"Performing for your peers has to be one of the hardest things to do but you handled it like a true pro.  You did a top notch job lecturing, performing and MCing the evening show.  It was a pleasure to work with you and be entertained by you.  We look forward to having you at our convention again someday."
Brian Walendziak, NEMCON (CT)

"I recommend BJ Hickman's lecture for all who want to make a buck from our trade. BJ has sharp presentations. His words reflected the thoughts and experience of a seasoned prospector who knows how to get the gigs. Very good, valuable lecture."
Gary Norsigian, Darwin Magic Club, Las Vegas

"BJ, Thanks again for the most informative magic lecture for the working kids/family entertainer I've ever attended. You covered a tremendous variety of extremely usable material, from marketing to warm-ups and full routines, with no filler at all. I loved every minute of it and the hour went by in a heartbeat. I look forward to using many of your ideas and suggestions immediately. Moreover, I really appreciate the great one-on-one advice you gave me afterward at your booth that you surely didn't have to do. It's professionals like you whose willingness to share that makes the magic community truly the special brotherhood we all wish it could be. I wish you every success in return." 
Will Fern, Bridgewater, NJ

"Your lecture and show were great and you're one cooperative guy to work with. I would recommend you to any and all other convention chairpersons."  
Jim Heuser, Florida Magic Association Convention.

"BJ Hickman's lecture for childrens' and family magicians was one of the best I have seen. His professional manner and experience were immediately evident. He demonstrated some great routines, and he offered practical and useful tips. He wants to help other magicians do a good job, too."  
Craig Chamberlain, Troy, Michigan.

"Get there early! 
There was a complete sell-out of all notes, videos, and props."
SAM Assembly #105, Toledo AND Magic Funday, NJ.

"His unbelievably high level of energy combined with his unique presentation results in a superbly informative and entertaining lecture experience. Everybody walked away with ideas they can use." 
George Graham, Gene Gordon IBM Ring #12, Buffalo, NY.

"...Notable routining work...detailed marketing and business strategies. I'm glad it was a small convention so that everyone won't be using the techniques he shared with us!"  
Joe M. Turner, Atlanta.

According to Magic FUNDAY's Dick Swandby (NJ), one magician asked, "Was BJ Hickman's act videotaped? I'd love to borrow some of his material".

 "Great lecture! Creative ideas." 
Jeff McBride, Las Vegas.

Gionanni Iuliani of Montreal wrote, "The presentation of your magic and business sense was most welcome...if the sales that you made is any indication, you are well on your way to a most promising career on the lecture circuit."

The membership left BJ Hickman's lecture with several new ideas on presentation, performance, and showmanship. Thank you, BJ, for a very informative and worthwhile lecture."  
Jim Maloney, IBM Ring 12, Buffalo, NY.

"...Commercial, useable effects for people who want to really entertain!"  
Dick Stoner, Fort Wayne, IN.

"Thanks for adding to our Ring convention. Your lecture, dealers booth, and performance greatly added to the weekend. You were professional in every respect!"  Ron London, Hoosier Magic Convention.