Wedding Entertainers in Berkeley, CA

PERFORMANCE WITH A PURPOSE Not all performers are the same…Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cosmo and I am an “award winning” Magician and Mentalist who believes in the REAL MAGIC of human connection and customer satisfaction in life and business. I am committed to doing everything possible to bring my best performance to YOU and YOUR GUESTS. Let’s do this! “Cosmo’s performance left our team feeling inspired and shook!” ~Dorian Aberouette | Team leader at SmugMug “I was absolutely amazed and beyond pleased with the performance! It left a Euphoric moment in my heart.” -Irene Segoviano, Community Liaison I WANT TO BE YOUR PERFORMER! From the first contact to the final applause, whether it be a sophisticated corporate event where impressions matter or a family friendly private party for all ages, I am committed to making YOU and YOUR GUESTS the Stars of the Show. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to connecting with YOU! -Cheers, Cosmo “Cosmo, very simply, is amazing! Too often we experience magic shows that basically offer similar approaches to wow the audience with a variety of tricks. Cosmo not only is a talented magician, but he is also a masterful motivational speaker who touches the hearts of children and adults. Quite unique!” -Terry Pickering | Lamorinda Rotary “Cosmo delivered and was the perfect combination of wonder and motivation for my team. He took the time to get to know our group and customize the show to include so many in the audience. A truly stellar performance, magician and human being.” -David Brungard | The Alexanders Group TREAT YOUR GUESTS TO A WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE CORPORATE EVENTS Captivate your clients or colleagues with a mix and mingle close up walk around magic experience or a highly interactive Team Building performance designed to highlight your company values and staff members. Great for retreats, luncheons, award ceremonies, banquets and trade shows. Guaranteed to be appropriate and professional. PRIVATE PARTIES Treat your guests to the luxury of premier live entertainment with a full evening of meet and greet close up cocktail magic followed by an intriguing Mentalism and Mind Reading stand up lounge show. Perfect for birthday, anniversary, holiday and dinner parties of all kinds. Ask about the signature Wine and Mind Show. Lots of fun! FAMILY AND KID SHOWS Engage and educate children of all ages with the Greatest Showman Magic Circus or Willy Wonka Candy Show. This is a one of a kind highly interactive musical and magical pop up theatrical production where any child can be the Star of the Show. Perfect for birthday parties, school assemblies, festivals and camps. This is a BIG SHOW! LETS TALK AND GET YOUR PARTY STARTED!

Looking for high-energy, up-to-the-minute music for a spirited party? Or an elegant performer with over twenty years of experience performing at weddings and functions from San Francisco City Hall to Google HQ and with notable artists from Andrea Bocelli to ODESZA, the Eagles and Michael Buble to Josh Groban? A highly skilled musician who has been playing since the age of two, conservatory educated, who appears with almost every orchestra and many chamber ensembles throughout the Bay Area and far beyond? As one of the area's leading violinists, whether at a lavish wedding or a beachfront proposal, I can perform for you on acoustic or electric violin as soloist, with cello, electric guitar, or other instruments. My repertoire spans everything from classical to current R&B, pop, rock, and blues. Sometimes, I appear backed by iPad tracks or a DJ if that's the aesthetic you're looking for, usually a higher energy 'full band' feel. I am also a passionate teacher, accommodating all ages and levels from young children through adults at my East Bay home studio. My students will tell you that I'm a very fun, patient, and inspiring teacher who gently encourages students with an experiential and sometimes playful approach to learning that emphasizes excellent technique along with self-directed choices of goals and repertoire. I enjoy the rapport with audiences large and small, just as I enjoy the dialogue in every violin lesson, whether I'm teaching an adult or a two year old. I hope to meet and connect with you.

I don't take myself too serious. I believe in presenting in a humorous manner instead of a mysterious manner. Over the past 17 years I have developed programs which are based on what pleases my audiences. Bottom line is our goal is to entertain. When people come up to me after a performance and say "Thank you, you made my day". That is what I like most. It is a joy to help people forget about what is in the news or possible worries they have.

Musical solutions for your corporate event, cocktail hour, restaurant, company & private celebration [...] : Not your 'daddy’s cocktail piano' - more along the lines of a post modern jukebox; from blues and jazz to the Beatles, The BEach Boys, David Bowie, Radiohead, Nirvana, Paramore [...] - guitar edition, including custom arrangements for themed events. For same day music consultation, quick turnarounds and available discounts - find our homepage and a direct line to our team via the Youtube videos (links in description). Our musical styles blend popular music and the intricacies of jazz harmony - 40s, 60s, 90s, and contemporary repertoire - arranged for one guitar, as well as ensembles of your choice: The sonic nature of the guitar allows to seamlessly merge songs and elements of Pop, Jazz, R&B, Alternative, or Neo Soul; to create soulful and melodic musical ambiences. The palette can go from Brian Wilson 'The Beach Boys meet Bach' to Kurt Cobain's 'Nirvana's songwriting vs. High-brow jazz'. About the musicians: We are professionally-trained (jazz) musicians with 20 years of experience in live performance, music publishing and research. Working together with the most sought-after musicians in the Bay Area, we cater towards tailoring your unique, desired musical experience. Yancy Ashby (solo guitar, arrangement, musical director) received classical training, a bachelor's degree in Jazz and Popular Music, and studied and worked as teaching assistant for his master's degree in Jazz and Improvised Music at the University of Washington - School of Music. Please feel welcome to ask for specific songs or themes to be arranged to match your event. Solo perfomance advantages: + only requires a conveniently small gear / space footprint, + the ‘band’ is always flexible to adjust the music, to meet the moment. Recent customers: Auberge Resorts - Calistoga; Palette Tea House - San Francisco; Billion to One - Awards Reception; Northeastern University - Mills College, Oakland "Lead By Learning"; Ritual at Manresa Restaurant, Los Gatos - Electro Tango for a Michelin Star Chef; Hayes Mansion - San Jose, cocktail hours; Stone Brewery; Jazz Nights - Langenau (CH); WTC Seattle; Northwest Meetings + Events Magazine 'Meeting'; University of Washington - Foundation Board Dinner; wedding receptions, Santa Rosa; Bay Clubs San Francisco; Acumen Winery - Napa; California Jazz Conservatory - Berkeley; [...]