Praise & Press

Testimonials

For decades, Tres the Great Magic Shows have earned the trust of schools, libraries, civic groups, and families throughout Utah. These letters and reviews show more than kind words — they show consistent, reliable, family-friendly entertainment that audiences remember.

Schools & Assemblies

10 letters

Letters from Utah principals, teachers, and student councils after K–12 school assemblies.

Letter from Amelia Schwartz, Assistant Principal — Lakeridge Jr. High School, February 25, 1994
February 25, 1994
The show was well performed and enjoyed by all those who attended. We really appreciate Tres's talents and ability to entertain a junior high school audience.
Amelia Schwartz
Assistant Principal — Lakeridge Jr. High School
Letter from Student Body Officers, Spanish Fork High School, February 10, 1994
February 10, 1994
The show was very well done. Involving the students made the show more enjoyable for the students. For the small cost the show was super.
Student Body Officers
Spanish Fork High School
Letter from Rosemarie Smith, Principal — Timpanogos Elementary School, September 17, 1993
September 17, 1993
The show was laced with humor and comedy as well as the fascination of magic. I would recommend the program to other schools.
Rosemarie Smith
Principal — Timpanogos Elementary School
Letter from Rick Harrison, Principal — North Summit High School, February 23, 1993
February 23, 1993
The Students, Faculty, and Administration would like to thank you for the magic show, it was terrific. We enjoyed it so much.
Rick Harrison
Principal — North Summit High School
Letter from Scot D. Westover, Principal — Grovecrest Elementary School, October 29, 1992
October 29, 1992
I heard many fine comments on how well the students appreciated your coming. The program and activities were enjoyed by all.
Scot D. Westover
Principal — Grovecrest Elementary School
Letter from Ron Hitchcock, Principal — Springville Junior High School, April 29, 1993
April 29, 1993
He was professional, flexible, and reasonably priced. Our students were very pleased and excited to have a "non-traditional" type assembly.
Ron Hitchcock
Principal — Springville Junior High School
Letter from L.H.S. Student Council, Lehi High School, 1993
1993
You were great, and we received many compliments on your performance… you still managed to put on a great show.
L.H.S. Student Council
Lehi High School
Letter from Chris Sorensen, Principal — Art City Elementary School, April 28, 1995
April 28, 1995
I'm not sure who enjoyed the program more, the teachers or the students. I appreciate the wholesomeness of your act. You have a tremendous talent and your program was a terrific value.
Chris Sorensen
Principal — Art City Elementary School
Letter from Peggy S. Crandall, 5th/6th Teacher — Cherry Hill Elementary, April 21, 1995
April 21, 1995
Your act is not only entertaining, but also an excellent demonstration for the children of how someone can use their talents to bring joy to others.
Peggy S. Crandall
5th/6th Teacher — Cherry Hill Elementary
Letter from Ronald Bills, Principal — Brockbank School, March 2, 1994
March 2, 1994
We enjoyed your "Magic Show" very much. The students were very responsive to you and were well entertained for the full show.
Ronald Bills
Principal — Brockbank School

Libraries

1 letter

Public library audiences — including a Provo City Library show that drew nearly 500 attendees.

Letter from Carla Morris, Director, Children's Dept. — Provo City Library, September 26, 1994
September 26, 1994
You attracted a crowd of almost 500 people and made the time fly by. Your energetic and humorous style appealed to young and old alike.
Carla Morris
Director, Children's Dept. — Provo City Library

Corporate / Civic

3 letters

Chambers of commerce, civic clubs, scouting councils, and corporate events across Utah.

Letter from Heather Bro, Executive Secretary — MegaDiamond, December 20, 1994
December 20, 1994
I can't tell you the number of people who have commented on what a great job you did. You should really be proud of yourself.
Heather Bro
Executive Secretary — MegaDiamond
Letter from Fiona McHardy, Provo / Orem Chamber of Commerce, November 15, 1991
November 15, 1991
Miller apprenticed with David Copperfield's staff and since then has toured the Philippines with his magic act.
Fiona McHardy
Provo / Orem Chamber of Commerce
Letter from Thomas C. Powell, Scout Executive — Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America, January 13, 1994
January 13, 1994
Thank you for your presentation to the Provo Rotary Club. I surely wish you every success in life and a wonderful life of magic!
Thomas C. Powell
Scout Executive — Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America

Family Events

1 letter

PTA family nights, birthday parties, and neighborhood celebrations.

Letter from Susan Facer, Timpanogos PTA, October 19, 1995
October 19, 1995
They loved the martial arts, magic show, recreation demonstrations and the loads of information that they received.
Susan Facer
Timpanogos PTA

Historic Letters from the Archive

2 letters

Decades of trusted performances across Utah schools and communities — preserved from the original 1990s archive.

Letter from Provo / Orem Chamber of Commerce, Executive Buffet — Introduction Script, November 20, 1991
November 20, 1991
Ladies and gentleman, please welcome Tres Alexander — guaranteed to amuse and amaze, with laughter brought to the lips of people world wide.
Provo / Orem Chamber of Commerce
Executive Buffet — Introduction Script
Letter from Miss Janet Lofgran & the Barnett Staff, Barnett School, December 20, 1991
December 20, 1991
The whole school loved it. Not only were the adults entertained, but you held the attention of all the students (K–5). The students still talk about magic, and eagerly await your return next year.
Miss Janet Lofgran & the Barnett Staff
Barnett School