Cody S. Fisher, BA / MS
President / Professional Speaker

Cody S. Fisher has been an educator and entertainer all his adult life. He has taught academic courses at the high school and university levels and has lectured in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Europe. While a lecturer at The University Of Texas in Austin Cody was the recipient of the prestigious “Faraday Award for Excellence in Teaching”.

He is the author of numerous articles for national and international periodicals and has been the subject of many stories in various publications. In 2005 we was awarded the “Leslie Guest Award of Excellence” for his monthly column in M.U.M., an international trade magazine for entertainers.

Cody is also an award-winning magician. He has performed and taught magic to children and adults around the world. Cody is also a repeat performer at the world famous “Magic Castle” in Hollywood, CA.

Cody’s speaking abilities reflect his vast experience in teaching and writing combined with his talents as an entertainer. The result is a very special series of informative motivational programs that are highly entertaining and educational. These programs are the cornerstone of MotivationalSchoolShows.com.

Scott Hollingsworth,
Program Presenter

Scott Hollingsworth is a master magician with impeccable credentials as teacher and performer. Scott’s magic is amazing and fun to watch.  He presents his motivational message with a unique blend of humor and magic that creates an instant caring connection between him and the audience.  
 
Scott won the prestigious Texas Association of Magicians award for best performer, “Magician of the Year” award twice, and “Performer of the Year” in the Houston area on three different occasions.  He is author of  seven books and numerous articles and is a certified trainer in time management and goal setting.  He teaches at the University of Houston , Montgomery College , San Jacinto College , and The Woodlands.  His “Bright Star” magic school teaches scores of aspiring young magicians every year.  For the past 27 years, he has been resident magician at Magic Island , Houston ’s premier five-star dinner theatre.
 
Scott believes passionately in the huge, untapped potential that resides within every student.  He inspires his listeners to reach deep within themselves to discover their talents and capabilities. 

Dan Sperry, PM
Vice President / Entertainment Specialist

Dan Sperry has taken his unique brand of family entertainment around the world. He has used his talents to incorporate magic into many outreach events for DARE, TARGET Market Anti-Drug, Youth For Christ, as well as numerous Elementary and Grade School fundraisers and programs.

He is a frequent featured performer at The World's Greatest Magic Show in Las Vegas, Nevada -which has been voted "The Number One Family Show To See" two years in a row, completed a six week 87 show national tour of Canada performing sold out fundraiser shows for various fire departments, and has worked closely with other groups such as American Cancer Society, Lion's Club, United Way, and Boy and Girl's Clubs for their substance abuse programs.

Dan believes in presenting a positive message with uplifting entertainment to his audiences and uses his experiences to present a high energy program that creates an instant connection with every group. He may not look like your average performer, his program is one like you've never seen before, but it is guaranteed to be one that will leave smiles on everyone's faces and one you'll never forget!

Peter Hinrichs, BA
Creative Consultant / Program Coordinator

Peter Hinrichs has spent the last forty-five years of his life performing, teaching and educating. While he has taught people from age five to eighty five, he is happiest when working with young people. Peter has worked as a youth program coordinator, family counselor, substance abuse counselor, runaway house manager, and life skills trainer.

Peter’s teaching credentials include such diverse subjects as English, communications, algebra, drama, magic, and puppetry. Peter’s performing background includes acting, directing, and working backstage on over two hundred different productions. He has been a professional magician for the last twenty-five years, winning several awards and heading up numerous magic organizations.

Peter’s goal at every presentation is to make the students forget that they are there to learn until the presentation is over, at which point they discover that they have learned far more than they expected. It is for this reason that Peter is often called the “stealth motivator and instructor”.

Rodney Rash, BA
Program Presenter

Rodney Rash a firm believer in and advocate of today’s youth, their energy, creativity and abilities. This is the driving force behind his school shows. His passion is working with today’s middle school and high school students. His programs cover a variety of subjects, but the bottom line message is clear, “Life is about our choices and doing our personal best. The choices we make now, ultimately determine our future.” The messages are clear and impacting. Rodney brings food for thought and challenges the students to make the right choices in life.

Rodney Rash is a professional motivational speaker, magician and stage hypnotist who has spent the past sixteen years of his career engaging his audiences with unique presentations. Rodney has served on staff of the educational departments at IBM and Celestica corporations. As a professional trainer and performer, he has had the opportunity to share his knowledge and talents with thousands of people.

Dexter,
Program Presenter

Dexter has been an educator, speaker, and motivational magician for over a decade. His unique assembly programs have been endorsed by the mayor of Fresno, California and by the Corcoran Police Department. One of these programs was a corporate sponsored collaboration with the Fresno Falcons professional hockey team. This program garnered considerable media attention, being the ONLY program of its kind in the area. These are just some of the unique characteristics of Dexter’s workshops.

As a performer, Dexter has made several television and radio appearances on NBC, CBS, FOX, Clear Channel and Infinity radio stations, and was featured on the Urban Television Networks “The 411”. Dexter was also a creative consultant for world-renowned illusionist Criss Angel and his A&E television series “Mindfreak”.

In 2003, Dexter received the annual V.G. Award from the Brotherhood of Underground Magicians for his insightful view of magic. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, president of the Brotherhood of Underground Magicians, and a member of the Society of Magical Arts / The Magic Castle.

Dexter has taken all of his unique life experiences and used them to create highly entertaining and motivating programs. It is Dexter's passion and enthusiasm for motivating kids that drives his programs. Today’s children are constantly being bombarded with negativity. The constant running message in ALL of Dexter’s programs is "IF YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT, YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING"!

Cris Johnson,
Program Presenter 

Cris Johnson helps school officials make their elementary assembly programs unforgettable, educational, and fun with motivational programs consisting of magic, music, CLEAN comedy, and audience participation that reinforce the curriculum and encourage good character!

Cris helps schools by making learning fun for students with his “Success Magic” series of character-building theme shows. He offers several programs, including “Drug Free-That’s Me!”, “I Love To Read,” “Yes I Can!” (a self-esteem program), and “No Bullies Allowed!” (an anti-bullying magic program) and “Internet Safety!”. ALL of his programs use a ton of audience participation to get as many kids involved as possible.

Cris also guarantees that students will remain 100% under control even as they’re having fun and participating with these unique, interactive programs! “It’s a lot easier for school administrators to work special programs into their busy day when they know the students will learn something of value, have fun, and leave the assembly without noise and disruption,” he says.

Whether he is making things appear from thin air, or astounding students with some other form of magic, Cris’s goal is to make you look good by presenting a CLEAN, educational assembly everyone will love, learn from, and remember for a long time to come.