Music. Magic. Message.

A school assembly students feel, remember, and talk about.

The People Mover Show is a live-action character education program for schools, combining music, magic, stories, comedy, and student involvement into one powerful experience.

Jay Risner performing with colorful magic silks
45 min Daytime assembly for the student body
3 steps Assembly, classroom follow-up, and family night
45+ years Grown from decades of school program experience

The program

A simple three-step approach with a big school-wide impact.

Students are doing, not just viewing. The show uses entertainment and involvement to open the door for conversations about honesty, respect, cooperation, caring for others, and anti-bullying.

1

Daytime Assembly

A 45-minute assembly for the entire student body with music, magic, stories, songs, comedy, and character-centered messages.

2

Classroom Follow-Up

Teachers receive discussion and activity ideas so students can process what they saw and connect the message to everyday choices.

3

Family Night Show

A one-hour family event at the school, different from the assembly, designed to bring parents and students together for a memorable evening.

Students and families laughing during The People Mover Show

Why schools book it

Entertainment that carries the message instead of competing with it.

High engagement

Music, magic, laughter, and participation keep students active in the experience.

Character language

Honesty, self-respect, cooperation, respect for authority, caring, and anti-bullying are built into the show.

School-to-home bridge

The family night show gives the message another life beyond the daytime assembly.

Jay Risner, creator and performer of The People Mover Show

Meet Jay Risner

The performer behind the music, magic, and message.

Jay Risner has spent his life using music, magic, comedy, and storytelling to connect with students and families. He began performing as a kid, signed with Six Flags by age eighteen, and went on to bring his one-man variety show to audiences across the U.S. and around the world.

Today, Jay uses The People Mover Show to help kids make good choices through laughter, participation, and memorable character-centered messages. His goal is simple: connect with every student, teacher, and parent in the room, and leave them with something they can carry into everyday life.

Started young Performing since childhood
Six Flags Signed as a performer by age eighteen
Worldwide Programs for kids and families across 55+ countries

Media

See the energy of the show.

A short video gives principals, teachers, and parent groups a quick feel for the program.

What schools and families say

Trusted by educators and loved by students.

Heartily recommended!
Los Angeles School Preview Committee
The students were 100% engaged.
Mr. Tim Brown, retired principal, Springfield, MO
Both programs were captivating, entertaining, and educational.
Ms. Courtney Macharia, principal, Kenya
My kids are still singing the songs!
Mr. Barnell Davis, parent, California
Quality entertainment for children and their parents.
Mrs. JP Snell, parent, Springfield, MO
We will definitely have The People Mover Show again.
Mr. Noel Hughes, principal, Manchester, MO

Booking

Bring The People Mover Show to your school.

Share a few details and the team can follow up about availability, schedule, and the best format for your school community.

  • Daytime student assemblies
  • Teacher follow-up materials
  • Family night programs
  • Elementary and school community events

The team will follow up to confirm availability and next steps.