Craig Karges

Craig Karges Profile

The “Extraordinist” Craig Karges is an award-winning entertainer, author, and speaker, who has made over four thousand appearances across four continents, seventeen countries and all fifty US states. His performance combines the art and mystery of magic with the science of psychology. To this mix he adds the power of intuition, bringing to life the notion that nothing is impossible. Challenge your imagination while Karges floats tables and bends metal; he reads minds and astonishes audiences everywhere.

There aren’t any supernatural forces at work when Karges is on stage, no matter how unbelievable things might get. It may seem beyond reality, but Karges says that he has never prearranged anything with audience members, nor does he rely on accomplices to gather information. In fact, he offers $100,000, payable to charity, if anyone can prove he does use such tactics.

Experience the Extraordinary, his touring show, was named one of the top five variety/family shows in North America by Performance magazine. They described it as “the next era in mystery entertainment.” Performance’s list places Karges with the likes of David Copperfield and Disney on Ice, a testament to his capabilities. The international Psychic Entertainers Association named him the top performer in his field, worldwide. The National Speakers Association (NSA) honored him with the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame Award.

With his program “Ignite Your Intuition” Karges transitioned from merely entertaining audiences to empowering them, teaching them to flex their subconscious mind. The program encourages audiences to do just that: to engage their intuition and look in new directions for creativity and decision-making. The program is so successful that Karges turned it into his first book. The program is so successful that Karges turned it into his first book of the same name, published by Health Communications, Inc., best known for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

The “Extraordinist” has made more than forty television appearances on a host of shows, including The Tonight Show, Larry King Live, and CNN Headline News. Networks he has appeared on include Fox News Channel, CNBC, E! Entertainment Television, Lifetime Television, Wisdom Television, and SOAPnet. Add to that two one-hour specials and it’s easy to see that Karges is an in-demand personality.

His performance speaks for itself, but the list of corporate clients ranges from McDonalds to AT&T, NASA to the Mayo Clinic. They bring in the extraordinist when they want not only to amaze, intrigue, and entertain clients and employees, but also to empower and motivate. Says Karges: “No matter where I perform, I try to make my audiences feel like they are a part of something they have never experienced before and hopefully will never forget. My goal is to entertain audiences through the creation of mystery and to open their minds to unlimited possibilities. “

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  Craig Karges is truly extraordinary! The “extraordinist” is an award-winning entertainer, a nationally recognized speaker and an author. Karges has made over four thousand appearances in seventeen countries on four continents and in all fifty states.

  Craig Karges combines the art of magic with the science of psychology and the power of intuition to create the impression that nothing is impossible. Tables float, minds are read, metal bends and your imagination is challenged because you won’t believe your eyes! Dennis Miller, comedian and media personality, put it this way after seeing Karges perform, “This weirds me out!”

  Audiences may be mystified when it comes to understanding how Craig Karges accomplishes what he does on stage but his popularity is no mystery at all.

  From the entertainment oriented Tonight Show to the news oriented Larry King Live, Craig Karges has made over forty national television appearances. You’ve also seen him on CNN Headline News, Fox News Channel, CNBC, E! Entertainment Television, Lifetime Television, Wisdom Television and even SOAPnet! The extraordinist has starred in two, one-hour television specials. The sheer number and diversity of Karges’ television appearances is indicative of his widespread popularity.

  Performance, the international touring talent weekly, named Craig Karges’ touring show, Experience the Extraordinary, one of the top five, variety/family shows in North America. Karges was in good company as the list also included the likes of illusionist David Copperfield and Disney on Ice. Performance magazine called the extraordinist’s performance “The next era in mystery entertainment.” American Entertainment Magazine named him one of the top five variety entertainers on the corporate circuit.

  Even Craig Karges’ peers find his work fascinating. He was named the top performer in his field worldwide by the international Psychic Entertainers Association. The National Speakers Association (NSA) honored him with the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation and the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame Award.

  Craig KargesCraig Karges says that he does not possess supernatural powers, nor does he claim to perform as a psychic or a magician. While he acknowledges that he is an entertainer, and showmanship plays a role in what he does, he insists that he does not prearrange anything with members of the audience. Skeptical? The extraordinist offers $100,000, payable to charity, if anyone can prove he uses stooges or confederates from the audience to accomplish his demonstrations.

  Craig Karges’ corporate client list ranges from McDonalds to AT&T and from NASA to the Mayo Clinic. Corporations have relied upon the extraordinist and his unique abilities not only to entertain their employees and clients, but also to motivate them.

  In a shift of focus from entertainment to empowerment, Craig Karges created Ignite Your Intuition. This one-of-a-kind presentation does more than simply amaze and entertain. Participants learn memory techniques; their intuition is tested; and they are taught how to tap into their subconscious mind to enhance creativity, intuition and decision making. Ignite Your Intuition allows participants to experience greater personal power and achieve success more easily.

  Craig Karges’ success in this area led to Ignite Your Intuition, the extraordinist’s first book, published by Health Communications, Inc. (best known for Chicken Soup for the Soul).

  From Sardinia to Singapore and from Cancun to Cairo, Craig Karges’ performing schedule has taken him around the world, appearing at corporate events, theatres, universities and casino showrooms. “No matter where I perform, I try to make my audiences feel they are a part of something they have never experienced before and hopefully will never forget. My goal is to entertain my audiences through the creation of mystery and to open their minds to unlimited possibilities,” says Karges.