Tomas Medina Lecture
Tuesday, February 28th 8:15PM*
This is a date change from the original published date of January 24th.
We apologize for any inconvenince.
Tomás Medina leads a double life: he’s a professional magician, and part-time handsome person.
Tomas has been performing his quirky, engaging brand of comedy magic since the age of thirteen. A regular at Chicago nightclubs, restaurants and corporate events, he’s sworn to use his powers exclusively for the goodness of humanity. Occasionally he makes small buildings crumble, then combs the wreckage for office supplies.
With the face of an angel and hands of a God, Tomás has traveled around the country performing a variety of mind blowing stunts with cigarettes, balloons, light bulbs, and even breath mints. Past credits include the opening for Nelly, Mya, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, The Faint,Velvet Revolver, Third Eye Blind, Mix Master Mike, the Ravonettes, and Joey’s eighth birthday (in Hinsdale , Illinois ).
Tomas' past corporate clients include Home Depot, MW,Cadillac, Chrysler, Columbia College Chicago, Lewis University, Robert Morris College, Illinois Institute of Technology, American Lung Association, USA Cable Network, Miller Genuine Draft, Anti Defamation League, Answers Media, Fox Television, WGN Television, Camel Cigarettes, McDonalds, Butterball Turkey, Cold Stone Ice Cream, BP, Boy Scouts Of America, Infinity Radio, People Soft, TGI-Fridays, Verizon Wireless, BlackBoard.com, Max and Ermas and Bennigans to name a few.
Tomás’ talents have been featured on 9 instructional DVDs aimed at professional magicians. Other credits include work at Las Vegas’ famous Palms Hotel and Casino, The Magic Castle in Hollywood California, Allstate Arena, BB King’s (New York), and commercials for the USA Network. Not bad for a kid with glasses!