The show is designed to appeal to
audiences of all ages. In the broadest terms this is a family show, suited to
all generations. In addition to family audience shows in recent years, after
much trial and error, I’ve developed a very strong show that is well suited to
very young audiences. All you need to think about here is same tricks with a
different presentation.
I present the following skills in a
show: three club juggling, Chinese rhythm stick, Diablo, ball spinning, hat
tricks, hand balancing stunts and other “one of a kind,” feats of skill and
imagination. I’m always working on a song with my ukulele and I try and fit a
short tune into the show when and where I can. Where it is appropriate I might
include some of my fire juggling skills, and when the stage or location is not
suited to that element I delete the fire juggling from the show. Sometimes
individuals considering using my act get confused. Just remember I can do this
or I can do that, on a big stage or the smallest space. The show has latitude
and flexibility.
A show is not just a collection of
stunts and tricks it is also a performance and draws upon theatricality,
imagination, and the central organizing force that is always present in a one
man show, and that is the man himself. After 35 years on stage I bring
composure, instinct and polish to the show. My style is very interactive,
improvisational, and relaxed. Yes, the show is funny, but it is also a show
intended to showcase heart. I use volunteers, children, men, women; everyone in
the audience is a potential helper in the show. I like my volunteers to succeed.
I like to breed confidence, facilitate accomplishment, share the stage with my
helpers, and always in those last moments of a show find my way toward happy
endings.
Running times vary from anywhere between 20 minutes to 60 minutes.

