Art Martello Magician/Mentalist
Arthur Martello has been a member of the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians (Order of
Merlin) for the past 35 years. Although his interest in magic began when he was around 8 years old, it was not until the mid 70’s that he
decided to become more dedicated to the art. By that time, he was already employed as a Speech Pathologist, Teacher, and Administrator
working at a school for the deaf and adjunct senior lecturer at 3 different colleges where he taught classes in Anatomy and Physiology,
Phonetics, Auditory Training, Acoustics and Lip-reading. When he retired from those positions, he moved full time to his Catskill Mountain
log cabin that he built in 1972. In the year 2000 he accepted a part time position as Chairperson of the Committee on Special Education for
the Margaretville Central School District. Although this position took up a good deal of his physical and mental time, he maintained an
active interest in magic and has performed locally for various groups and organizations. He now has fully retired from this position and is
able to devote all of his time to magic. Check his websites at www.martellomagic.com or at www.arthurmartello.com.

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What people are saying

Here are some quotes about Art Martello's magic:

"Aside from the magicians that appear on television doing mega-stunts, Art Martello is the most entertaining and most
appealing  magician I've ever encountered. The reason is that he is a kind, down-to-earth human being with a great sense of
humor who is not only adept at his craft, but who makes you feel comfortable and upbeat in his presence. Although laid back
and casual in demeanor, he has a knack for keeping you dazzled and laughing. A multi-faceted and caring man, he is also a
talented song-writer and musician, as well as an experienced counselor to people with physical and learning disabilities. On
several occasions, Arthur has graciously lectured and performed before the Andes Roundtable, a weekly discussion group that I
lead, and is among the most popular guests we have had in the  nearly seven years I have been at the helm of the
organization."

Roger Bobley,/Andes Round Table,  filmmaker

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Dear Mr. Martello

"You are my favorite magician. When are you going to do another magic show? Please let me know".

Erica Johnson/4th grade, Margaretville Central School
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"Thank you, Art for a great magic show"

Fleischmann's Chamber of Commerce (see "News" page for photos)


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"On  Behalf of the Board of Directors of the Skene Memorial Library in Fleischmann's N.Y., I would like to thank you for your
great magic performance on Saturday, June 9th. We had about 55 in attendance, children and adults (that is standing room
only for our small venue). You more than lived up to your pre-show publicity of  'Wit and wonder' and a good time was had by
all".

Thanks again,

Jerry Grabel, Board Member

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"Art made sure to include all of the boys, their sisters and some of the adults in the show. Thanks Art"

Roxbury Cub Scouts, Roxbury, N.Y.


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"I can't believe you were able to keep all of those kids engaged for 90 minutes"

Margaretville Central School, Director of After School Programs

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