A group of people, including two children in the foreground, sitting and attentively watching something off-camera indoors. Adults are seated behind, with a decorative skull on the wall.

Exciting Family Entertainment

Magician performing a show titled 'Eddy the Mind-Reading Rabbit' with numbered board and audience.

“Look deeeep into her eyes!”

Gospel illusionist show with performer in a red vest holding a sign saying 'O Yuck a duck!' with a child dressed in a police costume on stage.

Entertainment that points to ultimate reality

Gospel Illusionist Jim Hofman, also known as The Professor, with his white rabbit, Eddy.

Gospel Illusionist Jim Hofman, also known as The Professor, performing the pizza oven magic trick with a young assistant dressed as a chef on stage, in front of an audience.

Gospel Illusionist Jim Hofman, also known as The Professor, standing on stage with a child and a smiling girl wearing oversized yellow glasses, holding a large toothbrush, an oversized comb, and a Pringles can.

Gospel Illusionist Jim Hofman, also known as The Professor, standing on stage with a volunteer holding cups filled with Coke on their heads that they will attempt to make disappear.

Gospel Illusionist Dr. Jim Hofman, also known as The Professor, performing the shrinking head illusion on stage for children

Gospel illusionist Dr. Jim Hofman, also known as The Professor, performing Barry Mitchell's "Can Opener" magic routine with volunteers and a show guard to protect the dignity of the show against any ducks that might appear.

Gospel Illusionist Dr. Jim Hofman, also known as The Professor, interacts with audience members

Watching The Professor show his skill at illusions and tricks was a treat for my wife and I and our children and grandchildren. What fun it was to participate and to experience the laughter and joy in everyone that attended. From beach balls and silk scarfs to vanishing and reappearing objects the evening was full of intrigue and mind-bending illusions. Our volunteer “Yuk a duck” security police was also a highlight and is testimony to Jim’s love of children and getting them involved in the evening fun. I especially appreciated the gospel being part of the presentation. I felt that what was done in word and deed was done for the glory of God and enjoyment of all.

Thanks, Professor, for a truly fun evening!

Dan Johnson

child show guard for Gospel illusionist Dr. Jim Hofman's show in La Grande Oregon

I loved watching the kid’s amazed faces as the Professor performed. He kept the attention of children as young as three, all the way to the end. - Katie E.

Fascinated three year old girl, watching the Gospel Illusionist Dr. Jim Hofman, also known as The Professor, in La Grand Oregon

Pappy the Clown sometimes performs with the Professor. This two-minute video (taken by an audience member) is from a show in Corvallis, Oregon.

This is a 5 minute video of a sleight-of-hand trick that was performed at a kid’s club consisting of children from preschool through 6th grade

According to Google: A "gospel illusionist" is a magician who uses magic tricks and illusions to illustrate and promote Christian messages, often in a visual or theatrical way. They aim to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through "visual parables" and make the message more memorable and engaging.

Method and Purpose: Gospel illusionists utilize their magic skills to present Christian teachings and concepts in a way that is both entertaining and impactful. They perform tricks of manipulation, which employ clever, but natural means, to misdirect attention and create optical sensations that can make the impossible seem possible. Gospel Illusionists surprise the eyes and puzzle the mind, in order to dramatically illustrate Christian concepts, such as forgiveness, resurrection, or spiritual transformation.

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Only God can do miracles! What I do are tricks to make the impossible look like reality. Let’s forge something extraordinary together. Share with me your ideas for how we might make an unforgettable event happen. - The Professor