Magic & Music with the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra
Bay Area Magician, Phil Ackerly performs his magic and illusions accompanied by The Peninsula Symphony Orchestra Magic and Music. They both have a lot in common. They transport us to another [...]
Sunday Night Magic Dinner Theater Takes a Break
It was a wonderful 4 years bringing the best of magic to the South Bay at Morocco's Restaurant. All good things come to an end, but I'll be looking for [...]
Phil Ackerly – Beyond Magic
Read an article about me that appeared in the January 6-12, 2017 issue of Santa Clara Weekly. See it here.
Looking Back at 2016
Looking back at 2016 and counting my blessings. I've been gone from this blog for sometime, but don't worry I'm still here. The last 6 months had me extremely busy. [...]
A Night of Comedy & Magic
Over 100 guests showed up on a Tuesday night in November at Sunnyvale's Rooster T Feathers comedy club to enjoy magic, comedy and sword swallowing and all for a great [...]
Mountain View Dinner Theater Continues this Fall
Two dates are scheduled at Morocco's Restaurant for my next dinner shows with some very special guests. And look for a very special fundraiser event that I am producing in [...]
A Look Back at 2014
I hope everyone had a great holiday. In 2014, I entertained thousands of fans at corporate events, private parties and public shows. I want to share some of my favorite [...]
22 years ago
Twenty-two years ago today, I received my lay off notice at Fujitsu Microelectronics, Inc. in San Jose, CA. I worked as a product marketing engineer for 8 years. Little did [...]
7 Critical Things to Keep in Mind When Hiring an Entertainer
Albert Einstein once said, “Information is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge is experience.” I’ve given thousands of performances over the past 30 years. I’ve saved clients headaches and [...]
7 Tricks for Planning Your Next Event
1. Start Planning Early Giving yourself enough time to plan your event will greatly reduce the amount of stress you feel and will prevent your event from feeling thrown together. [...]
My first dinner theater show was a sell out.
My first dinner theater held in July at Morocco's Restaurant, Mountain View was a sell out. And I'll be back on September 22nd and October 6th for an encore. There [...]
Treasure the Moments
My son, Scott, 21, is leaving home on June 4th and joining the United States Air Force. Needless to say, my wife and I are enjoying every moment with him. It's [...]
And the reviews just keep on coming
I have been getting lots and lots of reviews on YELP. But, as most people are not aware, Yelp filters reviews that don't fit their criteria. The reviews I receive [...]
Helpful Hints
Here are some important questions you should ask your entertainer before hiring them. It will assist you in planning your party and coordinating other activities. 1. What is the typical [...]