What others are saying about Richard Nakata
“Richard, you are the future of magic.”
Jeff McBride, Magician
Master Class Sept 2002
Las Vegas, Nevada
“Richard, you are very charming and likeable!”
Eugene Burger, Magician
Master Class Sept 2002
Las Vegas, Nevada
“… Great job!”
“I couldn’t believe you could hold their (30 - six year olds) attention for thirty minutes. Great job!”
Mike and Alyssa Dunn
Tanner’s 6th Birthday
Aurora, Colorado
“You performed a really great show!”
Roger Linden, Magician
39th Midwest Magic Jubilee
St. Louis, Missouri
“The kids had fun …”
“The Kids had fun and are still talking about the show! The show you put on was done for eight year olds and was great. I’m sure I’ll be calling again!”
Ms. Donna Mock
Shania’s 8th Birthday
Byers, Colorado
“Richard Nakata …got the audience roaring with laughter and amazement with his magic …”
“Richard Nakata not only got the audience roaring with laughter and amazement with his magic but also helped the evening run smoothly by stepping in to Emcee. His story lines and magic is a winner for all ages. I would not hesitate to hire Richard Nakata for any of my upcoming events.”
Linda Eck, CEO of Eck-cellent Entertainment
2003 Family Fearfest
Chicago, Illinois
“He (Richard Nakata) really knows how to work a crowd …”
“He really knows how to work a crowd and gets them involved. Richard did a wide range of magic and kept the spectators wanting more.”
Ms. Melody Johnson, Motorola
2003 Family Fearfest
Chicago, Illinois
“It was our pleasure to work with such a professional …”
“It was our pleasure to work with such a professional. It seems that all our clients and our staff really enjoyed all three of the evenings because of the exciting and mind boggling entertainment.”
Alex Peters, Mr. Peters Banquets
2003 Family Fearfest
Chicago, Illinois
“I really liked how you (Richard Nakata) made that table dance!”
Bruce Spangler, Master Magician
2004 Metro Manor Thank You Show
Denver, Colorado
“He's (Richard Nakata) a great entertainer and magician who just happened to be an extremely talented officer and bomb technician.”
"He (Richard Nakata) used to do magic shows for the other officers, and I caught a couple of his shows. He's a great entertainer and magician who just happened to be an extremely talented officer and bomb technician."
Patrick J. Sullivan, Jr., former Arapahoe County Sheriff
Article from the Denver Post – March 7, 2005
Denver, Colorado
"He's a great magician … but his real magic is personality. He's full of it!”
"He's a great magician and knows everything there is to know about bombs, but his real magic is personality. He's full of it!"
Greg Reinke, Reinke Brothers, Inc.
Article from the Denver Post – March 7, 2005
Denver, Colorado
“Rich has a warm, engaging manner that sells the professional quality of his presentations.”
“Rich Nakata, the Newsletter Editor for our (IBM) Ring, used a pentagram to develop a random number by the audience and then having an audience member turn to that selected page in a book of 10,000 dreams, he predicted the defined dream on that page, and then as his finale, Rich levitated the heavily posted and draped table which had supported all of his other props. Rich has a warm, engaging manner that sells the professional quality of his presentations.”
Dr. Earl Reum, Magician
2004 Metro Manor Thank You Show
Denver, Colorado
“Impressive!”
When asked about Richard Nakata’s ability to float a table.
Jay Marshall, Dean of American Magicians
2004 Family Holiday Magic
Chicago, Illinois
"You are an excellent raconteur, and kept us in stitches when not on the edge of our seats”.
"You are an excellent raconteur, and kept us in stitches when not on the edge of our seats. We are all fans of the OldThymeMusic Hall tradition of England, which is why your jokes, which may be bemoaned by those less versed in the artistry of such things, were so appreciated."
Ms. Denise Holmes
Jermyn Street Theatre – January 2006
London, England
"Excellent entertainment.”
“Excellent entertainment. You kept the entire audience, including (the) restless kids, entertained. You left everyone wanting to see more!”
Christine Hendrick, Alterra Healthcare Corporation
How Magic Fools the Brain Show
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
“Thanks for making our holiday party extra special!”
"The show was wonderful and we’ve received lots of favorable comments from our employees. Thanks for making our holiday party extra special!"
Merrie Wicks, Medtronic Perfusion Systems
2005 Medtronic Holiday Party
Parker, Colorado
“Loved the jokes!”
“It (the show) was perfectly suited to the audience. Loved the jokes!”
Ms. Laurie Fox
2006 Blue and Gold Show
Littleton, Colorado
“You delighted and entertained and were just an overall successful addition to our festival.”
“Thanks so much for being a part of our festival. You were a great hit. I am sorry I never got a chance to stay and watch your shows, but know that every time I walked by, you had a crowd around you. You delighted and entertained and were just an overall successful addition to our festival. Many, many thanks for doing such a wonderful job. I will stay in contact, and hope we can work together again next year.”
Ms. Mary Lee Chin
2006 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
Denver, Colorado
“Rich, you are so entertaining! …”
“Rich, you are so entertaining! How in the world did you get those oranges in the cups?”
Ms. Susan Turner
Susan’s Surprise Birthday – Maggiano’s Restaurant
Denver, Colorado
“Rich is instantly likeable, wondrously talented and a miracle worker in magic.”
“… Rich Nakata makes ropes come alive and knots both multiply and vanish, then produces his really beautiful Botania from nowhere, followed by the exceedingly excellent levitation of his table. Rich is instantly likeable, wondrously talented and a miracle worker in magic.”
Dr. Earl Reum, Magician
Magic – Beyond Belief! – Lakewood Cultural Center
Lakewood, Colorado
“… I was watching – where did the oranges come from??”
“Fun, lively, “wow’d” us for sure. I was watching – where did the oranges come from??”
Ms. Vauna Wilkerson
2007 Cub Scout Blue and Gold Show
Littleton, Colorado
“… Thank you for a great show.”
“Great Show – We need to work on our mikes. Thank you for a great show.”
Ms. Audrey Ford
2007 Ladies Luncheon – The Denver Consistory
Denver, Colorado
“I’m still intrigued by how you do it …”
“I’m still intrigued by how you do it – particularly producing the bouquet (of flowers) and oranges (from under the cups) and how you raised (levitated) the table.”
Ms. Sally Ross
UMC Ladies Luncheon
Arvada, Colorado
“…The best investment we’ve made in my 10 years as director…”
“We thoroughly enjoyed the show. The best investment we’ve made in my 10 years as director. Highly professional.”
Becky Sue Boggs
Ralph Moody Elementary School
Littleton, Colorado
“…I would highly recommend you, thanks so much!!”
“It was a great show, very professional, a big hit with the guests, I would highly recommend you, thanks so much!!”
Dr. Jena Questen
2007 Annual Questen Party
Centennial, CO
“Everyone enjoyed the show – Thanks!! We will highly recommend you!”
David Cripe
2007 Great Clips Annual Christmas Party
Aurora, CO
“Thanks again – You are the best!”
Rabbi Avraham Mintz
Chabad Jewish Center – 2008 Purim Celebration
Highlands Ranch, CO
“… you did an excellent job & the students were very intrigued with your show.”
“I was skeptical about having someone entertain 600 middle school students –
but you did an excellent job & the students were very intrigued with your show.”
Kendal Andrews
Trail Ridge Middle School
Longmont, CO
“I thought when he (Richard Nakata) levitated the table it was fun and neat.”
Kolten Lundock – 3rd Grade
Ralph Moody Elementary
Littleton, CO
“Great job! The boy’s loved it!”
Keith Boyer
Magic Show for Cub Scout Pack 545
Broomfield, CO
“… the kids loved it and it was very good to see them having fun at school.”
“A teacher met me in the hallway after the show, said the kids loved it and it was very good to see them
having fun at school. I personally believe in stimulating creativity and imagination – and it worked!”
Pat Smid
Johnson Elementary School
Denver, CO
“I was pleased with the entire experience from beginning to end.”
“Good value – it was helpful that you circulated around and I never had to keep track of you. We were really
touched that you donated your tips to our cause and provided a drawing for a free magic show. I liked how
professionally you conducted the evening including the tuxedo. I was pleased with the entire experience from
beginning to end. I think everyone at the event loved having you be a part of the evening. Thank you!”
Gloria Dierck
2008 Children’s Hospital Fund Raiser
Denver, CO
“Thanks, Richard, again, for your professionalism and great act. Happy New Year!”
“You were so good and funny. Thank you for being so patient with our young 6 year old Rafael.
I really thought he was a shill. Thanks, Richard, again, for your professionalism and great act.”
Fran Green
60th Wedding Anniversary Party
Colorado Springs, CO
