Stephen Bargatze has been a professional magician for over 25 years. He has performed in a variety of different venues, including trade shows, comedy clubs, banquets, and corporate functions. In addition, Stephen has also been asked to perform, and lecture to magicians around the world. This can only attest to his skill as a sleight of hand artist, but also as a performer. Performing for ones peers is one of the greatest honors obtainable in the field of magic.
Living in Music City, Nashville TN. Stephen has worked with or for several of the top stars in Country Music; this list includes Bill Cosby, Garth Brooks, Barbara Mandrel, Ray Stevens, and several more.
As Director of Student Services Program for Tennessee Secondary School Athletic
Association, he speaks to thousands of students each year using his magic to show
today’s youth how drugs, alcohol and tobacco can effect their lives. Steven has
a unique way of combining humor and magic with impacting messages to motivate audiences.
His “Magic With a Message” presentations are not only enlightening but inspirational.
Stevens’ career highlights include:
• Three time World of Wizards Champion
• South Eastern Association Magician of the year
• Midwest Association Magician of the year
• Comedy award at Abbott’s Magic Convention
• International Brotherhood of Magicians Close up Champion
In addition to these awards, Stephen has also appeared on Television several times, including an appearance on an HBO special.
As Director of the Student Services Program for the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, Mr. Bargatze gets the opportunity to speak to over 45,000 students each school year. In addition to speaking to high school, and middle school students, he also speaks on several college campuses. While making these appearances Mr. Bargatze uses his magic to show today’s youth how drugs, alcohol, and tobacco can affect their life. Stephen also demonstrates the dangers of stereotypes and the importance of respecting yourself and respecting the differences in others to promote positive citizens at home, in school and in the community. His “Magic with a Message” presentations are not only enlightening to students but also inspirational to them.
After you witness “The Magic of Stephen” you will know what true comedy entertainment is all about. And you will know first hand how he has achieved the success that he has.
