Performers & Speakers 

Tom Coverly, "The Illusionist", is a professional comedian, magician and motivational speaker.  Tom has performed for millions around the world headlining several tours, sharing the stage with big name celebrities and has been seen on TV (ABC, AMC, FOX).  While he performs at large festivals and big corporations, he has a passion for speaking and performing at schools around the country.

​

School Assembly

 

Students learn best with real-life stories, comedy, participation and physical illustrations.   You already knew that.  But what you may not know is that Tom Coverly checks all those boxes & more with his popular "Destroying Illusions" school assembly!  He has quickly become of the most requested school assembly speakers / entertainers in the nation.  Tom tackles important issues that schools can’t afford to avoid.  Bullying in school can do serious damage to the culture and to the individual.  Tom Coverly breaks down the illusions we tell ourselves everyday while engaging and connecting with the audience like few can do.

​

As a kid, Tom was smaller than his classmates, and he quickly became a victim to bullying. He grew up in rough neighborhood, and he ended up going down the wrong path of stealing, fighting and drinking.  He felt the consequences of his life until a caring person spoke truths into his life.   Today, speaker Tom Coverly has found purpose in his life.  Tom keeps his keynotes real, honest and raw.  With an added effect of comedy & illusion, they never fail to entertain while sending a true message and breaking down even the toughest heart. 

 

What sets the Destroy Illusions School Assembly apart from other assemblies is the creative approach that touches on a variety of topics during one assembly.  The main focus of the presentation is respecting yourself & others.  Nearly 3 million students have witnessed this as an effective way to captivate and challenge ALL students in the audience.  Tom Coverly will destroy the illusions and lies young people are believing and remind them of truth and reality.  The result is students walking away from the assembly having more self worth, wanting to respect others more, choosing integrity, character, being a real man, real woman, desiring to make wiser choices, stand up against bullying, appreciate the gift of life and see their life with a new found purpose! ​  

 

Assembly Fast Facts:

• Tom uses a lot of audience participation. Students love seeing their peers on stage.

• Students relate to stories, not statistics. Tom uses many heartfelt personal stories along with his comedy & illusion show.

• The Destroy Illusions is appropriate for elementary, middle, high school & college students. Each assembly is adapted to be topic and age appropriate.

• No foul language, crude jokes, nor any mention about religion or politics.  

• There is no mention of politics or religion in any of his school assemblies ever.

• Tom can do up to four assemblies per school day which includes multi-show price breaks.  Partnering with nearby schools to get this price break is perfectly acceptable.   

• Program length: 60 minutes but can be shortened to fit schedules; 30-45 minutes for elementary school assemblies with the recommendation that ere be 2 assemblies - one for the lower grades and one for the upper grades.

• What parents say: "what happened at school that changed their son or daughter for the better?".

• What teachers & principals say: ""You could hear a pin drop as they listened to Tom. He captured the students attention in such an unbelievable way."

​

Evening Illusion Show

​

Tom can do large and small stage shows as well close-up/strolling magic.  There are 3 show options to choose from.

​

OPTION 1 - FAMILY NIGHT COMEDY & ILLUSION SHOW

Many schools will host Tom's LIVE ON STAGE comedy & Illusion show the same evening of the school assemblies or you can bring this show in without booking any school assembly.  This is an all ages 60-90 minute show that entertains and unifies the community, home and school for a good clean fun night of laughter,audience participation and mind-blowing illusions.  This show can be set up in a

gym or school auditorium.  (There are special offers for the booking of an assembly and an illusion show on the same day).

​​

OPTION 2 - AFTER PROM | AFTER GRADUATION | ALL NIGHTER SHOW

Schools, parent committees, PTO, PTA's are always looking to bring in top notch fun entertainment to senior all nighter events.  Tom has performed for hundreds of all nighter these events for schools all across America.  Bring Tom's comedy & illusion LIVE ON STAGE show into some part of the all nighter evening.  Especially if students have seen Tom's assembly early on in the school year, they will love the

fact that you brought him back for a fun night of comedy and illusions.  The stage show is a simple set-up and can be done on a gym floor, bleachers,classroom or auditorium.  Also, Tom can perform close-up illusions as your students wonder around your activity center doing other activities (inflatables, swim, gym, dance, photo booths, watch movies or whatever else your all nighter might have).  

You choose between a 45-60 minute comedy & illusion stage show OR 60 minutes of Roam Around Close-Up Magic.  A combination of both the stage show and the roving magic is also available.

​

OPTION 3 - SCHOOL FUNDRAISER/CHAIRTY SHOW

Host Tom's LIVE ON STAGE comedy & Illusion show to raise money for your school, sports program, music program or other school related organization.  Groups have raised thousands of dollars having ticketed events for a show night or a dinner and show night.  You set your own ticket prices. Many schools get local businesses to sponsor and pay Tom's rate and then the school is able to keep

100% of the ticket sales.  This is a 60-90 minute comedy & illusion show.  There is a discount available if you also book Tom for a same-day assembly at the school.  

​