Josh Farley
- Springfield, MO
- Magician
- 68 Verified Bookings
Wayne R. said “Josh was incredible! His magic was extraordinary. He was funny, compassionate, and engaging. He brought smiles to residents needing some joy and encouragement.…”
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I use stories, music, humor and my 105 year old tenor saxophone to share that – although our lives may be bruised, dented, and damaged like my saxophone – a beautiful symphony can still pour out of our lives. My 95 year old grandfather – Papa Jimmy – sometimes makes an appearance to share his wit and wisdom. I’m half-Italian and it shows.
I have lived through Poverty, an Abusive Father, Homelessness and Sexual Abuse...
But these events don't determine who I am! I had to overcome them as I realized that I could have a better future than what my life had dictated, because your NOW does not determine your FUTURE.
Contact me today and let’s discuss your needs.
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Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 20 - 90 minutes
Languages: English
- Quick response
- Talk geared to your needs
- Easy to work with ( the easiest speaker to work with)
Meet James Divine
There once was a little boy named Jimmy whose mom told him he could be anything he wanted…a policeman, a doctor, a lawyer, even the President of the United States. I exceeded all her expectations and became a music teacher!
I’m now a grown man with four kids (I married my high school sweetheart) and six grandkids. I love eating pizza, mountain biking, spending time with family, and long walks in the mountains holding hands (sorry, I reserve that for only one person, and it’s not you). My shoe size is 9.5 but please don’t send me any shoes…I’ll tell you more about that in a minute.
I teach middle school music at a Title I school, still finding time to speak, write, and podcast.
Now for the boring, adult stuff…
I earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College in Maine and received my music education from the Army School of Music, graduating from the basic, intermediate, and advanced courses over a span of ten years, serving in Virginia, Japan and Colorado. I retired from the Colorado National Guard in 2006. I earned a teaching license from Western State University in Colorado and completed a master’s in music education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. I believe in the value of life-long learning! I just don’t like standardized testing.
Member of the following:
Colorado Music Educator’s Association
American School Band Directors Association
Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy.
My life-long goal continues to be to ACT MY SHOE SIZE, NOT MY AGE
- wireless handheld or lavalier mic
- someone devoted to handling sound at the event (unless it's a small venue)
handheld or lavalier mic
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