The Comedy Machine
- Long Beach, CA
- Comedian
- 6 Verified Bookings
Steve F. said “Our Elks lodge has worked with the Comedy Machine several times now. They have never let us down. The two comedians they sent this year were the best…”
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Do you want your parties and events to be memorable? Do you want your family, friends, and other guests to smile and LAUGH OUT LOUD? I can make those things happen, I'm award winning magician MartyG. My brand of magic will engage, involve, amuse, and often amaze the audience/spectators using cards, coins/money, ropes, silks, etc. No fire or animals.
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Price Range: $150-up
Gig Length: 15 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: I have std policy through H & K Ins via the IBM for performers who gross less than $25k per year
Unions: IBM, SAM
I typically do "self working" magic in my shows/gigs-I am not too into sleight of hand though I can do a bit when necessary to pull off an effect. I've been told that I am far more comical than magical, however I've also had folks watch an effect and walk away or follow me around wondering "How did he do that?". You'll be amused, befuttled, and above all else entertained by my performance/act.
My act includes but is not limited to magic with coins/money, cards, silks, rope, and other "props" as necessary for effect(s). Magic is as much about personality as it is about the effects presented and I've got personality to burn (or so I've been told). The act is ever evolving as I continue my growth in life and as a performer. I am not a trick master meaning that I am a performer first and a magician second. All to often I hear from folks that they hired a magician who while amazing in his tricks/effects didn't amuse in terms of overall performance rest assured that by hiring me you won't have that problem/issue...I guarantee you'll be ENTERTAINED and your party/event will be more FUN-AMUSING instead of stuffy and boring...In the end its PERFORMER vs trick, trick, trick...think about it next time you need a magician and hire one who's at the same time a PERFORMER and magician--ME, MARTYG!
I really don't need much for staging as I prefer to do strolling/walk around-table hopping magic. I can do some stage/parlor but only require about 10 minutes setup time.
February 26, 2023 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Private Party |
February 11, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Private Party |
My set(s) consist of typically 3 effects per group though I always have 12-15 with me and dependant upon time and # of folks/tables that need coverage I rotate some in and some out. It's particularly important to have extra in case someone actually follows from group to group or table to table which has happened to me as they really wanted to "figure" out how I did a particular effect.
I don't emulate anyone in particular though I as my bio states I've seen many "great" magicians including: Doug Henning, David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, Lance Burton, etc. Those are the big guys who do stage performances...I've also seen many, many close up performers and a few have been kind enough to me in terms of sharing/teaching you probably won't know of any of them so they're being thanked here though not specifically named.
I carry my own eqpt including PA if necessary.
Steve F. said “Our Elks lodge has worked with the Comedy Machine several times now. They have never let us down. The two comedians they sent this year were the best…”
Anita D. said “Our book club just finished a book that included a Tarot card reader as one of the main characters. I thought it might be fun to treat the members to…”
Sara M. said “Aidan performed strolling magic at my Halloween birthday party hosted at my home. He amazed my friends with his card tricks. He was the highlight of the…”
Jenny D. said “I have had Lisa come to several events. Her beautiful soul and heart ideally compliment the work I do with my clients. Inviting her to give readings to…”