MICHAEL HARRISON
Reimagining the Art of Ventriloquism
Michael Harrison and the Puppet Boy
Virtual Ventriloquism Shows with Michael Harrison
why you need
Michael Harrison
Michael turns ventriloquism upside-down with his original puppets and creative routines; vaudeville ventriloquism for a new generation.
biography
Topic
Michael channels the talents of his legendary great grandfather (a vaudeville ventriloquist) into a one-man, laugh out loud romp into the past with his new up to date twist on this long lost art form. Michael is a talented ventriloquist, puppeteer and comedian with a lifetime of experience in this unique field of entertainment. He has worked with Kelly Clarkson, The Muppets and Boyz to Men. He has headlined on the world's most luxurious cruise lines; Disney, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian and Crystal. Corporate events; Rainbow Room, Rockefeller Center-New York, The Bellevue Grand Ballroom-Philadelphia. Comedy clubs and Festivals; Hong Kong Comedy Festival, Catch a Rising Star-New York, Yuk Yuks- Canada. Shows at luxury resorts Atlantis and Sandals in the Caribbean.
Michael Harrison presents, "VENTASTIC -Reimagining the Art of Ventriloquism" Michael is an extraordinarily talented ventriloquist, comedian and master showman who combines his many talents in this laugh out loud, one man tour de force. It's Fantastic Ventriloquism, it's VENTASTIC!
Michael's family show is so finely tuned that Disney, the world’s largest entertainment company, has booked him for over 20 consecutive years and over 3000 performances as the headline act for Disney Cruise Line...more than any other entertainer!
Now you can bring "Ventastic -Reimagining the Art of Ventriloquism" to your theatre, festival, or just about any event in need of a powerhouse show that is guaranteed to amaze and entertain your audience.
For corporate audiences Michael delivers 45 minutes of laugh out loud comedy and audience participation. Combined with a cast of characters that only can be described as "one of a kind". His corporate show is great adult entertainment and always in good taste. Whatever the occasion or audience, Michael has the show for you.
Michael took his talents to a new level when he appeared on the hugely successful television show, America's Got Talent, receiving glowing reviews from the celebrity judges. He has written and performed on the award winning television show “Kids in the Firehall” (Bronze Apple Award Winner) and is the star of the reality television pilot “The Dummy Test”.
Hilarious-Amazing-Unforgettable
Just a few words used to describe this one of kind entertainer. From luxurious cruise ships to national conventions and conferences, Michael Harrison can deliver a knock out performance every time.
testimonials
"Michael, you had us in the palm of your hand. My face still hurts from laughing so hard, you're a true professional."
Greg Hallar, President
Verizon Wireless
"An outstanding performance, you really made me laugh!"
Leonard Maltin, Film Critic
Entertainment Tonight
"Michael Harrison offers a show for every audience and a talent for every occasion. No wonder he's Disney's favorite entertainer.”
Andy Carbone, Cruise Director
Disney Cruise Line
travels from:
Windsor, Nova Scotia
stage experience
- Disney Cruise Line
- Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
- Celebrity Cruise Line
- Princess Cruise Line
- Crystal Cruise Line
- Holland America Cruise Line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Atlantis Resorts
- Sandals Resorts
- Disneyworld Resort
- MGM Grand Hotel Macau, China
- The Rainbow Room -Rockefeller Centre, New York City
past clients
- Coca Cola Bottlers of USA
- Mid West Surgical Assoc.
- Pathfinder Learning Systems
- Building Owners and Managers Assoc.
- Plastic Surgeons Assoc.
- Newstar Technologies
- Independant Vision Care
- Suncor Energy
- Remax Realty
- International Systems Corp.
film / tv / broadcast credits
- Has worked with Kelly Clarkson, The Muppets and Boyz to Men
- America's Got Talent (Finalist)
- Has written and performed on the award winning television show “Kids in the Firehall” (Bronze Apple Award Winner) and is the star of the reality television pilot “The Dummy Test”
awards / nominations
Finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent