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Chris Hannibal

Chris Hannibal is a professional entertainer born and raised in Charlotte, NC. He holds a BA in performance art and creative writing and a minor in business ­—­ the perfect balance of showmanship and business! He has over 20 years of performing experience including stage, film and television. But there's one more detail you should know— he got his start in magic from a pro. His grandfather was a circus magician and he taught Hannibal the art of sleight of hand when he was very young. After years of thrilling family and friends, Hannibal hit the streets where he honed his skills of reading people and sizing up any situation around him quickly. This enhances his ability to hold his audience in the palm of his hand.

S P E A K I N G

Imagine your customers or sales staff captivated by magic that delivers a message – your message! Your sales message can be woven into a truly magical presentation by corporate illusionist, Chris Hannibal. 

Hannibal is also available for wonderful and down-to-earth speaking engagements, though we can't promise he won't toss in a little magic:

• How to "Read" a Potential Client—All about body language. What are your potential clients telling you and what are you telling them?
  

• Finding Your Calling— Why you don't need to wait to start uncovering your true calling and how you can start even while holding down a full-time job.
  

• The Road to Excellence—Excellence is a worthwhile destination, but the road is often uneven. How to deal with the obstacles and even use them to your advantage.

• Making Better Presentations— How to prepare for and comfortably execute a speech for a small group.

• What I Have in My Hands— How faith helped me build my character and guide my career.

• Using Your Voice in a Sales Presentation— How tone, inflection and attitude affect your ability to sell, and some exercises to improve your closing ratio. Learn from a former street performer how to make your client listen, overcome objections and close that sale.

I L L U S I O N S

Make your awards banquet, customer appreciation event or corporate holiday celebration unforgettable. Make your trade show booth the hottest spot in the exhibit hall. Hannibal combines sleight of hand, stand up comedy, audience participation and mind reading, with your corporate message woven throughout, for an unforgettably unique experience that wins customers and increases employee loyalty and productivity.

Some of the companies that have turned to Chris Hannibal for magical results:

• Ford Motor Company
• Phillip Morris
• Titan Technology Partners
• AutoUSA.com
• UBS Financial    
• BellSouth
• Xpedx
• Conagra Foods
• Edmonds
• American Eurocopter
• US Foodservice 
• Coca-Cola BCC

“Hannibal rocked!  Our customers and sales team loved him. ” --- Kathi Costenbader,
                                                                                                         US Foodservice

W E D D I N G S

 Oh, here’s one more great talent of Hannibal’s: This illusionist can break the ice at a bride and groom’s Rehearsal Dinner like "nobody’s bidnez!" Imagine those awkward moments when the two families meet the night before the wedding. Often it’s the first time they have met. And usually, nerves are shot and everyone is tired from travel or rushing around. Why not have Hannibal sooth the savage beasts? (You know every family has some!) With a little info about the family, Hannibal can personalize his performance and get everyone laughing and talking. Plus you know that uncomfortably long stretch of time between the wedding ceremony and when the wedding party arrives at the reception? Well, Hannibal will entertain the guests so that the wedding party can get plenty of beautiful photos without any rushing about! 

Be sure to check out Hannibal's video and more extensive bio by clicking the buttons on the left.  We have Hannibal! You should, too!