Who is Eric Hogue?

You may be asking, who is this guy? Eric Hogue is...

• Speaker: Working with corporations and organizations to educate and entertain
• Published Author​: Clinky the Clown and the Secret of Happyville
• Professional Magician: Delivering a family-friendly comedy magic show
• Chairman: Baylor Scott & White Lake Pointe Medical Center Advisory Board
• Chairman: Collin County Historical Commission
• President: Texas Association of Magicians
• Former Mayor: The City of Wylie, Texas
• Former Board President: Texas School for the Deaf Governing Board 
• Former President: Dallas Magic Club
• Former Chairman: Birmingham Land Trust, benefiting Wylie ISD Schools

Eric Hogue is an author, entrepreneur, community leader, magician, speaker and former mayor. He specializes in delivering personal and professional development growth programs for businesses, teams, organizations and individuals. Eric brings a wealth of wisdom and real-world experience from over 25 years in the political, corporate, sales, and service industries.

Eric brings to his audiences a combination of motivation, solid teachings and fun experiences. His approach to sales, leadership, personal development, team building, inspiration and motivation training may be a little unique but he always delivers tremendous value to the group.

As the mayor of Wylie, Texas, Eric Hogue was the legislative head of the city's government and proudly served as a representative and spokesman for a community of over 50,000 citizens at local, state and federal functions. Wylie is one of the fastest growing communities in Texas and the United States. 

Eric is the published author of the book, Clinky the Clown and the Secret of Happyville. The chapter book is written for 9 – 12 year old's and focuses on various life lessons.

Eric has been recognized for his efforts to promote personal and professional growth in and around his community and the country:

• Named as one of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century in Collin County, Texas.
• The 2019 Award of Distinction from the Wylie Downtown Merchants Association
• Named the 2014 Citizen of the Year by the Wylie, Texas Chamber of Commerce.
• The 2014 Community Builder Award from the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas.
• A Presidential Citation from the Society of American Magicians.
• The Community Ethics Award by the Rotary Club of Wylie East Fork.
• The Chuck and Joannie Lehr Award for contributions to the Dallas Magic Club.

Today, Eric speaks to corporations, governmental entities, civic clubs, non-profit organizations and school districts about leadership, team building and how people can take action in their lives and in their communities.

Eric has shared the stage with Zig Ziglar, Troy Aikman, Barbara Bush, and David Copperfield