Illusions Illustrated
Scott Obermann is a family entertainer who travels throughout the Midwest delighting audiences with his interesting mix of comedy and illusion. In the church, Scotts program is not mere entertainment. It is a unique way of presenting the truths of the Bible and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
His interest began when at the age of 12 Scott received a magic kit for christmas. Like most boys his age, he was fascinated by the tricks but eventually set them aside for other priorities. Then in 1995, Scott’s interest was reignited when he was asked to perform for a church outreach event. That one performance inspired him and led him toward a full-time career entertaining, teaching, and ministering to families.
Using the art of illusion is a unique way to present the truths of the gospel. Scott mixes “magical” Christ-centered object lessons with plenty of audience interaction and fun to present his Gospel Magic programs. 45 minutes of fun entertainment as bible truths are illustrated in a manner that will be long remembered.
Scott presents each program so that it is appropriate to the age-group involved. That makes this is a great program for Sunday School, Children’s Church, Church Banquets or Community Church Outreaches.
Hear powerful Christ – centered messages while seeing amazing illusions
It was a fabulous show! Boy, did we have many great comments! The kids were all so curious, and couldn’t stop talking about it! We had a great turnout, and I appreciated everything! Parents were expressing how nice it was that you integrated the Bible Lessons with what you were doing!
Thank you so very much for blessing our church with your special gift. You were absolutely amazing and your message to the children and adults was phenomenal. The adults just raved about how great you were, and the children were telling their parents. In fact, one dad said, “WOW, my son just has not stopped talking about Great Scott. Great choice.
Thank you so very much for entertaining us and inspiring us with a Christ-centered Bible-based approach. Our families greatly appreciated it.
The feedback from the children and adults was excellent — two thumbs up! Thank you for your professional presence and an excellent performance! We will indeed keep you in mind for the future.
Thank you so very much for coming out and performing for us. It was awesome and brought so much laughter! Love the sound of joy. The kids and adults are raving about it.
Hi Scott. Once again Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church would like to ‘thank you’ for sharing your talents with the children at Vacation Bible School. We received some great comments and the kids loved you.
Have a terrific day. God is good all the time!
Thank you for putting on two AMAZING shows! I heard nothing but positive remarks from everyone in attendance . You did a fantastic job, and everyone could tell you put a lot of work into your show. Thanks again, I’m sure I’ll be in contact with you next year about coming back as well! Thanks!
Posting to Facebook now! …and my friend Sara will post the link also! … You were awesome, both of my daughters are still talking about you! Thank you for the wonderful show!
Scott, Thank you! The kids loved your show. Clear Gospel presentation, and it was so funny!
Thank you for coming to St. Mary’s. You did great! I hope you can come again soon…It was wonderful!
Thank You again for being a fun part of our Girls Club weekend. The girls really enjoyed your show.
Thanks for putting on a great show for us! You were fabulous!
We all thought it was a perfect show! You did such a nice job! I gave your contact info to another organization – they thought you might be a good choice for some family event they are planning in another community.
I wish you could have seen the face of the guy you brought up to dress in the tuxedo. His facial expressions while you were doing your hand tricks were hilarious. He expressed with his eyes and face just exactly what you were doing with your hands, but with extremely funny looks. It was one of the funniest things I have seen in a long time.
Thanks again for making this a good experience for everyone. I hope to have a chance to work with you again someday!
Thanks so much for your delightful magic show. It was quite the hit of the party and certainly kept the group entertained!
Scott, I just wanted to tell you how much we all enjoyed the show a few weeks ago. It was great entertainment and incredibly funny and really made my husband’s birthday special for all. Many thanks.
Scott, I really appreciated the fine evening you gave us last night. The show was so enjoyable, and it both lifted and tenderized our hearts. Thank you, Scott, for your sacrifice, energy, willingness, and kindness in effecting a wonderful family evening for all. May God bless you richly.
Scott, Thank you so much for performing at our Company Picnic this past weekend… I have been hearing lots of positive feedback on your performance. Thank you again
Scott, Thanks for the great show! We can do something again in the future.
Thank you for performing at our dinner in Milwaukee. I received a lot of positive feedback from the families who attended.
Thanks again for saving me at the last minute. The kids and adults had such a wonderful time!
Scott! It was a wonderful performance and we had some great comments from guests. Thank you for working with us and being flexible! …the kids looked absolutely mesmerized!
Thank you so much for performing at Camp Evelyn! The girls loved it and have been talking about it ever since! We all had a great time. Thanks again!
Thanks for coming Saturday to the fair! I thought you did a great job interacting with the kids — I know my son had a blast with your program. Thanks again
Absolutely fantastic. Great Scott was a wonderful find. The kids loved him, and so did the adults. Amazing and funny. I highly recommend this performer.
Thank you! Your show was amazing! The kids were still talking about it today! We will be asking for you to return soon.
Great Show Great Scott. Just wanted to thank you again for a wonderful performance. EVERYONE loved it!!
Thank you Scott! for bringing a morning of fun, laughter and excitement to the children!
Thank you so much for coming and doing a show today. The kids had a blast and talked about it all day and even some where reenacting some of the magic.
Thank You so much! Our friends really enjoyed your magic show! Kept them engaged for the whole hour. Hope to see you next year!
Thanks so much Scott! You do a great job & never fail to engage & entertain the children! 8 years WOW
Thank you so much for coming out to do a show for us last week. …all of the teachers had rave reviews!
Thank you for coming to our school! The teachers and children both REALLY, REALLY enjoyed your show! … We will gladly share how wonderful our experience was yesterday. Hopefully we can have you return sometime soon, possibly for one of our weekly summer field trips!
I wanted to again thank you for coming to Gifford to perform for the Kindergarten children. We really enjoyed the program!! You are awesome with the children and they talked about the show for the rest of the day!
Have a wonderful summer and we hope to see you again next year!!
Thank you for the two wonderful performances on our summer kick-off day. The children were literally shaking with laughter. … The approximately 350 children and adults at each show greatly enjoyed your performances. A Day Care Assistant told me that you were great, “One of the best she has seen.” Your program was so good because the kids are such a big part of it. They enjoyed playing the critic and participating in the jokes and tricks.
Laughter and bright smiling faces are the first thoughts that come to mind when I think of Scott’s magic show. Although, Scott caters his magic shows to children, the parents and staff also watch in awe and amazement as he performs his magic. I have asked Scott to come to my day care (KinderCare) … Each time, he has been flexible with my centers needs and with a time frame. I plan to have him back again in the summer months, and have his card on file for whatever child event may arise. I highly recommend Scott’s Magic show to anyone with children.”
The show was fantastic, I am so glad to have been able to have you. I’ve heard nothing but compliments and positive feedback from parents. You really held their attention, and the adults enjoyed it as well. We’ll have to do it again. Have a great summer!
Thank you so much for coming to our library and doing a great magic show. I really loved how you incorporated books and the library into your show and I hope that encourages some kids to come to the library that might not otherwise. I really enjoyed the variety and the humor. The kids had a great time as well as the adults. Thanks again and have a great rest of your summer!
We just wanted to thank you for the wonderful performance you gave to 173 people at the Waterford Library today. Despite an age span of toddler through adult, you were able to keep everyone focused and interested in your show Goin’ Fiction with Great Scott. The way you incorporated stories and magic and the summer theme throughout the performance and encouraged audience interaction and participation was impressive. We appreciated the recurring theme of “Reading is Fun” that was woven through the performance. This made your show perfect for a library setting. Kids and their parents were raving about the show for hours afterward. Two thumbs up! Worth every penny!
We were so happy to host you! My director, Trinitie and I agreed that it’s the best program we’ve had in a long time. The kids learned so much and you kept them engaged too. Keep up the good work, and we hope to have you back in the future!
The kids were amazed and thrilled with the magic, ventriloquism, and just plain FUN! What a positive way to encourage READING!
Thanks for such an excellent show, Scott! We heard nothing but compliments as people left the program and when they went to the library to check out magic books for their children. 🙂
I knew when I met you and then saw you interact with our patrons, you would put on a great show! I heard nothing but fantastic comments from everyone. Thanks for putting on a very entertaining show!
I am very much looking forward to your return performance in Ripon this coming July! I will tell anyone that your program truly wowed me last summer as the best example I have ever seen (and I have been doing this a LONG TIME!) of seamlessly incorporating the summer theme into the show. Many attempt it, but few truly make it wonderful!
What a delightful show! … I went shopping in several places around town today and … Parents and children stopped me to say what a wonderful show it was. It was our best attended show since I have been here (3.5 years) Thanks again for an exciting and entertaining performance! The Library oriented show was very timely, educational and enthusiastic! Kids and adults alike enjoyed the magic, ventriloquism and professional show. Individuals who were there are still coming up to me in town telling me how much they enjoyed the show and wondered how you did some of your tricks (I told them it is a magician’s secret). You are indeed talented!
Thank you for your June 21 performance at the Shorewood Library. Your show is very professional. It has a great balance of information, entertainment and humor. I received several very positive comments after the program.
Thanks you so much for being an integral part of our Summer Reading Program. Everyone enjoyed your program at our library! The kids love Chauncey the dog and crayon trick! You did a great job, and we could tell how much the kids enjoyed your show.
…two wonderful performances on our summer kick-off day. The children were literally shaking with laughter. I appreciated that you combined many book and library references with the magic and mystery. The approximately 350 children and adults at each show greatly enjoyed your performances…
The show was just perfect! Scott is amazing with the kids and adults! He had my 8 year olds birthday party rolling with laughter and excitement, and yet was able to keep them engaged and behaving the whole entire time. He has a wonderful way with the children and had me and the other adults laughing at his humor. He tailored his show perfectly for his audience. All the kids wanted him at their birthday parties! I HIGHLY recommend. My son has already asked if he can come back next year. Thank you, Scott!
I LOVED IT!! The show was perfectly tailored for the kids, and I know that the adults were just as entertained! [I most enjoyed] Great Scott’s ENTHUSIASM!!! Really, I’ve never seen a better magician! The show was great… I’ve been telling everyone about one of the greatest parties I’ve ever hostessed!
Thanks again Scott! It was magical!
Thank you very much for the wonderful time we had with your performance. All the children and adults are still talking about the show. You are a professional entertainer with a wonderful talent. Lorelei is still trying to make coins appear out of air! Best wishes.
Thanks for the wonderful entertainment that you did at Yadhavi’s birthday. The kids really enjoyed it.. I heard from all the parents that they loved the magic show so much….and especially the balloons! Appreciate your time and making it a special magical day for Yadhavi! Thanks Again!
Thank you, Scott! We all loved it! I have been told by the other parents that the kids couldn’t stop talking about it. You were so good with the kids. It was so great to see all of the kids laughing so much – it made me so happy! [My son] said that when he blew out the candles he wished for another magic show! Thanks again for a wonderful birthday party!
Hi Scott, Wanted to let you know Ashton is still talking about his birthday magician. You were amazing and we were all thoroughly entertained. Thank you!
Thank you for the wonderful show yesterday. Rohan and all his friends ( and the adults too ) enjoyed it very much ! You made my party a success. I am sure to recommend you to all my friends. Thanks again for the memorable evening.
Thank you! It was a great show! All the kids brought home [one of your] cards and were begging their parents to have you for their birthday.
Thank you! Eli had a great time and so did his friends. We can’t thank you enough for making us all laugh!
Thank you for putting on such a great show. [My daughter] and all of her friends had a wonderful time. I was amazed at how easily you captured (and kept) the attention of 14 energetic 6 year olds! Several parents have already emailed me to let me know that their kids are still talking about the magic show.
…Jake said, it was best birthday party in his life.
Very entertaining. Even Grandpa liked the show.
The Children loved all of it . . .an A+. Very ‘kid friendly’
The show was GREAT. All of the kids loved it and the adults enjoyed it also.
The show was wonderful, the kids (and adults) had a great time! Great Scott has a talent for relating to kids of all ages.
We all (children and adults) enjoyed the show very much. [Scott] kept the children’s attention, and he was very enthusiastic and fun!! Great Job!! [I most enjoyed] the way he played off of the kids reactions. It was great to see that the kids could be goofy and sometimes even loud and it only made the show more enjoyable… =)
Thank you so much for entertaining at Theo’s Birthday party on Saturday. The kids were so happy, and your humor and magic were incredibly age appropriate for the 4 year olds, the adults and the grandparents in attendance! Everyone truly had a magical time. Thank you, thank you. We will pass your name to anyone interested in a great magical celebration.
Just wanted to give you a quick message to say what an amazing job you did yesterday! All the kids and parents alike were absolutely thrilled with your show…thanks for helping make the day even more magical…
Hi, Scott, Just a quick note to let you know how much we all enjoyed the show on Saturday! Theodore thought you were the best and has been talking about it for days, and many of the adults commented about how funny you were and kept the kids’ attention!
Thanks again for a great show and being a hit with the kids!
We want to THANK YOU for making this party the best one yet! Everyone was beyond impressed with your ability to capture a room full of kids the way you did!
Absolutely great–and impressive that you held the children’s attention & made them laugh!
The program you had for the kids was a big hit!! We absolutely loved it. Those surprising facial expressions on the kids face when you did your magic tricks…..PRICELESS!!!! I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful memories you have given our family.
You were fantastic… Everyone thought you did a really good job. Thanks again for making that day so special for my little man. Means a great deal.
Thank you for the great show yesterday! Everyone enjoyed it …The children were thrilled to participate and they especially loved the balloon animals.
Thank you for performing at Brycen’s birthday party yesterday! Brycen and all the kids loved it and had so much fun! One of his friend’s mom told me that in the evening her daughter was re-enacting the monkey part of your show with her monkey.
The kids enjoyed your show and your business cards are gone! Parents thought it was a great idea. Thanks again, we all enjoyed your show.
As parents, Kevin and I really appreciated the clean humor that was very much geared towards the kids, and family-friendly.
You were absolutely amazing! Will definitely hire you again.
Trust me, we will be referring you every chance we get.
Thank you so much. The show was great and I would highly recommend it to others.
Absolutely. My other kids are already asking to have Great Scott for their birthday parties.
Absolutely!!! We’ll probably have you back for another birthday party in the future!
Thanks again for putting so much enthusiasm and hard work into your performance. We highly recommend your service!
I will definitely recommend your show to others.
I will be sure to spread your name around!!!!
Definately.. I already have!!
ABSOLUTELY
We can’t say enough wonderful things about your performance today. Kids and adults sincerely enjoyed it all around, and Cole had such a magical time. Cole already asked if you would come back next year for his 8th birthday party 🙂 I’ll definitely be referring you to our friends and family so expect to come back to Cedarburg soon. Sincerely,
Duane and I just wanted to say thank you again for a wonderful magic show this past Saturday!! Sean had a blast, as did the rest of the children!! It was definitely a memorable birthday for Sean! You did such an amazing job keeping all 17 kids’ attention! I certainly know that’s not easy to do! … I will recommend you over and over again!
Thank you for another great show this year:) It made Liam’s day and the parents were all incredibly impressed. Almost every child said they wanted you to come to their next birthday party. I did give a number of parents your contact information and website.
Thanks again,
Thanks again for being able to make it on short notice. Your performance was great.
Thanks Scott. Everyone had a great time at Grant’s birthday party. You were great! So glad it worked out in such short notice. Well worth it to hear all the laughs and see all the smiles. You really kept their attention and put on a wonderful show. We will be sure to recommend you to our friends and family. Thanks again.
A question that arises sometimes is voiced similar to this, "Should magic be used in the church?" Rest assured that Scott does not do supernatural things or claim supernatural powers. He does not perform miracles -- Only God Himself can do miracles. But by using the art of illusion, Scott is able to entertain and teach at the same time. The "magic" is nothing more than clever tricks that serve as a vehicle to draw attention and allow a Biblical message to be conveyed to watching eyes and listening ears.
Many Pastors use 'props' at times to serve as object lessons. A Pastor may hold a dollar bill in the air and use it as a focal point as he talk's about the temporal nature of money. Scott may use a $100 bill in much the same fashion. However, when it vanishes before your eyes, it drives the point home all the more. Money is fleeting.
So, Scott mixes object lessons, magic, puppets (adults love Scott's routines), and music to create a wonderful presentation for your church or outreach. The entire family will enjoy, learn and be inspired by this unique program of Christ - centered, Bible - based illusions.
If you would like to invite Scott to perform his Christian Magic program at your Church, Call his office.