MysteryVisits has eight decades of staff experience in the realm of magical entertainment, stylish musical programs, intriguing and challenging interactive mystery events, and guided consultation in problem-solving and interpersonal-skills. Since 1983, thousands of visitors to the Victorian Villa Inn in Union City, Michigan, USA, became familiar with our work. Now we are based in Kennett Square, PA, and provide a variety of original programs in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey.

OUR SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:
.... business-related *seminars* in problem-solving and personal skills
.... original *mystery dinners and banquets* tailored to individual needs
.... exciting and original *mystery weekends* in a real-world setting
.... unique *musical programs* and stylish vocal arrangements
.... special *magical and musical entertainment* for weddings and banquets
.... exciting *conjuring* in all styles for all occasions and ages, with live or special music
.... breath-taking *escapes* in the tradition of the great Harry Houdini
.... incredible feats of seeming *mind-reading* -- even * your * mind!
.... insightful *personal readings* using astrology, palmistry and the I Ching
.... original *plays, scenes, skits* and presentational scripts
.... literary and historical *research* and presentations
.... insight into *problem-solving* and *interpersonal skills*
.... personable *consultation* to gifted-and-talented organizations
.... and a great deal more, limited only by our combined imaginations!

* JOHN C. SHERWOOD is a journalist, writer and editor, based at the Wilmington News Journal in Delaware. He also is a magician, playwright and actor. A performer since 1962, he has delighted audiences throughout Michigan as well as in England with his magical feats, escapes and mind-reading demonstrations. His wide range of stage credits range from musical comedy to mystery and drama, and includes a one-man rendition of the classic Conan Doyle story, "A Scandal in Bohemia." He is the author of plays staged in the Michigan cities of Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Marshall, Union City, Albion, Jackson and Ann Arbor. John has written for several publications distributed strictly among magicians -- a regular column, "Miscelleous," for Magical Youths International's "Top Hat" magazine; the "Just for Us Young Guys" and "Lost in the Forest" columns for "The News Tops," published by the Abbott Magic Co.; and two books on magic, "The Conjuror's Calculator" and "The Circuited Sorcerer," published in Canada by Mickey Hades.

* KATARI K. BROWN is a clinical psychologist and counselor based at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. She also is a musician, composer and actress with more than a decade of performances as a vocalist, pianist, harpsichordist and stage performer in musical and non-musical comedy as well as drama. Her original songs and stylish renderings of old favorites have delighted audiences throughout Michigan, particularly at The Victorian Villa Inn under the auspices of Aquila Productions as well as our company. 

* BROOKS GRANTIER -- at virtually all times, by day or night -- is a distinguished musician, choral conductor and keyboard specialist on the piano and harpsichord. Grantier draws on decades of musical experience working with conductors and gifted musicians throughout the United States, England and Australia -- as well as a delightfully humorous presentation. He captivates audiences with his snappy patter and boundless personality as much as with his skillful musicianship. 

* You and your organization can generate additional revenue by sponsoring a magic show, play or program that MysteryVisits can provide. Gifted-and-talented programs and educational organizations also call on us for our problem-solving dramatizations and consultation services. What's more, our events help you to generate excellent publicity and outstanding community relations. 

* Since 1984, Mystery Visits has been a mainstay for entertainment at The Victorian Villa Inn in Union City, Michigan. 

* We have drawn on excellent professional talent to stage a variety of special events, from mystery weekends to formal banquet and special-event entertainment, in a modern manner or in period dress. Some of the talented performers who have appeared on our stage or in our productions are: Marv Boyes, Carmen Campbell, Tom Cummins, Donna Daines, Don Goben, Dan Groat, Max Hardy, Liz Raz Groat, Marcia Groat, Michael Kinter, Seth Miller, Gregg Morris, Frances Rauth, Nathan Sherwood and Sue Siddall.

To contact MysteryVisits call (323) 465-4387

or e-mail

jchsherwood@kennett.net