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Announcements, recognition, interviews and press coverage spanning a career in magic, media, film, live entertainment and business.

Stephen Zadrick, ahead of the curve

About Stephen

Stephen Alexander Zadrick

Media executive, film and television producer, and International Magicians Society Hall of Fame inductee. Chairman of Media Corp. of America, funder of major motion pictures, and a legend of the magical arts — ahead of the curve across media, real estate, live entertainment and business for more than four decades.

In Print

Published, Quoted & Covered

  • Multi-Family Trends, "Building Blocks" (2006)
  • Multi-Housing News, "Executive Insight: Questions for Stephen Zadrick" (2005)
  • Sales & Marketing Ideas Magazine cover feature (2005)
  • Options Magazine, "Secure the Best on a Consistent Basis" (2005)
  • Private Air Magazine, "Pirate’s Treasure: Graycliff Resort" (2003)
  • Nicholas Magazine, "Graycliff Resort" (2003)
Book cover: Three Seconds Until Midnight

Three Seconds Until Midnight

A book Stephen Zadrick contributed to, on pandemic preparedness.

Also Featured On

  • Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous with Robin Leach
  • Entertainment Tonight
  • MTV’s House of Style with Cindy Crawford
  • Hard Copy and the New York Post’s Couple of the Month

Latest Announcement · August 17, 2026

Stephen Zadrick inducted into the International Magicians Society Hall of Fame

A career bringing together magic, large-scale production, advertising, technology and immersive entertainment receives a new distinction.

Stephen Zadrick at the International Magicians Society Hall of Fame induction
Stephen Zadrick at the International Magicians Society Hall of Fame induction

Speaking Engagement

International Dismounted Soldier Conference

Defence iQ · London, United Kingdom · 6–8 December 2022

Stephen was invited to speak at Defence iQ's International Dismounted Soldier Conference in London, with Client-Centric Solutions listed among the event partners. As a featured speaker on Day Two, he presented “Deep, Dark Secrets of Unconventional Warfare Success” alongside senior leadership from the British Army, US Army, Royal Marines, Italian Army, Spanish Army, Estonian Defence Forces, NATO and CANSOFCOM. The full agenda, exactly as it appeared on the website, is shown below.

International Dismounted Soldier conference cover, Defence iQ, 6-8 December 2022, London, United Kingdom, with Client-Centric Solutions and 4GD listed as partners
Conference agenda, Day Two 1330: Featured Speaker Stephen A Zadrick, Deep, Dark Secrets of Unconventional Warfare Success, Chairman and CEO, Client-CentricSolutions.com, MilaMagicDay One agenda, Tuesday 6 December: keynote by Lieutenant General Gaetano Zauner, Italian Army; sessions by Major General Donn H. Hill, US Army, and Brigadier Justin Stenhouse, British ArmyDay Three agenda, Thursday 8 December, Lessons from Ukraine: case study The Battle for Kiev by Colonel John Spencer, Modern War Institute at West Point

The Archive

A long career,well documented.

The complete newsroom, merged here: press clippings, magazine features, awards, interviews and appearances across the decades. Select any clipping to open it and read it full size.

Stephen Zadrick Inducted Into the International Magicians Society Hall of Fame

August 17, 2026

Stephen Zadrick Inducted Into the International Magicians Society Hall of Fame

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Stephen Zadrick, the Miami Symphony, and a Night That Meant More

March 15, 2026

Stephen Zadrick, the Miami Symphony, and a Night That Meant More

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December 23, 2022

Defence iQ Speaking Engagement – Dec 6-8

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IMS – Merlin Award – Lifetime Achievement

May 19, 2022

IMS – Merlin Award – Lifetime Achievement

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Stephen’s Life by Way of His Business Cards

November 11, 2020

Stephen’s Life by Way of His Business Cards

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Private Military Contractors for the New Battle Field

May 27, 2020

Private Military Contractors for the New Battle Field

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Book: Three Seconds Until Midnight

October 25, 2019

Book: Three Seconds Until Midnight

Zadrick contributed to the chapter on how to reach the market during a health crisis

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Gallup CliftonStrengths Stephen Zadrick

August 20, 2016

Gallup CliftonStrengths Stephen Zadrick

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EQUUS Film Festival – A Sunday Best

December 13, 2015

EQUUS Film Festival – A Sunday Best

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A Sunday Horse – The Movie

November 22, 2015

A Sunday Horse – The Movie

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Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

November 22, 2015

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

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Tony Hassini with Steve Zadrick, Mega Magic Show Producer

November 20, 2015

Tony Hassini with Steve Zadrick, Mega Magic Show Producer

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Ocala Magazine 2008

September 1, 2008

Ocala Magazine 2008

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Multi-Housing News – Sustaining Condo Profits in a Downturn

November 1, 2006

Multi-Housing News – Sustaining Condo Profits in a Downturn

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The Condo Conversion Conference

March 30, 2006

The Condo Conversion Conference

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MULTIFAMILY Trends – East Meets West

March 1, 2006

MULTIFAMILY Trends – East Meets West

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Media Corp – Time Bank

January 4, 2006

Media Corp – Time Bank

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ZTV – A New Approach to Travel Marketing

January 4, 2006

ZTV – A New Approach to Travel Marketing

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Who’s Who in Homebuilding

December 1, 2005

Who’s Who in Homebuilding

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Borrowers & Investors Forum on Real Estate

December 1, 2005

Borrowers & Investors Forum on Real Estate

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Who’s Who in Home Building

December 1, 2005

Who’s Who in Home Building

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Sun Country Airlines – Melinda – First Lady of Magic

November 1, 2005

Sun Country Airlines – Melinda – First Lady of Magic

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Image Magazine – Sales Marketing Ideas

September 4, 2005

Image Magazine – Sales Marketing Ideas

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Breil with Shana Zadrick

August 6, 2005

Breil with Shana Zadrick

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Shana Zadrick – George Michael Video

June 3, 2005

Shana Zadrick – George Michael Video

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Shana Zadrick – Stephen’s First X Wife

June 3, 2005

Shana Zadrick – Stephen’s First X Wife

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Shana Zadrick – John Cougar Mellencamp Video

June 3, 2005

Shana Zadrick – John Cougar Mellencamp Video

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Karin Zadrick – Stephen’s Second X Wife

June 3, 2005

Karin Zadrick – Stephen’s Second X Wife

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IRETO – Financing Idea of the Year

June 1, 2005

IRETO – Financing Idea of the Year

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Florida International Magazine – People of Like Mind

April 4, 2005

Florida International Magazine – People of Like Mind

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Florida International Magazine – People of Like Mind

April 1, 2005

Florida International Magazine – People of Like Mind

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Options for Today’s Fine Homes – Secure the Best on a Consistent Basis

January 1, 2005

Options for Today’s Fine Homes – Secure the Best on a Consistent Basis

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Builder and Developer Magazine

December 4, 2004

Builder and Developer Magazine

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Create Urban Living

November 24, 2004

Create Urban Living

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Innovative Financing for Real Estate Developers

November 24, 2004

Innovative Financing for Real Estate Developers

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WSJ – Developers Wonder About Condo Market

November 14, 2004

WSJ – Developers Wonder About Condo Market

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Ocala Style Magazine

November 1, 2002

Ocala Style Magazine

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Ocala Magazine 2002

August 1, 2002

Ocala Magazine 2002

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Ocala Today Magazine Cover

July 1, 2001

Ocala Today Magazine Cover

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Barter News – Spring 2000

April 4, 2000

Barter News – Spring 2000

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After Hours

Stephen’s Social Events

Gatherings, galas and celebrations from the social calendar.

August 2026

International Magicians Society Hall of Fame Induction

The induction ceremony and celebration with fellow magicians and industry friends.

March 2026

The Miami Symphony

A memorable evening celebrating music and community in Miami.

May 2022

Merlin Award Ceremony

The special edition gold Lifetime Achievement Merlin Award presentation in Las Vegas.

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