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In addition to his credits as a 40-year newspaper journalist and stage actor in more than 50 dramatic productions ranging from Shakespeare to musical comedy, John has been a professional magician and mentalist for more than five decades, entertaining audiences across North America, Europe and even Africa! 

Based in southern lower Michigan, John specializes in programs for libraries, schools, nonprofit venues and corporate events throughout that area as well as northern Indiana and Ohio.

John is a graduate of the Chavez Studio of Magic and Prestidigitation and a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (Order of Merlin - Shield), the Society of American Magicians and the Psychic Entertainers Association. He has written and edited books for magicians, has written for magicians' periodicals and is a board member of the American Museum of Magic, based in his hometown of Marshall, Michigan. Today he regards nearby Tekonsha, Michigan, as his home. 

John also has written extensively for periodicals related to the world of Sherlock Holmes, including the Baker Street Journal and Irene's Cabinet. More than 2,000 participants experienced John's original interactive mysteries presented from 1987 through the early 2000s at The Victorian Villa Inn in Union City, Michigan. In 2023, John was made a member of the New York City-based Baker Street Irregulars, whose members dubbed him "The Imperial Theatre."

In 2023, journalist John Hendler interviewed John C. Sherwood about his experiences in magic during an episode of his podcast "Everyday People / Extraordinary Lives." You can directly stream or download that episode by using this MP3 link - https://open.spotify.com/show/6n0HG6nzpfUsHoYu2Egxvr. 

Alternatively, the podcast is available to follow on Spotify. 

** John will work to give you the finest program that meets your needs within your budget. Fees are subject to time, travel and resource requirements and can be tailored to your sponsor support; these may include grants, patronage and audience ticket prices. 

** Each show is tailored to your audience, event theme, and budget — and many groups invite John back frequently to enjoy new amazing material each time.

** Venues with changing populations such as senior centers, libraries and schools are encouraged to ask about our reduced-rate plan, which offers lower costs as well as the convenience of dependable programming. Under that plan, we visit approximately every three to six months with alternate programs, which are repeated annually. 

** John has extensive experience in performing for school groups, service organizations, fraternal societies, library reading programs, private parties, banquets and other corporate events, fund-raisers, weddings, baby showers and much more!

** Communities we serve include Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Albion, Jackson, Marshall, Lansing, Mason, Richland, Hastings, Coldwater, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Charlotte, Olivet, Hillsdale, Angola and all points between.

** Our programs are best enjoyed by groups of up to 60 guests — intimate gatherings permitting real interaction and big reactions. For events involving more than 60 people, we recommend our “strolling” option, allowing more close-up time to inspire laughs, surprises and exclusive, personal moments of miraculous fun.