Jackie “BlackJack Ryan, “The Hoopwizard” delivers high energy basketball enterainment and motivational experiences for schools, parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and special events nationwide.

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High-Energy Basketball Entertainment That Kids Love

Interactive basketball shows for schools, birthday parties, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, camps, and a variety of special events nationwide.

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Jackie “Blackjack” Ryan, a legendary streetball icon, offers basketball entertainment for kids’ parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, school assemblies, camps, communion parties, March Madness events, NBA and college halftimes, corporate and college speaking, cocktail walk-throughs, and guest appearances 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. Perfect for birthday parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, summer camps, school assemblies, and special events.

What Jackie Performs At

  • School assemblies

  • Birthday parties

  • Summer camps

  • Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

  • Corporate events

  • Halftime shows

  • Community events

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Whether it's a small group or a packed gym, Jackie brings energy, heart, and professionalism to every event.

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3-time Guinness World Record holder

ESPN National 3-Point Champion

Star of Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game participant

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Hoopwizard is the stage name of Jackie "Blackjack" Ryan, a professional basketball entertainer and motivational performer known for interactive, high-energy basketball shows.

  • Hoopwizard performs at school assemblies, birthday parties, summer camps, corporate events, halftime shows, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and community events.

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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. As Jack celebrates the anniversary of his movie on October 30, he’s introducing exciting new entertainment and services, showcasing his ongoing EVOLUTION!

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