Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, it's magic and fun time! Introducing a chip off the ol' block, Randy Vander Wal!
As mentioned, Randy has performed his hilarious magic shows for over twenty years. He performs for birthday parties and family get-togethers, as well as for schools, libraries, and churches. Randy also performs for many small corporate award banquets and events. Randy's comic flair is great for any event throughout the year, be it a Valentine venue to a spring graduation to a Christmas party to a New Year's Eve bash. Currently, Randy is the Territorial Vice President for Michigan of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (the largest magician's organization in the world).
The many satisfied clients include: Meijer, Amway, Jacobson's, Holland Home, Calvin College, Aquinas College, Oceana Schools, Grand Rapids & Kent County public libraries, Mary Free Bed Hospital, Pine Rest Christian Hospital, Sunshine Ministries, New Community Church of West Michigan, LaGrave Christian Reformed Church, BNI (Business Network International) -- Sunrise Business Network, Saladin Temple Big Wheels, the Closet Factory, Excel, Inc., Penning Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc., D.A. Blodgett Services For Children And Families, Knapp Valley Landscaping, EightCAP, Inc., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, West Olive Cub Scout Pack 3057, State Farm Insurance--Ken Jipping, CLU, Dykema Excavotors, Inc., Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Maco Steel, Inc., Kent County Youth Fair, Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, Messiah CRC, Ivanrest CRC, Masonic Pathway Senior Living--Alma, Brown Elementary--Byron Center, East Grand Rapids Middle School, Explorer Elementary--Gains Twp., Crystal Springs United Methodist Camp--Dowagiac, Ionia County National Bank (ICNB) Classic Events, Wyoming Community Church, Hahin CRC, Alger Park CRC, Ventura IST, Inc., Real Estate with Maghielse & Company, Inc., East Grand Rapids Child Care, Lee Street CRC, PALM (Pedalcycle Association of Lower Michigan) Tour, Holland Home Breton Terrace, Immanuel CRC, Waukazoo Elementary, Metro Health, Dick & Betsy DeVos Children's Hospital, Birdola Products, Inc., Ottawa County Mentoring Collaborative, Cub Scout Pack #3325, Discovery Elementary, Crestwood Middle School, Cub Scout Pack #3340, Lighthouse Baptist Academy, Girl Scout of Michigan Trails Neighborhood 006, John Knox Presbyterian Church, Newhall Baptist Church, Pine River School District -- Cadillac, Georgetown Bible Church, Spring Lake CRC, Muskegon Country Club, Byron Center Church Community Bible School -- 1st CRC of Byron Center, Treehouse Day Care, Eagle Nest Day Care, Fellowship Covenant Community/Pathway Church, Holland Home Fulton Manor--Grand Rapids, 1st Reformed Church of Byron Center, Lutheran Social Services -- Terraces of Maple Creek, Bursley Elementary -- Jenison, Centerpointe Mall -- Grand Rapids, Central Reformed Church -- Grand Rapids, Dennis Engels Jewelry, Grand Valley State University, Cub Scout Pack #3226, The Bridge Youth Ministry Center -- Zeeland, Cub Scout Pack #3356, Sunset Park Church of God, Cub Scout Pack #3055, Burton Baptist Church, Hackley Hospital -- Muskegon, Grand Rapids International Fellowship Church, Hollan Home -- Raybrook Manor, Wyoming Parks & Recreation, Baldwin Oaks Campground -- Jenison, Ben Muller Reality, Spring Lake Country Club, and Little People's Place -- Holland, Kids Event for GVSU -- Allendale, Holland Home Breton Ridge--Grand Rapids, Care Resources--Holland Home--Grand Rapids, Holland Elks Lodge--Holland, Cub Scout Pack at St. Thomas The Apostle Parish--Grand Rapids, Meijer Recognition Dinners--Merrillville--Grand Rapids--Fort Wayne--Novi, Little People's Place--Providence Church in Holland, Hidden Ridge & RV Community--Martin, St. John's Lutheran Church & School--Grand Haven, Steelcase, Marsh Ridge Senior Center--Grand Rapids, Macatawa Bay Middle School--Holland, Walker Senior Group, and Allendale Oakwood Intermediate Middle School.
--- Compliments From Letters ---
Randy,
Thank you for a wonderful show, our seniors really enjoyed every part. You really dazzled them. Thanks for making our recognition a hit. --- Karie
Dear Randy. . .
Thank you for taking time to give us a magic show at Holiday Haven! What a fantastic way to end Kids' Day! The kids and adults enjoyed it very much. We were richly blessed and your kindness was much appreciated! --- Kim Dykstra and Amy Geeb
Randy,
Thank you for helping make our 45th reunion a success. Our class thought you did an excellent performance! Now that we have seen your magic show, we can recommend you to others. Job well done! --- Bob Den Houten
Randy,
Thanks for helping us out with our big event. You did a great job! --- Mark Menichini, Meijer, #50--Cascade
Randy,
Thank you for making our day so special. --- Your Friends at Lake Side Vista (Fountain View)
Randy,
. . . I want to thank you so much for coming and sharing your magic with us. Your willingness to come and make us smile and laugh was much appreciated. --- Marcia Vander Ploeg & Lee Street (CRC) Friendship
Randy,
Thank you so much for the wonderful performance!! It was fantastic and much enjoyed by everyone. We especially enjoyed seeing Vince all decked out with the funny glasses and striped scarf. --- Peg Cochran, Holland Home
Randy,
Thank you so much for entertaining us tonight! You definitely have a big "fan club" here at Lee Street Friendship! --- Sincerely, Sue Van Dyk and The Lee St. Friendship Group
Dear Randy,
Thank you for coming to my birthday party. My favorite trick was the pizza trick. Thank you so much for coming. I liked the magic show. Can you come to my next party? Your show was awesome. --- Alex Welscott
Dear Mr. Vander Wal,
Thank you for coming. I really enjoyed the magic show. I thought you were a great magician. Next time maybe you can make my brother disappear . . . ha ha. I hope I get to see another one of your magic shows one day. --- Sincerely your friend Jonathan Welscott [This letter received also in Braille.]
Dear Randy,
Thank you for performing the magic show at our wedding. Everyone had a very good time. Thanks again! --- Melissa & Brian Schultz
AKA The Meijer Magician!
Randy is also known as The Meijer Magician and has performed many of his Meijer Exclusives at the Meijer offices and stores. Mystifying Meijer Magic:
- Freddie The Vanishing Canary & Cage! -- top favorite!
- Lena The Rising Cobra With The Chosen Card! -- another top favorite!
- Hank & Doug Hippity Hop Rabbits!
- Mark Meijer 1st Aid Fingernail Trimmer! -- trims right at the wrist!
- Paul Boyer Pizza Surprise!
- Mark Murray WOW Card Spectacular!
- The Mysterious Meijer Farm Fresh Egg & Bag!
- Meijer Deal Or No Deal Game! -- John Van Eck Lemon Game!
- Tim Zehr $10 Grand Card Challenge!
- Debbie Schuiteman Queens Delight!
- Mike Wiersma Wonders!
- Howard Parks Howlin' Haunted Surprise! -- Halloween only!
- And More!
Above Fred Meijer assists Randy in making Freddie The Canary vanish for its 80th time on Fred's 80th birthday a few years back live at the Meijer Knapp's Corner store just inside the floral department surrounded by Meijer team members and guests. Also is the production of the Happy Birthday Bunny Silk. This photo was produced by Fred's photogapher. Also, a thanks to Tim Zehr (store director of Knapp's Corner at the time) for organizing this little special tribute.
Note: Store Directors and Meijer personel who would like a Meijer Exclusive named after them please contact Randy. More pics on Show Features & Pictures Page.
Classic Close-Up!
This show is for a small group or party up to fifteen people. Randy performs his hilarious classics of cards and coins, a mysterious hand, and yes, his talking frogs! Other features are the $10 grand card selection challenge and the Lemon Game.
Randy's close-up can be performed as strolling magic during a cocktail hour or at a table setting for a group of people. For any kind of an affair, Randy has the comic flair. Much magic, comedy, and audience participation happens.
Cabaret Show!
This is Randy's standard stage show which is excellent for any group (small or large size) and Randy's magic includes the Vanishing Canary & Cage (Where did the birdie go!), the mysterious Egg and Bag, the mind-boggling Pom Poms, a spectator's fingernails being groomed right at the wrist with the Disecto Machine, the Lemon Game, Randy's pet Cobra (Rajah) rise from a basket with the chosen card amidst some dancing from a few audience members as medicine men, and the classical Chinese Linking Rings. For many children shows, the Hippity Hop Rabbits are a top favorite.
This type of show is great for birthday parties, family get-togethers, school and church functions, and small corporate award banquets and events. Randy provides much magic, comedy, and audience participation.
Comedy Club Show! -- New!
Randy gives what any audience desires. . . . . . hard laughs!!! Magic & Fun with uncontrollable hard laughs! Hilarious!
Comedy Club Show Features:
- Jokers are Wild!
- Mysterious Egg & Bag!
- McCombical Deck -- An ESP Comic Spoof Phenomenon!
- Rope Tie Escape!
- Computer Cutie -- A Web Page Surprise!
- The Lemon Game!
- Rajah The Rising Cobra -- #1 Hilarious Card Trick In The World!
- And More! -- What Else Does Randy Have Up His Sleeves!
Everyone loves a birthday party! So, why not have a magic show too! Primarily, for kids, but even adults as old (young) as 99 are a child at heart when they see a magic show. Watch surprises:
Birthday parties are fun and special. Add a magic show with comedy and audience participation, including the birthday person, makes the party more fun and extra special!
This type of show is for elementary school students and is entertaining with comedy and audience participation. Yet, this show reinforces the importance of safety and health for our children! Safety magic and fun!
This type of show is for church groups for programs of church banquets, Sunday schools, mid-week events, summer Bible schools, and other Christian outreach programs. Gospel magic is seeing magic (illusions and puzzles for the eyes) performed to celebrate Jesus Christ! We'll celebrate Christ with:
This type of show is Christ-centered and emphasizes many Biblical concepts from proper priorities to how one should know Jesus to recognizing Salvation through Jesus. Much magic celebrating Christ, comedy, and audience participation happens.
Ghosts, goblins, spiders, bats, and other spooky creatures are especially thought of during the month of October which is Halloween time. A cabaret show with a light bit of spookiness with much comedy and audience participation along with creepy and haunting music can be enjoyed by all. This show is only available during the month of October.
