bank & Trust; Decorah, Iowa
"Nathan has performed for many years and in many different
settings. He is quick to adapt his show to meet your needs. I would
recommend him strongly for future events."
-Lions Club; New Hampton, Iowa
"Everyone at the banquet really enjoyed Nathan's show. In my
personal opinion, it is the use of comedy and audience participation
along with the magic that makes his show fun to watch. Thanks again
Nathan, GREAT JOB."
-New Hampton Fire Department; New Hampton, Iowa
"Upon the recommendation of several staff members, we hired
Nathan as our main entertainment for our four-office holiday party. All
the responses to Nathan's performance were positive. He was able to
hold the attention of all viewers. Many commented on his excellent
stage presence and talent."
-Dental Associates; Decorah, Iowa / Waukon, Iowa / Monona, Iowa / Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
"It's hard to put into words just how talented and entertaining
you are... Your level of professionalism and quality of entertainment
is usually found in much older performers. You are a credit to the
entertainment business. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your show to
any group, anywhere. Thank you for doing a great job!"
-Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank; Lansing, Iowa
"Excellent show! Very entertaining! Good use of audience participation. Our employees really enjoyed it. Thank you!"
-Winneshiek Medical Center; Decorah, Iowa
"It was very obvious by the reaction of all who attended that
you were a big hit. It's great how you use audience participation and
humor throughout your program. I heard many positive comments such as,
'We'll see this guy on TV someday', and 'Nathan is truly a high quality
act'. I appreciated his special blend of comedy and magic... People,
for days later, were still saying, 'How did he do that?!'"
-Emmett County Emergency Management; Estherville, Iowa
"Very good show - very professional. Everyone thought it was great!!!"
-Stockton Fire Department; Stockton, Illinois
"The magic was top-notch, and the comedic delivery made it real fun!"
-Midwest Group Benefits; Decorah, Iowa
"He did an outstanding job and interacted with the audience very successfully. Nathan is very talented..."
-German Farmers Mutual Insurance Association; Waukon, Iowa
"Nathan's performance was very entertaining... He kept us laughing, and helped make our banquet a success!"
-Cresco Union Savings Bank; Cresco, Iowa
"Nathan demonstrated excellent talent and showmanship, knowledge
of magic, and the ability to be hysterically entertaining! Nathan is
one of the most outstanding performers in our area. I would highly
recommend him!"
-Meehan Leeper & Schwartz Eye Care Clinic; Decorah, Iowa
"Very entertaining and fun for the whole crowd... Perplexing illusions and a mixture of humor; we had a super time."
-Gundersen Lutheran Podiatry Clinic; Decorah, Iowa
"We enjoyed your show immensely!"
-Kulman Construction; Colesburg, Iowa
"The program was GREAT! Everyone had such a good time! Thanks for the many laughs!"
-IL Norplex, Inc.; Postville, Iowa
"Very entertaining, funny, and enjoyable!"
-Donatech Corporation; Fairfield, IA / Cedar Rapids, Iowa
"Funny, fast moving, unique, and very entertaining!"
-Vetesnik Power Sports; Richland Center, Wisconsin
"Generally at our parties, people begin to leave shortly after
the meal. This year we hired Nathan, and NOBODY left the party until he
was done with his performance. He was as good of a comedian as he was a
magician... Nathan has a lot of talent and a great future in the
entertainment field."
-Donaldson Co. / U.A.W. Local #120; Cresco, Iowa
"Thank you for your excellent performance at our party. Everyone
who attended keeps commenting to me how much fun it was watching your
show. Your sense of humor made it very exciting. Everyone had a GREAT
time."
-Alliant Energy Corporation; Lansing, Iowa
"Caught myself saying 'How did he do that?' several times. Very
entertaining. I sent a survey out to our employees, and those who
responded really enjoyed your show. I do believe you were a hit! Thank
you very much for an entertaining show!"
-Kerry Specialty Ingredients; Fredericksburg, Iowa
"The laughter that you created was a clear statement of
appreciation, that your mix of magic and comedy was well received by
all!"
-Cedar Valley Hospice; Waterloo, Iowa
"We loved your energy and style!"
-Swiss Valley Farms Co.; Davenport, Iowa
"We would like to thank you again for your performance. You did
an excellent job involving the audience. It was truly inspiring and
captivating for everyone."
-Lands End Direct Merchants; West Union, Iowa
"We've received many enthusiastic comments regarding your
show... The crowd was on the edges of their seats throughout the entire
show!"
-BankIowa; Independence, Iowa
"Nathan, we really had a great time and your show was well received. It was a +10 show! Thank you!"
-C.A.S.H., Inc.; Lawler, Iowa
"Everyone loved the show - had many people say it was the best party they had ever been to! Worth every penny!"
-Riker Law Office; Decorah, Iowa
"We were very impressed... Your poise and presence onstage was
commanding. You held our group's attention and they were thoroughly
entertained!"
-Bank of the West; Decorah, Iowa
"Excellent show... very entertaining - kept the audience guessing and interested. Great job!"
-Iowa Chicago & Eastern Railroad; Bettendorf, Iowa
"Nathan gave an excellent performance. I heard great comments and was thrilled... Fantastic work!"
-Helping Services; Decorah, Iowa
"We have never had as many compliments on our party as we did this year, thanks to you! Thanks for making our party a success!"
-Roskamp Champion; Waterloo, Iowa
"We cannot thank you enough for your help in making the 2007 Culver-Judge Inauguration an incredible success!"
-Iowa Governor Chet Culver; Des Moines, Iowa
"I was amazed... A fun and funny magical comedy performance. The
Maniac of Magic is a talented professional - with his own
straitjacket!"
-MidCoast Fine Arts; Rock Island, Illinois
"Thank you for a fantastic night of magic. I have heard nothing
but good comments in regards to your show. I highly recommend you to
anyone looking for entertainment."
-Business Promotions of Cresco; Cresco, Iowa
"Thanks again for your wonderful performance. Everyone in the
audience had a good time with your dazzling display of magic combined
with your hilarious comedy and audience participation. We hope to be
able to use your show again in the future!"
-Postville Chamber of Commerce; Postville, Iowa
"Wow - Thank you so much for performing at our Rowley Days
celebration - you're absolutely fabulous! All the comments we have
received from the audience have been good, good, good! The audience had
a great time as you mixed a humorous monologue with some unbelievable
magic tricks. You also have a great rapport with the audience. I think
you are a very talented individual and I would recommend you to anyone
seeking entertainment."
-Rowley Community Club; Rowley, Iowa
"We want you to know how happy we were with your entertainment.
You did an excellent job of involving the crowd and we heard many
comments such as, 'How did he do that', 'I can't believe what he did' -
and 'We loved the show'. You helped make our Sweet Corn Day a success
and we know you have a great future in the entertainment field."
-Elgin Community Betterment Club; Elgin, Iowa
"Thank you for the delightful show at Sumner Days - the audience enjoyed every minute!"
-Sumner Commercial Club; Sumner, Iowa
"Nathan's magic was enjoyed by a large crowd - His talent is as
good as any magic program on TV. As a matter of fact, we wouldn't be
surprised to see Nathan on any national TV channel soon! We would
recommend Nathan to any group looking for excellent entertainment...
Our organization would not hesitate to have him back!"
-St. Olaf Uff-Da-Daze; St. Olaf, Iowa
"Nathan truly enhanced the overall quality of what we offered at
our festival, both on and off stage, and I feel that he went beyond the
contract in his attitude as part of our group. I have had several
patrons mention his acts and the quality of his performances."
-Sioux City Rivercade; Sioux City, Iowa
"Awesome! Very funny!"
-Fayette Heritage; Fayette, Iowa
"He was a definite hit! The students were talking about his
magic show for an entire week! I was very pleased with the entire
experience. I am happy to give him my highest recommendation."
-University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa
"Dynamic... Nathan has the ability to improvise, right with the
audience... He shined on the stage. Nathan's range and abilities are
outstanding."
-Postville High School; Postville, Iowa
"Excellent performance!"
-Upper Iowa University; Fayette, Iowa
"I enjoyed Nathan's show very much and those that I have spoken
with who attended thought he was outstanding! It almost seemed like he
was doing magic with the audience, not just for them. The audience
involvement was very amazing; I don't think I have ever seen students
so eager to be part of the act!"
-Distributive Education Clubs of America; Des Moines, Iowa
"You had the students in the palm of your hand!"
-Graceland University; Lamoni, Iowa
"We thought a hypnotist would be missed - Not true. Excellent
job. Many positive comments from all the adults present. There wasn't
one negative comment made about your show. We, the parents, thought you
did an excellent job. Student response was just as favorable. Really
like the audience participation - Kids did too! Thank you so much!"
-River Ridge High School; Patch Grove, Wisconsin
"Thanks! The night was a big hit!"
-Jesup High School Post Prom; Jesup, Iowa
"The students gave Nathan rave reviews. They loved that he was
close to their age; therefore, Nathan knew what type of magic and humor
they would like and understand. Besides the show being a super event
for students, Nathan is a dream to work with. I have also seen Nathan's
show when he has performed for adults, and it too was fantastically
funny and engaging. I highly recommend Nathan to anyone who is looking
for high-quality, professional, humorous entertainment."
-Valley Community School District; Elkader, Iowa
"It was very funny, cool, and entertaining! I really enjoyed the show."
-Fennimore Post Prom; Fennimore, Wisconsin
"We were extremely pleased with both the quality and audience
participation level during Nathan's performances. I also found Nathan
to be very professional and pleasant to work with... We at the college
would not hesitate to use Nathan in the future."
-Northeast Iowa Community College; Calmar, Iowa
"The kids loved the show - lots of positive comments. You kept
them involved and interested, which is hard to do at 2 AM. I got to see
part of the show and loved it. I would recommend you to others - it is
hard to find a show that is a lot of fun, but still appropriate for
teens. Great job!"
-Sumner / Fredericksburg High School; Sumner, Iowa
"Everyone loved the show; Nathan did a fantastic job. And the
audience participation is a big plus. You don't have to worry about
holding everyone's attention because Nathan grabs it from the start and
holds it to the end."
-Turkey Valley Class of 1978; Jackson Junction, Iowa
"The kids loved your show - they were still buzzing about it on Monday!"
-Caledonia High School; Caledonia, Minnesota
"Our customers are still talking about the show! This was one of the best nights we ever had!"
-Sleepy's Bar & Grill; Bluffs, Illinois
"Absolutely stunning - Always a crowd pleaser!"
-The Horseshoe Tap; Calmar, Iowa
"A '10'... You have to see this show, for sure!"
-Dinger's Bar; Le Mars, Iowa
"A funny and thrilling act - Our customers thoroughly enjoyed the show!"
-Woody's of Rose Creek; Rose Creek, Minnesota
"Nathan is a total professional who can keep the crowd's attention for the entire show!"
-River Side Bar & Grill; Waucoma, Iowa
"Nathan did a GREAT job... Very good show."
-Dagwood's Pub; Cascade, Iowa
"We loved every minute of the show!"
-Forever Berma's; Kiester, Minnesota
"Something completely different and entertaining... Everyone said they loved it!"
-The Pour House; Davenport, Iowa
"Super! A 10! You performed tricks I had not seen a magician do before - they were amazing!"
-Southern Hills Winery; Osceola, Iowa
"Our guests loved the show!"
-Isle of Capri Casino; Marquette, Iowa
"Not only was Nathan Allen very funny and a very entertaining
magician, but he was a class act as a person. I own a bar in NW Iowa. I
booked Nathan by word of mouth and was very pleased. Upon entering my
place he assessed the size, location of the stage, and acoustics and
proceeded to get everything in place to have a great show. His
professionalism showed. As an entertainer he included the audience, had
great timing, and great props. We loved him. The audience did too. I
can't say enough positive comments about Nathan. We want him back!!"
-Rumors Pub; Laurens, Iowa
"Definitely the MANIAC of magic! The audience enjoyed your interaction and enthusiasm... Great entertainment!"
-Simon's Trucking, Inc.; Farley, Iowa
"Fantastic... Very entertaining and wonderful audience interaction. You're awesome!"
-Elks Lodge (B.P.O.E.), #445; Atlantic, IA
"Very funny... Nonstop laughs... You won't know what to expect
next... Very entertaining... Great mix of comedy and magic... Very
talented and witty."
-Hy-Vee Drugstore; Ankeny, Iowa