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Derek Selinger is a born entertainer and has closely
followed entertainment culture as it has affected communication, education
and influenced business over the last decade and a half.
His
enthusiasm and passion come directly from several near death experiences he
has faced and overcome in his life. “I learned at 8 years old that my mother
was electrocuted while pregnant with me! When I learned of this miracle, I
had two distinct thoughts. The first was that I had super powers (I picked
up my first magic trick that year). The second was the realization, even at
that young age, that my life is a gift!” Derek Selinger
Derek used
that motivation to start speaking at the young age of fifteen to audiences
in the hundreds and then thousands. A college graduate, his balanced
approach comes from investing years as an advisor in post-secondary
education. He also played college basketball and later created winning teams
as a college basketball coach.
As he was finishing his college education
Derek was exposed to mentors and teachers that have taught many of the great
names in the art of magic and illusion. His craft of magic, illusions and
mind reading, grew quickly into a professional art form from there.
Now, Derek Selinger is the choice of corporate audiences on five continents for more than ten years. A winner of six international awards, Derek has “wowed” royalty and the corporate elite; honing his skills as a first-class entertainer in front of millions all over the world on six major TV networks including the Discovery network, Fox News in New York City, CTV and Global.
The Journey Continues
Captivating Storyteller to Inspirational Influencer
A speaking career that started over half a lifetime ago for Derek Selinger
has taught him how to become a master storyteller. For years he has held the
captive attention of thousands of junior and senior high audiences. There is
no better training ground to test your ability to hold a crowd. Derek has
had them rolling in the aisle with laughter and has left them in such
stunned silences that you could literally hear a pin drop.
Derek's career has progressed with his opportunities in the industry, and so has his speaking. His message as well as the audience of this master storyteller is changing. The addition of Derek's personal experiences as a CEO, writer, and artistic director have given him many hard fought lessons to draw from.
Derek's fresh approach to the fundamentals of corporate training such as teamwork, excellence, focus, purpose and work/life balance are a rare treat for teams that want to be captivated, entertained, and have their perspectives challenged or changed for life!
Derek Selinger is proud to have had the opportunity to use his creativity to reinvent a new brand of employee engagement for the 21st century. Often, he uses mind blowing object lessons that he has taken directly from his performances on many of the world’s most beautiful stages; in New York City, Las Vegas, Malaysia and Paris.
Educator and Entertainer to
Artistic Director
An artistic director is a person who
can capture the emotional truth of the content (message) to be communicated.
He or she then uses film, stage, scripts, multi-media and key stakeholders
(actors in some cases) as tools to connect the audience to that truth in a
significant and memorable way.
All you have to do is remember your top
two favourite:
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movies
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books
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commercials
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television shows
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or You Tube videos
and you will have an idea of the power an artistic
director brings to the visionary’s message and how well the meaning can be
etched into your mind forever.
Derek has been called on by corporate
audiences, as CEO of Wonder Entertainment and Productions, to use his
persistent and brilliantly original creativity to help them express and
deliver their content. This collaboration produces a style of communication
that has captivated the hearts and minds of their audiences in often one of
the most unique corporate events they have ever had! This has also allowed
leadership to see a new benchmark in business success. They can capture both
their “Return on Investment” (ROI) and now they can actually see their
“Return on Attention” – (ROA)
It really is a brave new world where
“All business is show business”, and Derek has grown into one of the most
passionate and capable tour guides both as a veteran entertainer and
emerging talent in the fields of artistic direction and inspirational
influence.
Engage: An Interactive Mind Reading and Illusion Experience (Up to
60 Minutes)
Throughout Engage, Derek Selinger’s interactive mind reading and illusion
experience, audiences will:
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Witness the mystifying power of the mind as Derek perceives thoughts and anticipates decisions.
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Feel the magic of breath-taking illusions.
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Participate in a multi-sensory experience.
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Discover what your perceptions are as experience and reality collide.
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Laugh, relax and enjoy an event with mesmerizing entertainment.
Derek Selinger’s mind reading and illusion experience Engage will
enhance your organization’s conventions, conferences, awards banquets,
customer and staff appreciation events, holiday parties and fundraisers.
“It wasn’t just the event of the year, it was the best event EVER!”
–
Paramount Resources
“It’s an MTV world and performers like Mr. Selinger are in hot demand.”
- The National Post
“As you well know, we are in the broadcast business and our staff can be
tough critics as we seem to think we know the “in’s and out’s” of show
business. I’m happy to say that your performance wowed even our toughest
critics! Derek will have your crowd repeating to themselves over and
over “how did he do that?”
- CTV Television Inc.
“You’ve
Got to See this Guy!”
- Mayor of Calgary, Mr. Dave Bronconnier
"The willingness and ability of Derek to be our event host as well as
entertainer made the event go much more smoothly. Derek's
professionalism throughout was perfect. He was accommodating and
respectful, and of course, Derek's illusions were superb -- people were
talking about it for days later and saying it was the best evening's
entertainment this annual
conference has ever had."
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CAPB
“It was a pleasure to work with Derek and his team. From the start the
process Derek enthusiastically embraced the White Hat Awards and understood
our needs immediately. We would be pleased to recommend Derek and his
team for other events and company functions.”
- Joe Fardell, President
& CEO Tourism Calgary
“You kept us well entertained and gave us the best Christmas party we’ve
ever had.”
- SemCAMS
“The remarks I have received so far
from our delegates is that this Conference was one of the best they’ve ever
attended! We highly value the contribution you made to ensure this
achievement and once again, thank you for providing such wonderful
entertainment.”
- Canadian Association of Police Boards
“Not only did you truly “wow” the audience with your
keynote presentation, you continued to amaze them with your follow-up
workshop. We received feedback such as:
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Maybe you could get the same keynote speaker again. He was stunningly
amazing.
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Enjoyed the keynote very much. One of the best so far!
- The keynote speaker was magical and exciting. I loved every minute of the show.
As conference organizers, we were thrilled that your
presentation was so much more than a magic show.”
- Calgary
Board of Education
“Your shows were exhilarating. Your professionalism and ability to work the
crowd with charm was enjoyed by all."
-Rita Ivanco, Marketing and
Events Manager Brookfield Properties Corporation
“Derek's performances leave everyone feeling exhilarated, energized,
mystified and that they were part of something very, very special."
-The Corporate Group Of Allied Associates
“The show was absolutely fabulous and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely.
The raves are still coming in."
-ConocoPhillips
“When you captivate an audience of 600 people for an hour and a half, you
know you have done well. Most importantly, we appreciated how you
tailored your presentation to our business and made connections between what
you do and what we do. The short manager session following the
keynote presentation was most appreciated. My senior team of leaders
felt privileged to be able to meet you after the show.
You promised me a
first class event that would offer entertainment and learning. You
delivered on both fronts.”
-Curwin W. Friesen, President & CEO
Friesens Corporation
“On behalf of the Township, we are pleased to offer this letter of reference
on one of Canada's most spectacular magician, illusionist and motivational
speakers - Derek Selinger.”
- Loraine Holinaty and Rita
Paine for the Township of Langley
“What a great way to open our show! Derek set up the crowd with some magical
card work – and then blew them away with his uncanny escape trick! An
awesome performance.”
- Global TV News Anchor Gord Gilles
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