Basketball Parties & Entertainment for Kids in Brooklyn, Queens & NYC
Jackie "Blackjack" Ryan, The Hoopwizard, brings basketball parties, school assemblies, and children's entertainment to birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, camps and much more across Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Tri-State area. Available nationwide.
Jackie "Blackjack" Ryan, The Hoopwizard, delivers high-energy basketball entertainment and motivational experiences for schools, parties, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, and special events across the NYC area and beyond. Available nationwide.
Fun Unique Basketball Party Ideas for Kids
Looking for a birthday idea the kids will actually remember? Skip the usual and give them a show. Think trick shots, spin challenges, and a mini halftime where the birthday kid is the star. Whether you're planning a basketball birthday party or just hunting for unique children's party ideas in the NYC area, The Hoopwizard turns the whole event into something they'll talk about for weeks.
What Jackie Performs At:
Basketball parties
Basketball assemblies
Birthday parties
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
Summer camps
Communion parties
Hanukkah parties
Purim parties
Cocktail party entertainment
March Madness parties
Corporate events
Halftime shows
Whether it's a small group or a packed gym, Jackie brings energy, heart, and professionalism to every event.
Jackie "Blackjack" Ryan, a legendary streetball icon, offers basketball parties for kids' birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, school assemblies, summer camps, communion parties, Hanukkah and Purim parties, March Madness parties, NBA and college halftimes, and cocktail party entertainment throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island, and the Tri-State area, and nationwide.
Jackie “Blackjack” Ryan ~ The Hoopwizard~
Jackie "Blackjack" Ryan known as “The Hoopwizard” has achieved remarkable success as a basketball entertainer and motivational performer. His impressive achievements include being a 3-time Guinness World Record holder and ESPN's National 3-Point Champion. He ranks #19 on Complex.com's list of the 25 Greatest Streetball Players of All Time and is honored as one of SLAM Magazine's Greatest Playground Legends. In 2024, he was invited to showcase his skills at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. The Hoopwizard has been recognized as one of the best shooters by Pete Vescey of the NY Post, named the best streetball player by Flow TV, and dubbed the "White Michael Jordan" by Channel 11. His promotional video is a must-watch, highlighting Jackie "Blackjack" Ryan as one of the most legendary streetball players in history and showcasing the high-energy basketball entertainment that defines Hoopwizard performances.
Watch Hoopwizard turn a party into an unforgettable experience! Jackie "Blackjack" Ryan brings interactive basketball entertainment that gets everyone involved, from the birthday child to every guest in the room. With jaw-dropping trick shots, hilarious moments, and high-energy fun, Hoopwizard delivers the kind of party entertainment that kids and parents talk about for weeks. See what Jackie performs out below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Hoopwizard is the stage name of Jackie "Blackjack" Ryan, a professional basketball entertainer and motivational performer known for interactive, high-energy basketball shows.
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Hoopwizard performs at basketball parties, school assemblies, birthday parties, summer camps, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, communion parties, Hanukkah and Purim parties, March Madness parties, cocktail hours, corporate events, and halftime shows throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Tri-State area.
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Jackie "Blackjack" Ryan performs throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, and the greater Tri-State area. He is also available for events nationwide.
In 1990, Jackie “Blackjack” Ryan was recognized as one of the top street basketball players in New York City, and invited to the NJ Nets free agent rookie camp. By 1999, he made history as the first white Showman for the Harlem Wizards. After two years touring the world with the Harlem Wizards, Jack ventured out on his own as “The Hoopwizard”. In 2013, his life became the focus of a Netflix documentary.
Finally, in 2020, the Hollywood biopic feature film, “Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story”, was released, marking a major milestone in his incredible journey.
3-time Guinness World Record holder
ESPN National 3-Point Champion
Star of Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game participant