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Comedy in Motion with Bob Cates
- Toledo, OH
- Corporate Comedian
- Travels nationwide
- $2500-$7500
Overview
Bob Cates is a Canadian Juggling Champion, clean comedian and physical
variety artist. Bob grew up on a farm, and his small-town charm, clean comedy, and
witty sense of humor have won him fans all across the nation. He keeps the crowd
laughing with fast-paced comedy routines involving advanced juggling, wild
unicycling and balancing skills, and an insane real plate-spinning finale that has to
be seen to be believed. Bob was awarded National Entertainer of the Year at the
Canadian Event Industry Awards and “Best Variety Act” at the Canadian
Comedy Awards.
Corporate, Gala, Banquet, Fund Raisers, Special Event Stage Entertainer
Hire an experienced pro with experience all over the world.
14 Reviews
We used Bob to open up Day 2 of our conference. He was the perfect combination of funny, entertaining and professional. He worked in our conference theme and made it super funny and relatable for our attendees. Bob was great to work with and made the process to hire and plan- simple and professional. If you are looking for a great add to your conference don't hesitate to add Comedy in Motion!
Balancing Act, Comedian
This is the second time that i have booked Bob Cates and will do it again! The event was a well attended congress at the Fantasyland Conference Center in Edmonton and Bob captured the crowd and added energy and "sparkle" to our event again. He is a true professional, easy to work with, flexible, accommodating and always hits a home run with his brand of world class juggling and humor. He had us all rolling in the isles.
Christian Comedian, Comedy Show, Corporate Entertainment, Juggler, Las Vegas Style Entertainment
I recently had the opportunity to work with Comedy in Motion for a corporate event and I must say that this whole process was a smooth transition from start to finish. They were extremely organized and detail orientated, when asked to incorporate some of our organizations strategy into the act there was no hesitation on their part and they were able to work it in ever so seamlessly. They arrived right on time, set up was quick and quiet, they were very easy going and a real pleasure to work with.
After an all-day strategy event the audience was delighted to see our mission and values worked into the act. Feedback I have heard is that the show was entertaining and hilarious, an absolute hit with such a diverse crowd. Everyone loved that the show was interactive including audience remembers, showing our fellow colleagues in a different light when put on the spot. The show ended with a fantastic reference to our days overall purpose that was followed by a standing ovation.
This show was a crowd pleaser being polished, clean and captivating. There was great variety to make everyone smile and it built up the energy up in the room. I would recommend this show to anyone, especially those who are looking for great entertainment for corporate functions.
Comedian, Comedy Magician, Corporate Entertainment, Corporate Magician, Juggler, Las Vegas Style Entertainment, Laser Light Show, Stand-Up Comedian, Variety Show, Corporate Comedian
Bob Cates and the Hover brothers were amazing. If you have the chance to book them do so, they came ready and prepared and were entertaining the whole time, I loved that they both made it interactive with the crowd. Book them ASAP for your next function.
Christian Comedian, Juggler
Response from Comedy in Motion with Bob Cates:
Thanks, Daniel! I wish every audience was as fun and engaged as yours!
Bob & Hudson thank you for a great show at our Circle Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Banquet. Looking for a great entertainer; book Bob Cates, we were an all adult crowd, but is a great show for the entire family. Bob was easy to schedule with, he actually reached back out to me as we had inquired a couple of years ago with a few different entertainers and had gone a different direction initially. We are so happy that we were able to make it work out for 2024. We put him to the test, making him adapt the show to a smaller venue and "stage" space; he made everything work & put on an excellent performance. We can be a tough crowd here in our small community, but Bob was able to get a standing ovation out of us.
Comedy Show, Juggler
Response from Comedy in Motion with Bob Cates:
Thanks so much for the kind words, Jana. I love your last sentence especially. Tough crowds are my specialty, haha. Of course with audience members like John helping out, it certainly helps!
There was lots of fun and laughter when Bob Cates of Comedy in Motion came to entertain us!! We hired Bob for our Christian school fundraiser and he was excellent to work with. He had everyone laughing and enjoying his interactive, clean comedy show while performing amazing juggling feats and plate spinning madness:)) Very professional and a real crowd pleaser!! He had his son and son’s friend show off their new juggling skills which impressed the kids (and parents) and was great to watch!!
Comedy Show
Bob Cates performed a comedy juggling routine for our annual Children's Ministry Volunteers and everyone from 12 years to 78 years loved him. He was not only entertaining, but he involved the spectators with his antics in a delightful way. The pig was an especially big hit and his costume change while riding his unicycle was an amazing feat. He arrived early and met with our tech guy so that he was ready to go in plenty of time. We will definitely have him back again.
Christian Comedian
Bob and Jane put on a great show, with lots of humour and audience interaction. It was very funny and well received by the whole staff! Thanks for the laughs!
Arts/Entertainment Speaker, Balancing Act, Comedian, Comedy Magician, Comedy Show, Corporate Entertainment, Corporate Magician, Juggler, Magician, Stand-Up Comedian, Stunt Performer, Variety Show
So glad to have connected with Comedy in Motion! Our Junior Optimist youth fundraiser was greatly enhanced booking the performer we had! Great job Cate's team!
Balancing Act, Juggler
Bob & Jane Cates' Comedy in Motion presented their shtick at our Seniors Ministry Christmas Outreach Event last night. He was interactive and engaging with the audience, wowing them with his juggling, balancing and unicycle skills, and making humorous quips and comedic commentary all along the way. He presented a clear, simple explanation of the Good News of Jesus being the reason for season.
Many wonderful comments from our attenders. Thank you!
Arts/Entertainment Speaker, Balancing Act, Christian Comedian, Circus Entertainment, Juggler, Stunt Performer
COM is very organized and works with you on all levels to deliver a polished event. Their communication and attention to details are impressive providing excellent guidance for prep and delivery. The audience loved the show and felt that it was a great culmination to the day's activities.
Corporate Entertainment, Juggler
The title doesn't lie folks! Bob Cates and his lovely wife Jane pull off an incredible show time and time again. If you ever feel like having a date night with your significant other, or maybe you don't want to be on the couch eating burritos in your basement, then go grab some tickets to watch Comedy in Motion in action! Or better yet book them at your local establishment so your friends can see, you won't regret it!
Christian Comedian, Comedy Magician, Comedy Show, Juggler, Magician
We recently hired Bob & Comedy in Motion to do a show at our Stayner Family Camp 2017. Once again, Bob delivered a high-energy, professional display of his incredible juggling abilities, along with clean family fun that everyone enjoyed. Bob is such a delight to work with, and totally understands what it takes to pull of a successful event. He is always concerned about providing quality entertainment, and comes across very comfortable in front of any sized crowd. The other thing I appreciate about Bob is his willingness to be flexible and try new ideas based on venue size, crowd demographic, etc. We will definitely use Bob & Comedy in Motion again!
Juggler
It was a pleasure to have Bob and his wife participate in our Christmas program for our staff of volunteers. The room I am sure was not exactly conducive for him to do his program. However, having said that he did not allow that to deter him from giving an excellent program. It was definitely enjoyed by all.
Christian Comedian, Juggler
Booking Info
Price Range: $2500-$7500
Gig Length: 30 - 70 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2 million
Unions: None
What to Expect
Bob Cates is a Canadian Juggling Champion, clean comedian and physical variety artist. Bob grew up on a farm, and his small town charm, clean comedy, and witty sense of humour have won him fans all across the nation. He keeps the crowd laughing with fast paced comedy routines involving advanced juggling, wild unicycling and balancing skills, and an insane real plate spinning finale that has to be seen to be believed. Bob was awarded National Entertainer of the Year at the 2016 Canadian Event Industry Awards and was recently awarded “Best Variety Act” at the 2018 Canadian Comedy Awards.
A 1 hour show that gets a standing ovation, every time!
About
Bob and Jane Cates of Cambridge Ontario have been named Best Variety Act in Canada by the top comedy organization in the country. The Canadian Comedy Awards which presents awards in many categories including Best Stand-up Comedian, Best Improviser, and Best Television Performance awarded the “Comedy in Motion” show top honours for their clean, funny, and mind-blowing variety show.
The show is great for corporate dinners, banquets, gala special events, fundraisers, and conventions. In addition, since their show is squeaky clean, they perform many shows (and often speak) at churches, ministries, and family events.
As a former Canadian Juggling Champion, Bob doesn’t just tickle the audience’s funny bone as he jokes all the way through the show. He makes sure they see some seriously amazing tricks as well. Parts of their show include advanced juggling, wild unicycling, and balancing skills, black light laser effects, illusion, and an insane 24-plate spinning finale (using real breakable plates) that you will remember for a long long time. The Comedy in Motion show is like a cross between Jerry Seinfeld and Cirque du Soliel and involves a great deal of physical skill which has taken years to hone. They are one of the few acts left in North America performing authentic plate spinning – their signature piece. Overall, the show is very fast-paced, and highly interactive and uses situational comedy and advanced skills to keep audience members of all ages on the edge of their seats right to the very end.
In 2016, Bob was awarded National Entertainer of the Year at the Canadian Event Industry Awards after 4 previous nominations. The Canadian Event Industry Awards are widely acknowledged as the pinnacle mark of professional achievement, and the highest honour a Canadian event professional can earn. This recognition has pushed their corporate bookings to an all-time high with shows at banquets, galas, and conventions with audience sizes ranging from 250 to 1000 people. Bob was also twice named “Best Entertainer of the Year” at the Molson Canadian F.E.O. Awards. He won the Most Difficult Trick Award at the RIT New York Juggling Festival and has been a special guest performer at the Israeli Juggling Convention and several National Youth Conventions in Canada and the United States.
Additional Booking Notes
Please Contact me for a technical Rider. We can provide Sound, Lighting, Mics.
Services Offered
Set List
Please Contact if needed.
Team
| Jane Cates | Assistant |
| Bob Cates | Performer |
Influences & Inspiration
Jerry Seinfeld, Cirque du Soliel
Setup Requirements
2 small tables, Stage or Risers, Audience!
Very simple. Contact for Rider
Testimonials
“Your comedic professionalism and superb juggling ability were much in evidence and greatly enjoyed by all. I am pleased to recommend Comedy in Motion to any and all looking to significantly improve a corporate or private function through fine entertainment.
– T.W.Porter, Regional Director, Tradebank Canada
“After several full days (and nights) of meeting and socializing, it was a challenge to capture and hold the attention of the delegates at the world’s largest snowmobiling convention – but your one man show succeeded admirably!”
– R. Purchase, Manager, Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, Toronto
“I have to admit I was a bit skeptical when I’d heard that we had booked a “juggler.” Then I sat back and watched in amazement as he interacted and entertained the audience. Let me tell you from past experience, that sometimes it can be difficult to please some of these people. But they just sat in awe and watched in amazement. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the show.”
– J. Vahey, Manager, O”Rourke Transport Inc., London
“Bob is everything his website descriptions claim him to be and more! The only reason one might not want the show to continue another hour is that your sides ache from laughing.”
– K.Browning & M. Hymes, Principia College, Elsah, Illinois
“The energy and excitement of your act was the talk of the conference. The comedy was good clean fun that audiences of every age can relate to and appreciate, with no worry of offense.”
– JM Smith, President, HS Legal Defense Association, Purcellville, Virginia
“You continually amaze our guests and are consistently receiving incredible reviews on our comment cards. I would rate you as the best show we have had here in years.”
– Ken Martin, Recreation Manager, Bayview Wildwood Resort
FANTASTIC show! Great entertainer. Bob delivered a truly amazing show and kept the guests entertained from beginning to end. Standing ovations for both shows. Sometimes even after a number. Especially the Dance Revolution Juggling bit.
– Royal Caribbean Cruise Line