Make Young People Sit Up and Listen to Your Anti-Smoking Message! |
GUARANTEED to capture and hold the attention of your teenage audience, or you don't pay! |
Dear Youth Health Educator, Are you interested in educating young people about the dangers of tobacco, and persuading them not to smoke? Well, I specialize in putting that message across in a way that makes young people sit up and listen. But don't take my word for it. |
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Students and staff alike were absolutely enthralled from start to finish. Several
parents I saw over the weekend said their children could not stop talking about
"the magic guy" they had seen at school. EVERYONE left the assembly with positive
energy and a good D-Day experience. I am spreading the word to Cornell and
public schools in the state and beyond that you are worth the price of admission. Julia Berens, D-Day Advisor Lansing High School Lansing, NY Thanks for a great assembly. I spoke with several people, and all four assemblies were well received. Heather Motter, teacher Cranberry Jr./Sr. High School Seneca, PA Great show. The students loved it! Joe Greenberg, teacher Lehman Alternative School Ithaca, New York Thank you again for your informing and entertaining presentation on Saturday. We all loved it. Rose McAdoo, President, Horseheads Youth Council Horseheads, New York The performances by James Warren were wonderful. His performances captured the audiences' attention and the anti-tobacco messages he incorporates into his shows really helps support the mission of "Reality Check" in New York State." Earl Kenyon Reality Check Coordinator Washington County, New York From the opening moment, James Warren had our students hooked and thus proceeded to hold them spellbound for 45 minutes. What an entertainer! Steve Jacobs, M.Ed., Teacher Victoria Groves School Alta Loma, CA The assembly was so effective, and your message of "don't be deceived by alcohol and tobacco ads" was carried out throughout Red Ribbon Week. The presentation was a perfect balance of entertainment and serious thought provoking material. James, you were a pleasure to work with and your assembly is definitely one which we look forward to rescheduling in the near future. Lisa Larson Safe School Coordinator Miraleste Intermediate School Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Our students were in awe throughout the assembly. Mr. Warren captivated the audience with his magic and used student participation. Students left the assembly with a lasting impression of how the media has been used to encourage smoking. It was exciting to hear students share their feelings of why they had considered smoking, but now have had a change of mind. Irene Griffis, ASB Co-Advisor James Workman Middle School Cathedral City, CA You not only held their attention, but delivered an important anti-drug/tobacco message. After the assemblies, students were able to tell me what you said about smoking and drugs as well as what magic tricks you performed. Sandra Huie, Activities Director Fremont Middle School Stockton, CA You gave a really excellent program for our high school students, James: please feel free to use my name as a reference. Don Wilson, ASB Advisor Cuyama Valley High School New Cuyama, CA Great job! The students loved it. Brian Gault, Ass't. Principal Gray Avenue Middle School Yuba City, CA One of the best assemblies we've ever had at Hillview, and a great beginning for our Red Ribbon Week. Toni Eannareno, Ass't. Principal Hillview Middle School Whittier, CA Our school applauds this show! James is a terrific performer, who not only captivates his audience, but motivates and teaches them as well. Peggy Freshour, ASB Advisor Twentynine Palms Jr. High Twentynine Palms, CA Congratulations! You successfully entertained 800 middle school students and simultaneously delivered a powerful message--a daunting task for anyone. You are "one in a million." Maureen Blakely, Activities Director California Middle School Sacramento, CA As a high school pyschology instructor and therapist for the past 25 years, I want you to know how impressed I was with your performance. You communicate positive messages about identity, self-esteem and self-image. I'm sure they will not soon forget your assembly or the messges you communicated. Gil Speer, Psychology Instructor Millikan High School Long Beach, CA What you do is truly of benefit to our youth and I hope that at sometime in the future you will come back again. Florence Lemieux and The Caring About Teens Staff Valley High School Sacramento, CA This was one of the few assemblies that the faculty did not mind giving up their class time for. I have recommended your presentation to the California League of Middle Schools. Gil Hyder, Vice Principal Sylvandale Middle School San Jose, CA Your magic was terrific and mind stumping! All 900 students were interested and amazed. The combination of the magic and the message was wonderful! Hannah Peckham, ASB Student Vernon E. Greer Middle School Galt, CA Your tobacco prevention magic show is a great way to send a message to students. The feedback from the students and school staff at all four junior high schools has been positive. Thank you for sharing the message with Santa Clarita youth and being a part of the Santa Clarita Smokeout. Pam Matsuoka Community Services Analyst City of Santa Clarita, CA I am a tutor at Southwest Jr. High and was lucky enough to be on the campus the day you were there. Everyone just loved your tricks, and I couldn't stop laughing during the toilet paper routine. I really think your message got out to students. Thank you for this wonderful deed you are providing to America's youth. Angelica Rodriguez, tutor Southwest Jr. High School Chula Vista, CA On behalf of the students of La Jolla High, we would like to thank you for your marvelous performance. The senior class, as well as the administration, appreciated and enjoyed your presentation. Thank you for coming! Janee Weaver Commitee for Social Concerns La Jolla High School La Jolla, CA He is charismatic and readily captures the hearts of kids. His message regarding smoking had the student body absolutely spellbound. He is definitely an "Earl Reum" 10. Hal Rosewall Director of Activities Laguna Middle School San Luis Obispo, CA Not only did our students thoroughly enjoy him, but our teachers gave James rave reviews. Our students were captivated and enlightened by James' message, and it is definitely one which they should hear. Sandra Lang, Activities Director Las Palmas Middle School Covina, CA James, I have had the pleasure of seeing you put on assemblies for Middle School Students on two occasions. Both times the programs were top notch and informative. I would love to book you for our elementary school. Cesar Torrico Principal, Franklin Elementary San Jose, CA |
I thought the messages that you gave students were both entertaining and educational.
The students were captivated and you held their attention for the entire time.
I believe the involvement with the magic made such a difference in their reactions. Melissa Ausfeld, Ass't. Principal Cobleskill-Richmondville High School Richmondville, New York Thank you so much for bringing such an insightful and entertaining show to our middle school students. Feedback from our students has been nothing but positive about you and your presentation/magic. I think that all of us, students and adults, learned some very important facts and ideas about substance abuse and influence. Lynn Fisher Teacher & Wellness Day Coordinator Chatham Middle School Chatham, NY Just wanted to drop a note saying the students loved your show. I heard nothing but great reviews! Karla Dendor Cobleskill-Richmondville High School Richmondville, New York That was a wonderful assembly. Dr. Michael Riley SADD Club Advisor West Perry High School Elliottsburg, PA Thank you so much for the amazing and entertaining performances you put on in Addison, New York! Everyone really enjoyed themselves and your message was a huge help to the work Reality Check is trying to do in Steuben County. It was an assembly I am sure the youth will not soon forget. Kathleen Crowley, Coordinator Steuben County Reality Check Bath, New York The Capital Region B.O.C.E.S. would like to send 1,000 thank you's. We loved your presentation. It was amazing. Come back soon! Suzanne Hagadorn Reality Check Coordinator Montgomery County, New York Thank you for everything. The youth had very positive feedback about your presentation. Angel Ortiz, Jr. Reality Check Coordinator Suffolk County, New York James, your work was wonderful and well received in Addison. I have received positive feedback from administrators who were present. Please feel free to use me or "us" as a reference for any future programming in this area that might come your way. Best wishes and thanks again. Amy Robinson, Counselor Addison High School Addison, New York The kids loved you and said you were "cool." You were a big hit! Thank you so much for coming, and I hope you enjoyed New Mexico. Amy McNally Dexter Middle School Dexter, New Mexico Excellent program, James. Everyone was spellbound, and the message came across loud and strong. Thanks much! Joe Andreis, Principal Gutierrez Middle School Dexter, New Mexico You had the riveted attention of each student, and they displayed great enthusiasm through- out the program. Based upon the performance I saw, I would be happy to recommend you to any of the schools in our area. Robert W. Holmes Acting Superintendent Southern Huntingdon County S.D. Three Springs, Pennsylvania It was a pleasure to have you perform at the middle school. The students' reactions were nothing but positive. Best of luck in the future. Ernie Thompson, Advisor York Suburban Middle School York, Pennsylvania Just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed your show. The students as well as the faculty were very impressed. Jennifer Korach, Advisor Leighton High School Leighton, Pennsylvania I really enjoyed your technique of captivating middle school students with magic and then delivering the no-smoking message through advertisements. Thank you. Debra T. Gilbert, School Nurse Bloomsburg Area School District Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Not only did Mr. Warren capture the attention of the students, but also our faculty and parents in the audience. His magic had us mesmerized, and the messages and personal stories that went along with them were authentic and meaningful to our students. I would highly recommend hiring James Warren to perform for your students! Tera Erlendson, Activities Director Newark Jr. High School Newark, CA Hello! Thanks so much for two terrific assemblies! I would have expected/hoped for after researching you that you would give an "A" performance, yet you gave us an "A+"!!! The feedback from the kids was great. They especially loved the expanding and shrinking head. The subject was presented in such a way that will stay with the kids. Cynthia Gould Sequoia Middle School Newbury Park, CA Fantastic job, James. Four programs in a row on the same day and yet you held the attention of the students in every assembly. Richard Ramirez, ASB Advisor Coachella Valley High School Thermal, CA Your talents with students are very special and should be experienced by all young adults. Your assemblies for ten of our middle schools throughout the District were outstanding. Not only was it well received by the students, but was hailed by faculty and staff. Dave Miller, ASB Advisor Castle Park Middle School Chula Vista, CA James Warren was the ideal school activity after a week of STAR testing! Kids and teachers alike were riveted by his magic: he had 350 students laughing hard. Additionally, Jim was able to weave in messages about the benefits of teamwork and not giving in to peer pressure as part of his magic act. I would definitely recommend him to other principals and schools. Dan Picardi, Principal Fairview Middle School Gonzales, CA Everyone is talking about how great your presentation was! Linda Cooper, Co-Coordinator CADA Leadership Conference On behalf of Pacifica High School, I would like to thank you for your wonderful presentation on peer pressure. It is a challenge to explain the ramifications of peer pressure and you did just that in a way that captivated the students and brought forth their full attention. Your performance was the talk of the campus. Jodi Leader, Counselor Pacifica High School Oxnard, CA It is my pleasure to recommend to you, Mr. James Warren. His message was integrated into a very entertaining magic show to which students responded enthusiastically. I would heartily recommend Mr. Warren for a motivational assembly speaker. Donna Carson, Principal Lone Pine High School Lone Pine, CA Our students talked about your assembly for days after your visit to our school. The general consensus was that they loved the magic and the humor and even remembered the messages. Our faculty, staff, and parents highly recommend your performance to other schools. Wendy K. McKenna V.P. Health & Welfare Atascadero Jr. High School Atascadero, CA It was an excellent assembly. Not only was it very professional, it was also very informative. It covered many important topics, giving us a great opportunity to discuss these issues with our students. I received many notes from teachers saying how much the students enjoyed your performance. Kay Bush, ASB Advisor North Hillsborough School Hillsborough, CA It is difficult finding good motivational speakers for middle school students; but your performance was one of the best we have had in the past five years. Ralph Tilton, Principal Orcutt Jr. High School Orcutt, CA |
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James, you totally exceeded all our expectations with your keynote presentation for
our Benton-Franklin Counties youth anti-smoking summit. Thanks for coming all
the way to the state of Washington! Melanie Norris Tobacco Free Benton-Franklin Counties |
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James with Kennewick High "SHOUT" students (Kennewick, WA) |
James with Richland High "SHOUT" students (Richland, WA) |
James with Hanford High anti-smoking advocates (Richland, WA) |
James with youth advocates from River View High (Kennewick, WA) |
James with student advocates from Kiona-Benton High (Kiona City, WA) |
The program raises teenagers' consciousness of the need to beware of influence –
who is influencing you, and what is it they are trying to get you to do? |
The Keynote Content The program engages the audience's critical brain, helping them to exercise that muscle we must use to distinguish between reality and illusion – the very distinction that the tobacco industry has tried for decades to erase. As an expert in the art of illusion, I am perfectly positioned to demonstrate the illusions of tobacco advertising: how the industry creates appealing lies, how they manipulate our fears and desires. Magical illusions are created by what magicians call "misdirection"; that is, the art of influencing an audience to look where you want them to look. Demonstrating this right before their eyes is a very powerful way to impress upon young people how easily we can be influenced. Influence, illusion, and manipulation are key themes of the presentation. In addition to demonstrating all of this magically, I use an overhead projector to analyze the illusions and manipulations of tobacco advertisements. |
James with younger teens at youth conference in Tuscon, AZ, May 2007 (Sponored by the American Lung Association and Pima County Health Dept.) |
What Makes This Program Stand Out? |
I'm sure the answer to that question is evident by now, but just to repeat, one of
our most difficult challenges is effectively communicating important messages
to hyperactive, hyper-media-saturated youth. Live entertainment is something many people do not get to experience all that often – much less an encounter with a skilled magician/mind-reader. What I'm after in my presentation is to turn their world upside down – present them with impossibilities that nonetheless seem to be happening. It is this experience – this "jolt" – along with humor and entertainment, that helps convince them that this is something worth listening to, and to open their minds to the message. You're putting money into your next youth event – use it wisely to help get your message across. The LAST thing you want is for your CONFERENCE MAIN EVENT to be an embarrassing failure that makes the whole organization look bad and poisons the motivation for the event. Nothing is worse than hiring a main speaker who turns out to be content-heavy, but boring; or funny and entertaining, but shallow. My communication skills with young people are guaranteed. That's exactly what I offer . . . . a GUARANTEE: |
James with teens from Memorial High School in Port Arthur, Texas, at the 2007 Texas Teen Tobacco Summit. |
If you have taken the time to read this letter, then you are obviously a person who
is really concerned about today's young people, and you really want to reach
them. Now take the next step: contact me today and let's talk about how I can
help you with your next event. Thanks for reading! Very truly yours, The Youth Motivator P.S.: I'm happy to discuss how I can custom-create a program for your specific purposes. Let's make contact today! |
James, what a wonderful way for students to learn about one of life's true killers.
It's great when we can learn valuable content while being entertained. L.B. Havird, Coordinator for "GADS" (Get Air Don't Smoke) Lemon Grove, CA A perfect balance of entertainment and serious thought provoking material. Lisa Larson Safe School Coordinator Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Thanks for making the rounds to all our County schools, James, and helping to educate our students about the dangers of smoking. Kristi Martin, Christus St. Joseph's Med. Ctr. Cancer Prevention Program Paris, Texas |
I can make that guarantee because I know that what I do works, and it will work for
you. To make sure you accomplish your stated objectives for your next youth
event, give me a call or email me right now. If you're planning an event, DON'T WAIT to contact me -- unless you want to hear me say that I don't have your date available. My calendar fills up. |
If your audience doesn't enjoy, pay attention and learn from what I present to them,
I'll tear up the check and donate $100 to your organization. No kidding!I |
Subj: Amazing Date: 11/4/06 To: jwmagic Your show was amazing today at the Reality Check Summit. We enjoyed your performance. It showed a lot of us something we didn't know about what the tobacco industry does to us to influence us into using their products. I hope one day you will come to our school and do your magic. Krystina Numeracki, Student Southwestern High School, Jamestown, NY |
"Reality Check" is dedicated to exposing the tricks, lies and manipulations of the
tobacco industry. Last year I was the featured speaker at their youth training
sessions in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and New York City. If you're hosting a special youth conference or event, or want to take the message into your local schools, you will want to hear all about what I have to offer. To reach young people, you need a way to grab and hold interest. Here's an email I recently received from a teenager who attended one of those Reality Check conferences: |
Exactly what we needed for our BUSTED youth conference: both entertaining, and yet
the anti-smoking message came across very clear and strong. Great job! Ron Radaker Assoc. Director of Programming BUSTED Clarion Univ. Health Science Edu. Ctr. Clarion, Pennsylvania |
On April 24, 2007, I was the opening speaker for a most inspirational event – 1,600
teenagers from all over Pennsylvania descended upon the State capital
building in Harrisburg, and decorated the steps with plants to symbolize smoke-free,
clean air. They underwent a day of education and training sponsored by the
anti-smoking organization, "BUSTED." I had the priviledge of opening the
conference with my presentation for these courageous young people. |
Read these quotes from a letter I received from a high school student! |
CLICK LETTER to read entire text. |
The students at my high school and Howell High School were extremely moved by your
presentation. |
Until your presentation, I had never seen my classmates as engaged in an assembly
program. |
I honestly did not believe that any presentation on tobacco for teenagers could be
successful at affecting the teen's decisions, but your program is extremely unique
and highly effective. |
I am positive that you are perfect for any teen-focused tobacco prevention program. |
Your program for our "Peace Day" was a huge success and our whole school was impressed
beyond words! We appreciate all that you did and look forward to working
with you in the future. Thanks again! Joe Pelliccia, Activities Dir. Dake Jr. High School Rochester, New York |
Over the course of 15 years I have developed powerful presentations that stimulate,
motivate, and captivate young people in a way that simple lecturing cannot possibly
hope to achieve. I'd like to share with you a little bit more about the
content of my anti-smoking youth program. |
James delivers RESULTS! Read the results of the Texas Teen Tobacco Summit . . . . |
The problem, as I'm sure you've encountered, is how to break through those walls
of "cool" that so many teenagers erect against positive messages coming from adults.
The teenage audience is a daunting one for many otherwise very effective
presenters. I have solved that problem! |
The best closing presenter we've had at the Texas Teen Tobacco Summit in six years!
What you did was just perfect for illustrating the illusions of smoking. Sherri Scott Tobacco Control Coordinator Texas Dept. of State Health Services |
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CLICK THE LETTER BELOW to read in full the client's comments about James' keynote performance. |
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The performances by James Warren were wonderful. He captured the audience's attention,
and the anti- tobacco messages he incorporates into his shows really helped support the mission of Reality Check in New York State. Earl Kenyon, "Reality Check" Coordinator Washington County, New York |
From New York's anti-smoking youth group REALITY CHECK: |
CLICK LETTER to read entire text. |
Or how about this letter . . . . |
James, your anti-smoking presentation for our high school was superb. You held their
attention, delivered the message, and entertained them at the same time. Well
done! Eddie Ward, Principal Dexter High School Dexter, New Mexico |
Why You Should Listen to Me |
I started out as a professional magician, and I still entertain with magic; but my
real mission began when I started doing anti-smoking assembly programs for schools
15 years ago. These were phenomenally successful – |
He is charismatic and readily captures the hearts of kids. His message regarding
smoking had the student body absolutely spellbound. Hal Rosewall, Activites Director Laguna Middle School San Luis Obispo, California |
Having said all this, please understand that I am not the perfect solution for every
conference or training event. My presentations have significant content, but
they are not top-heavy with facts, figures, graphs, charts, statistics, and other
forms of information that would be important if you are trying to accomplish
a more intensive training. I do not conduct lengthy training seminars. What I do is motivate. I communicate important basic concepts – life changing concepts – in an entertaining, captivating way. And I do that in one keynote presentation. If that is what you are after, then what are you waiting for? Call or email me now! |
The Communication Medium |
We seem to be running out of ways to express how truly thankful we are that you have
chosen to grace us again and again and again with your talents and time. Please
continue to entertain our guests and members! Dale Hindman, President Academy of Magical Arts Magic Castle, Hollywood, CA |
I honed my magical skills at the famous private club for magicians in Hollywood,
California, The Magic Castle. This is the magic "Mecca" for magicians around the
world. |
The magic and mentalism I do for teens is not "kiddie magic." Rather, I present the
same highly sophisticated, state-of-the-art performance pieces I used to entertain
adults and celebrities at the Magic Castle. In fact, here's some comments
from a few celebrities I've entertained: |
Despite the seriousness of the topic, there is lots of humor in the presentation. And, of course, there is jaw-dropping amazement. |
A Few Examples |
Your audience will shout with disbelief and amazement when an audience volunteer's
head suddenly grows 20 times its normal size – and then shrinks 20 times normal
size! They will laugh their heads off when an audience volunteer thinks I am making paper balls vanish right in my hands, but the whole audience can easily see that I am simply throwing the balls over his head. I particularly concentrate on MENTALISM in my high school program, because teenagers find that even more amazing that magic. Mentalism involves mind- reading type effects and other demonstrations of amazing mind power -- such as when I memorize an entire deck of playing cards in 45 seconds. |
Entertaining as they are, these routines are not just about entertainment. I am an
expert in the art of adapting magic for educational purposes. The growing head is used as a lead-in to talking about the power of illusion. The
paper ball routine is an effective and entertaining example of the power of influence. |
Almost all my routines involve audience participation. I am constantly bringing someone up on stage to assist, and that's part of what
makes the whole thing so much fun for teens – they LOVE to see their peers take
the stage. It pulls the whole audience into what's happening. |
James with student advocates at the Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine youth conference
in Augusta, Maine (April, 2008) |
This guy's great . . . fantastic! Warren Beatty That's wonderful James! Goldie Hawn Good job, James. Michelle Pfeiffer |
Oh my God! Oh my God! Incredible! Smokey Robinson Very cool. Sinbad I know good magic when I see it, and this is good magic. Steve Allen |