Build A Bear founder and Rex Sikes

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Mind Reader Rex Sikes

May 3, 2005 -- When Tina Jones, the wife of venture capitalist Braun Jones, wanted to surprise her husband with something extra special for his birthday she knew just who to contact - Rex Sikes "The World's First Motivational Mind Reader". Sikes was flown from Milwaukee on Saturday March 12, 2005 to provide his unique motivational mind reading entertainment at the home of billionaire philanthropist and AOL found James Kimsey.

"They had a marvelous dinner, I met with guests about 9:30 and about 10:00 PM I demonstrated the uncanny powers of our minds for an hour. I chatted with guests again for about forty minutes before the party ended and I was driven back to my hotel. The Jones are a wonderful couple. I got to meet some very powerful and influential people, entertain for their friends and family, by the way, there are two Braun's father and son. I am honored to have helped make their evening extra special. Everyone was delightful and we had fun. Mr. Kimsey was very nice. and his home is magnificent. All in all it was exciting and rewarding"

Tina Jones, who hired Sikes through his New York agent, said Rex is "Outstanding! You exceeded our expectations. Terrific. We have future events and will contact you." The evening a success Sikes returned to Milwaukee on March 13 where he continues his corporate and collegiate speaking, consulting and entertaining.

Frequently Rex is contacted directly through his web site www.amazingrex.com or through his West Coast management firm or his NY agent.

From Los Angeles, California, Sikes performs as a Mind Reader internationally for corporate, college, public and private functions and on TV and radio. He has appeared in movies and on television as an actor. He speaks to international groups for corporations, small businesses, and individuals. He has consulted for police, hostage negotiators, attorneys and trials including the OJ Simpson trial. He has appeared in all media discussing the important role of nonverbal communication in all our daily dealings. Sikes has helped CEO's, management, sales people, customer service "everyone from top CEO's to pig farmers" with his methods.

Clients include corporations and universities as well as private clients. Some corporate clients include: Microsoft, Northwestern Mutual, Catholic Knights, AFLAC, SC Johnson, Johnson Controls, GE, McDonald's, Virchow Krause, Century 21, American Lung Association, American Family,

"When Mr. Kimsey asked me about finding Zirkawi and Osama after my demonstration I said that would be wonderful if we could." said Sikes.

Rex adds, "It isn't that easy. Even intuition falls into the domain of expertise. For example someone with great business acumen has better intuitions in the area of finance than a farmer. But a farmer has better intuitions about sowing and reaping than a financial expert. So it is unwise to claim to be an expert in a field that you aren't. My field is the mind and personal development. However, I do believe, I predict that these terrorists will be captured from the bottom up - similar to Saddam. It is more likely they will turn up through their own people or by soldiers than any by any military or political strategists.
Oddly, since Osmana is on dialysis that should start some smart person thinking about how he can maintain medical attention on the go. But we will see."

Kimsey is most widely known as the Founding CEO of America Online, Inc. (AOL). He transformed what began as Quantum Computer Services in 1985 into the nation's leading independent provider of interactive online services to consumers, and the largest company ever started in Washington.

Over the past 25 years, Jim has founded and served on the boards of a number of successful businesses, in a variety of disciplines, in the Washington , D.C. area. He currently holds Presidential appointments to the West Point Board of Visitors and the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees.

Jim is also deeply engaged in international affairs. Jim has accompanied former President Clinton to Vietnam and in his position as Chairman of the Board of Refugees International he has visited Bosnia , Timbuktu and Cambodia. In 2001 Jim was named Chairman of the International Commission of Missing Persons (ICMP) in Bosnia , by Secretary of State Colin Powell. He most recently traveled to Iraq to assess the humanitarian situation left in the wake of Saddam Hussein's exile.

In the past few weeks Sikes has also entertained at a private birthday party in Boca Raton for Venture Capitalist Dan Staton.

Mrs. Maria Staton flew Rex in for her husband's surprise party as well. The event was held in a 5 star restaurant. "You are the hit of the evening! Outstanding!" said Maria Staton.

Family and friends flew in from around the country. Staton's companies include Staton Capitol, The Walnut Group, Build A Bear, Inc. and recently they acquired Penthouse Media Group. Dan Staton has also served as associate producer on two Broadway smash hits "The Producers" and "Hairspray".