Sandini The Magician: Magic for Corporate Events
About Sandini the Magician
Michael Piacente has been in the corporate world for over 30 years. Throughout those years, he has gained trade show experience as a member of his company's booth team and as a magic entertainer drawing in traffic.
Piacente has been involved in magic since 1979. As Sandini the Magician he is an active member of the Society of American Magicians Westchester Assembly no. 194 in Westchester County, NY.
In 1989 he received the SETH COHEN AWARD FOR MAGIC. Until recently only two other members of Assembly 194 has achieved this award in its 25 plus year history. In 2007, he was awarded the first Pino Gareri Magician of the Year Award. In December 2008, the Society of American Magicians presented Piacente with a Presidential Citation for work in magic.
Michael Piacente has been an instructor of magic to both adults and children since 1981 at various schools. A partial list includes:
- White Plains Adult Education
- Greenwich Adult Education
- Scarsdale High
- The Barnard School
Piacente has mentored young magicians since 1990, working closely with The Society of Young Magicians Assembly no. 42 in Stamford, CT.
Some positions held within The Society of American Magicians include:
- President Assembly no 194 (1981-85 &2001-2003)
- Regional VP – NY & NJ (1984-86)
- Member National Council (1984-86)
- NY State Deputy (1994– 98)