WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT JESTMASTER and JON KOONS

Thank you, and you made the grand opening great. I have forwarded your info to many others.
Thank you again. —Steve/KPot
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You were absolutely wonderful. You have brought joy and fun to a generation that knows only screens. And you have kept your material fresh and new - a true performer to the highest degree. —Jane Keitelbach
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It is with pride and pleasure that I send this letter expressing my heartfelt appreciation for all the hard work you did on behalf of Activit!es for the ETS Family Picnic, We’re Better Together.
By all accounts, each and every family member raved about their experience and the fun they had. Often as projects evolve, they begin taking on a life of their own and your willingness to step into the role as “Master of Ceremonies” was key. We could not let another day go by without expressing our appreciation.
We will definitely call upon you and look forward to working together on many other projects in the future.
Thanks again Jon… I truly respect your dedication to your craft and the hard work you put in to make each and every attendee “feel the experience.”
—Janice P. Hidalgo, CMP / Director of Meetings & Events
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I got a few comments for you from Santa’s visit to our holiday happy hour:
 “Santa was a pleasant surprise. He definitely got everyone into the holiday spirit.”
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“He put on a great show! Got the entire group to engage and encouraged everyone to tap into their holiday spirit. Appropriate for all ages and events I would highly recommend him  for any Holiday party.”
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“This was my favorite holiday event at work, Santa was so entertaining and even knew enough about accounting to make some funny accounting joke references”
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“This was the best Santa I’ve ever seen. It gave our event so much more holiday spirit and way more fun” —Jennifer Carriel
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Jon,
Thank you so much for your entertainment yesterday.  The students really enjoyed themselves and so did the teachers.  I have to say that everyone spoke very highly of your performance. We appreciate you coming all the way out to Wharton to be the grand finale for the day.  As soon as I receive the other pictures, I will send them your way.
Thank you again,
-Diana
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It went very well. The caricaturist was wonderful. Everyone loved it. 
Thank you again!!! 
Sincerely,
-Claudia
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Thank you.  Things went great!!   Your company always comes thru. I would never hesitate to recommend you!!  —Patricia
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Theresa M has submitted the following review:
We were thrilled with "Santa's" performance on Christmas Eve. Jon took the time prior to the event to discuss our needs/requirements and then did a quick review that day. He arrived on time and in character. Jon was engaging with all the children and had realistic (Santa) questions and comments for each of them. Jon told a story, Jingles Dilemma, that he wrote himself and the children were enthralled. I highly recommend him for any event. We will certainly use his services again.
Client Ratings
• Professionalism: 5
• Quality of service: 5
• Ability to handle special requests: 5
• Willingness to recommend to a friend: 5
• Overall satisfaction: 5
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Thanks for the nice show. Hope to see you again for different events. 
-Jess & Johanna
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Dear Jon,
 I want to say how disappointed I am that you came here to entertain our residents and did nothing but make them laugh. I found it deplorable to see how your magic and jokes created such amusement among our members that some remarked how pleased they were with the performance. Even you own father, who attended in the front row, could not stop telling me what he thought of your talent and good humor. To be here – ESPECIALLY on such short notice – I believe was a selfless act of courage and commitment that I hope we don’t have to endure too often.
  Lastly, to involve your own son, and our resident’s grandson, in your shenanigans I found amusing and remarkably cute. Please do not bring such behavior to us for at least a week.
  APRIL FOOLS!
 Thanks for a great show.
—Jon DeAngelis Activities Coordinator / The Lillian Booth Actors Home
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Thomas M has submitted the following review:
Jon was great from the first email he sent to us. We had a special request for attire, and he satisfied our request beyond expectations. Great for the kids, and also great for the adults, Jon was professional, funny, and charismatic. My wife and I highly recommend him.
Client Ratings
• Professionalism: 5
• Quality of service: 5
• Ability to handle special requests: 5
• Willingness to recommend to a friend: 5
• Overall satisfaction: 5
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Beatriz C has submitted the following review:
Mr Jon koons Thank you for the great performers you provided for our daughter she has a wonderful time in her first communion. Your help and advice made the difference in her party. Your everything show was amazing and I will recommend you as a great performance and very professional. Thank you!
Client Ratings
• Professionalism: 5
• Quality of service: 5
• Ability to handle special requests: 5
• Willingness to recommend to a friend: 5
• Overall satisfaction: 5
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Hi Jon,
Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful show.  I have to say, I really like the puppet and the singing.  You are a wonderful entertainer.     — Bonnie Schroader / Brookside campgrounds
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Love it!! Looks like so much fun. They are RAVING about you. It means a lot to us. Thanks so much!! We will definitely reach out for future gigs. Until the next one! :)
-Sara Meletis—Senior Project Manager / Entertainment Manager, Cerbelli Creative
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I can’t say enough how amazing you were! You looked just like Santa and were just amazing with the kids. I never expected something so perfect. It made the party and the kids were so inspired they went caroling right after you left. Let me know if you even need a recommendation. We will definitely give you a great one.
Thanks again!
-Emily and Chris
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They did love you! When we called they said you were the best performer they have had.   (DICKENS)
Thank you.  —Cheryl Currier / Currier’s Magical Mania
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Thanks Jon, she was thrilled with the Banjo Playing Squaredance Caller, really really happy.
Thank you again.  -Steve / Cool Magic Guys Entertainment.
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Hey Jon,
On behalf of our team at NYC Parks, I’d like to thank you for making this year’s Street Games such an awesome event!
Saturday was the perfect spring day and we had over 5,000 families playing street games like hula hoops, handball, and Double-Dutch in Thomas Jefferson Park. We couldn’t have done it without you! The collective support of so many people – whether it was running a venue, volunteering your time, or even telling a friend – made it possible for us to bring kids together to simply have fun being active in the park.
Having an emcee we can rely on to get all the necessary messages out there while also engaging the crowd is so comforting for a stage manager, and you do it like no one else!
Once again, we appreciate your contribution to Street Games. 
Best regards, 
—Anthony Sama — Deputy Director of Citywide Special Events / NYC Parks & Recreation
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Thank you (as always) for a great show.  You and your team did exemplary work.  Attached are a few photos I was able to dig up.  Talk soon!   Best, —Graham / NYC Parks & Recreation
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Jon,
What a wonderful performance last night. I would gladly be a reference for you.  I will review the pictures. Call me in a week to see what I have to offer you.
 Best Regards,  —JOHN
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Hey Jon!
Your def my new guy when it comes to variety stuff...
Sincerely,
-Steven Burchard
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Hey!
Got a call from the lady from today's party. She was singing your praises! I'm glad everything worked! Thank you so much and I look forward to working with you a lot more. Do you have another event on your calendar in march for me?
Sincerely,
—Steven Burchard / Magical Memories Entertainment
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Jon
You and Rob are at the very top of list. You two gave those kids the joy of being kids again. The stories from their parents were so heart-wrenching, but the happiness on those little faces said it all. 
I want to thank you both again for your great professionalism and expertise in understanding how to entertain this age group. JestMaster will be prominently placed in all of our publications.
Thanks again for giving the Sandy Hook School children the Miles of Smiles they so badly needed. 
—Ron VillaReale / Miles of Smiles Producer
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To all you wonderful people 
If we measure our success by the amount of smiles on the faces of the children or the gratitude we received from their thankful parents, than Miles of Smiles went above and beyond our expectations. We will always remember the joy on those hundreds of small faces.  
I was proud of all you. You gave those hundreds of children the laughter and joy they needed. The stories their parents told me of what their children have been going through were heart-wrenching. Let me share just one with you. A mother told me, her six year old daughter still locks herself in the bathroom for hours, until "the bad man goes away".
Now the clean up begins. Please sent in any pictures you took of the event. We will be compiling an event book. Also the Honor Society volunteers need to send in a school picture of themselves for the book.
Stay in touch
—Ron VillaReale / Mile of Smiles
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Jon
A very HUGE THANK YOU to you for the wonderful entertainers that were at our picnic today. I saw so many neat balloon sculptures walking around (thanks to Hank and his associate who I didn't get to meet), the facepainting was extraordinary and the caricatures I saw were wonderful. I had two ladies that came back to thank me for pointing out the caricaturists because they'd had their picture drawn and were thrilled.  The face art I saw as the kids came to claim their prizes was exceptional.  Stiltman/magician Adam was great and everyone enjoyed the magic show.
We had such a good time and your team contributed so much to our success - you were right on with that prediction. I will be talking to the treasurer tomorrow to get your final payment out immediately. The planning committee were discussing the tip to be paid because your team surely deserves one. 
 The weather was super and all had a great time. We're not really sure how many people attended today. We gave out over 600 food bracelets but many came for the games and fun but didn't eat, so who knows!
Humbly and sincerely, thank you for putting together such a great group of entertainers.
I will for sure not hesitate to refer other event planners to JestMaster Productions. You guys are great! Have a wonderful summer.
 —Faye / WEFAS
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Once again, thank you for doing such an amazing job at Street Games (especially on such short notice).  The crowd really enjoyed your performances and I know Commissioner Garafola was a huge fan as well.  It was reassuring to know that we had someone on board who “gets” our events and doesn’t need a ton of supervision.  So again, thank you and well done!
—Graham Fisk — Citywide Marketing & Special Events / NYC Parks & Recreation
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I just wanted to let you know your team was so great for the EHR event this past Saturday! They had all of the Drexelbrook team cracking up and the faces of the EHR guests were priceless. John Travolta especially was phenomenal!... Thank you so much for working with me and for your time! I will not hesitate to recommend you to any of my clients or friends. Your company is always such a pleasure to work with.  —Kira Watt
Event Sales / Drexelbrook Catering & Corporate Events Center
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...awesome! You all did a fabulous job, and as usual, were a huge hit! Jon is a wonderful MC and host! For the first time, I was able to relax and actually enjoy the show I had put together because Jon was on-hand, smoothly transitioning acts and filling in time as needed by making the crowd laugh. He was a huge crowd pleaser – for both kids and adults alike! We definitely would like to have you back.
—Christine Thelmo Dabrow — Director of Marketing / NYC Department of Parks & Recreation
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The guys did a marvelous job... excellent to work with.
—Teresa Garcia - Grand Summit Hotel
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We want to thank you all for a wonderful day and a great job well done!
—Joseph Burris / Broker/Owner — Sleepy Hollow Realtors®
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Jon, you are a wonderful singer. I thoroughly enjoyed... that beautiful song and your exceptional voice. Bravo! Terrific idea to give Alexa a souvenir CD as a memento. Sounded great! I knew it was going to take some homework on your part to prep for this show. ...you are a wonderful artist… very creative ...great costumes ...delightful show. I love it! You are so talented. Hats off!
—Joan — Beauty & The Beast Entertainment
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Hi Jon.  They loved you. Thank you for doing such a great job !!!   
—Janet Carafa/ NY Entertainment Conn/Your event Site.com
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I've been working with Jon and JestMaster for over 12 years and we have enjoyed many successes together.  Whether a creative MC to host an event on a JumboTron for 12,000 or a hands on International "chef" with multiple costume changes, Jon is our man.
—Michael Young, CMP, President, activit!es, Event Specialists
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We thank you very much for your part in the ETS Family Picnic on Sunday. The event was a huge success and we could not have done it without your help and hard work. 
-Michael Young and Mike Chrnelich — activit!es, Event Specialists
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An Evening in Camelot” was a spectacular success.  Many thanks.
-Marty Bevilacqua - De La Sallee School
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Great job Jon! Thank you for your hard work and for providing us with such wonderful talent. We adore you and will be in touch. Mrs. Claus was fantastic, please thank her for us as well.
-Julie Colyer — Situation Events, LLC
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Thanks for your great work.
-John — JPZ Entertainment,Inc
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Thank you for a great night!  —Jerrilynn-Rocking Horse Ranch
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Thanks for doing such a great job! I must say you looked really good. Very handsome old Scrooge, indeed. Thank you very much.  —John & Kathy 
Kathy Reed Productions, LLC
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The pics are great! Costume looks awesome, thanks.
—Christine Gavin — Hollywood Pop Gallery | Le Pop Nouveau
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We knew they'd love you. Thank you, Jon! We will be working with you a lot more. It's a pleasure …
—Ginamarie 
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Ha! You are "mime central”!   — Vincent Pagliano <FunnyFactoryNJ@aol.com>
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I just wanted to write a little note saying how pleased we were with Jon's performance. Jon did exactly as he said he would... they absolutely loved him and he took it all in stride as a true professional should. He stayed cool, calm and collected... with professionalism and a kind and caring attitude. We would certainly suggest Jon to anyone requiring his services. His all inclusive show was just that! He did it all and we certainly appreciate it. I hope that we can work again in the future... He made the kids want to watch... Jon knew how to make each and every trick or treat his own... and he did it perfectly. Thank you Jon for making our awards night a success! 
—Eric Bell, Upward Ministry Co-Director, Clarence Church of Christ, Clarence, NY
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It was a pleasure working with you at the... Bar Mitzvah. 
—Bonnie Durkin / dvision
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I did get feed back from AC and they were very pleased with all of my performers.
The show was fun and different.  Both children and parents found him funny and entertaining.  He especially knew how to handle (very tactfully)  the children whose parents let them just do whatever they want even though there is someone performing!  I liked this show and would have him back again.
—Eileen
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Thanks again, looking forward to working with you in the future.
Have fun,
—Cheryl —  Currier's Magical Mania
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Thanks, they called me yesterday as well.  I have to call them back today will let you know what they are interested in.  I appreciate your ethics.
Have a great day.
—Cheryl — Currier's Magical Mania
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HALLIE'S BATMITZVAH TURNED OUT TO BE VERY SPECIAL... MOST OF MY GUESTS HAD NEVER BEEN TO A BATMITZVAH WHERE THE TRADITION WAS BROUGHT IN WITH OUTRAGEOUS, MEANINGFUL,BEAUTIFUL AND SUCH PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINERS. mY FAMILY CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR PUTTING TOGETHER SUCH A WONDERFUL SEGMENT FROM FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!!!!!!  HALLIE WAS SO SURPRISED THAT HER FRIENDS WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE. YOU HAVE BECOME THE TALK OF THE TOWN. I WILL BE IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH YOU  BECAUSE WE WOULD LIKE TO USE JESTMASTER ENTERTAINMENT FOR MY SON'S BARMITZVAH. THANK YOU SO VERY  MUCH FOR HELPING IN MAKING HALLIE'S BATMITZVAH SO SPECIAL!!!!!  
ALL THE BEST,
-THE ALONGI FAMILY
P.S.  THE SONGS THAT YOU RECREATED FROM  FIDDLER ON THE ROOF WAS OUTSTANDING...AND, YOUR VOICES ARE SO BEAUTIFUL TO LISTEN TO!!!!
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LOVED your book by the way as did my daughter and everyone I gave it to for Chanukah gifts.
—Beth Shubert — EVENTION, INC.
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Thanks again jon the party was a great success the kids really enjoyed you we will be doing business in the future.  —Nicole and Mark Mochitta
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Back in high school you were a legend. I’m happy to see you still at it. — Joe Houle from Cresskill
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Thanks for your cooperation and professionalism. It was a real pleasure working with you. I’ll certainly keep it in mind for the future.  —Gene Press / Gene Press Productions