Booking Resources
How to prepare for Kostya’s magic
Get Them Excited With Video
We encourage our clients to advertise Kostya’s appearance ahead of time. Knowing that they will see his magic in action builds anticipation. It also encourages them to watch his TV appearances ahead of time, making the live interaction that much more exciting. Please share the following links in your social media and e-blasts:
Watch Kostya Fool Penn & Teller:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCFXV6o7cro
Kostya’s Second Appearance on “Fool Us”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx1P1YA2rlA
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Bios You Can Copy & Paste
For Publication:
Kostya Kimlat is known as “the business magician” — a world-renowned speaker, entertainer and expert in how to Think Like A Magician™. Kostya has presented his sophisticated brand of magic for thinking audiences in over 200 cities on 5 continents.
In 2006, Kostya was the youngest magician to appear on the cover of MAGIC Magazine — a leading industry publication. As an entrepreneur, Kostya founded See Magic Live, which trains and books magicians for events across the country.
His company’s local team began serving as the magicians for the NBA’s Orlando Magic in 2010. On stage, for corporations like NASA and GE, Kostya unravels centuries-old principles of perception and secrets of communication, empowering people to be more effective in their business and everyday lives. In 2020, he pivoted his business and has now also performed for tens of thousands of virtual audience members.
Kostya is most widely known for fooling the famous Vegas duo, Penn & Teller, on their hit CW TV show, “Penn and Teller: Fool Us” and becoming the closing act for their show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
To Introduce Kostya On Stage:
Our featured speaker is a world-renowned sleight-of-hand magician who fooled the famous magic duo, Penn & Teller on their TV show, “Fool Us” and became the closing act for their show at The Rio in Las Vegas.
He has performed in over 200 cities on 5 continents. Known as “The Business Magician,” he has taught employees at GE, Morgan Stanley and NASA how to “Think Like A Magician™” to improve their customer service and communication. In 2020, he pivoted his business and has now also performed for tens of thousands of virtual audience members.
Please put your hands together for Kostya Kimlat (COAST-yuh KIM-lat).
Production Requirements
The Tech
Computer
Kostya’s presentation is run directly off of his Apple MacBook Pro running Keynote. Please supply an HDMI cable to connect your projection system to his computer. An audio cord is needed as well to plug into the laptop audio jack. Presentation slides are not supplied ahead of time.
Microphones
Please provide a dedicated wireless lavaliere (lapel) or a hands-free headset. A secondary, handheld microphone is needed for audience participation. The two microphones should be on separate channels to be used simultaneously.
Lighting
Please provide a general wash of light in the middle of the stage. For magic shows, keep the audience at 70-90% dark. For keynote presentations, the audience should ideally be 25-50% dimmer than the stage area, but not totally in the dark.
Special Requirements
Meal
If the client requests it and the schedule allows it, Kostya can be invited to have lunch or dinner with the client. Otherwise, please supply one gluten-free meal after showtime.
Filming
Please obtain prior consent and written permission before videotaping, recording, or filming Kostya’s presentation/show.
The Room
Room Size
Select the smallest room that will comfortably accommodate the number of attendees you expect. The less empty space in the room, the better the energy and connection, creating a better show.
Seating
The audience should be seated as close to the stage as possible. To create the best connection between Kostya and your audience, please make sure there is not a dance floor or orchestra pit separating the audience from the stage.
Backstage or Green Room
Please provide two chairs and a small table in a secure room or backstage, out of sight of the audience.
The Stage
Stage Riser
A 12’ x 16’ or larger stage area, 1’-3’ off the ground, in the best-lit area of the room.
Stairs
Audience members will be invited to join Kostya on the stage during the presentation. Please have stairs placed directly in the front center of the stage. If stairs require handrails, please place the stairs on the side so they do not obstruct anyone’s view.
Set Pieces
Please provide one chair and one table (round high-top or a serving tray stand covered in black cloth). Please ensure there is no podium to block the front of the stage or that the podium may be moved during performance time.
Sample Setup:
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Use this video to introduce Kostya on stage.
Get the audience hyped with this video to play immediately before Kostya takes the stage. You can download the video here: https://vimeo.com/183592461
Note that if Kostya will be delivering a keynote presentation and utilizing his own laptop to run his slides, he will queue up this video himself.
Animation of Kostya’s life story
Kostya may ask you to have this video queued up to include in his business presentations.
Download this video here: https://vimeo.com/180930829/825010e2ef