About Us
Professor A. B. Rags was born from Brian’s love of the Wild West and 19th-century-style medicine shows. The name Rags is both a reference to the character’s whimsically shabby appearance and to a character in a cartoon show, Crusader Rabbit, that delighted Brian when he was in the hospital recovering from his surgery at the age of six.
The comical Wizard Pirate is Brian’s Renaissance Fair character.
This character was specifically developed for a client to present close-up magic in their braiding both at a renaissance fair. The client wanted to entertain their customers’ friends and families as they waited for the hair braiding’s completion. The Wizard Pirate now has a stage illusion show which was well received at the Koroneburg Renaissance Festival.
Historical Mark Twain, since February of 2000
Brian has presented a historical Mark Twain for educational school assembly shows and service clubs as well as the Rancho Los Cerritos Historical Site in Long Beach, California.
For his adult audiences, he has created “Mark Twain, Magician???” This act answers the question, though it is doubtful you would ever need to ask, “How would Mark Twain make a living in the 21st Century?” It would not be as a standup comic. His stories are too long. However, he could earn a living telling his funny stories while presenting some magic.
Other Accomplishments
Brian began working with children when he was a summer camp counselor for the YMCA. One of his duties was to write, direct, and produce the nightly campfire programs. He directed the campers in skits, songs, and other activities. He produced campfire programs for Camp Paivika and Camp Joan Mire of Ability First.
Brian has performed magic on America’s Got Talent, corporate events, trade shows, shopping malls, school assembly programs, on board the Queen Mary, Knott’s Berry Farm and on the world-famous Olvera Street.
He has also taught magic to children and adults. One of his most satisfying magical activities has been his volunteer work at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center. Here he taught children challenged with paralysis, head traumas or other disabilities, magic as part of their occupational therapy.
Brian is also a member of the Magic Castle of Hollywood. He has repeatedly participated in their special annual day for children as Professor Rags. His magic studio is in Southern California where he lives with his wife and daughters.
His awards have come from the International Association of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians.
Children’s Entertainer of the Year
Best Comedy Magic Act
Best Character Magic Act
And his two daughters have each been named, “Outstanding Magician’s Assistants”.
Sponsors and Clients
Charitable Partner
Camp del Corazon is an organization that provides a medically supervised, residential summer camp for children ages 7-17 who are living with heart disease, as well as additional programs for these children and their families. Located on Catalina Island, 22 miles off the California coastline, the camp has served approximately 300 children each year since 1995.
Brian Regalbuto volunteers his time to be a camp counselor during the summer. He also donates 10% of his net proceeds from his live performances of the “Hocus Pocus Pasta Dinner Show” to this 501 C (3) organization.
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