Bob comes at you from all angles. He tickles the funny bone, dazzles the eye and beguiles the mind as a storyteller It adds up to a man who masterfully enchants children and adults. Milwaukee Journal |
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Quotes: Quotes from Sponsors: Bob Kann likes to build a sense of community, of shared laughter at his shows. Wisconsin State Journal A good storyteller can bring words to life, and in the process rekindle an interest in reading and language. Thats Bob Kanns mission, and hes succeeding. Black Earth News Publishing A seasoned storyteller, Kann has a face as elastic as silly putty and an agile body that can take a word or phrase and give it motion. He pulls his audience into his stories and makes tales come alive. Janesville Gazette If you believe that children require the electronic gadgets of the 20th century to be entertained, you were not in attendance when Bob Kann addressed Holmens elementary students . From his opening Hello, Ladies and Jellybeans, the children responded with unabashed and loud enthusiasm. La Crosse Tribune When this guy arrives, the kids pay attention-and laugh. The Capital Times He wows em with a flip. Appleton Post-Crescent A little bit of magic and a few lessons. Hundreds of children from Waterford and Rochester laughed with delight and stared in awe as storyteller, magician, goofball Bob Kann performed crazy stunts and beguiling tricks. Racine Journal Times If Bob Kann cant convince kids exercise is fun, nobody can. Eau Claire Leader-Telegram "If you believe that children require the electronic gadgets of the 20th Century to be entertained, you were not in attendance when Bob Kann addressed Holmen's elementary students." Holmen Record Quotes from Sponsors Thank you for bringing such excitement to Roosevelt School! The students are still talking about the humorous stories, juggling acts, and magic tricks you shared with them. I cannot think of a better way to kick-off a school year.” Jami
Tahlier, Principal "Read! Read! Read! It's Magic! is one of the best assembly programs I've seen in my eight years as a principal." Joanne
Metzer, Principal “I have never seen our junior high school students so responsive and involved in an assembly program.” Jan
Chambers, Principal "The children laughed and were thrilled as they recognized parts of some of their favorite Seuss books...Dr. Seuss would have been honored." Kathy
Bean, Assembly Coordinator "Staff were pleased with the message of your program 'There Are Better Things to Do Than Drugs' and the students were amazed by your many talents. Your program was wonderful kick-off to our Red Ribbon Week celebration." Dawn
Barber, Counselor “…No, he didn’t do fleeting magic tricks, but provided a magic that reached the heart of his audience. Bob’s message was simple—go for the dream—but the presentation provided inspiration for students and teachers alike.” 1st Grade teacher, Emerson School, Madison “October 5 was a great day for us here in Kankakee. The children laughed for several days when talking about your program that afternoon. Some children mentioned having their mothers take them to the library because of your inspirational presentation! You helped us to meet our goal of motivating children and their parents to read together.” Kim
Bull, President "Bob Kann is an exemplary model for children … Only Bob could create this much enthusiasm with his juggling, storytelling, and acting. Children are totally engrossed in his performances.” Russ
Stevens, Principal Your enthusiasm and quick sense of humor made the audience putty in your hands, and that was quite a feat with 240 people ranging in age from infants to grandparents Your marvelous facial expressions, voice inflections, and antics made the stories come alive. Who says storytelling is dull!! Laura
Culberg, Too Many Books is one of the finest childrens programs of any kind I have seen in 25 years of working with children in libraries. I have never before witnessed the display of so many talents at work at once to promote the enjoyment of reading. Helen
Mabrey, Mountain View will be a more creative place now that 225 children and parents attended your Imagination Celebration. I have found young children are sometimes reluctant to let their imaginations soar in a group setting but you were able to find the switch to release that magic. It was a laugh-filled, happy program, a wonderful antidote to the stress and worry of the world situation. Karen
Bricker, I particularly liked the way your stories were all so wildly entertaining without sacrificing any of the essence of the books from which they came. Steven
Engelfried, "As always, your performance last night was great. The head count was about 250 happy folks-and Angela Yang, our Branch Manager, was so charmed she wished we had a video of your performance to put on our website!" Barbara Robinson, Children's Librarian "Thanks again for your wonderful storytelling skills. You are a master with crowds!" Sonja
Ackerman, Children's Librarian A spectacular performance! Bobs unique blend of storytelling, juggling, magic, and tomfoolery gave us a performance which captivated children and adults alike. Anne
Katz "On stage and off, Bob Kann is a wonderful entertainer, and I recommend him without hesitation. R.
Mason Landrum, Bob Kann is the consummate performer for both young and old .He scopes the audience with this phenomenal mischievous smile, flips backwards and returns upright with that fetching grin intact, and youre hooked, hooked for the entire show; its that spell-binding. Lisbeth
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