Ash K was more than “Pretty Good!” The magic was wonderful and the best part was that your wacky humor was appropriate for a wide variety of ages, from grade-schoolers to adults. The grownups had as much fun as the kids, the Librarians really loved the “Library Card” trick, and the kids were impressed that you were giving autographs! It is a tribute to your professionalism that things went so well from beginning to end, and I appreciate your flexibility and willingness to give discounts to other County branches that wanted to schedule you on different dates. We look forward to inviting you back in the fall of 2009 to celebrate the opening of our new library.

Denise Baker, Librarian

Castro Valley Branch

Alameda County Library

 The self-effusive…I mean, self-effacing Ashkenazi the Pretty Good is actually quite a great magician! He is charismatic, professional, and the most requested performer we have ever enjoyed. I am hiring him again

Kat Blair, Children’s Librarian

Newark Branch

Alameda County Library

I wasn’t expecting to laugh so much at a magic show, even with the tongue-in-cheek name, but this was hysterical. It didn’t matter what the audience shouted out, Ashkenazi’s timing and physical and verbal responses were “spot on.”

Anonymous, via Ticket Service

My kids and I liked your magic a lot. It may sound a bit like a left-handed compliment to say so, but I didn’t know how good you are at this. My son really likes magic — he’s tried a few tricks himself (I think his school had a magician come and share a couple of tricks, which we have endured for over a year now…). He enjoyed being the up-close-and-personal victim. I know he didn’t properly convey this enthusiasm in words. My daughter, too, was pleased with the attention and the tricks. Me, too! To my surprise!

Claire Lavery

Musician, Administrator & Yoga Instructor

Oakland, CA

I will definitely come to another show and recommend him to everyone. Kids are not a requirement for admission.

Anonymous, via Ticket Service

I went to the show to be entertained and was transported to another time. A time of wonderment. I am not even wondering about the bubble becoming a marble. It just did.

Edward S., Business Review Site

Hi Kevin, just wanted you to know what a great show Ash put on for my library audience last summer! You got the whole audience laughing! Your magic tricks had the kids totally engaged! I would recommend you to any library or school or group gathering. The adults also were completely entertained–you received many fine compliments from them as they exited the forum room. Thank you for doing such an excellent job.

Carol Franck, Children’s Librarian

Guerneville Regional Library

Kevin: I would say the true magic in Ash’s show was the way he entertained both young and old and had everyone spellbound especially in such close quarters. Everyone who was at our party still talks about the two especially talented entertainers we had, Kevin and Ash!

Susan L. Pemberton

S.L. Pemberton, Inc.

Napa, California

In a nutshell, Ashkenazi The Pretty Good is Very Pretty Good! I did enjoy your show here yesterday, especially that multiple prediction illusion — my jaw dropped in astonishment!

Eileen Wampole

Golden Gate Valley Branch Library

San Francisco Public Library

Ashkenazi the Pretty Good performed recently at a birthday party for our daughter. It was as much fun to watch the audience as him – he entertains adults and kids alike throughout his show. All were laughing out loud. I highly recommend him.

Cathleen Gianicolla

Interior Designer

(Giggle) He’s funny.

Anna-Sofia, age 9,

speaks Italian and English rather well, and has recently learned a new magic trick.