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Member's Name
Biographical text and photo of the members! Try to keep it to a paragraph. Please submit your info to Rick either through our website here: or at his email: Please double check your information, spelling and facts because it will be entered as submitted. (Information may be edited due to length.) Thanks! Looking foward to seeing you here!
Claire T Ashley 
Clare T Ashley: 4th Annual Chicago Magic Competition at Navy Pier, winner of the " People's Choice Award" 2007. "Magicienne And Singer, Clare T. Ashley, "The Magic of the Nightingale" was awarded the "People's Choice Award" at the prestigious Chicago Magic Competition 2007 at Navy Pier. Clare competed internationally summer of 2006 at FISM in Stockholm , Sweden ; the World Championship's Of Magic. She has appeared at the Rosewood, Rosemont with her "Send In The Clowns" full length magic show. Performing at 100's of birthday parties, the McDonald's Family Fun Fest and numerous corporate events, she has mystified thousands in the Chicagoland area. Working to perfect her craft, she has twice completed the Jeff McBride/ Eugene Burger Advanced Master's Class in Las Vegas Her mission is to delight audiences with her singing and magical illusions which why she is known as "The Magic of the Nightingale." More information go to: www.magicofthenightingale.com Jim Bestman 
He is no stranger to American or German musical circles. Since his playing days at Northwestern University, where he was solo alto saxophonist, he has been in constant demand. Through the years, he has appeared with name bands and major artists. In German circles, he has appeared with bands that have played for the Rheinischer Verein, Schwabischen Verein, Schlesw ig-Holsteiner Sangerband, The Schiller Club, and the DANK organization. He is, of course, a member of DANK and the German Musicians Club of the CFM. He is a member of both Chicago Local10-208 and Joliet Local 37 of the AFM. He is the leader of Jimmy's Bavarians, Chicago's best Bavarian band!!! (Jim is seated lower right in the photo.) Check out Jim on the web! Jim is the current President of the III Sheeters Entertainers Club. Jeff Bibik 
Jeff Bibik is a full time professional entertainer, with over 30 years of performing experience! He performed his first show at the young age of nine, and has performed thousands and thousands of shows since then.
Bibik claims he’s never had a real job, but he’s been working constantly in his performing career. He began by performing at family parties, while at the same time perfecting his close up magic and sleight of hand at lounges and restaurants around his home town, Detroit. The summers saw Bibik performing throughout the Midwest at amusement parks and resorts. Bibik has also performed aboard cruise ships, on television, and at comedy clubs. He’s always in great demand to entertain with his award winning shows at social and business events around Chicago and across the country. In addition to his comedy and magic, Bibik also features amazing palm readings and an incredible hypnotism show that examines the depths of the mind’s power. Jeff is recognized in the magic industry as a lecturer, author, performer and inventor of magical effects. He has won numerous awards, and has also consulted on special effects for theater, movies and ad campaigns. Jeff Bibik, Chicago Magic Network Contact through: 773 467-4488 or on the web:
Rick Mohr 
Rick began his "career" as a "Class Clown" in High School. Went in to theatre where he used his acting and singing talents in such musicals as Damn Yankees, Kiss Me Kate, Promises Promises, Guys And Dolls and others! Then went into films and TV! Color of Money, The Untouchables, The Gladiator and TV episodes of Crime Story and Jack & Mike. When he became ill in '95, Rick began playing with balloons creating designs and is now an International Award Winning Balloon  Artist and Instructor and Author of Books & DVDs. He is doing balloon entertainment for private parties and corporate events big and small! He also has a DJ / Karaoke business to keep the music and singing talents rolling. Adding the bonus of ventriloquism and Compu-Catures (c) to the mix to keep it fresh and different! More information? Go to Mohr Fun! or Rick Mohr on the web! Rick is also the current III Sheeters Entertainers Club Secretary & Communications Liaison. Bob Rumba
As a former III Sheeters President, Bob Rumba has been entertaining for the past 33+ years. He started entertaining when relatives would come over when he was 8 and watch him put on his puppet shows. As he grew, so did his ventriloquism. Performing became so natural that he would constantly look for new outlet s for his ever-growing list of talents! From ventriloquism to balloon sculptures, from New York to Las Vegas, from Florida to Branson and beyond! His repetoire now includes impersonations of Stan Laurel, Grouco Marx, Charlie Chaplin, Ed Sullivan and Barney Fife. He is also doing Cruises as well as Colleges! Entertaining audiences of all ages in person and on TV & commercials! Check out Bob Rumba on the web! Bob is a past President of the III Sheeters Entertainers Club. "Smarty Pants" & "Miss Dena" 
Smarty Pants and his wife, the Lovely Miss Dena are Chicago's favorite family entertainment team! As seen on WGN-TV's morning news, Smarty Pants and Miss Dena offer award-winning balloon twisting, innovative face painting, and the Big Balloon Show, a fantastic stage show featuring magic, slapstick comedy and the world's biggest balloon props in a laugh out loud, one of a kind production! Inspired by classic vaudeville, the Big Balloon Show has been performed across Chicago in schools, libraries, community centers, and even as a featured presentation at the Taste of Chicago festival. There is truly nothing else like it in Chicago! For more information, see SmartyPants on the web! | |
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