WOW 'EM WITH A SLAM DUNK FUNDRAISER!

This is an event that combines aspects of big time production with hometown community flair. A fundraiser, where everyone says WOW THAT WAS AMAZING?

Groups such as PTO's, PTA's, Booster Clubs, Project Graduation, All Classes, Key Clubs, Rotary and Lion's Clubs as well as numerous other charities and non-profit groups use the Wizards to raise funds and delight their community.

Start the ball rolling today. Call us toll-free at 800.367.7213 or e-mail us via our BOOKING & CONTACT form.

Basketball aficionados are treated to great skills, teamwork, slick dribbling, alley-oops and crazy slams. The non-hoop fans attending will find out that this is much more than just a basketball game. The night is funny, theatrical, exciting and spectacular and the gym will reverberate with oohs & aahs, laughter, enthusiasm, and much much more.

Typically, communities that "discover" the Wizards bring the team back year after year. Discover the awe-inspiring Harlem Wizards basketball show. Contact us now for more details, or read the frequently asked questions below.

• WHAT DOES IT COST?

After 50 years we have a pretty good idea of what works for schools and non-profits. We can customize our pricing to fit your budget. We offer flat rate pricing, as well as low cost specials for as little as $300 upfront. We will need to go over dates, seating capacity and ticket prices before giving you an exact quote

Please fill out our BOOKING FORM or give us a call at 1.800.367.7213.

• WHAT CAN WE MAKE?

Last year the average amount of monies raised after expenses was over $3,000 per event. The maximum amount was about $22,000.

Earning potential is determined by seating capacity and ticket prices, as well as additional revenue opportunities such as:

• Harlem Wizards Souvenirs
• Refreshments
• Sponsorships and Raffles
• Players who pay to play on your team!

• WHERE DO WE PLAY

Most games are held in High School gyms and College athletic centers. Typically from Monday to Thursday and Sunday the seating capacity should be 800+ and on Friday and Saturday capacity should be 1,000+. The biggest venue last year had a seating capacity of 9,000 and the smallest was 450.

• WHO DO THE WIZARDS PLAY?

Mostly short people so we can slam dunk over them to the delight of the crowd. Hoop humor — only kidding, we play everybody!

We recommend a team of 20-25 players. Teachers, community leaders, local celebrities, alumni, coaches, older students and more make up a typical team that faces off against the Wizards. It's good to recruit some hoop shooters to give the game a competitive feel.

You can even charge for some of the spots, like a celebrity golf tournament, pay $100, $250 or even $500 to face the Wizards.

• DO YOU HELP US PROMOTE THE EVENT?

Absolutely! You do the coordinating of volunteers and event promotion and the legwork. We are here to be your coach throughout the whole process, supporting you in having a wildly successful event. Our office staff is available to you backed up by years of experience working with schools universities and non-profits.

Specifically, the Wizards provide a full kit of promotional materials to help in your local efforts to get people to your event:

• 75 12x18" and 18x24" posters
• 1,000 custom printed tickets
• Guidelines for Promotion and timeline
• PA announcements and radio commercials
• Promo DVD for school's closed-circuit tv and other formats for local television spots — 30 & 60 second and 3 minute lengths and more.

• DO YOU DO ANY LIVE PROMOTION?

YES our Live promotion with one or more Wizard players is part of the package!

• For road trips, the Wizards will provide up to two one hour school assembly programs or lunchroom visits at various schools. Wizards will be available to generate excitement on the day of your event! If the event is on a weekend a visit may not be feasible but we'll do everything possible to make a prior visit.
• For local games in NY or NJ one of the Wizards will come, usually one to three weeks before the game for up to 3 hours, and visit various schools.

• WHAT ABOUT INSURANCE?

The Wizards have $2 million liability coverage. In addition all the Wizards players are employees of the team and protected by workers compensation.

• HOW ARE THE WIZARDS DIFFERENT FROM THE GLOBETROTTERS?

The Globetrotters invented show basketball in 1927, the Wizards arrived on the scene in 1962 — a time of innovation and change. Founder, Howie Davis, a sports entrepreneur and father of the current Wizards president, believed that he could create an even more dynamic show.

Many people agree. The Wizards play in gyms that are typically smaller than the Globetrotters, and play against people that are part of the Community. We believe these two factors create a unique experience. To top it off every kid gets an autograph at Wizard games.

The Globetrotters definitely believe the Wizards have amazing players, as three former Wizards are currently with the Globetrotters. Five former Globetrotters are currently Wizards.

Often the Wizards are compared with the Globetrotters by people who have not taken in a Wizards show. Todd Davis, Wizards President said "While the Globetrotters are quite well known and many consider them synonymous with show basketball they do not deliver the kind of connection, feeling, fun, community and excitement that the Wizards do. I have been around show basketball my whole life, my dad started the Wizards when I was four years old and the Wizard experience is unique in the world and I am motivated to introduce the whole world to the Wizards show." "Many fans have told us the Wizards show is beyond comparison". Davis harkened back to the old Avis tag line, we do try harder, but even more importantly is that you will laugh harder at a Wizards show."

Start the ball rolling today. Call us toll-free at 800.367.7213 or e-mail us via our BOOKING & CONTACT form.