DANNY RAY
20 YEARS AND GOING STRONG
Danny Ray is a highly sought after illusionist and speaker for camps, conferences, churches, and more. He uses sleight of hand magic to captivate audiences and make the messages memorable for a lifetime. He has partnered with over 1,400 ministries and performed for and spoken to over a million people. For over twenty years now, Danny Ray has been traveling the world sharing God’s transforming message through mind boggling illusions. It’s safe to say that he is probably the only full-time magician with a Masters of Divinity!
Those who spend any time with Danny say that he is relational, passionate, and very intentional about how he lives his life. Also a published author, he and his wife Kimberly recently wrote a marriage book called, “No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear,” which is currently available on Amazon. While not on the road, Danny and Kimberly share marriage tips and tricks on their podcast “We Do Whatever It Takes.” Together, they reside in sunny Southern California, as do their three brilliant children (ages 23, 21 & 17) .
My passion is to empower people to “run a better race” in life. I do this through making people laugh, and blowing their minds with unique illusions. I have had the privilege of captivating millions of people around the world. I would love to come share my talents and passion with your team.
THE TEAM
Kimberly Thompson
Danny's Wife/Speaker
Kimberly and Danny have been married for 26 years and she has walked with him in this ministry for the past twenty years. She’s the woman behind the scenes and has done it all; booking agent, business manager, ministry partner and wife. Kimberly recently earner her Masters in Counseling Psychology and is working as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She has retired most of her duties at Captivators, but joins Danny on the road for many of the marriage events.
Gretchen Hicks
Manager
Gretchen started working with Danny Ray in 2020. She brings a unique aspect to the company as a former business owner, a youth ministry leader, and homeschooling mom. Gretchen is absolutely invaluable and and is helping to expand the online aspects of this ministry during these crazy times. Gretchen has a huge heart and is eager to help bring Danny Ray to you (live or virtually)!
Joe Castaneda
Author
Joe Castañeda met Danny Ray at a youth ministry conference in 2007. Shortly after, Joe invited Danny to perform his magic and share his message with the students in Joe's ministry, and an instant friendship was formed. They have partnered in ministry ever since, and Joe has spent some time on the road with team DR, too. Joe is a speaker and author, and currently serves as the NW-Michigan Ministry Director for Crossroads Farm, an outsourced youth ministry that reaches underserved teenagers in small rural communities. Joe and his wife Traci have been married for 25 years and live in Kalkaska, Michigan.
Olin Richey, Jr.
Videographer/Editor
Olin has been traveling with Danny to be his videographer for the past couple of years. He has recently taken on a larger role with the team. He is now our primary videographer as well as editing some of the social media content. Upon graduating high school, Olin has also been expanding his video/editing/graphics business.
