lucky john

"Yes mam it is true, I pound nails into my skull all in the name of comedy" ......Lucky John, "The Merchant Of Madness" grew up in the Los Angeles area spending most of his years surfing the coast between Seal Beach and San Diego. Easy going loving life. Currently living in Sydney Australia the last five years and will be re-locating to Wellington New Zealand end of 2006.For over twenty years Lucky John has entertained audiences around the globe both as a Stand Up Comic and Side Show Peformer. Growing up in the shadows of Hollywood, Lucky John honed his performance skills in Tinseltown under the tutledge of Comedy Guru Danny Mora and his "Peer Group" Workshop. Either performing in Casinos at Universities, Corporate Functions, Clubs or Festivals the audience is delivered a high energy act with a skewed sense of humour and off beat delivery that cuts across all age groups. Lucky John walks a razor sharp edge of comedy and death defying feats that will challenge your sensibilities and keep you on the edge of your seat. This Merchant Of Madness dares you to to keep your mind open and your eyes forward. To experience a Lucky John performance will lead you on a journey of oddities, laughter and charm that will transport you into a world unlike any other, The Merchant Of Madness would have it no other way.This is a comedy based show which features Bizarre Media, Twisted Comedy, Freaks and Stunts. Starring highly skilled and dedicated performers from Circus, Side Show, Stand Up Comedy, Physical Comedy, Vaudeville, Burlesque, Street Theatre the Media and Film Arts. Also featured is a mix of film shorts from Discovery Channel USA's "Beyond Bizarre" and a series of comedy short films titled "Strange Wilderness" which originaly aired on Comedy Central. Video and film clips are produced by renowned Burrud Productions.This Merchant Of Madness will take you on an expedition beyond belief. Lucky John has created a show that will transport you through a world of oddities, laughter and astonishment.Prepare to expect the unexpected. Laughter is created through many forms of expression. Not only does The Merchant Of Madness visit them all, but he will take your comedy sensibilites on a detour filled with road bumps that will find you roaring with laughter and leave you breathless. A wide range of high energy and extremly skilled performers from around the globe will give you a sense that nothing will be as you expect, and guess what?.. It isn't!STEP RIGHT UP AND SEE THE SHOW!...It will make you laugh, it will make you scream...Move your legs and your body will follow!.. Come see the man with rubber arms and rubber legs, he'll bend and twist his body into positions you and your lover could only dream of. Come see the Human Blockhead pound an six inch nail into his skull...Step Right Up! ...The closer you come the larger we appear. Amazing Feats and Mindblowing Stunts, Take A Journey Through Bizarre Times and Twisted Minds...Experience, Triumph Of The Heart And Imagination!... You'll laugh until you cry as we pull laughter from the sky...STEP RIGHT UP AND SEE THE SHOW!.......................... if ya want to see a very cool acrylic portrait of me paintd by one of my mates check out my top friend klausito and click pics ........................We lost one of the great ones, a friend to all comedians, a gentleman to everyone he met. Godspeed Richard Jeni RIP... Richard Jeni On religious wars, "You're basically killing each other to see who's got the better imaginary friend."... On dating, "At least Charles Manson has the decency to look crazy from the moment you meet him."...Richard said it best, "You go to a steakhouse, guess what folks..no cow tank."