Reviewed on 15th Nov 2021

Recently we’ve had the pleasure of working with Mike for our premiere black-tie event – The BrainChild Ball. Our Ball is themed differently each year and Mike was able to tie in his skills perfectly with this year’s theme “London Calling”. Mike firstly provided entertainment as Austin Powers (together with Felicity Shagwell) at our VIP function for our largest sponsors and supporters. The guests absolutely loved this experience, the character interaction and the photographs from the event. Mike then performed at the BrainChild Ball hosted in the Grand Ballroom at Crown Perth in September 2021, attended by 660 guests. Mike appeared firstly in character as James Bond as our guests arrived and secondly as Austin Powers (again with Felicity) for the second half of our evening. During the time he was able to interact with many of our guests. We’ve found Mike an absolute pleasure to work with throughout both functions. His impersonation skills and character costumes are flawless, and he easily interacted with our guests. There is no doubt that his appearance at our Ball was a highlight for many of our guests. Mike was also incredibly generous with his time. We were lucky to offer Mike the opportunity to join our VIP function - which gave him the chance to learn more about our charity and our cause. Mike also donated his time as Austin Powers as live auction prize. This worked exceptionally well, as many of the guests had already seen him in action during the evening. This auction prize was therefore highly successful and added $5,000 to our total fundraising efforts from that night. We actually made more money by having him there!We are excited to work with Mike again for our future events as he really does give everything his full time and attention and enhances our guests’ experience. Kindest RegardsVictoria FitzgeraldChairBrainChild Ball Committee

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Victoria Fitzgerald

Reviewed on 03rd Nov 2021

We had a very successful day and the crowd loved Austin… nothing but positive feedback throughout the day and so much energy. We would actually like to enquire about cost to hire them again as the mad hatter with the red queen for NYE? Kind Regards

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Colette

Reviewed on 16th Jun 2021

Stunning night. Regards

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Simon

Reviewed on 22nd Mar 2021

I can’t speak highly enough of Austin and Felicity! They were a huge hit with the guests, were incredible from start to finish and were so accommodating and genuinely interested in making sure it was an amazing experience for everyone. Austin went over and beyond – he was exceptional, delightful, and an UNCANNY resemblance. You can consider me a repeat customer!

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JADE

Reviewed on 03rd Dec 2020

All went well thank you so much.  Thank you

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Crystal

Reviewed on 09th Jan 2016

AMAAAZZINGGG!!! HE IS AWESOME!!  WE WANT HIM BACK XMAS 2011 AS WILLY WONKA PLEASE AROUND THE SAME TIME…. I WOULD LIKE TO BOOK HIM IN ADVANCE… WILL GIVE YOU NOTICE ON DATES!! FOR MY MATRICON WACKY XMAS IN WINTER WONKALAND… J   Attached are some photos from Saturday!! He was amazing everyone loved him… thanks again!!   Regards,

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Jessica

Reviewed on 08th Jan 2016

Thanks so much, Austin was thoroughly entertaining and really made the sale feel like a sale… I guess a testament to this is that we asked him back for an extra two days! Will definitely want to hire him for future events. Thank you

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Rita

Reviewed on 08th Jan 2016

I second that. Austin and Brittany worked tirelessly from start to finish and played a huge part in the success of the sale. We will definitely be recommending them and employing their services again for our next Main Event. Kind regards

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Mark Newman

Reviewed on 08th Jan 2016

The client really enjoyed Austins performance on Friday and they really loved that he was able to go around throughout the office and do a small performance in front of other staff members so that they could be involved. Many thanks for your assistance. Regards

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Danielle

Reviewed on 08th Jan 2016

Thank you once again for your help in finding for usAustin..groovey baby..Powers for our Gala evening on Saturday, I am still getting amazing feedback regarding Austins ability to keep the room laughing from the minute he arrived to the final bewitching hour, everyone had so much fun, definitely the best ever. He has this amazing ability to recall faces, he had 20 people to remember snippets of trivia and other personality tidbits-he got them all perfect, they all kept asking “how did he know that??” Once again many thanks ,the whole evening exceeded my expectations. Regards   

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Hazel

Reviewed on 08th Jan 2016

Austin and the young lady were great we will definitely use them again. Regards  

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Neil

Reviewed on 05th Jan 2016

Was hoping to speak with you directly the other day and planned to write to you in any case.  Thanks so much for organising Austin for my husband's 40th party.  It was a brilliant party thanks mainly to Austin.  He was brilliant.  Everybody loved him and raved about him.  My objective was to get everyone at our party to laugh as we have had an extremely difficult year.  I knew everybody would be a little cautious around us and sad for us, so having Austin there lightened things up so appropriately and so well.  It was the perfect choice.   Austin was fantastic to deal with, he is a genuinely lovely man who gave us most generously of his time on Saturday night.  I just can't say enough how much it was thoroughly thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated.  I would so highly recommend him for any event and hope to have an occasion (my 40th in 18 months maybe...) in which to invite him back.  Plenty of people have asked for his details which I have gladly and happily passed on.

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Joanne

Reviewed on 01st Jan 2016

Thanks mate the event was excellent.  Austin and the girls did a fantastic job and the Harvies guys are calling it the best training night of the year J .. I will be in touch again over the next few months to discuss an event for November. Also I am considering at a separate event for a Poker Night in Adelaide..  Kindest Regards

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Simon

Reviewed on 02nd Dec 2015

Please pass on our thanks to Austin and Felicity for a fantastic job. Both were awesome. Felicity was very popular amongst our male guests. They both really tied our evening together and Austin was a true professional. They both went over and above my requirements for the evening and stayed well into the evening to ensure everyone was happy and our needs were taken care of.  I would certainly use your agency again to book any acts for upcoming functions. Thank you for providing us with such a professional act. Regards

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Kimberley Rutherford

Reviewed on 23rd Nov 2015

Were fantastic!  We have only had good comments back from the staff and partners about both of them.   Austin Powers was exactly what we where looking for he did a great job of warming everyone up for the evening and Dean was an absolute pleasure.   I can not rave about them both enough.  Thank you for all your help in coordinating our entertainment for the night.   Kind regards,

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Natalie

Reviewed on 13th Oct 2015

Austin is very good at what he does. He was fabulous. Thank you very much for your help. Regards 

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Jodi

Reviewed on 05th Oct 2015

Austin was a pleasure to work with. I have forwarded your details onto our marketing team as we may wish to use your service again.. Thanks for your support. Kindest Regards

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Simon

Reviewed on 21st Sep 2015

THEY WERE BRILLIANT!!!!   Austin's professionalism and energy was infectious and Brittney had such a down to earth and approachable nature that just made everyone feel so comfortable and welcomed. Nothing was too much trouble for either of them, it was a real pleasure to work with. The sale was a big success and I firmly believe that their presence there had a big part of that. Thank you for recommending them!!!!   Kindest Regards,  

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Shari

Reviewed on 24th Aug 2015

Austin was 'shagadellic baby yeah' at my husband's 40th birthday party.  We had 50 people to entertain and Austin did it effortlessly, tastefully ('oh behave') and with the style and charisma that only an international man of mystery with such manly teeth could possibly posess. Austin was a true star, he mingled, was totally hilarious and gave everyone a night to absolutely rave about.  We haven't stopped laughing yet.  Thank you so much.   Many thanks  

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Joanne

Reviewed on 17th Jun 2015

Wow what a night we are still getting such positive comments and everyone is saying that it was our best awards event ever! I can’t tell you how many people raved about you as our MC and Mad Hatter character. You are without doubt the best personality that I have booked in my 16 years of event management. Your commitment and attention to detail shows that you share the same passion as we do in trying to get it just right, making the night a memorable and truly magical evening. Your costume and make-up were remarkable and your characterisation of Johnny Depp’s version of the Mad Hatter was striking and very believable. You were a joy to work with and we look forward to working with you next year behind the face of another character and many more in the years that follow.

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Rochelle

Reviewed on 25th May 2015

Austin's professionalism and energy was infectious and Brittney had such a down to earth and approachable nature that just made everyone feel so comfortable and welcomed. Nothing was too much trouble for either of them, it was a real pleasure to work with. The sale was a big success and I firmly believe that their presence there had a big part of that. Thank you for recommending them!!!! Kindest Regards,

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Shari

Reviewed on 18th May 2015

Thanks Was totally awesome… 

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Kim

Reviewed on 05th May 2015

Austin was absolutely amazing. cheers,

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ronny

Reviewed on 03rd Feb 2015

Wow! What a night, we are still getting such positive comments, emails and phone calls and everyone is saying that it was our best awards event ever, even surpassing last year’s amazing event with you at the MC helm for the first time! I can’t tell you how many people raved about you as our MC. As the event managers, The Media Pond was once again delighted to secure the services of you as our Professional MC for our recent BDA WA Awards Night. We were delighted to work with you and you proved once again what a wonderful and masterful MC you really are, engaging the audience with your warm presentation style and keeping everyone engaged all the way through, thanks to your pleasant and very crisp, clear delivery. Something that is vital when there are many awards to get through and some difficult names to pronounce. You did this all with ease, kept the evening flowing seamlessly and you timed everything to perfection, something we have struggled to do in years past with other MC’s! We were also so appreciative that you were so accommodating with your time, your commitment and 'attention to detail' coming through once again. With a passion to get things 'just right', you met with us prior to the event to ensure all "the i's were dotted and the t's were crossed" and your excellent preparation was clearly evident on the night. So many guests and valued sponsors commented what a wonderful job you did for us and that your presentation was first class. We're delighted to have been recommended you by your agency last year and are pleased to say we've now found our permanent awards night MC for years to come. We unreservedly recommend you to any company or organisation looking for a highly skilled and professional MC who can genuinely make a contribution to the success of an event. Thank you once again and we look forward to starting preparation work on our 2014 event shortly with you and we look forward to your valued contribution and that infectious enthusiasm that you always bring! Kind Regards,  

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Rochelle

Reviewed on 27th Jan 2015

Both very professional in their differing roles. Austin was engaging and entertaining whilst it was great to seeserious musos doing what they enjoy most. Regards

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VIC

Reviewed on 16th Dec 2014

Was very good, but it was hard to judge as we only had 3 people turn up.  He was very funny and I think with a bigger crowd he would great. He was very good and spontaneous jokes.   Thanks, I will let you know when the next one comes up, probably in 2-3 months   Regards

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Nathan

Reviewed on 26th May 2014

All went well at the launch night. Everyone who came had a good time and appreciated Austin. Regards

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Nathan

Reviewed on 22nd Dec 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Hope you had a fantastic 2009 and an even better start to the 2010!!!  Would like to Thank you both for making our Xmas function just the best everrr!!!!! Everyone loved Austin Powers and it really made the night!! The atmosphere the ambiance and funny jokes and photos were priceless!! You really made us organisers looked good for hiring you!! So it was an absolute Win Win situation!!!   YOU ARE THE BEST EVER!! I CANNOT WAIT FOR NEXT XMAS EVENT, TO HIRE YOU AGAIN!! J Maybe as James Bond or Borat hehehe J   Here are some pics from the night….as you would agree it was such a  blast and soooo much fun!! You ROCK!!   Picture paints a thousand words….. Thank you again! Electrical Project Engineer    

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Jessica