Meet Magician Fred Becker: A Magic Evening of Fun & Laughter! ™Give Fred a few minutes and he'll have you laughing and clapping, guaranteed. Companies like Reese's, FedEx, Philips, Exxon, and Chrysler rely on Fred to do just that when it comes to their most important events of the year. Fred has been recognized with several awards including the Senator Crandall Award for Comedy and the prestigious Jack Gwynne Award for Magical Excellence, awarded to a magician who excels in all areas of his craft. Becker is extremely popular at conventions and corporate events because of his dynamic and personable style. He has starred in casino revue shows, theaters, resorts and at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, where he once performed for President Ronald and Nancy Reagan. A few years ago, Fred had the honor of performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. under the direction of the late Marvin Hamlisch accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra. As well as his other performance experience, Fred has entertained on over 60 cruise ships and recently authored "Gigs On Ships," a comprehensive nine-week course about entertaining on board ships. It is considered in this industry to be the single best source of information available for entertainers wanting to break into the cruising business. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Fred decided at the early age of 7, what he really loved was magic. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University with a BA degree in both Speech Communications and Broadcasting he attended the Chavez College of Prestidigitation and Manual Dexterity, a very exclusive school for magicians that accepts only four students at a time. This combination of a master magician and a solid communicator has put Fred in demand around the globe.