Norman Kahn

About Norman Kahn

I am a themed entertainment producer with experience in the design, licensing, development, production and operation of themed entertainment attractions and events.I have worked on projects in over 32 countries in North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Australia. I have worked on projects for Universal Studios Parks and Resorts, Paramount Parks, Warner Brothers Movie World Parks, Sea World Parks, Ocean Park Hong Kong, and many others.I specialize in Parades, Spectaculars, Projection Mapping, Show Action Equipment, Setting World Records.

Experience

1. Themed Entertainment Attractions and Events Executive

   Utopia Worldwide, Inc

   Mar 2001 — Present · Burbank, CA, US

   Manage a worldwide group of designers, consultants, engineers, managers and production pros creating some of the world’s best shows, events, and attractions.Specialties include Projection Mapping, Lasers, Pyrotechnics, Special Effects, Show Action Equipment, Touring, International Logistics, Complex Systems.Recent Project Roles Include:Lotte World - World of Light Parade, Seoul, S. KoreaAl Ain Zoo - The Legend of Al Ain Projection Mapping Show - Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.Unwrap the Magic - Projection Mapping Show - Beverly Hills City Hall, Beverly Hills, CA.Southern California Association Of Governments - Producer - Annual Conference, Palm Springs, CACity of West Hollywood - Multi Year Event Management of Citywide Events, W. Hollywood, CA.Universal Studios Japan - Producer for 2018 Parade Attraction - Largest Parade in Universal Studios HistoryRadio Disney Music Awards - Pre Event ProductionNew Attraction Project for Ocean Park Hong Kong - Opening 2018Beverly Hills Holiday - Citywide Events and Decor - 2017 - 14th YearPast Projects Include:Magical Starlight Parade - Universal Studios JapanWaterworld Stunt Show - Universal Studios HollywoodWicked Musical Stage Show - Universal Studios JapanSymbio Nighttime Lagoon Show - Ocean Park Hong KongPeter Pan Nighttime Spectacular - Universal Studios JapanMission Impossible Stunt Show - Toronto CanadaWanda Movie Park Attraction Design for Harbin, ChinaWater Fountain Family Attraction for Ocean Kingdom, Zhuhai, ChinaMajor Brand Flagship Store in Soho New YorkLive Attractions for Warner Brothers Movie World Madrid and Germany

Education

• Carpenter Ave

  Elementary School Diploma, School of Hard Knocks

  1970 — 1976

• Pepperdine University

  BSM, Business

  1998 — 2000

• California State University, Northridge

  Radio - TV - Film

  1984 — 1987

• North Hollywood High

  High School Diploma, Husky High

  1980 — 1983

• San Francisco State University

  Film School

  1983 — 1984

Skills

• Event Planning
• Business Planning
• Lighting Design
• Casting
• Strategy
• Peer Reviews
• Digital Video
• Lighting
• Relationship Marketing
• Talent Booking
• Pyrotechnics
• Leadership
• Event Producing
• Trade Shows
• Marketing
• Theatre
• Film Production
• Corporate Events
• Social Networking
• Production Managment
• Sponsorship
• New Media
• Av
• Special Effects
• Management
• Musical Theatre
• Team Leadership
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Show Action Equipment
• Brand Development
• Logistics
• Entertainment
• Festivals
• Stage
• Concept Design
• Strategic Partnerships
• Digital Media
• Stage Management