Joe Goldblatt
Emeritus Professor Joe Goldblatt
Born
Joe Jeff Goldblatt

(1952-06-04) June 4, 1952 (age 71)
Dallas, Texas U.S.A.
NationalityScottish-American
Alma materSt Edwards University, Austin, Texas and George Washington University, Washington DC
Occupation(s)Performer (Professional mime); Producer (Live events); Professor (Events Manager)
Years active1973–present
SpouseNancy Lynner (married 1978 - present)
Children2, Max Darwin Goldblatt and Samuel deBlanc Goldblatt
Parent(s)Rosa deBlanc Goldblatt and Max B Goldblatt
RelativesLeah Goldblatt, Lahasky, Sister
Websitehttps://joegoldblatt.scot/biography
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Joe Goldblatt edit

Joe Goldblatt (born 04 June 1952) is an Emeritus Professor of Planned Events at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland.[1]

Special Events Management edit

Dr. Goldblatt is the founder of the International Special Events Society (ISES) (now known as the International Live Events Association) and created the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) international qualification program. Dr. Goldblatt is the author of “The Art and Science of Celebration”, still in use today by students[2] . Dr. Goldblatt continues to publish articles and books and as of October 2023, has published more than 40 books[3] in the field of event management. During Dr. Goldblatt’s career, he has produced events featuring President Ronald Reagan, Barbara Bush, Oprah Winfrey and Donald Trump.[4]. His firm also produced events at the USA White House [4], the opening of the Nashville Music City Center [5], and the opening of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino and Resort now the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, [6] among hundreds of other events [4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Professor Joe Goldblatt". EventIt. 26 February 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Interview with Joe Goldblatt, Queen Margaret University". Meeting Edinburgh. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Meet Tisch Center Visiting Professor Joe Goldblatt". NYU School of Professional Studies. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Sofia, Bulgaria. "Joe Goldblatt Stopped Clowning to Organise Presidential Events". Jewish Telegraph. Meeting Edinburgh. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  5. ^ McNichol, Tom (7 July 1991). "The Clown Prince of Special Events". Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  6. ^ van Hagen, Isobel (19 November 2020). "Trump was 'seemingly in fear' of a laser beam coming out of a magic lamp, according to former employee". indy100. Retrieved 31 October 2023.