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Reviews “Bob comes at you from all angles. Milwaukee Journal 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. That’s Bob Kann’s mission, and he’s 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 Holmen’s 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 can’t convince kids exercise is fun, nobody can.” Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 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 “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, “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, “I have never seen our junior high school students so responsive and involved in an assembly program.” Jan Chambers, “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 children’s 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, “A spectacular performance! Bob’s 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 you’re hooked, hooked for the entire show; it’s that spell-binding.” Lisbeth Boutang, Program Coordinator storyteller/juggler
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