Wolfgang Riebe

Whether you need a keynote speaker, master of ceremonies or a hilarious comedy cabaret show, Wolfgang will give you an unforgettable experience in English, Afrikaans or German. Wolfgang graduated with a degree in Communications and Psychology. He has traveled to 117 countries, from Russia to Iceland and every major city from Singapore to Istanbul. He survived running aground near the North Pole, watched Krakatoa erupt, explored the Ice Cap in Greenland, dived the Cayman Fault, walked with the penguins in the Antarctic, experienced the Bermuda Triangle and sailed in 12 hurricanes in the Atlantic.

His shows and talks are often combined with the role of master of ceremonies, continuity person and conference chairman. In today’s “seen it all” corporate environment, what a delight to find an emcee who is much more than a “link-man”. Versatile enough to adapt and change his dialogue and work around your company’s requirements, he has the experience to host your annual awards evening to your three-day conference as speaker, emcee and entertainer.

Today Wolfgang is one of the most successful speakers and entertainers in South Africa and the international circuit! He is the Director of Barndoor TV Productions; Sabrina Property Developments and founder of The Riebe Institute with offices in Los Angeles, London, Singapore and Cape Town. He is also a TV celebrity with three “Prime Time’ Television series, in 2004, 2005 and 2006 (Abracadabra and Master Magician Wolfgang Riebe).

Wolfgang is the most successful magician in the history of South Africa and the African subcontinent, being the only South African magician contracted by The Magical Academy of Arts in Hollywood. Besides authoring over 20 books, he is an honorary member of some of the most prestigious magical societies. He has lectured around the world including the London Magic Circle, Hollywood’s Academy of Magic Arts. Wolfgang performed regularly at the Magic Castle. Considered a ‘professor’ in magic, he has written hundreds of articles for many established magical publications in the USA and England.

Besides appearing in leading theatres, international hotel chains, London’s West End, spectacular Las Vegas and Broadway production shows, he has also performed in global hot-spots for the British forces. One of a handful of magicians who boasts many of his own TV shows from BBC to SABC. He has appeared in motion pictures, in TV commercials and worked on the world’s top five star cruise liners including Princess Cruises (Love Boat), Cunard’s QE2 and Vistafjord, Hapag Llod’s Hanseatic and Bremen, Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony and many others.

Clever humor and comedy combined with mind blowing magical effects has bagged him contracts for most of the top 500 blue chip companies globally. Company products, branding and corporate messages included in his presentations have made him not only an entertainer, but consultant as well.