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(Bradley Choy & Mike on the Andy Bumatai TV show)


" ... AWESOME SHOW! ... WORTH EVERY PENNEY! ...
VERY EXCITING! ... EXCELLENT SHOW..."

Happy Babys' Dad, Mom & Grandparents, Sept. 2008, TREETOPS Restaurant

"It's Magic!" ... Ching & Choy ... "These guys are really funny!"

Charles Memminger, Honolulu Star Bulletin, August 2007
"LAUGHS FOR LIONS" Gala Benefit for Kamehameha Schools, Mamiya Theater

"PERFECT FOR OUR DAUGHTER'S GRAD PARTY!"

"Our whole family enjoyed it, classmates & adults.
We didn't expect this much ... Even guests came up and complimented us.

We've never seen a grad party with so much laughter ... Wow!"

Happy Mom & Dad - June 2008 Graduation Party - Hawaii Kai Golf Course Clubhouse

"I just had to call ...
Thank you for performing at our party last night!
WONDERFUL!
If we have another baby, we'll be sure to call you!"

Christina (Happy Mom of 1-yr-old) - July 13, 2008 - Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom

"WHOA! COOL! ... WHOA! COOL! ... WHOA! COOL!"
11 yr-old boy during the spectacular 10-Minute Opening Sequence
at the Kamehameha School FCU Annual Banquet - April 5, 2008 - Hale Koa Hotel

"FANTASTIC SHOW!"
Happy Mom - Baby Luau - March 29, 2008 - FilComm Hall - Waipahu

"BEAUTIFUL SHOW!"
Adult Male Guest - March 30, 2008

"EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS!"
Happy Mom - Baby Luau - March 30, 2008 - Pearl City Navy Hall - 100 Lehua Avenue

"Thank You, Michael ... You SAVED THE DAY for us!
I can't believe you had BIRTHDAY CANDLES ready
when we forgot them for the cake!
Plus, the "CHING & CHOY" Show was GREAT.
You really know your business! Great job!"

Baby Girl's Mom - February 17, 2008 - Hawaii Okinawa Center

"I didn't get the chance to tell you,
but the show you did at the Christmas Party was Fannnn-Tastic!"

Carl (Guest) -2007 Hope Chapel Christmas Party - Commenting February 20, 2008

"You were AWESOME! I'm going to call you for MY baby's party!"
Party Photographer

"You're the BEST MAGICIAN!"
10 yr-old Boy

Caiden's Baby Luau - February 9, 2008 - KAPOLEI GOLF CLUB - Banquet Hall

Comments
on the
New "MAGICAL FATHER CHRISTMAS"

"WOW!"

"O-M-G!"

"Awesome!

Great idea and the costume is AMAZING!!!"

"Really Impressive!"

"Your FATHER CHRISTMAS is exceptional!
Should be in a HARRY POTTER movie."

"Fabulous, Mike!"

December 2007 (Premiere year)

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"Wonderful! ... Exceptional! ... Perfect!" (Comments After the Show)

Aloha, Mike. Just a note from our party yesterday ...
It was a pleasure to have an act like yours.
If you are available, we look forward seeing your performance NEXT year!

Here are some comments from our audience:

"WORTH EVERY PENNY!"
Company CEO to Mike after Corporate Event - Waikiki Hilton

"Bring him back next year!" (Owner)
"Best magic show!" (Mike, Employee)
"That was great!" (MJ, Guest)
"Wow!" (Samuel Jr, Age 7)

"Everyone enjoyed your strolling magic
and was impressed with your stage show.
You received everyone's attention,
especially during the $100 bill trick.
You got people screaming and jumping out of their seats
[with] excitement, laughter, and applause.
Keep up the good work! Happy Holidays!!" (Joeleny)

Email from Oceanic Cable Company - December 16, 2007- Annual Holiday Party

"The feedback about your performance was 100% positive.
You guys were a huge hit and I'd definitely like to see you back next year!"

Jim Bryan, Producer
"LAUGHS FOR LIONS" (August 18, 2007) & "NIGHT TIME" with Andy Bumatai

"You were Wonderful! They Loved You!"

Baby's Mom - September 1, 2007 - Jesus Christ of LDS Church - Mililani

"Thank you! Rebecca's 1st birthday party was more wonderful
than we could have ever imagined! Everyone had so much fun!
The whole day was a success and you were a huge part of that.
You are a real class act ... your performance, as well as you, personally."

"Awesome performance!
Everyone enjoyed it so much (both kids and adults!)
I'm going to recommend you to everyone I know.
People were already asking us how we found you."

"At the end of the show when the balloons were flying all around the room,
even my parents got into it ."

"The face painting artist was really awesome, as well.
She was so nice, and did such a fabulous job.
I'm so glad we added it to the show!"

"And thank you SO much for helping us with the announcements.
My husband and I really didn't know what to say or when to say it.
You really helped the party move along smoothly.
When you called up all the kids to help us sing "Happy Birthday" to Rebecca,
I thought that was so special! I don't know if I would have thought of that. I'm so glad you did it! Thank you and God bless you!"

Lori (Rebecca's Mommy) - August 12, 2007 - Hale Koa Hotel - Banyan Showroom

"Thank you so much for the "Secret Party Tips"!
I'm kind of clueless when it comes to party planning.
This is going to help me tremendously!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!"

Lori - Party Planning Mom - June 25, 2007

"I've seen a lot of Magicians on the mainland and, I gotta say,
you do really good Magic AND you're really funny!"

Barron - Party Guest - June 24, 2007 - Mililani Recreation Center III -

"That was a GREAT show! That was a REALLY Great Show! Thank You!"

Baby's Dad -June 23, 2007 - Koolau Golf Clubhouse

"THAT was the BEST!"

Boy at Baptismal Event - Sunday May 6, 2007 - D.A.V. Hall - Lagoon Drive

"Now THAT'S a PARTY!"

Boy on Mike's Baby Luau - Friday March 16, 2007 - HO HO's Chinese Restaraunt - Kapolei

D: "That was an excellent show!"
Tino: "Yeah, it really was!"

Two 30-something guests - March 24,2007 - Pacific Beach Grand Ballroom - Waikiki

"Thank you so much for your wonderful performance
 at our daughter's first birthday!

 The strolling magic was awesome and mind-boggling.  
We received so many compliments about the stage show.

 People kept asking us how we found you
and how can they book you for their event.

We're so happy we had the "CHING & CHOY" show for our party!"
Allen, Christy & Lainie - October 14, 2006 - Pearl Country Club

"One Terrific Magic Show!"

Jack Schweigert, Producer: "Cavalcade of Stars"
August 26, 2006 "CHING & CHOY" Show for a Benefit with Kim Genala, Frank Delima, DanceForce, Jon Osorio

"Just had to email you and tell you
how much we enjoyed your show today at Evans party!

I didn't get to thank you for the fun we had.

My husband and I were sitting at the table of the guy who tore the twenty.
All the couples on our table really enjoyed your show. Great performance!"

Karen T - Guest - Baby Luau- July 16, 2006 -The Willows

"We just had to get you. Not many magic comedians really make me laugh but I was just howling when I saw you at Todd's party."

Baby's Dad - 1st Birthday Luau - June 18, 2006 - Pagoda

"Mike, TERRIFIC show for Brian's Yakudoshi!
Everyone loved you!"

Lynn (Brian's wife) - May 20, 2006 - Hawaii Prince Hotel

"Wow, your FACEPAINTING Guy works so quickly. The Kids loved him!"

June - May 21, 2006 - 1st Birthday - D.A.V. Hall

"We get Magicians here TWICE A WEEK ... You're the best I've seen!"

Catering Staff - February 12, 2006

The Mom:
"The Show was SO great! We're glad we found you!"

The Grandmother:
"You ARE as good as (your website) says you are!"

The GREAT Grandmother:
"Just wanted to tell you THAT was a VERY good Show!"

Baby's 2nd Birthday Party - January 7, 2006 - Pagoda

"Aloha, Mike ... MAGNIFICENT Show at our son's 1st Birthday party!

Everyone enjoyed it and can't stop talking about it.
In fact, some of our relatives came over after the party
and continued to talk about your show.

It seemed like the party never really ended.
Again, Mahalo for a FABULOUS show!!!"

Geoffrey, Myrrha, and Marques - October 1, 2005 - Golden Coin Waipahu - Milltown Center

"We enjoyed your show so much at my dad's 80th Birthday Party
that we wanted to hire you again for our daughter's 1st Birthday!"

"Thank You! When I got up this morning my ribs were aching,
then I realized it was from laughing so hard at the show last night!"

H. Kohashi

"Delightful! Such BIG crowds! Lots of positive response!
You were Awesome!"

"HARRY POTTER" Midnight Book Release - July 2005 - Promotions & Events = Windward Mall

"Aloha Mike. Thank you so very much. Great show on Sunday!
One of the best performances that we have seen.

Beyond our expectations and our guests were amazed.
We will refer you as top drawer entertainment!
Mahalo Nui Loa!"

Sidney, and Sean - 1st Birthday - Baptismal - May 29, 2005 - Royal Hawaiian Monarch Room

"Thank you, Mike. Great show!
I appreciate this more than you know."

Baby's Dad - 1st Birthday Luncheon - June 4, 2005 - JCC-Manoa Grand Ballrooms

"I've been to a lot of parties and seen a lot of (magic) shows.

This was far and away the best I've seen!
My guests are asking how to contact you."

Baby's Dad - 1st Birthday Luau Dinner - June 4, 2005 - The BANYANS - Pearl Harbor

"Awesome job Saturday!

Good responses from people surprised and impressed with your show.

Calls still coming in specifically complimenting my Magician.
Thank you for being so understanding and flexible.

The party was a great success!"

Kori -May 31 2005 - Heeia State Park

"Thank you so much for the Magnificent Magic Show!

I am so glad you were available for Duke's 1st Birthday.

You were highly recommended and I will spread the news
that your Show is the Best! Mahalo!"

Billy, Renee, and Duke - 1st Birthday Party - March 29, 2005 - Natsunoya Teahouse

"You performed for my daughter Gezelle's 1st birthday last night (Nov. 13) and I just had to tell you thank you, thank you, thank you, right away!

You put on a spectacular show!
Everyone at my party loved it.

Everyone complimented me for finding the best magician they've ever seen and kept telling me how funny the show was.

So thank you for making my daughter's night a very memorable one."

Chenelle - 1st Birthday Party - November 14, 2004

"Excellent performance ...
Awesome stage presence and professionalism
well-received by over 500 keiki and their families. 

Thanks for helping us instill a "sense of adventure"
within each and every child present.

Michael Whelan and Gary Sato, Race Directors
Keiki Magic Triathalon - July 17, 2004 - Magic Island


WINDWARD MALL

"MIKE CHING IS TRULY MAGICAL!

FROM OUR "HARRY POTTER" NIGHT
TO THE MERRIEST CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA'S ARRIVAL (BY MAGIC!),
MIKE CAPTURES AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES.

HIS STAGE PRESENTATION IS SPECTACULAR
AND HE HAS A WONDERFUL FLAIR FOR COMEDY THROUGHOUT HIS SHOW!

BIG ILLUSIONS & KEIKI FUN, TOO ... WOW!"

"They LOVED how your Santa stayed in character, even with the adults!"

Nancy Bush, Windward Mall Promotions Manager

HAWAII CHILDREN'S CANCER FOUNDATION (HCCF)
Benefit

Magic and Comedy Blast

Produced & Directed by Mike Ching of the Society of American Magicians
Featuring: Comic Augie Tulba M.C.,
Top International Magicians,
The World's Best Ventriloquist, RONN LUCAS
(Now Las Vegas' Top Afternoon Show at THE RIO)

"It was a truly FABULOUS show ...
great comments from all the people who were there as they left!

Thank you, thank you
for all your VERY hard work on producing and publicizing the event
and, more importantly, for even wishing to have it for the benefit of HCCF!

We cannot thank you enough and we are very blessed.

THANK YOU A MILLION!
You are a wonderful producer, and it all went wonderfully well!"

Trudi Cannon, Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation (HCCF)
HCCF Benefit - November 2, 2003 - Farrington High School Auditorium

SKIN CANCER AWARENESS

"We got THE BIGGEST CROWD I HAVE EVER SEEN AT KAHALA MALL!
Even our Dept. of Health contact lady kept saying,
"Look at the size of that crowd!"

Monty Witt
July 26, 2003 - Kahala Mall

"On behalf of Kahala Mall, thank you for a superb performance!
Your magic show has high quality, creativity,
and definitely drew a large crowd!

Many customers complimented us on what a great job you did.
We will definitely keep you in mind for future performances!"

S. Spain, Sr.- Kahala Mall Marketing Executive - August 12, 2000

Evaluation results received were fantastic!
"You received the highest percentage of Excellent/Good ratings"

"Your presentation was a huge hit with the employees!
(You are too funny!)

Having [you] perform at an event
to inspire, motivate, and energize the sales force
proved to be a wonderful idea!

Terrific job, Mike!"

C. Fujii - Regional Manager - Event Marketing/ Sponsorships - GTE Hawaiian Tel
(Mike performed at 3 Corporate Events in 1 year)
"Outstanding performance at Kahala Mall!"

"Wonderful job, Michael.
The largest crowd we've had for Santa's arrival.

Good comments from happy parents.
Look forward to working with you in the future."

S. F. Pinter - Marketing Director - Christmas Kickoff - Kahala Mall

"Delightful! Entertaining! Magical!"

B. T. Yamamoto - Manager, Human Resources - Adult and Keiki Holiday Employee Functions - Aloha Airlines

The March of Dimes 1993 Beretania "Haunted House"
(A Highly Successful Fundraiser)

Mike Ching - Design/Effects and General Project Consultant
G. Bridges - Special Events Coordinator 

"Over 10,000 Entertained and Mesmerized"

"The Special Effects (and Marketing Ideas) you created
set our project apart from all others.

Thank you again for your time, energy, creative talent, and support!
The most unique and magical "House" event ever in Hawaii!"

"I could always tell where Mike was by the delighted laughter of disbelief!"

"Michael arrived (early, I might add) ... A total professional ...
Enthralled guests with sleight-of-hand so impeccable
that people standing inches away were mystified!

I look forward to hiring him again just so I can figure out how he does it!"

J. Rassmussen - Communications Coordinator - KHNL Network Spots Conference

"A huge success!
I highly recommend Mike's work to anyone
looking to mystify, entertain and satisfy an audience!

We could not have been more pleased
with Michael's contribution to a wonderful weekend!
Michael worked closely with me to learn our needs
and designed his performance accordingly.

He began by strolling through the party with some great close-up magic.
The entertainment value was evident by the laughter and applause
emanating from his area of the party.

This was followed by a mystifying stage performance with much comedy. (Mike contacted me days prior to get the inside news going around the office. This personalized touch really brought the performance home
and had them rolling in the aisles!

Feedback I've received include a lot of 'That was perfect!'"

T. Deegen - Account Executive - Peck Sims Mueller - Corporate Retreat

"You were part of the magic of making it all possible.
I received many cards & letters of thanks.
I know you gave them a day they will remember fondly.

Thank you for lending your talent
to the FIRST LADIES VOLUNTEER AWARDS as a VOLUNTEER.

MAHALO FOR GIVING THE MOST PRECIOUS OF RESOURCES ... YOUR TIME."

Lynne Waihee - First Ladies Volunteer Awards

"Parents & children raved about your magic & humor.
They asked to have you perform again next year!"

"Having our principal in your show made the magic very special.
Thank you for promoting books
and the importance of reading to our children.

We had many children request books on magic from the library.
... a wonderful experience with magic!"

J. A. Ishida - Librarian - Kalihi-uka School

Real Feedback After the Show ...

"Awesome Show! The Best I've Seen!"

"We laughed ALL THE WAY THROUGH your show!"

[Note from Mike] I really love the parent who came up to me beaming and said,
"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!" [That is one of my all time favorite comments] 

"My guests keep asking me:
'WHERE DID YOU FIND THIS GUY (and can we get his card?)'"

"Surpassed our expectations."

"Wow! Great Show! The adults enjoyed it as much as the kids!"

"Wow! Finally a Magician who LOOKS like a magician! (AND he's funny!)"

"The Party was a Success!
All my friends, family, and co-workers
were coming up to me and saying
that your performance was outstanding."

"I'll be sure to refer you to everyone I know
or whoever has need of your services.
Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts!"

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