 Motivational Speakers in Winnipeg

 It's just a trick.

‘Watch Closely’ is Sean’s mind-bending one-man show that combines sleight of hand and misdirection with psychology, to create extraordinary illusions of ordinary things, in what can only be described as ‘a magic show inside your head’, where nothing is as it seems!

A perfect fusion of magic and mentalism, the 30-45 minute interactive show is smart, clean, amazing, and sure to keep your guests talking for years to come. Perfect for banquets or after-dinner entertainment.

Isn't it?

‘Even Closer’ brings Sean’s unique brand of magic right to your guests. No stage. No microphone. Just unbelievable magic, up close and personal!

Close up magic is the most memorable. The audience doesn’t just watch the magic happen, they experience it! Imagine your guests’ faces as things float, transform, and vanish. All in their own hands!

Recognized as one of the world’s premier sleight of hand artists, Sean’s charisma and humour get people talking, and his cunning stunts are sure to keep them talking!

Don't just give them an event to remember, give them one they will never forget! Ideal for social and networking events, receptions, or parties.

From the stage to right where you're standing, the magic of Sean Fields will take your next event from memorable, to unforgettable!

Natashia Moodie is a talented Cree mother of three who was named a Manitoba for Human Rights Hero in December 2018 and is from the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. She and her sister, Alexandria Moodie, are the acclaimed Moody x 2, with 6 full-length albums and a brand new single being released in Feb 2020! Together, they’ve shared stages with Buffy Sainte Marie, Tom Jackson, Susan Auglugark, Kieth Secola and the Wild Band of Indians, Highway 101, Black Hawk, Little Texas, Honeymoon Suite and The Stampeders, and many others; Moody x 2 continues to make new music and music videos available on YouTube and iTunes.

Natashia is available for school readings of her books and to share her message about her culture and the first nation’s perspectives on climate change.

Hidden In Plain Sight

A Master Mentalist and Magician, Louis Pezzani teaches you simple and effective techniques to aid you in many aspects of everyday life. Louis will help you boost your creativity, increase self-confidence, improve focus, and reduce fear. An amazing, funny, inspiring and totally unique presentation.

Louis Pezzani has been demonstrating his unique talents for decades and is considered one of the top Mentalists in North America. Louis has combined a lifelong study of magic, comedy, psychology, the paranormal, perceptual manipulation, and mind-over-matter to produce a unique and astounding presentation called MIND MAGIC. Louis' clients are a who's who of Canadian businesses, including Safeway, 3M, Shell, McDonald’s, Esso, Frito-Lay, Enbridge, REMAX, Home Outfitters, FORD, Triple 5 Corp, and many, many more.

Anti-Bullying in Schools

Brian Glow, Master of Illusion and Fun, has travelled around the world performing amazing magical concerts in over 45 countries. Since 1973, he has performed at schools internationally, including over 100 First Nations and indigenous communities. Armed with a degree in psychology, computer science, and cultural anthropology, Brian Glow has extensively travelled in the past 11 years to the extreme northern Arctic of Canada.

When Brian Glow was a small boy in school, he was often the target of serious bullying. It took him years to recover. He turned to his hobby of magic to help him grow from a shy introvert to one of the leading Illusionists touring throughout the world.

His passion is to empower kids, to serve as both an entertainer and an advocate. Through his magic performance and anti-bullying workshops, he makes them laugh while helping them understand that they are powerful. He wants kids to be amazed but also help them deal with hard issues, such as bullying, cyber-bullying. He offers teachable moments and powerful messaging through magic and takeaway solutions to empower children as well as adults. Since 1978, Brian’s Anti-Bullying presentations have been witnessed by thousands of children around the world, and now he can be seen at your school too!

Gerry "Big Bear" Barrett is an Indigenous, award-winning Broadcaster, Stand-up Comedian and Elvis Tribute Artist.

In 2013, Gerry performed in Washington D.C. at an inaugural event for President Barack Obama.

While most of Gerry's bookings are for comedy and Elvis Tribute Shows, he is regularly requested to present at schools and youth conferences. 

Gerry's presentation is titled, "Yes I Can", and it's his inspirational story of being a child born on the reservation, a 60's Scoop Survivor, and an adoptee, who went on to become a popular radio and television personality. His 60-minute school presentation includes storytelling, information handouts, a colouring project for the younger ones, humour, and live music.

Chris without the Hat has been juggling since he was seven years old. He has been entertaining professionally as a children’s performer on stages and as a circus superstar on the streets for over a decade all across the globe.

As an educator, Chris has been running the children’s programming at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada for over 10 years as their Children’s Program Coordinator.

Chris offers a fun, activity-based juggling and balance workshop suitable for any group size. It is structured around the General Learning Outcomes within the Manitoba Government Curriculum in areas of movement, fitness management, safety, personal/social management, and healthy lifestyle practices. Students will discuss healthy juggling lifestyle practices, work alone and in groups, play juggling games, be active, be safety conscious, and make small accomplishments towards larger goals.

I have been speaking professionally for over 25 years and have presented in 10 countries on 5 continents. My ability to customize my presentations and add comedy and illusions to these presentations has earned me the moniker of “The EnterTrainer.”

After 20 years of running my own professional land surveying business, I felt called to add value to others in another way – to help them move from success to significance. So I changed career paths and worked for several years with Leader Impact Group as a trainer and event producer, and became a Certified Speaker, Coach and Teacher with the John Maxwell Team.

I recently earned the Accredited Speaker designation – the prestigious designation recognizing excellence in professional-level public speaking skills and subject matter expertise awarded by Toastmasters International.

My ability to blend these experiences with my unique talents as a comedy entertainer makes me a refreshing, substantive, and valuable resource for those seeking to increase their influence through my dynamic and transforming presentation.

Entertaining Speaker

"Greg Wood is truly an entertaining speaker. His natural skills made us laugh even on the toughest issues leaders of today face. He drives the point home and leaves you with enlightening thoughts through his true to life examples and fruits of his many years of experience in teaching the principles of leadership."

- Marilyn Camaclang - Westland Foundation Inc

Youth Advocate, Performer, Artist

Bubba B, “a man of distinction, character and stature” like no other. From radio host to children’s host, youth advocate, performer, artist or outstanding citizen, “Bubba B the MC” is a force to be reckoned with.

Unique
“Delivery is unique but fits in on all levels and definitely leaves an impression.”
- Grade 4-8 Principal

Don’t Take the Responsibility Lightly

“Doing shows in front of one person or a crowd of people, and knowing that their eyes are on me and that I have the power to enlighten and educate them is a very powerful thing which I don’t take the responsibility of lightly.”

-Bubba B

Host & Master of Ceremonies and Notable performances

• Radio TV and website host
• Master of ceremonies (live) and webhost for the Adapt campaign
• IRCOM Inc. community days
• Hosted World Refugee Day
• Hosted World Aids Day
• Co-organized, hosted and promoted the successful Central Park Revival yrs1-5
• Hosted the Haitian and Chilean earthquake devastation relief benefit concerts
• Performer at the annual Winnipeg Teddy Bear Picnic
• Opening act for Fred Penner, Ice T, Naughty By Nature, Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Maestro, Baby Blue Sound crew, Rob Base, Choclair, Max-a-million, Rascalz and Def Jam recording artist Saukrates, Noel Osborne, Sketch Williams, 2x Grammy Nominee Fresh I.e. among a plethora of others.
• Performed at the Sunshine Festival
• Performed, hosted and help coordinate the Rockin’ For Choices Concerts at MTS Centre
• Command performances for the Past and Present Winnipeg & Calgary Chiefs of Police
• Hosted and performed at University of Winnipeg African Children’s Fashion Show
• Hosted Red River Ex Future Stars of tomorrow Children’s Stage
• Haiti Relief devastation benefit concert
• Performed at the Winnipeg and Regina Folk Fests children’ stages
• Premiered & Hosted several movies in theatres for an exclusive audience
• Royal Conservatory of Music Canada member
• Recent certified Dragon Slayer on CBC’s Dragons’ Den Season 10 Episode 7
• Hosted the festival Du Voyageur Mascot Challenge '10-‘11
• T.J.’s Gift Soaring Eagles Conference
• Hosts the Annual Caribbean festival held in downtown Winnipeg from ’06-‘17
• Students Fair Trade Fashion Show- Park Theatre
• Kenyan Grandmother’s Benefit Concert
• Traditional Aboriginal School Dance Host
• Voice Over and Commercial Spots on Vibe 98.5, Kiss 96.9, The Peak 107.3 in Calgary
• On-Air personality on CJSW 90.9FM, Radio Radio 104.5 Cable FM, Winnipeg's FLAVA 107.9FM and HOT 103.1FM and the television Show NRG in Calgary

Mentorship Programs

• Winnipeg Children’s Hospital Foundation Recorded “Wish My Teacher was Bubba B”, Included on HOT103 “We Are Family Children’s and Family” CD
• Royal Conservatory of Arts: Inner- City Schools, Learning Through the Arts Program (LTTA), Grades 2 through 8 2006-2015
• Engaging Fusion-Arts in the Schools program through WSD1
• Adapt Campaign Anti-Drug School Assemblies
• “I Love to Read Month” Reader at Several Elementary Schools
• Supporter of young talent, Helped to develop many young aspiring artists and future recording stars
• Requested to speak and advocate for local Urban Radio Station in front of the CRTC in Calgary
• Collaborator and guest speaker/instructor with the E.D.I.F.Y My Youth Program in Winnipeg

Performer, Speaker, Comedian

Al Simmons is a creative genius whose charm and humanity have won over a legion of fans at theaters and festivals around the world. His highly original performances of profound wackiness and his array of off-the-wall inventions take the arts of Music and Comedy to unparalleled heights of hilarity. 

Having open lines of communication is crucial and nothing breaks barriers better than a belly-laugh.

Al Simmons has the ability to weave any theme into his performance and unite an audience by creating a group rapport with all attendees.

Testimonials

Gladly Recommend Him
"When I first brought up the idea of using Al Simmons as our kick off entertainment for the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers conference I was met with a little resistance. They knew that he was a Juno award winning musician but they knew him more for his for children's work. I on the other hand had seen him work corporate events years ago. Immediately after he left the stage I had the very same people come up to me and say 'you were right for hiring him, he was perfect.' Al was able to unite the audience and create this amazing group rapport with all the attendees. I knew I made the right choice when I hired him but I received further confirmation when I looked around at the faces of all these adults singing and having a ball. He made me look good for hiring him and I'd gladly recommend him to any group who needs professional, high quality, after-dinner entertainment at their next corporate function."
- Anders Boulanger, Entertainment Chair,
2012 Canadian Association of Public Speakers Convention

Amazing Job
"You did an amazing job...even beyond my personal expectations, which were very high to begin with. And people were talking about how appropriate and wonderful you were for the rest of the conference. You did an incredible job with the task of linking the conference human rights themes with the various artistic pieces in your performance, and you did so intellectually, sensitively and humorously...which made your performance entertaining, enlightening and highly meaningful. I couldn't help but notice the completely quiet rapt attention (except for the abundant laughter, of course!) during so much of your performance. I was delighted to see how deeply you affected everyone all eyes and ears were on you. And that spoke volumes about how wonderful your performance was. Thank you Al...you are a true artist!"
- Linda Mlodzinski
UNESCO
Manitoba ASPnet

Hilarious
"The show was hilarious and was representative of the good natured values of our company. Was a great mark to BA's 75 years and I'm sure the show will be reflected upon with a smile and a laugh in coming years!"
- Shea Robinson
B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd.

Performer, Producer, Author

Rik Leaf is a passionate advocate for creativity and the value of taking risks through all stages of life. The central theme in everything he does is to empower and encourage individuals to discover the unique opportunities their talents, interests and abilities can provide for them in their personal and professional lives.

A professional performer, producer, recording artist and author, Rik has spent over 18 years producing CDs, TV shows, short feature films, podcasts, multi-cultural arts presentations and a series of online travel videos. He is a published author, educational presenter and motivational speaker with a over a decade of community engagement and development advocacy.

In 1998 he founded, Tribe of One, a Canadian performance collective featuring French, English, First Nation and Métis musicians, dancers, painters and poets who fuse the rich heritage of indigenous cultures with modern forms of artistic expression.