Corporate Magic, Inc.

08/10/2026

A standing ovation to our friends at Freedom250, Pyrotecnico, and Event Strategies, Inc.

840,537 fireworks over Washington D.C.

A new Guinness World Record for the largest firework display, set on the Fourth of July as America turned 250.

A crowd sees the sky. What they'll never see is the part that made it a record. Every shell placed on purpose. Every cue timed to the fraction of a second. Months of planning that had to hold on a night with no second take.

The moment felt effortless to everyone watching because your teams made certain it would.

840,537 times over.

07/04/2026

There are few places in history where so many people from so many different backgrounds have been given the opportunity to build a life, pursue an idea, raise a family, serve their community, and leave something better for the next generation.

That is one of America’s greatest gifts.

As our nation marks 250 years, we’re grateful for the freedoms that are easy to overlook until you realize much of the world has never known them. The freedom to speak openly, to worship according to conscience, to start over, to create, to innovate, to disagree, and to believe that tomorrow can be better than today.

Those freedoms have always come at a cost. This Independence Day, we remember the generations of Americans who accepted that cost so the rest of us could enjoy the blessings that followed.

We don’t celebrate because our country has been perfect. We celebrate because, for 250 years, it has continued to offer hope, opportunity, and the freedom to pursue a better future.

Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America.

From all of us at Corporate Magic, thank you to everyone who has helped preserve the extraordinary privilege of calling this nation home. 🇺🇸

06/17/2026

In late January 2026, 7 Brew Coffee held a national leadership conference at Ga***rd Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, bringing together more than 660 executives, franchisees, and managers at a pivotal moment for the company.

The event, built around the theme “Now and Next,” underscored the company’s swift growth. 7 Brew now operates more than 600 drive-thru stands nationwide, including more than 280 locations opened in 2025 alone.

https://www.corporatemagic.com/news/a-flavorful-event-for-7-brew-coffee

06/15/2026

For nearly four decades, Corporate Magic has helped organizations bring belief to life. Through NFL halftime shows, national ceremonies, major broadcast events, and experiences seen by more than one billion viewers worldwide, we create moments that inspire action, connection, and shared purpose.

Because when people don’t just hear a message but experience it, belief becomes real.

https://www.corporatemagic.com/broadcast

Corporate Magic specializes in producing unforgettable live events and broadcast experiences, combining creativity, strategy, and innovation to captivate audiences worldwide.

06/15/2026

Before Corporate Magic was producing events, one future executive was busy protecting a different kind of asset.

Back in the 1970s, Hickok introduced the Cash Belt—a stylish fashion accessory with a secret compartment designed to keep your money safe and out of sight.

Starring in the commercial? None other than a young Jim Kirk, long before he became President and Owner of Corporate Magic.

It’s a rare glimpse into Jim’s early career, proving that before he was safeguarding brands, productions, and client experiences, he was helping America safeguard its cash.

Watch closely for the serious acting, the unmistakable 1970s style, and a product that solved a problem most people never knew they had until someone tried to pick their pocket.

Some careers begin in theater.
Some begin in television.
Jim’s apparently began in wearable banking.

Before Corporate Magic was producing events, one future executive w...

05/20/2026

In late January 2026, 7 Brew Coffee held a national leadership conference at Ga***rd Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, bringing together more than 660 executives, franchisees, and managers at a pivotal moment for the company.

The event, built around the theme “Now and Next,” underscored the company’s swift growth. 7 Brew now operates more than 600 drive-thru stands nationwide, including more than 280 locations opened in 2025 alone.

https://www.corporatemagic.com/news/a-flavorful-event-for-7-brew-coffee

05/20/2026

We are incredibly honored to receive 12 Telly Awards for our work on the National Medal of Honor Museum "Mission to Inspire Spectacular”, including three People’s Telly Gold awards.

The recognition included:

• People’s Telly Gold — General Branded Content
• People’s Telly Gold — General Non-Broadcast
• People’s Telly Gold — Specialty Best Directing
• Gold — Craft Lighting
• Silver — General Event Opener
• Silver — Craft Use of Livestream
• Silver — Craft Use of Music
• Silver — Craft Writing
• Silver — General Not-for-profit
• Bronze — General Entertainment
• Bronze — Craft Drone & Aerial Cinematography
• Bronze — Craft Directing

This project was never just about production. It was about helping introduce a museum built to preserve and share the stories of Medal of Honor recipients and the values they represent: courage, sacrifice, integrity, commitment, patriotism, and citizenship.

Working alongside the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation on such an important moment was a privilege for our entire team. We are deeply thankful for the trust they placed in us and grateful to have played a role in helping bring this historic opening celebration to life.

The production brought together live performance, cinematic storytelling, original music, large-scale projection, lighting design, broadcast elements, drone cinematography, and immersive visual environments as part of the museum’s opening events in Arlington, Texas.

We also want to recognize Writer & Director Stephen Dahlem, Producer Christopher Laue, and Project Lead Brian Greenway for their leadership and dedication throughout the project.

Most importantly, we extend our deepest respect and gratitude to the Medal of Honor recipients, service members, and families whose stories continue to inspire generations across our country.

Thank you to the Telly Awards for this recognition, and thank you to everyone who helped make this meaningful project possible.

For more information:
https://www.corporatemagic.com/news/corporate-magic-wins-12-telly-awards

05/12/2026

Some of the best creative ideas do not arrive during brainstorms, strategy meetings, or while staring at a blank screen trying to force inspiration to appear.

They show up unexpectedly.

In airports. Hotels. Conversations. Small observations most people move past without noticing. Sometimes they arrive the moment we stop trying so hard to find them in the first place.

In his latest article for The Art of What You Do Not See, Jeffrey Kirk explores curiosity, attention, engineering, creativity, and why inspiration often appears sideways instead of directly.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/creativity-has-strange-habit-hiding-inside-ordinary-life-jeffrey-kirk-sdjzc/?trackingId=5WsyjafoSrqmWSyn4zXPSg%3D%3D

04/16/2026

***Please vote for Corporate Magic, Inc.***
If you get a chance and would be willing to help us, Corporate Magic is competing in the 2026 People’s Telly Awards. Your vote would mean a lot to us! There are three categories we are eligible for. The links have been provided below...
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We’re honored to share that our work on the National Medal of Honor Museum – Mission To Inspire Spectacular has been shortlisted for the 2026 People’s Telly Awards.
This project means a great deal to our team. It was built with care, intention, and a deep respect for the stories it represents.
Now, it’s in the hands of public voting—and we would truly value your support.

If you’re willing, please take a moment to give us a 5-star rating in each category:

• Best Directing – https://lnkd.in/gfdYNYeW
• Non-Broadcast – https://lnkd.in/gWDjD9hm
• Branded Content – https://lnkd.in/gVqDnptE

Voting is open through April 17.

Every vote genuinely makes a difference. Thank you for taking the time to support this work.

04/02/2026

Corporate Magic CEO Jim Kirk bringing his expertise to the judge’s table at the Alford Media Annual Chili Cookoff.

Great events bring great people together and this one did just that as we celebrated Tom “TA” Alford’s incredible legacy.