Magic and Comedy in Michigan

Michigan Magicians Comedians Clowns and Fun
Magic Shows - Comedy Entertainment - Fun Entertainers in MI USA

Madman Mike enjoys being astounded and befuddled by magicians, caught in side-splitting laughter with comedians, and being thoroughly amused by the antics of clowns. He is amazed at the ability of these talented performers to put smiles on so many people on a consistent basis. To all of these entertainers, Mike says Thank You!  add update MI Magic Comedy link

If you are looking for magicians in Michigan, Jason Hudy offers Big-Time Platform and Illusion shows, plus entertainment for local kids, adult, family events. You can follow him on Twitter and Facebook.

The Magic of John Sterlini
Magician / illusionist based in metro Detroit, and available for out of state. Stage shows & large illusion program, plus corporate, fairs/festivals, seasonal programs such as Christmas parties.

Chuck King
Comedy Magician and Hypnotist (The King of Hypnosis). "For over 20 years he has made people laugh as a headliner in Comedy clubs at Colleges, Casinos and Corporate shows around the world." phone: 517-646-8120.

A2 Magic
"Unbeatable Value...Unforgettable Fun!" Comedy magic, Walk-around Magic and a unique Magic Telegram by one of Michigan's favorite magicians. A2 Magic features clean, quality professional entertainment for your next Holiday Event, Party, Birthday or Banquet. Over 12,000 performances nationally and locally means you'll be getting a time tested, proven performer. Call Jeff Wawrzaszek today at (734) 99-MAGIC

Jeff the Magician
"Greater Lansing's only full time professional magician, runs his own magical entertainment company across the state of Michigan. Member of the Magician's Guild of Lansing, Ring 54 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians."

Steven Skindell
Magician based in the Metro Detroit area. Close up magic, card tricks, sleight of hand and mentalist available for corporate shows, restaurant walk around, special events and parties.

Zeemo The Magnificent
Available throughout Michigan. 45 minute magic show and/or Cheap Theatricks, Yo-Yos, Juggling. Fairs, festivals, schools, company party, more. Suitable for all ages.

Kelly Dunn - The King of Cards
based in Metro Detroit. Trade shows, wedding receptions, parties, corporate events, schools and charities. phone 248-524-1602.

Dave Foydel
Magician, comedian, entertainer for southeast MI. Professional magician since 1994. Walk around magic & balloon animals to shows. For all ages, children and adults.

Zubrick Magic & Illusion
based in East Lansing. stage, strolling, and comedy magic.

The Amazing Clark
strolling magic or 45-60 minute magic show. based in southeast MI.

Chris Clark
magic show & puppet shows for any age group, children to adults. based in southeast MI.

Tom Coverly - The Illusionist
based in Grand Rapids, MI. professional magician for 18 years.

Craig Alan
Magic and Mind Reading. 734.546.5207

Proximity Illusions
Carrie Rostollan, based in Auburn, MI.

Gordon Russ Magic Shows
magician based in Metro Detroit. "Wholesome Magical Entertainment". schools, libraries, art fairs, festivals, corporate events, private parties.

The Magic Stu
Magic by master magician and entertainer Stuart MacDonald. From street magic at an exclusive party to a full evening show with spectacular illusions. Corporate Events, trade shows, meetings, speaking engagements, colleges. 517-403-2673.

Dean Gilbert
magic for all ages. based in southeast MI.

The Dipsticks
comedy magic for children's parties and other occasions. based in southeast MI.

Jasen Magic
Magician based in Michigan, available nationwide. Professional entertainer for more than 15 years, can also provide companies with an innovative marketing approach.

Dynamike
based in Detroit. Children's magician, clean fun for all ages throughout Metro Detroit. Close-up, walk around and stand-up. Performing for three decades. 248-535-3549.

Andy Turner's Mysteries of Magic
Kalamazoo, Michigan based magician who has delighted audiences nationally for over three decades. His unique blend of amazing magic, comedy, and showmanship are sure to make your next event unforgettable. Available throughout Michigan and Nationally for Fairs/Festivals, schools, private events, corporate, camps/resorts, cruises, fund raising. Call (269) 274-7388.

Gil Scott Comedy & Magic
Clean comedy, over 30 years experience, performed for groups ranging from 50 to 50,000.

Rodney Palmer - First Class Magic
magician based in the Port Huron area, over 25 years experience.

Alan Smola
magician, family oriented performances. birthdays, festivals, corporate events, more.

Nathan Kranzo
Magician featuring a Comedy Magic and Mind Reading Show. performs local & national shows.

Jason Abbott
based in Metro Detroit. Adult, Family and Children's magic shows, stand-up to walk around.

Vander Wal Magic Shows
for the Grand Rapids area. all occasions, parties, family and corporate events, school and church functions.

Dan's Magic Shows in Southwest Michigan
kid shows, parties & close up.

Michael Mode
Magician. performs magic, designs magic and special effects, and conducts seminars for companies around the world.

Joseph David - The Magician
based in Metro Detroit, has a high energy show and performed internationally.

John the Magician
Performs magic, balloon art and magic shows throughout Southeast Michigan.

Amazing Magic by Ran Baker
based in Western MI. magic show combining illusion and comedy, in Michigan and beyond.

Magic Joe
The Magic of Joe Fusco for Saline, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas. all ages & children's parties.

Guy Copland
based in Metro Detroit, will travel. magic & comedy entertainment suitable for all ages.

Alan Kazam
Magician in Kalamazoo. shows full of magic, music and comedy for both children and adults.

Miraculous Entertainment
magician, magic show, gospel magic for all of Michigan, based in Metro Detroit.

Bill Martin
Magic & illusion with a twist of comedy. He does his booking through The Millennium Entertainment Group listed lower.

Nick Paul's Comedy Magic
Combines family friendly comedy with amazing magic. based in Macomb, MI (and Chicago, IL)

Dave J. Castle
member of The Society of American Magicians and International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Magicians From Michigan but No Longer Based In Michigan
These are still proudly booking magic shows in MI

Al The Only - My 27th year, full time, of providing magic for corporate meetings, trade shows, banquets and conventions - worldwide. I'm not just selling entertainment, I provide wonderful memories of your party for your guests! "Amusionist" from MI, now based in Hawaii, is gladly accepting bookings in Michigan.

Chris Linn
national & worldwide corporate entertainer, magical comedian (magician + comedian) who blends off-beat visual magic effects and unbelievable stunts with clean comedy, and hilarious audience participation. From Michigan, current "Based In" unknown.

Abracadabra Entertainment - magicians, clowns, party entertainment and rentals in the Metro Detroit area.

Action Entertainment - based in West Michigan. offers a magician, ventriloquist, musical comedy, juggler, clowns and a comedy waiter.

Magicians at The Millennium Entertainment Group
based in Mid Michigan. six magicians, different types of events.

Magicians at Starlight Entertainment
based in Metro Detroit. three magicians, different types of events.

Entertainment Connection [Entertainment List]
Full service entertainment agency based in Metro Detroit has Magicians/Illusionists, Comedians, Hypnotists/Psychics, Jugglers/Fire Eaters, Mimes, more.

Lorio-Ross Agency - based in Metro Detroit, has magicians, comedians, more.

Rusch Entertainment Agency - based in Mid-Michigan has magicians, comedians, more.

Michigan Christian Magicians - for hire, and have a cable tv show.

MagicianInMichigan.com - magicians for hire.

Philip and Henry (Detroit) - lists magicians & magic shows in North America.

List of Magicians - available to perform in Michigan, listed by PartyPop.com

Joey's Comedy Club - in Livonia (part of Kickers Entertainment Complex)
stand-up comedy shows, open mic night, comedy classes, helps you find area local comedians for parties & corporate events.
36071 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI 48150. ph# 734-261-5500.

Joey's Comedy Club - in Dearborn (lower level of Paisano's restaurant)
must be 18 to attend comedy shows, posts its comedians profiles.
5070 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126. ph# 313-584-8885.

Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle - in Royal Oak
comedy club with stand-up shows, open mike nite on wednesdays, comedy classes. also can provide local and national talent for company functions and fundraisers.
269 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak, Mi 48067. ph# 248-542-9900.

Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase - in Ann Arbor
stand-up comedy shows, open mic night.
314 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. ph# 734-996-9080.

Wise Guys Comedy Club - in Novi
stand-up comedy shows, open mic night.
40380 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48375. ph# 248-919-3216.

Chaplin's Comedy Club - in Clinton Township
stand-up comedy shows, hire a comedian.
34244 Groesbeck Hwy, Clinton Twp., Mi 48035. ph# 586-792-1902.

The Second City - in Novi (a.k.a. the one for the Detroit area)
comedy theatre which features an ensemble comedy show.
42705 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48375. ph# 248-348-4448.

All Star Comedy Club - in Allen Park, inside the Thunderbowl Arena
4200 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101. ph# 313-388-6020. open wed-sat, features headliners from all of the United States.

Go Comedy! Improv Theater - in Ferndale
261 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220. ph# 248-327-0575. improv, sketch and comedy troupes.
expected to open in early November 2008.

Holly Hotel Comedy Club - in Holly
professional stand up comedy on fridays & saturdays.
110 Battle Alley, Holly, MI 48442. ph# 248-634-5208.

Connxtions Comedy Club - in Lansing
stand-up comedy shows.
2900 N. East St, Lansing, MI 48906. ph# 517-482-1468.

Dr. Grins Comedy Club - in Grand Rapids (part of The B.O.B. Entertainment Complex)
20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI. ph# 616-356-2000.

Pesto's - Comedy Club - in Grand Blanc (Flint area)
11225 S Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, MI 48439. ph# 810-695-1671.

Shooters - Comedy Club - in Saginaw
8845 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609. ph# 989-781-6333.

Gary Fields Comedy Club - in Battle Creek
51 W. Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017. ph# 269-965-4646.

Gary Fields Comedy Club - in Kalamazoo
241 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. ph# 269-345-5966.

Michigan Comedians and Comedy Entertainers
Stand-Up to Ventriloquists, Jugglers and more

Bob Phillips
from southeast Michigan. stand-up comedy, generally PG-13 to R-rated side of things.

Bill Hildebrandt - "Funny Bald Guy"
stand-up comedy. based in Metro Detroit, headlines here and nationally including Las Vegas and corporate.

Jim Freeman - "The King of Raunch & Roll"
deliberately offensive music comedy. based in Metro Detroit, will travel.

John Face - The Ambulance Guy
stand-up comedy.

MasterMind Hypnosis Comedy Show
based in West MI, Comedy Show will come to you with quality, hilarious affordable entertainment. Will travel in Michigan. Over 20 years experience. 231-773-5272.

Amaru
stand-up, comedic story telling. based in Kalamazoo, travels.

Richard Paul
ventriloquist featuring comedy, vocal variety, life like puppets and funny audience interaction.

Jim Oakley
comedy juggler, performs exclusively for the corporate market.

Da Yoopers
popular comedy music ensemble and show, based in Michigan's U.P.

Funny Business Agency - a top national comedy agency that has "viable options for your event usually in less than 24 hours. Our acts are professional, dependable and have extensive experience in their respective markets. We don't work with untested talent." 888-593-7387.

Michigan Clowns

2clowns.com
award winners based in southeast MI featuring Derby, Lovely the Clown, Balloon Man Dan and others. "Derby & Lovely have been entertaining kids of all ages for over 15 years with balloon sculptures, full-face painting, comedy magic, storytelling, games, kids karaoke, crafts, meet & greet, and more."

Clowning by Buster & Sydney
"Providing award winning clown entertainment throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area. Whether you need a clown, balloon twister, face painter, juggler, magician, rubber chicken groomer, or banana peel tester...we pretty much got you covered."

Polka-Dots the Clown
Serving Southeast, MI to entertain parties, events, business/corporate functions, picnics, festivals, etc., with balloon twisting, face painting, and more at affordable rates!

Bobo The Clown and friends
based in Metro Detroit. balloons, face painting, stiltwalkers, Santa, and more for private parties, parades, festivals, corporate promotion, family entertainment.

Jewls The Clown
real circus clown based in Midland, MI. magic, juggling, balloons, face painting, stage or strolling.

Rosco The Clown
based in southeast MI. birthday party, company party, picnic, or for any other reason.

Duffer
clown for metro Detroit and Ann Arbor. comedy, gags, juggling, magic. different costumes and face variations.

Sunny and Tookles
clowns for metro Detroit. face painting, balloon sculptures, silly magic, games.

Cashew The Clown
Lansing.

Mary Ellen
Metro Detroit clown and puppeteer for Pre-school thru 8th grade.

Family Friendly Entertainers and Entertainment in Michigan
Face Painting, Jugglers, Mimes, Magic-Comedy, All Ages, Kids Entertainment, etc.
Note: most clowns and many magicians listed above are family friendly.

Oddzin Ends - Metro Detroit area.
Provides full-face painting, balloon twisting, carnival-type game rentals and more for birthday celebrations, festivals, grand openings, parties, corporate or themed events. Great for Children's Entertainment.

Stan the Magical Fireman
based in Mt. Clemens, travels to all of Michigan and North Ohio. Stan and his fire safety magic show entertain as well as teach the importance of fire safety. Kids get rides on his kiddie sized fire truck.

Patchwork Pear Performers - featuring Mat and Deb Emerick.
"Celebrating life through music, mime, songs, stories, and comedic juggling." As Mimes, they have many skits and perform cool mime illusions. When Juggling, Mat will excite and charm an audience with his comedic juggling and stories. He juggles a variety of objects (beanbags, balls, rings, clubs and basketballs) balances on a "rolla bolla", walks on his hands (as in upside down) and more. For Songs & Stories, each piece is some unique mix of music, mime, juggling, and the spoken word. Music: Deb sings, plays guitar, banjo, other stringed instruments, Mat plays his jawharp.

Kim's Fun Faces
located in Central Michigan, serving all of lower Michigan. Professional Face Art, Airbrush Tattoos and Balloon Sculptures for all ages. Specializing in all types of events, Birthday Parties, Store Promotions, Grand Openings, Bar mitzvah, Bat mitzvah, Restaurant entertainment, or any special occasion.

A*1 Party Characters
Serving all of Southeast, MI with clowns, cartoon and costume characters, and more: from the Easter Bunny to lead an egg hunt to the Grim Reaper for an over-the-hill birthday surprise; plenty of characters to choose from to entertain parties, events, business/corporate functions, etc; also offer balloon sculpting and face painting.

FuniFaces
FuniFaces face painting has been painting faces in the Detroit area @ parties, corporate events, picnics, etc, for over 5 years, offering very competitive pricing and quality work to meet the needs of any event. [ms]

The Tom Bartholomew Show
Juggling comedy for all. Tom Has performed all across the Mid West entertaining in hundreds of venues, with rave reviews. Check out Tom's website for more information.

Harpbeat! featuring Donna Novack
based in Ypsilanti. Entertains children by performing music using harp and percussion instruments.

Zeemo's Friends - a select list of jugglers, yo-yo players, magicians, etc.

Miraculous Entertainment - clowning, miming, face painting, balloon sculpting, magic, full body temporary tattooing, costume appearances, ventriloquism, more. based in Metro Detroit, serving all of Michigan.

Carousel Acres in South Lyon.
Christmas Season has Real Live Reindeer, Sleigh Rides, Santa and Elves.

Other Types of Fun Entertainment in Michigan

Suspense & Nonsense
Also known as Suspender's Mystery Theatre, a mystery/comedy troupe from Kalamazoo delighting audiences all over Michigan with their special blend of humor, mayhem and fun-filled murder mystery events.

Random Acts Interactive Musical Murder Mysteries
Offers Musical Murder Mysteries, Interactive Cabarets, Kids Mystery Theater, Team Building and more. Have piano... will travel! (link is for their shows in Michigan and contact info)

Magic Comedy Events in Michigan

March 19-20, 2010: Abbotts 31st Closeup Convention (magicians) - in Colon (Southwest MI), tickets $75 in advance, if available at door $100.

March 21-27, 2010: Detroit International Comedy Festival (3rd Annual Detroit Comedy Fest) - most performances at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle - in Royal Oak, just north of Detroit.

May 14-16, 2010: The Motor City Comic Con - comic books convention in Novi (located northwest of Detroit).

August 4-7, 2010: Abbotts 73rd Annual Get Together (Colon Magic Festival) - in Colon (Southwest MI), "The Magic Capital of The World". many stage shows, lecturers, more. Tickets $150.

TBA 2010: John Luka's 13th Annual Motor City Close-Up Convention (magicians) - in Taylor (south of Detroit). tickets $85 to $95 per-person.

Magic Shops - Magic Stores - Supplies - Costumes

Wunderground Magic, Inc. - located in Clawson, Michigan (Metro Detroit).
16 S. Main St., Clawson, MI 48017. phone: 248-280-5925.
Serving the greater Detroit metro area with magic supplies and accessories for the amateur to professional magician's needs. We are a full line magic shop with props for close-up, stage, platform, and walk around performances as well as books, DVDs, and classes to take your magic to the next level. We also carry juggling equipment, puzzles, games, novelties, and gifts.

Lauer's Costume and Magic - on Gratiot Ave in Roseville (Metro Detroit). "We sell to many professional magicians, clowns, and other entertainers. We sell to school, theatre groups and other organizations for productions and promotional events."

Abbott's Magic - located in Colon, MI.

The FAB Magic Company, Inc. - located in Colon, MI.

abcmagicshop.com online store - (in person, try 36633 Gratiot Ave near 16 Mile).

More Fun Stuff
Coin-operated Games and Amusements, Buy-Rent-Lease

Alpha Amusements - in Madison Heights, MI (just north of Detroit). 248-583-1000
580 Ajax Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071 (between 12 & 13 Mile, west of John R). "Alpha Amusements is the largest supplier of coin operated amusement games in the state of Michigan. We rent and sell new and used video games, pinballs, cranes, foosball, pool tables, jukeboxes, driving simulators, darts, air hockey, chexx hockey, redemption prize games, sports games, basketball toss, dance games, classic games, and many, many, more." They also supply games to business on a lease or commission basis, for events at home or office, etc.

Bargain Bounce - inflatable fun, party rentals and equipment.

Madman Mike's List of Fun Websites - funny, strange, unusual and interesting.

The Amazing Johnathan - official website.   [ms]

Criss Angel - MINDFREAK - official website.

Penn & Teller - official website.

David Copperfield - official website.

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