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    Craig Karges (CSP, CPAE) is truly extraordinary! Performance magazine called the extraordinist's performance, "The next era in mystery entertainment." Jay Leno said, "He's a huge hit!" Comedian and talk show host Dennis Miller put it this way, "This weirds me out!" Craig Karges' performance is an extraordinary blend of mystery, humor, psychology and intuition. Karges dazzles the mind as he challenges his audiences to question what is real and what is unreal, what is possible and what is impossible.

    A table "walks" on stage and then flies into the air! Borrowed finger rings from audience members are linked together in a chain! Thoughts are read and predictions are made and verified. Craig Karges risks his fee in a special demonstration. If he fails the money is returned to the sponsor! Craig Karges dramatizes the unknown, the unexplained, and the unbelievable. You don't just watch this performance, you experience it, through total audience participation.

    Audiences may be mystified when it comes to understanding how Craig Karges accomplishes what he does on stage but his popularity is no mystery at all.

    From the entertainment oriented "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" to the news oriented "Larry King Live," Craig Karges makes frequent guest appearances on national television shows. He has also appeared on Lifetime Television, The Nashville Network, CNBC, United Paramount Network, CNN Headline News, and E! Entertainment Television. The sheer number and diversity of Karges' television appearances is indicative of his widespread popularity.

    Performance, the international touring talent weekly, named Craig Karges' touring show one of the top five variety/family shows in the country. Karges was in good company as the list also included the likes of illusionist David Copperfield and Walt Disney's World on Ice.

    Craig Karges first became popular touring college campuses. He was named Entertainer of the Year three times by the National Association for Campus Activities and twice by Campus Activities Today magazine. Other Entertainers of the Year include Huey Lewis and the News and The Police. In addition to Entertainer of the Year, Karges was named the most popular variety entertainer on the college circuit for nine consecutive years as well as being named Best Male Performer and Best Performing Arts Attraction.

    Even Craig Karges' peers find his work fascinating. He was named the top performer in his field worldwide by the International Psychic Entertainers Association. The National Speakers Association (NSA) honored him with the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, a recognition bestowed on less that 10% of the NSA's almost 4,000 members.

    Craig Karges says that he does not possess supernatural powers, nor does claim to perform as a psychic or a magician. While he acknowledges that he is an entertainer, and showmanship plays a role in what he does, he does not prearrange anything with members of the audience. Skeptical? Craig Karges has a standing offer of $25,000, payable to charity, if anyone can prove he uses stooges or confederates from the audience to accomplish his demonstrations.

    Corporate giants such as IBM, McDonald's, General Motors and General Electric have relied upon Craig Karges and his unique showmanship not only to entertain their employees and clients, but also to motivate them. "Ordinary people are capable of extraordinary results because we all possess extraordinary capabilities. I communicate that message verbally and visually," Karges says. In a shift of focus from entertainment to empowerment, Craig Karges created "The Intuitive Edge" workshop. This one-of-a-kind presentation does more than simply amaze and entertain.

    Participants learn memory techniques; their intuition is tested; and they are taught how to tap into their subconscious to enhance their creativity, intuition and decision making. "The Intuitive Edge" allows participants to experience greater personal power and to achieve success more easily. Craig Karges' success in this area has led to "Unlocking the Power Within," the first mass marketed program to develop natural intuitive abilities. This self development course is marketed internationally through television, radio, and print advertising.

    Craig Karges' performing schedule has taken him half way around the world appearing at corporate events, theaters, colleges, clubs, festivals and performing arts centers. "No matter where I perform I try to make my audience feel they are part of something they have never experienced before and hopefully will never forget," says Karges.

    In the uncanny world of Craig Karges there is no smoke. No mirrors. Yet, his personality and performance are so enthralling that you come away from his presentation with an overwhelming sense of having experienced something extraordinary!

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