https://pressroom.prlog.org/johnpykaproductions/ About John Pyka Productions - John Pyka Media is a division of John Pyka Productions, creating and managing marketing and PR campaigns for entertainment based properties and personalities. https://www.prlog.org/12972703-magician-and-storyteller-johnny-beyond-survives-covid-19-and-stages-extraordinary-comeback.html In a tale of resilience and unwavering determination, magician and storyteller  John B. Pyka, AKA Johnny Beyond emerges triumphant after an arduous battle and hospitalization with COVID-19.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:13:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12971531-beyond-smoke-mirrors-comes-to-gallatins-palace-theater-for-5-month-residency.html Champion magician and storyteller Johnny Beyond brings the magic to Gallatin's Palace Theater!Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:53:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12963324-finally-the-magic-returns-to-nashville.html Three years ago the world stopped. The Covid-19 pandemic caused the entertainment industry to come to screaching halt and venues across the world closed. One Nashville performer vanished as a result.Fri, 05 May 2023 18:17:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12918859-nashville-magician-and-paranormal-storyteller-john-pyka-returns-with-haunted-magic-this-june.html It's been over two years since award-winning magician and storyteller has been onstage in Nashville and this June he returns with a new theatrical show, Haunted Magic.Thu, 26 May 2022 17:21:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12879033-veteran-geek-culture-broadcaster-returns-with-back-of-the-cereal-box.html Nashville – Veteran geek culture broadcaster John Pyka, formerly known as "Big Daddy Cool," returns with a new live-stream video cast called Back of the Cereal Box! Back of the Cereal Box is seen live Saturday mornings at 9 AM EST/ 8 AM CST on Facebook...Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:07:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12792015-haunted-magic-comes-to-gallatin-tn.html John Pyka, a 40 year veteran magician, and paranormal storyteller also known as The Bamboozlist "Big Daddy Cool" is one of Gallatin's newest permanent resident and is bringing his newest show, Haunted Magic to Swaney Swift's on the Square! "We all have...Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:07:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12784891-the-bamboozlist-john-pyka-brings-magic-back-to-gallatin.html John Pyka, a 40 year veteran magician, singer and variety artist also known as The Bamboozlist or "Big Daddy Cool" is one of Gallatin's newest permanent resident and is bringing his unique magic to Swaney Swift's on the Square! "I am so proud to call...Mon, 19 Aug 2019 17:52:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12740410-nashville-fans-to-honor-the-memory-of-stan-lee.html Stan "The Man" Lee, the legendary comics creator of heroes like Spiderman, Ironman, The Avengers, The X-Men, Dr. Strange, Fantastic Four, Black Panther and countless more, left his mortal form on November 12, 2018 at the age of 95.Thu, 15 Nov 2018 18:40:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12691732-nashville-magician-offers-show-on-the-go-to-promote-nashville-transit-plans.html Local favorite magician and variety artist John Pyka is making an incredible offer to corporate and civic groups in Nashville to promote transit plans for the city.Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:21:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12690174-anachrocon-2018-to-host-decopunk-magician-and-variety-artist-big-daddy-cool-john-pyka.html What's a time traveling magical variety artist stranded in his future, our present supposed to do? Put a on a show at Anachrocon, of course!Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:33:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12602647-john-pyka-productions-to-launch-weekly-subscription-addiction-review-show.html John Pyka Productions and BDC Entertainment have announced a new weekly subscription box video review show titled "Subscription Addiction" as part of the existing Comixstravanga Network! Each week the cast will review a different monthly subscription box.Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:08:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12592562-dee-bartee-returns-to-the-comixstravaganza-network.html While her co-host Johnny is still on leave, Dee Bartee returns to the Comixstravaganza Network Wednesday night Oct 12 at 8 EST/7 CST streaming live on GraphicPolicy.com! Dee & Johnny have been off the air since late august due to an extended hiatus...Thu, 06 Oct 2016 20:26:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12585605-john-pyka-productions-teases-the-end.html John Pyka Productions teases something big for October with an image stating only "The End." When asked what this image teases, John Pyka said "It is something very big, something we've been building towards for 15 years now.Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:14:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12561988-magician-john-pyka-launches-the-show-on-the-go.html Nashville Corporate Magician Launches the "Show On The Go" at a deep discount for Nashville based businesses and groups for the Summer season!Tue, 31 May 2016 16:18:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12513437-geekonomicon-2015-to-host-dieselpunk-pin-up-contest.html Geekonomicon, the premier pop culture and sci-fi con on the Gulf Coast, in partnership with Big Daddy Cool & The Swing Kittens is proud to present a Dieselpunk pin-up contest as a part of the Friday night Magic Cabaret on Dec 11 at the Gulf Coast...Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:41:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12513060-geekonomicon-2015-to-host-dedicated-dieselpunk-programming-track.html Geekonomicon, the premier pop culture and sci-fi con on the Gulf Coast, in partnership with John Pyka Productions and The Diesel Powered Podcast is proud to present the first dedicated Dieselpunk programming track at a mainstream comic and pop con Dec 11.Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:33:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12510820-geekonomicon-2015-to-host-attempt-for-world-record-most-dieselpunks-in-one-room.html Geekonomicon, the premier pop culture and sci-fi con on the Gulf Coast, in partnership with John Pyka Productions and The Diesel Powered Podcast will attempt to set the World Record for the “Most Dieselpunks in One Room” on the morning of Saturday...Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:31:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12481049-nashville-magician-brings-ghost-the-musical-to-life-at-the-art-center-of-cannon-county.html Well known Nashville magician and theater director John B. Pyka has been tapped by the Art Center of Cannon County to design the special visual effects for their production of Ghost, The Musical which opens on Friday August 7th.Mon, 03 Aug 2015 18:23:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12480266-chicago-steampunk-electroswing-dj-vourteque-comes-to-nashville-sept-10.html Electro Swing is one of the hottest club sounds in the US, growing out of the Steampunk and Dieselpunk movement and thrilling fans across the country. Now, Electro Swing officially lands in Nashville with Carnival Fantastique starring Vourteque, Mr.Thu, 30 Jul 2015 21:08:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12478508-tales-from-the-flip-side-comes-to-the-centennial-black-box-theatre-august-15th.html Well-known actor, singer, and magician John Pyka is proud to announce an ongoing partnership with the Matro Arts Center to bring his brand new mostly one-man show Tales From The Flip-Side to the Centennial Black Box Theatre on August 15th, 2015.Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:07:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12456978-nashville-magician-launches-new-show-to-promote-green-lifestyle.html Local favorite magician and variety artist John Pyka is making an incredible offer to promote a green lifestyle.Mon, 18 May 2015 14:11:58 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12409440-big-daddy-cool-co-returns-with-comixstravaganza-live.html “Big Daddy Cool” Johnny Dellarocca, “The Bombshell Kitten” Tina Veda, and “Darth Lee” LeeAnna Player return to the digital screen with the debut of Comixstravaganza Live from the Houdini Room at the Casa de Cool on Jan 7th and sponsored by...Mon, 29 Dec 2014 13:56:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12404642-lexington-magician-demonstrates-what-brotherhood-of-magicians-really-means.html Local magician Mike Woodward recently demonstrated what true Brotherhood among magicians looks like when a performer from out of town appearing in the area requested assistance.Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:52:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12401053-nashville-superheroes-team-up-for-christmas-toy-drive.html The superhero cosplayers of Cosplay Collective and The Rogues Gallery are teaming up with BDC Entertainment, The Unlockable Characters and Comic City Conventions on Dec 13th to present a Christmas Cosplay Photo Jam and Toy Drive to benefit hospitalized...Mon, 01 Dec 2014 21:26:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12387807-battleground-smokes-spirits-presents-extreme-vices.html Battlefield Smokes & Spirits (formerly the Cigar Bar Nolensville) has partnered with magician and variety artist “Big Daddy Cool” Johnny Dellarocca to present Extreme Vices on Saturday Novemeber. 8th at 8 PM.Mon, 27 Oct 2014 19:51:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12387801-big-daddy-cool-the-bombshell-kittens-return-to-the-leeds-with-the-swing-magic-revue.html It has been 14 years since The Leeds hosted the sold out shows starring “Big Daddy Cool” and ensemble, but on December 20th, 2014 The Leeds Center for the Arts is proud to present The Swing Magic Revue starring Big Daddy Cool & The Swing Kittens!...Mon, 27 Oct 2014 19:35:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12385356-the-magic-cabaret-returns-to-nashville-at-logues-black-raven-emporium.html The East Nashville boutique and performance venue, Logue’s Black Raven Emporium”  is proud to announce the return of Nashville’s original variety revue The Magic Cabaret on December 12th 2014! The Magic Cabaret is a neo-vaudeville revue...Mon, 20 Oct 2014 22:20:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12381873-big-daddy-cool-johnny-dellarocca-departs-from-comicspriceguidecom.html Nashville – “All rides come to an end” said Johnny Dellarocca when asked about his departure from ComicsPriceGuide.com’s Tales From The Geek weekly web show.Mon, 20 Oct 2014 22:12:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12355987-battlefield-smokes-spirits-presents-extreme-vices.html Battlefield Smokes & Spirits (formerly the Cigar Bar Nolensville) has partnered with magician and variety artist “Big Daddy Cool” Johnny Dellarocca to present Extreme Vices on Saturday Sept. 6th at 7 PM.Tue, 05 Aug 2014 02:54:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12354706-las-vegas-show-comes-to-gallatins-ventures-lounge-cafe.html Ventures Lounge & Cafe will present a one night only performance of Vegas at Ventures starring Las Vegas and Broadway headliner “Big Daddy Cool” Johnny Dellarocca on Saturday August 30th.Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:06:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12346438-local-magician-launches-the-backpack-confidential-to-promote-green-lifestyle.html Local favorite magician and variety artist “Big Daddy Cool” Johnny Dellarocca is making an incredible offer to promote a green lifestyle.Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:10:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12333473-tales-from-the-geek-live-at-the-great-escape.html ComicsPriceGuide.com and The Great Escape host the 100th episode of the popular web cast, Tales From The Geek on June 17th 2014!Fri, 06 Jun 2014 16:36:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12167111-pro-se-productions-present-writing-and-publishing-panels-at-comixstravaganza.html Writing and publishing panels by the best in genre fiction and new pulp today! pro se productions at comixstravaganza!Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:25:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12164219-boheme-collectif-presents-comixstravaganza-and-cosplay-prom.html The East Nashville arthouse Boheme Collectif hosts Comixstravaganza, a comic book art show & cosplay prom on July 13th!Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:06:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12157303-award-winning-magician-brings-the-magic-cabaret-to-huntsville-al.html 3 Time Champion of Magic, "Big Daddy Cool" John B. Pyka brings his show The Magic Cabaret to the Flying Monkey Arts Center Saturday June 22.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:25:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12157236-popular-variety-artist-crystal-starr-returns-to-huntsville-al-june-22.html Crystal Starr, returns to Huntsville for the first time in 2 years for a one night only show at The Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill on Saturday June 22!Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:41:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12132084-1st-annual-miss-nashville-bikini-geek.html Do you have what it takes to become the first ever Miss Nashville Bikini Geek and claim the crown of Queen of all Nashville Geekdom?Mon, 06 May 2013 18:15:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12110654-champion-magician-to-appear-at-springdale-holiday-inn.html Springdale – PulpArk 2013 will present a one night only performance of the touring show The Magic Cabaret at the Springdale Holiday Inn on Feb 23rd, starring 3 time champion of magic “Big Daddy Cool” Johnny...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:54:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12109839-nashville-artist-conquers-asberger-syndrome-to-produce-first-art-show.html On Saturday, April 6th, Jonathan Hayes will be hosting his first public exhibition -- appropriately entitled “TAKE OFF!!” – commemorating the launch of his new photography company, Thunder Angel...Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:14:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12106677-east-nashville-art-house-boheme-collectif-to-host-take-off.html On Saturday, April 6th, Jonathan Hayes will be hosting his first public exhibition -- appropriately entitled “TAKE OFF!!” – commemorating the launch of his new photography company, Thunder Angel...Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:20:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12106491-national-touring-show-comes-to-gallatins-ventures-lounge-and-cafe.html Ventures Lounge & Cafe will present a one night only performance of the touring show The Magic Cabaret & Swing Magic Revue on Saturday April...Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:12:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12106483-national-touring-show-comes-to-springdale-ar-holiday-inn.html PulpArk 2013 will present a one night only performance of the touring show The Magic Cabaret at the Springdale, AR Holiday Inn on April...Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:04:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12101130-nashville-art-house-presents-uncensored-burlesque.html When the cat's away, the KITTENS will play! March 27th the Swing Kittens have full creative control over their monthly Magic Cabaret show at East Nashville art house Boheme Collectif, so they've re-branded the show as "Kittens Gone Wild" for one night...Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:44:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12077381-valentines-fun-at-ventures-cafe-in-gallatin-tn.html Ventures Cafe in Gallatin, TN presents Valentines at Ventures Feb 14, 15, & 16th.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:47:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12069048-nashville-burlesque-dancer-to-debut-as-middle-tennessees-only-strong-woman.html Nashville Burlesque sensation Ava Dahl is no stranger to the stage, but on Weds Jan 30th she will debut an act that will set her apart from every other act in the Middle TN area and make her one of only a few strong women in the country!Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:28:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11776649-audition-notice-big-daddy-cool-the-swing-kittens.html Are you a female variety artist in Nashville? Would you like to be a part of the hottest variety act on the planet?Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:53:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12053449-the-magic-cabaret-returns-to-nashvilles-boheme-collectif.html Don't miss the return of the hottest variety act on the planet!Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:45:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11988224-offbeat-artists-cooperative-opens-doors.html Boheme Collectif, the best-kept secret in Nashville's burgeoning art scene, will mark the end of a successful first year Oct 31 with a celebratory Halloween soiree for its tight-knit members and the creative community at large.Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:13:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11952527-the-magic-cabaret-returns-to-east-nashville-art-house.html The Magic Cabaret Returns to East Nashville’s Boheme Collectif!Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:45:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11952552-east-nashville-art-house-owner-bares-all-in-best-legs-contest.html Head mistress of Boheme Collectif, Sabrina Langlois has joined Nashville’s favorite vintage variety artists The Swing Kittens of The Voodoo Swing Circus in a “Best Legs” contest on FaceBook.Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:44:48 GMT