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Dan Bennett

Dan Bennett

Four-time U.S. Nationals Juggling Gold Medal Winner
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@Dan Bennett learned to juggle in 1970 when he was eight years old. It was in college however that he discovered his propensity for comedy. While earning his bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Dan worked as a teaching assistant in the math lab. His love for teaching soon spilled over into tutoring with comedy. Eventually, Mr. Bennett was holding workshops in calculus and mixing mathematics with humor. While lecturing about ballistics he devised the object lesson now so central to his performances: catching a bowling ball with his face. There was no turning back once he discovered how fun it was ...
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Ken Block

Ken Block

Mastor Impressionist/Comic
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@Mrs. Schmidt isn’t exactly a household name. She certainly doesn’t have a voice that most audiences would recognize. Yet, she is the character that launched Ken Block’s career. Mrs. Schmidt was Ken’s 9th grade math teacher in Great Neck, New York. It was she who first said, “What do you think you are, a comedian? If you open your mouth one more time...” Of course, Ken did open his mouth one more time. He didn’t say anything, he just opened his mouth! Ken soon advanced from doing imitations of his teachers to doing impressions of celebrities as teachers. Imagine Arnold ...
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Barry Carlson

Barry Carlson

Encouraging People To Change Their Lives By Changing the Way They Think
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@Barry Carlson is the founder, Co-Owner and CEO of MidAmerica Speakers Bureau (MSB). After eight years of teaching and coaching, Barry entered the financial services business in 1979 where he won nearly every award the company had to offer both in sales and sales management spanning a 34-year career. In 2010 Barry founded MidAmerica Speakers Bureau which books speakers, presenters and entertainers nationwide. The bureau became so successful in such a short period of time that he sold his insurance/investment firm in 2013 and began managing MSB on a full-time basis. To date, MSB has booked close to a thousand ...
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Tim Cavanagh

Tim Cavanagh

CUSTOMIZE IT--FINDING THE FUNNY IN YOUR BUSINESS
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@Tim Cavanagh is a professional comedian and speaker, which has come as a complete shock to his family. They still remember him as the guy who refused to say a single word for the first nineteen months of his life. And now look at him. He’s making up for lost time. Over the last twenty years, Tim has brought his clean and engaging comedy to hundreds of business groups across the U.S. and Canada. He puts together a customized comedy show that hits just the right notes. He always does his homework, researching your website and speaking with members of ...
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Joe Cole

Joe Cole

The Best in Comedy Magic
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@Joe caught the “magic bug” at the early age of 8 when he discovered his older brother’s magic set tucked away in his closet consisting of a makeshift cape, a cardboard hat, and numerous plastic props of prestidigitation. Joe’s act has come a long way since then, but it was a wonderful start to his successful career. Now Joe performs almost nightly at the UpStream Brewing Co. and Fernando's restaurant. In 2001 Joe had his first magic competition in New Orleans with magicians around the world and with his act received, “Best Close-Up Magician” and in 2002 received the “Most ...
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Arthur Fratelli

Arthur Fratelli

The Professional Showoff
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@As a keynote speaker, Arthur Fratelli offers three unique and captivating presentations that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your audience. Arthur Fratelli is a professional keynote speaker, accomplished mentalist, magician, comedian, and lifelong martial artist. He is a former teacher and hypnotherapist, and has studied Eastern and Western philosophy, as well as comedy theory, writing, and improvisation at Second City in Chicago. He has an impressive track record of speaking for corporate clients such as Pepsi, Stine Seeds, Chevrolet, LinkedIn, and PayPal. He is in constant demand for corporate events across the country and is suitable for ...
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Joseph Hall

Joseph Hall

Elvis Tribute Artist
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@Joseph's new show is not "just an impersonation show" – Joseph portrays the energy, the moves and the voice of Elvis. Joseph made it into the Top 10 of NBC's America's Got Talent (season 3; 2008) as a "Young Elvis" impersonator. He did so well that he won the judges' vote (David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan). Following his success on AGT, Joseph went on tour (U.S., Europe and Mexico) and finally made Branson his performance home in February of 2010. He's had a wild ride and puts 110% into every performance – just like Elvis did. In 2006, Joseph dressed ...
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Jeff Koterba

Jeff Koterba

Cartoonist, Writer, Musician & Creativity Advocate
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@Jeff Koterba is a globetrotting creative. Honored by the National Cartoonists Society, National Headliner Awards, and Great Plains Journalism Awards, his cartoons are syndicated to 850 newspapers and have appeared in such publications as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today. His cartoons have flown aboard space shuttle Discovery. Back on earth, his work has been included in multiple exhibits in the U.S. and Europe, including alongside Picasso. Entertainment Weekly called his memoir, Inklings: “…a powerful and moving portrait of an artist.” A two-time TEDx speaker, he’s also a two-time nominee for a Heartland Emmy Award. He is the lead ...
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T. Marni Vos

T. Marni Vos

Meeting Challenges with Humor
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@Marni Vos is a clean and refreshing humorist. She is as funny as she is inspiring. A motivational speaker, she entertains with her keynotes as she motivates and inspires her audience to be top performers at their work and as individuals. T. Marni Vos leaves her audience not only with an additional communication tool, but she leaves them laughing, free of stress, and ready for change. Marni Vos became one of only seven women in 20 years to be a Finalist in the prestigious San Francisco International Stand-up Comedy Competition, where over 400 comics compete each year. She has performed ...
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