In the Spotlight
Magician, Kelvin Saline
Who doesn’t love magic? Local magician,
ventriloquist, and escape artist Kelvin Saline has
been amusing and delighting crowds for 44 years. As
an 8-year-old Cub Scout, Kelvin was introduced to
magic when his mother, the “Den Leader,” made a coin
disappear using Kelvin as her “secret accomplice”.
He said that the reaction from the other kids was so
unforgettable that from that day on he was hooked!
He researched magic in library books and catalogues,
and became a self taught magic man.
He began by making coins disappear, then larger
and larger objects. Since adding the family comedy,
ventriloquism, and incorporating escapes, Saline’s
show has been in high demand. His “Magic Village”
stage show is a 30 - 45 minute performance. Fairs and
festivals welcome him to entertain and amaze their
crowds. Fundraising performances are also available
for organizations, such as PTA’s, elementary schools,
school bands, etc. Saline provides all that is needed for
the fundraiser, and the group provides the venue.
He is a lifelong Duluthian married to Sherilyn,
with children Brittney, 27, and Zach, 10. As he
humorously states, he has two children between 10
and 27. While serving in the Air Force, he brought
his special brand of diversion to the folks at an air
base in Maryland. Later, he was also stationed in
Southern Italy, and did magic shows for the Italian
orphans there, through an interpreter. A highlight
for him was the opening ceremony at the Special
Olympics in Fort Meade, MD.
Saline believes that helping and motivating others
through his gift of magic is important. He has
been very involved in anti-bullying campaigns
throughout Minnesota schools, mainly on the Iron
Range and Twin Cities. This is done through visual
interpretation and his ventriloquism, gaining more of
a captive audience. He is hoping to become a bigger
part of the Duluth Schools anti-bullying awareness
movement in the future. Saline also has a
motivational presentation for businesses that stresses
goal setting and success-driven strategies using magic. Though well received, it hasn’t been a main focus
for Saline. As the anti-bullying program gains more
traction and clout, he will plan to develop and
market the motivational aspect more.
A few of the outstanding events that Saline has been
part of include being a Magic Consultant for the smash
hit musical Pippin, “Day out with Thomas” yearly train
ride and family fun, the Pumpkin Patch train rides in
the fall, and the Lester River Rendezvous.
The testimonials from audience members are very
positive. Saline uses clean humor and audience
participation to make it an enjoyable time for all. He
has a proven track record, and will continue to draw
smiles and laughter through his professionalism and
talent. Maybe for 44 more years!
For contact information on
The Showtime Band, Kelvin Saline
and many other great entertainers check out
the directory in this publication and online at:
eventpromag.com
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