Review Centre: Comedians

"We were delighted with Carl. He was excellent, likable and very professional. Our guests all commented on how good he was, and I really think he changed our party from being just a good one to a special one. With thanks."

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"MAGICAL!!! That's the word that comes to mind for my 70th birthday party when Denny started his act. I had 25 guests ranging in age from 25 to 75, and he read the room perfectly keeping everyone engaged and laughing... lacing his jaw dropping magic with his hilarious remarks during his entire act. Do not hesitate to hire Denny! My guests are still talking about him!!!"

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"Markus Kublin recently performed in LA, and his show was an absolute standout! Blending sharp comedy with mind-bending mentalism, he kept the entire audience—kids and adults alike—completely engaged from start to finish. His natural connection with the crowd made the experience feel personal and unforgettable. Funny, professional, and incredibly talented, Markus delivered a performance that truly left a lasting impression. If you’re looking for top-notch comedy and impressive magic, I highly recommend booking Markus!"

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"We recently had Blaze come and perform at our in-store Christmas market night. Blaze was responsive and so easy to deal with from the word go. Most importantly, the kids loved the entertainment provided. I cannot recommend Blaze enough and my work will certainly have him back!"

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"Serendipity is what you’re aiming for in Edinburgh: a happy discovery out of the blue. Yes, it sounds like a paradox, like “expect the unexpected”. But up here, you must not just expect it, but welcome it. So if you hear, for instance (in a genu-ine example from a few years ago), of a 15-minute musical about a stewardess called The Jolly Folly Of Polly The Scottish Trolley Dolly playing in a minor venue towards the bottom of the Royal Mile, well, it’s not much time or money, so you’ve nothing to lose by taking a punt on it. And if you’re staggering across the Royal Mile in the small hours and meet a crowd of drunken loud¬mouths, wait for a couple of minutes before writing them off: it could be comedian Arthur Smith’s legendary Alternative Walking Tour. This event, though, is now in semi-retirement following an incident in 2000 when the reeling mob was mistaken for a bunch of nocturnal anti-Ann Widdecombe protesters (no, honestly), which led to the arrest of comic Simon Munnery for assaulting a police offi¬cer . . . “assaulting” in the sense of getting in the way of the cop’s body- charge. (Munnery’s tried and acquittal were amusing, too, but took place outside Festival season.) The true Edinburgh expe-rience is being knocked side-ways by a show, trying to explain it to others and real-ising that there’s no way you can do so and still sound remotely compos mentis, such as the piece about 10 years ago which consisted of a Hungarian woman in a sealed Perspex tank, per¬forming a dance routine whose duration and moves were limited by the available air in the box. If I were to say that last week I was affected beyond words by a Polish theatre company singing the ancient Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh in the strange polyphonic harmonies of southern Albania, you’d no doubt wonder whether I’ve been getting enough sleep lately. Yet Chronicles: A Lamenta-tion by the Piesn Kozla com-pany is a remarkable piece admirable and impressive, though hardly shattering. And then, walking away from the venue a few min¬utes after it was over, I had to stop in my tracks: I was fighting back tears, for no reason I could identify. Somehow the piece had bypassed the conscious areas of my mind and tapped into the well of basic emotion. Harrowing stuff. But the main discovery of the month so far is altogether more joy-ous: a bunch of Ukrainian paper-tearing clowns: Around 1990, Italian “ori¬gami impressionist” Ennio Marchetto was the hit of the Fringe, performing a series of mime impersonations while wearing amazingly intricate costumes he had constructed out of card¬board. Marchetto returns this weekend for the first time in several years, but he may find his thunder already stolen by the Mim-I- Richi company and their show Paper World. Not that their show is as painstakingly designed . . . dean me, no. They sim¬ply tear loads of plain paper up and play with it. And I mean loads: possibly around an acre of the stuff per show. You walk into the theatre, see a huge paper backdrop and think, “Ah, that’ll be the climax of the show.” Not a bit of it: it’s already in shreds after half an hour, and the fun keeps coming. Mim-I-Richi’s discovery is a simple one: tear paper, crumple it up, and you can pretend it’s just about any-thing: a football, a baby, a maneating monster, what¬ever. It’s the same sort of aesthetic which has informed many of designer Julian Crouch’s projects in the UK with Improbable Theatre, but more endear¬ingly ramshackle. Also like Improbable, Mim-I-Richi relishes the spontaneous and unexpected; it’s that shared delight in the moment which is at the heart of the best clowning. The players go to great lengths to involve the audience in their show, and are happy to take ideas and run with them, even when the “idea” is an uncontroRa- ble little boy in the front row who won’t stop flinging balls of paper back at them. For this isn’t enforced audience participation of the “let’s pretend we’re having fun” kind. The four perform-ers manage to get hundreds of people in the Pod Deco’s main space all pratting about gleefully like kids in a playground; they create an atmosphere of free play that is intensely liberating, and make sure that every single person in the house is car¬ried along. All that without a single word of dialogue. People by the hundred are discovering Mim-I-Richi up here, but that doesn’t make the joy of serendipity any less when you find them yourself."

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"As I posted on GoogleMyBusiness: "Kevin entertained the kids at my son's birthday party and had they had the most amazing time. He was so funny and easy to work with. The kids were cracking up at the talking dog. So much fun!"

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"He absolutely blew my mind, I've never seen magic like this up close, so it was amazing!!"

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"Dynamic, Reliable, and Crowd-Ready Performer Mooncalf Magic brought high energy and strong crowd engagement to the Seafarer’s Beergarden at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Danny consistently connected with guests through humor, presence, and interactive charm. His flexibility in performance style made him a great fit for the unique rhythm of our themed festival environment. Behind the scenes, Danny was dependable, professional, and easy to work with. His time with us added great value to the Beergarden’s entertainment lineup, and I’m happy to recommend him for future bookings seeking an experienced, engaging performer. — Brandi Ogier Entertainment Director, KCRF"

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"At the show I attended, the genial Ken Margoe executed some impressive rope and card tricks, eliciting some of the biggest oohs and ahh's of the hour-long show."

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"We've booked him several times, and the crowd loved it every time! "

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"America's Fastest Hypnotist was the highlight of our Donor Thank You Party! Scott's charm and mind-blowing skills were outrageously entertaining - forgetting names, numbers, and even meeting their favorite celebrities. It was an unforgettable evening for everyone. Bravo Scott! Highly recommended!"

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"Sam’s warm persona, showmanship, professionalism and his willingness to go the extra mile (at all times) will surely make your event a glowing success."

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"Fantastic show, Blaze went above and beyond to cater to our requirements, I would highly recommend him to anyone."

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"Perfect entertainer for all ages! Able to perform to suit different type of crowds."

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"It’s always a pleasure working with Todd. He is a true professional and a crowd pleaser. He is always dynamic, relevant, and his blend of humor has great insights. Feedback from my clients has been extremely positive and usually results in repeat appearances."

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