The Magic of Mike Snyder & Donna

07/26/2018

Update: 7/25/18 - It is with MUCH sadness that we announce that we have had to cancel our upcoming week of shows at Knoebels Amusement Resort this August 6 -12th, 2018. Mike is scheduled for a radiation treatment that Tuesday, August 7th as part of a new Clinical Trial Cancer Treatment at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. As soon as we got the treatment schedule we contacted the Park's Entertainment Director to update them on the treatment. We LOVE Knoebels and hope to be back next year for our 25th season. We also whole heartedly support them during their current problems with flooding because of ongoing rain storms. A good friend of ours, magician Mike Miller, will be on hand to take over most of the week for us, (Monday and Tuesday and then Thursday though Sunday). Thanks for your understanding.

06/26/2018

Update: 6/25/18 - Sadly we must announce that we have had to cancel our upcoming week of shows at Knoebels Amusement Resort this July 9th - 15th, 2018. I will be starting a new Clinical Trial Cancer Treatment at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, PA and I will have a treatment that week. Because this is a Clinical Trial with a treatment I have never had it is too risky for me with not knowing how I will feel and what potential side effects I may, or may not, have. I am also told I will be tired and physically weaker during this time. We wanted to make sure to give the Park's Entertainment Director time to find a suitable replacement. We LOVE Knoebels and hope to be back for a few select dates in August, (August 6, 7, and 8). We are scheduled for the whole week, (Aug. 6 - 12) but Donna, my smarter half and amazing care giver, thinks that three days of consecutive shows is about my limit. That will still be 9 shows or opportunities to see us. Because of my health the show we have planned, and have done, is smaller than we normally do with more emphasis on audience participation and comedy magic but less physical stage illusions. A good friend of ours is scheduled to be on hand to take over the rest of the week for us. Thanks for your understanding. NOTE: THIS PHOTO IS FROM 2016.

Happy 4th of July!!! We are having a blast celebrating Knoebels Amusement Resort's 90th anniversary. We even got to be in the parade today. Come see us at the Roaring Creek Saloon thru Sunday, July 10, 2016.

06/09/2018

Very happy to receive my copy of the new Houdini-Opoly game and looking forward to playing it. Not only is it a fun game but it is also a great history lesson too as much of the game gives the dates and years of some of Houdini's most famous stunts, appearances and life events. I am also very happy to say that my name is listed on the back of the box as one of the first people to order copies of the game and help finance the creation of this unique game. Order your's today from HoudiniOpoly.com and tell them Mike Snyder sent you.

Special thanks to Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz of the Houdini Museum in Scranton, PA for the creation of this game.

05/27/2018

Have a Happy & Safe Memorial Day weekend.

Happy Memorial Day! Remembering my father, Charles F. Snyder, and all veterans on this Memorial Day.

05/22/2018

Magic is everywhere. Some times you just have to look for it and sometimes it jumps out at you when least expected.

04/28/2018

Had a great visit with my longtime friend and fellow entertainer Tom Crowl - Ventriloquist. Tom started out as magician and toured the country performing and opening for a variety of stars. He may also be the second longest running and still performing variety act that appears at Knoebels Amusement Resort. Years ago he changed his act from magic to ventriloquism and with his new act he has sailed to even greater heights. We had a great lunch and a day full of talking about the entertainment business, marketing, promotion and more. Thanks Tom.

04/17/2018

So sorry to hear about the death of Harry Anderson this morning, April 16, 2018, in North Carolina. Most people will remember him from his TV and Film roles on "Cheer's", "Night Court", "Dave's World" the original movie "IT" and more, but magicians the world over will also remember him as a funny and amazing performer, magician and comedy con-man. He will be missed my many. He was 65. http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/harry-anderson-night-court-dead-at-65-1202754949/

With Harry Anderson, actor/magician, at Magical May Day 2010 convention. Harry played "Harry The Hat" on TV's Cheers and then he went on to "Night Court" as Judge Harold T. Stone. He also had major roles in "Dave's World" and Steven King's "IT."

03/29/2018

So happy to have been able to once again produce, direct, and act as emcee for the Professional Magicians Club of Lancaster County, PA annual 'A Night of Magic & Comedy' at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster. This was our 14th annual production and I have produced this event from the start. I am already working on #15 and I plan for it to be a BIG one. Special thanks to George Gee, David Darwin and Denny Haney of Denny & Lee Magic Shop for staring in this year's show. It was a pleasure to once again work with you all. Additional thanks to my partner and amazing wife Donna, who operated the main curtain and gave additional support and my cohort and fellow club Grand-Council member Almar who helped backstage and onstage and assisted the performers with whatever they needed. A huge thanks also goes to the entire management and staff at the theatre. They make my job much easier. And finally Thank You to everyone who came out to join us in the audience for a fun and amazing night. It would not be as much fun without you all.

03/28/2018

It is years old, but if you have not seen it before here is our promotional video. You can check out our other videos here on Facebook and our Youtube channel as well. While you are at it, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel?

03/12/2018

We were both honored and surprised to be recipients of the 2018 Lancaster Catholic High School Alumni Citation Awards, the highest honor the school can bestow on a graduate. The awards were presented at a special banquet event on Saturday, March 10. Our awards are for "Outstanding Professional Achievement" for what we have accomplished together with our entertainment business since we graduated high school in 1984. We were honored and thankful to not only receive this award, but also that three and a half tables of friends and family could come and help us celebrate this special day.

03/05/2018

You Might Think You Don’t Matter In This World

02/19/2018

I remember, being a child and sitting in the passenger seat of the car with my father sitting at the wheel. We were stopped at the traffic light at N. Plum and E. King street, right down from our house. A gentleman was crossing the street and he and my dad exchanged pleasant "hellos" to each other. My dad seemed to know everyone and he proudly explained to me that the gentleman was Mr. Barney Ewell who was once known as the fastest man in the world and he had competed and won medals, including a Gold, in the Olympics years earlier.

This week is Barney Ewell Week here in Lancaster, in honor the 100th anniversary of his birthday. He was a proud Lancaster native that should be remembered not just for his amazing speed and Olympic accomplishments, but also for his hard work, amazing attitude, warmth, class, and grace. Thanks LNP - LancasterOnline for this nice article. Please feel free to share.

http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/remembering-the-history-making-barney-ewell-a-world-class-runner/article_545d59c6-1368-11e8-babe-8fa9b17611bc.html

THE ISSUE

02/13/2018

Happy Fasnacht Day. How many do you plan to eat and where will you get yours?
http://lancasteronline.com/features/food/fasnacht-day-what-they-are-where-you-can-buy-them/article_6d6d1bf0-0dc7-11e8-bccc-bf9513cfcb7c.html

Fasnacht Day is Tuesday.

02/04/2018

Great "Date Night" with Donna. Dinner was not great but then we saw "The Greatest Showman" and it was amazing from beginning to end. Very well told, great cast, moving and memorable songs, brilliant camera work and choreography, plus ad in the amazing story of Barnum and what he accomplished. It really is a magical story. We would both be happy to see it again. Highly Recommended. Note: The background of the show poster was designed to be blurry and out of focus.

01/28/2018

Honored to be featured in the January 2018 issue of MUM, the publication for The Society of American Magicians, on National President Dick Bowman's page. In November, President Bowman travelled from Colorado to attend a benefit show for me and to issue me a Presidential Citation for my continued work as Pennsylvania State Deputy for the Society and the art of magic. The brotherhood, friendship and caring in the magic world is amazing and touching.

01/24/2018

All this and Free parking and entertainment too. It is our hopes and plan to be back performing there this summer. 23 shows in a week is a very big change from where I am right now. I am looking into physical therapy to help regain strength and stamina. Have you been to Knoebels? If so, what is your favorite ride or food place?

01/17/2018

Be sure to check out our Photo Albums in the Photos tab to the left to see more about our shows, our amazing audiences, promotional photos, behind the scenes, life on the road, celebrities we have met, performed for or worked with and so much more. If we cannot do your event or are not the right mix for you, we can often recommend an act that can and will be a good mix for you.

01/14/2018

Mingus Magic Shop is a great little magic shop in Reading, PA. This video shows shop owner and friend of ours, Wayne Shiflet, and several other friends, performing a basic 'Cups & Balls' routine. I sold many of this exact set back in the day at Jolly Roger Amusement Park when we performed there for three summers and had a magic shop booth open at various times of the day and after shows. It is a classic of magic. If you have an interest in magic please support a brick & mortar shop near you or contact one with your questions and purchases.

A magic shop full of magicians simultaneously preform shop owner Wayne Shifflett's famed Cups & Balls routine celebrating 50 years since he first walked into...

01/04/2018

GREAT Article. I have always wanted to see the inside of Harry Houdini's house in Harlem, New York and now I feel like I have. I hope somebody that loves Houdini will buy it and keep it the way it is, and maybe make it a museum dedicated to Houdini that could be open for more people to see and learn more about magic and Houdini. If you have ever had an interest in Houdini, or just like to look at cool houses, check out the article and photos. You will be glad you did.

The listing at Douglas Elliman Real Estate for Houdini's home in Harlem now shows "Contract Signed."

12/20/2017

Merry Christmas to our families, friends, clients, fans, colleagues and health care providers & team. May you all enjoy the Magic of the Holiday season and we wish you all the best for a New Year.

Merry Christmas to our Families, friends, clients, fans, and colleagues. May you all enjoy the Magic of the Holiday season.

12/15/2017

Behind the scenes during our journeys on the road.

12/15/2017

Mike & Donna were one of five acts at the combined Lancaster/Harrisburg Magic Clubs 2017 Holiday Christmas Party this week. It was a good time of friendly fellowship, good food, and amazing magical entertainment. Here Donna, Mike and a young spectator from the audience wish everyone Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. Special thanks to Mark Krotulski for the photo and to Barry Yiengst-Magician for providing the sound system and organizing the event.

The Magic of Mike Snyder & Donna close their performance by wishing everyone Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.

12/15/2017

Mike & Donna were one of five acts at the combined Lancaster/Harrisburg Magic Clubs 2017 Holiday Christmas Party this week. It was a good time of friendly fellowship, good food, and amazing magical entertainment. Here Mike and a young spectator from the audience place various colored silk hankies, that have just magically appeared, into a bag in preparation of some more magic that is about to happen. Special thanks to Mark Krotulski for the photo.

Mike Snyder and Johnny, a young spectator from the audience, place various colored silk hankies, that have just magically appeared, into a bag in preparation of some more magic that is about to happen.

12/15/2017

Mike Snyder was one of five entertainers at the combined Lancaster/Harrisburg Magic Clubs 2017 Holiday Christmas Party this week. It was a good time of friendly fellowship, good food, and amazing magical entertainment. Here Mike does a classic trick with an egg and some help from a lady from the audience.

Lou Abbatiello's mother Anna, helps Mike Snyder, of The Magic of Mike Snyder & Donna, with a trick with an egg and a bag at the combined 2017 holiday party.

11/23/2017

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from ours. Thanks to everyone for their prayers, support and positive vibes over the past 6 months or so and continuing.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

11/21/2017

If you have not yet checked out our YouTube channel, take a few seconds and do it now. While you are there, why not subscribe to our channel so you do not miss any videos either. Thanks for your support.
https://www.youtube.com/mikesnyderanddonna

11/16/2017

The Magic & Comedy Show on Sunday, November 5th at Lancaster Catholic High School was a great success. Although we were officially sold out and had standing room only, I don't think anyone who showed up was turned away. We sold an additional 80-93 tickets at the door. During the first performer's act I was called out of the auditorium and told Fox 43 and WGAL TV 8 were both there to interview me for their respective news shows. Special thanks go to our friend Kenn Slotnick for arranging this and the other TV interviews regarding this fundraising event. Here is the story that was on WGAL News 8.

11/16/2017

The Magic & Comedy Show on Sunday, November 5th at Lancaster Catholic High School was a great success. Although we were sold out and had standing room only, I don't think anyone who showed up was turned away. During the first performer's act I was called out of the auditorium and told Fox 43 and WGAL TV 8 were both there to interview me for two different news segments. Special thanks go to our friend Kenn Slotnick for arranging this and the other TV interviews regarding this fundraising event. Here is the story that was on Fox 43.

11/16/2017

The Magic & Comedy Show on Sunday, November 5th at Lancaster Catholic High School was a great success. Although we were sold out and had standing room only, I don't think anyone who showed up was turned away. On Friday before the show Susan Shapiro of WGAL News 8 came to the house to interview Donna and me. Special thanks go to our friend Kenn Slotnick for arranging this and some other TV interviews. Here is the story and interview with Susan Shapiro.

11/16/2017

The Magic & Comedy Show on Sunday, November 5th at Lancaster Catholic High School was amazing and a smashing success. Although we were sold out and had standing room only, I don't think anyone that showed up was turned away. On Friday before the show Susan Shapiro of WGAL News 8 came to the house to interview Donna and me. Special thanks go to our friend Kenn Slotnick for arranging this and some other TV interviews. Here is the teaser for the first story.

11/11/2017

Happy Veterans Day. God Bless the USA. Share if you agree

11/08/2017

The Magic & Comedy Show on Sunday, November 5th at Lancaster Catholic High School was amazing and a smashing success. I don't think anyone that showed up was turned away, although we were sold out and had standing room only. During the first performer's act I was pulled away and told Fox 43 and WGAL News 8 were both there to interview me. This was most unexpected, and I believe thanks go to our friend Ken Alan Slotnik for arranging this. Here is a link to the Fox 43 segment.
http://fox43.com/2017/11/05/making-magic-to-help-a-friend-battling-cancer/

MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, Lancaster County, Pa. -- A community rallies behind a local award-winning magician and Lancaster native who is battling pancreatic cancer. Mike Snyder and his wife Donna have been performing magic for about 30 years. They are internationally known as 'Magic of Mike Snyder and Donna...

11/03/2017

WGAL - News 8 (local NBC affiliate) will be doing a story on us and Sunday's benefit show, tonight at 6:00 pm. Catch it if you can.

10/31/2017

Happy Halloween!!!