Campus Activities Magazine January 2012 Issue

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AdAm GRABOWSKI: Adam Grabowski was Campus Activities Magazine's HIGHEST RATED COMEDIAN in 2011! His energy, creativity, and charisma make this 24-year-old from Chicago the most exciting new act to hit the college circuit! Look for his critically acclaimed stand-up at the 2012 NACA National Convention and www.AdamComedy.com

CHRISJONES: He talks fast, moves fast and thinks fast because chrisjones, "one word" wants to be the fastest hypnotist in the world. After his first year chrisjones already has over 80 college shows under his belt. He credits his rapport with college audiences because, “I’m young, and while in Higher Education, I spent seven years living on college campuses.” Despite his success on stage, his next goal is to continue to work with his awardwinning agency Bass/Schuler and to qualify for the Olympic Games.

JONNY ZAvANT: You’ve heard you only use 10% of your mind, and Jonny Zavant shows you where the other 90 went! He reveals secrets, forecasts the future, and demonstrates X-Ray vision in a show recognized for innovation & his approach to Mentalism. He shares the spotlight with the audience. Volunteers perform feats they thought impossible, including lightning fast mathematics and mind-tomind communication.

mAT FRANCO: Magician MAT FRANCO became fascinated with magic at age four. Franco has developed a unique style that blends college humor with insanely shocking magic. His magic has been featured onstage in Las Vegas and colleges across the country. Franco is completely self-taught which gives his magic a dynamic twist.

PETER BOIE: Peter Boie Magician for Non-Believers captivates audiences across the country with his award winning magic that will defy your reality. Performing for packed houses at colleges and theaters, his show leaves his audience gasping, laughing, and thoroughly entertained. The rave reviews are piling up and he is becoming one of the most in demand college performers in the country.

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AZIZ ANSARI: Aziz Ansari first came to audiences attention on MTV’s hit sketch comedy series, “Human Giant.” He was recently seen starring in the action comedy 30 Minutes or Less and wrapping up a standup tour called the “Dangerously Delicious Tour.” Ansari is currently starring in the NBC series, “Parks and Recreation.”

KE$HA: This 22-year-old newcomer’s firecracker has both personality and determination. “I’ve always known I wanted to be a performer,” she says. “There’s video of me at age five, naked and covered in body paint, saying, ‘I’m going to be a rock star and there’s no way anyone is going to stop me!’ It’s my calling. If I don’t go for it, I’m going to feel like a tool when I’m 50.” She is one of the few major performers who still relishes campus shows.

BREAKS8: Breaksk8 has amazed audiences around the globe with their unique style of breakdancing on wheels. Part of MTV's hit TV show "AMERICAS BEST DANCE CREW," breaksk8 competed against the top 10 crews in the nation. Judge JC Chasez said of the group, during Michael Jackson's thriller weel- "MichaelJackson was a superstar and Breaksk8 danced like superstars!" This one of a kind show is rocking the college market!

BOWLING FOR SOUP: One fine morning in 1994 when a thoughtful Von Erich awoke, stretched, and realized: "I want to start a band that's happy. Wouldn't it be cool to see a band and leave the club singing their songs, smiling and in a good mood?" After all, Von Erich, a former toy shop owner nurtured on Tammy Wynette, Sha Na Na, REO Speedwagon, Van Halen and Ozzy Osbourne, was a happy guy.

JAvIER COLON: Javier Colon won the inaugural season of The Voice on NBC this past June and recently released a new album called “Come Through For You.” Hailing from Stratford, Connecticut, his acoustic soul style and charming personality have been a staple of the college music scene.

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