# Chad Currin — Comedy Entertainer, Magician, Children's Author

> Professional performer and children's author with 47 years of stage experience and 10,000+ live shows. Comedy magic, balloon art, keynotes, and nine published books. Based in Glenville, NY; available everywhere.

## Performance

### Mr. Twisty
- **URL**: https://mrtwisty.com/
- **About**: Stand-up comedy with magic and balloons. 5,000+ shows at birthdays, fairs, festivals, libraries, corporate events.
- **Contact**: 518-542-7959 or chadcurrin@gmail.com

### School Assemblies
- **URL**: https://mrtwistyassemblies.com/
- **About**: "Reading Is A Magical Adventure" — a BOCES-eligible school assembly program for K–5. Comedy, magic, books, storytelling.
- **Contact**: 518-542-7959 or chadcurrin@gmail.com

### The Magical Spark
- **URL**: https://themagicalspark.com/
- **About**: Keynotes, corporate dinners, conference closers, after-dinner speaking. Comedy and wonder for adult audiences.
- **Contact**: 518-542-7959 or chadcurrin@gmail.com

### Grownup Fun
- **URL**: https://chadcurrin.com/shows.html
- **About**: Mentalism, comedy, audience participation, straight-jacket escape. Holiday parties, fundraisers, galas, weddings (balloon twisting), strolling performances.
- **Contact**: 518-542-7959 or chadcurrin@gmail.com

## Books

**Amazon Author Page**: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chad-Currin/author/B0BVJCK53G

**Published Titles**:
- Birthday Buddy — Magical birthday countdown companion (picture book, ages 4+)
- Sit Still. Be Quiet. — Wiggle-Friendly picture book about self-regulation and big energy
- The Wizard of the North — Christmas origin story (Santa's magician)
- The Christmas Santa Lost His Magic — Christmas adventure with the Wizard of the North
- Little Lily and Eddie the Earthworm — Earthworm-themed children's book
- Snockets — The Christmas Sock Mystery (coming soon)
- The Wizard at the North Pole (coming soon)
- Additional titles available on Amazon author page

**For Schools**: Books paired with "Reading Is A Magical Adventure" assembly program; BOCES eligible.

## About

- **Name**: Chad Currin
- **Also Known As**: Mr. Twisty
- **Location**: Glenville, NY (Capital Region, upstate New York near Albany)
- **Experience**: 47 years performing; 10,000+ live shows since 1979
- **Genres**: Comedy magic, balloon art, storytelling, keynote speaking, children's books
- **Professional Start**: 1986 (unprofessionally since 1979, age 10)
- **Notable Credits**:
  - Headlined at Zygofolis / Zygo Park in Nice, France
  - 5 years on Radio Disney AM 1460 (introduced Jonas Brothers, ran kids' talk show)
  - Performed on Nickelodeon's Slime Time Live
  - 9 published children's books
  - Creator of Twisty Town (free, ad-free kids' site)

## Contact

- **Phone**: 518-542-7959 (call or text)
- **Email**: chadcurrin@gmail.com
- **Web**: https://chadcurrin.com/contact.html
- **Response Time**: Within 24 hours, usually faster

**Event Types**: Birthdays (kids & grown-ups), school assemblies, fairs & festivals, corporate events, conferences, weddings (balloon twisting), fundraisers, galas, after-dinner, libraries, press & interviews.

## Related Sites

- **Twisty Town**: https://twistytown.com/ — Free, ad-free kids' online playground (8 zones: Storytime, StoryQuest, Comedy Clubhouse, Picture Palace, Book Bindery, etc.)
- **Mr. Twisty**: https://mrtwisty.com/ — Main comedy magic show site
- **Mr. Twisty Assemblies**: https://mrtwistyassemblies.com/ — School assembly programs
- **The Magical Spark**: https://themagicalspark.com/ — Keynote and corporate speaking

## Entity Identifiers

- **Amazon Author Page**: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chad-Currin/author/B0BVJCK53G


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*Last updated: May 2026*