Enrich your themed fund-raiser, library program, banquet, corporate gathering, special event or entertainment destination ... ... with a visit by the eminent consulting detective, Mr. Sherlock Holmes ... !
Dynamic demonstrations of observation, deduction and memory - compelling, interactive learning with humor and grand style - for all ages!
Since 1987, thousands have shared the grand adventure, from Chicago, Detroit and Nashville to Toledo, Baltimore and Savannah ... and, of course, in London, England.
~ Our 2009 schedule is filling! We can consider Monday and Tuesday dates *only* as well as some *morning* appearances. Contact us with your needs! ~
Baker Street Irregulars scion societies that have met with Mr. Holmes include: ~ The Criterion Bar Association, Chicago, Ill. ~ The Red Circle, Washington, D.C. ~ The Six Napoleons of Baltimore, Md. ~ The Stormy Petrels of Maumee Bay, Toledo, Ohio ~ Watson's Tin Box of Ellicott City, Md. ~ The Ribston-Pippins of Royal Oak, Mich. ~ The White Rose Irregulars of York, Pa. ~ The Denizens of the Bar of Gold of Cambridge, Md.
Presentations include: ~ "Sherlock Holmes's Seven Basic Lessons," an introduction to life-changing logic ... ~ "A Life of Adventure," a guide for young people to public libraries, mysteries and history ... ~ "Keep Your Mind Alive," a presentation for adults ... ~ "Energize Your Memory," for students and adults ... ~ "Sherlock's Safety Suggestions," a no-nonsense guide to minimizing risk ... ~ "Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper" a factual look at the enduring enigma ... not for the squeamish! ...
"Certainly the genuine article." ~ Criterion Bar Association
"Mr. Holmes was extraordinary ... His deductive skills were demonstrated in truly Masterful ways. ... The philosophy inherent in his dialogue was profound. ... The evening was a smashing success!" ~ Arthur Renkwitz, member, Baker Street Irregulars, New York City
"For more than two hours none other than the real, living Sherlock Holmes enthralled the audience ... his dress and physical actions were realistic to the core." ~ P. Stephen Clarkson, member, Baker Street Irregulars, New York City
"Sherwood becomes Holmes in every detail and nuance. He bests the best of Brett and Rathbone." ~ Linda Crane, member, Adventresses of Sherlock Holmes, New York City
"Sherwood's Holmes brought us all back to 1895. You could almost hear the hansom cabs outside on the street." ~ Andrew Solberg, member, Baker Street Irregulars, New York City
"Indeed, he was Holmes to the life. ... It was odd for a few moments, and then quite familiar somehow, making small talk with Sherlock Holmes himself." ~ Chris Redmond, member, Baker Street Irregulars, New York City
"John Sherwood is the most realistic, believable and true portrayer of Sherlock Holmes whom I have ever seen and/or heard. ... Were Sherlock Holmes real, John Sherwood is what he would be." ~ Norman Davis, member, Baker Street Irregulars, New York City
N.B.: Mr. Sherwood's has performed professionally as Sherlock Holmes more than any other living actor. Since 1987, he has given more time to the role than the late Basil Rathbone and the late Jeremy Brett combined.
