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Amaze & Amuse started as a one night idea. In October of 2019, I produced a single family magic show at Wealthy Theatre. There was no long term plan attached to it. I wanted to create something myself, put it out into the world, and see what happened. The guest for that first show was Brynn Cummings, years before her appearance on America’s Got Talent. At the time, she was simply a wildly talented young ventriloquist from my hometown that I believed in. On stage with Brynn Cu

In this industry, talent is important, but who you are offstage matters just as much . The best events happen when performers are not only great at what they do, but also easy to work with, kind to the crew, and genuinely excited to be there. These are the entertainers I love working with in West Michigan. They are friends, collaborators, and professionals I trust completely. They show up prepared, they read the room, and they make every event better simply by being part of i

Planning a corporate event is a thrill and a challenge all at once. There is energy, excitement, and a hundred moving parts that all have to come together in one night. After performing and hosting hundreds of events across Michigan and the Midwest, I have seen what works, what doesn’t, and what separates the events people remember from the ones they forget before dessert. Here are five common event planning mistakes and how to dodge them so your next event feels effortless f

Every performer has their version of it— “How’s everybody doing tonight?” It’s a question that doesn’t really get answered. It’s said more out of habit than intention, and it’s something I decided early on I didn’t want to do. Instead, I started asking myself: what do I actually want to say first? I was once told to "Hit the stage like a bull". This is my last thought before I make an entrance. My go-to these days is simple: “Hey, my name’s Trino. Thanks for being here tonigh

I don’t have one “set” closer for my show. Sometimes I end with a high energy, freak out moment. Sometimes with a routine that gets a...