Professional Magician Wayne Hinkel, of Muncie, Indiana holds Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music Education.  He taught in the public schools for fifteen years.  Hinkel is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Society of American Magicians (which Houdini founded) and Magic Youth International.  Wayne has been featured in thirteen states as a headliner with his magic illusions and special programs.  He performs his "Magic of Books" and his original work "Storyland" at schools, libraries, book stores and Young Authors Conferences throughout the Midwest.  Wayne is a published poet twice on the West Coast in two anthologies:  "Today's Greatest Poems" and "Our 20th Century's Greatest Poems."

Wayne has thirteen TOTALLY DIFFERENT shows ranging from anti-drug programs to fundraisers for any type of group, church shows, schools assemblies, corporate events, private 
"..The best part of what I do is that I have the opportunity to bring joy into other people's lives.  A lot of people think magic is just for kids and I disprove that."
parties, fraternal organizations, and specially themed trade show presentations of professional customized performances.  Wayne has performed throughout the Midwest from New York to Texas.

           
Children's Books Authored by Wayne Hinkel
"..As a magician, an entertainer, even as a writer, I try to suspend the now and put you into the world of the possible."
Wayne has been making magic since he was a child in Hammond.  By Age 13 Hinkel was featured on Chicago's WGN-TV on a show called "It's Magic", and as a high school student, he was president of the Mystic Circle, a magician's association in Hammond, Indiana.

He graduated as Salutatorian of his class.  He attended Indiana University and graduated with a double major in art and music.  After 15 years of teaching and directing bands, Hinkel moved to Muncie and attended Ball State University for his Master's Degree. 

In 1999 Wayne was honored by the International Brotherhood of Magicians with the prestigious 'Order of Merlin' Award.  In 2000, the Society of American Magicians honored Wayne for 25 years of continued service to the world of Magic.  

In the words of Wayne Hinkel, "I like making the impossible become possible."

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