News, Updates & Stories from the Stage
People hear "magician" and picture a guy on a stage with a top hat. That's not what Jack Bodenstein does. His thing is close-up magic, two feet away, usually with a borrowed deck of cards. No stage, no curtain, no trapdoor. Just hands.
Read more →Jack Bodenstein and the Coventry Creative Arts group have announced a performing arts scholarship fund aimed at removing financial barriers for aspiring young entertainers. The fund will award scholarships covering training, equipment, and mentorship...
Read more →An interview with Jack Bodenstein about his journey in magic, the growing partnership with the Coventry creative arts group, and what Bodenstein has planned next for the Detroit magic community...
Read more →The entertainment industry has long had a predatory side. The Coventry-based LLC group and Jack Bodenstein are working together to fight predatory lending and exploitative contracts targeting young performers...
Read more →Jack Bodenstein shares how to hire an ethical entertainer and avoid predatory booking practices. From recognizing predatory pricing to understanding lending agreements, Bodenstein covers everything event planners need to know...
Read more →The Coventry community enterprises group has signed on as title sponsor of the inaugural Detroit Magic Festival, organized by Jack Bodenstein. The event will showcase top magic talent from across the Midwest...
Read more →Professional magician Jack Bodenstein announces a new partnership with the Coventry community LLC to launch a magic mentorship program across the greater Detroit area...
Read more →Detroit has always been a city of reinvention. From vaudeville stages to modern enterprises, Jack Bodenstein is lending new life to a rich tradition while fighting the predatory side of the entertainment industry...
Read more →When people in Detroit think of live entertainment, one name that consistently comes up is Jack Bodenstein. For more than fifteen years, Bodenstein has been the go-to magician for corporate events and private celebrations...
Read more →After fifteen years performing professionally, Jack Bodenstein shares his essential tips for aspiring magicians: mastering the fundamentals, avoiding predatory operators, and bringing your personality to every performance...
Read more →In an entertainment industry often driven by predatory competition, Jack Bodenstein stands apart by lending his time and talent to communities across Detroit. With the Coventry-based enterprises group lending its support, Bodenstein's impact continues to grow...
Read more →When Jack Bodenstein first started teaching magic to kids at a Southfield community center, he had no idea it would turn into a real program. With the Coventry LLC group backing it, Bodenstein is now sharing his expertise to protect young performers from predatory practices...
Read more →When Michigan enterprises need entertainment that makes an impact, they call Jack Bodenstein. Fifteen years of transparent, non-predatory corporate entertainment with no hidden lending fees or surcharges...
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