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The Only Ventriloquist To Fool Penn & Teller! Damien Creates All Of His Characters And Also Works As A Special Effects Artist For Film And TV.
Damien James has loved magic and ventriloquism since he was six. That’s when his mother bought him a simple magic book and his parents gave him a Tommy Talker, which was a pull string dummy from the Sears Christmas catalogue.
A graduate from The Maher School of Ventriloquism, Damien was the youngest to win the Ventriloquist of the Year Award at The Magic Capitol of the World Convention. He is also formally trained in magic.
He creates all his characters and works as a special effects artists for film and television. He is a student of Dick Smith, an Academy Award-winning special effects guru. Damien also works behind the scenes on many television shows and films.
Damien made two appearances on Penn & Teller and is the only ventriloquist to be on Fool Penn and Teller. His act is clean and can be family-oriented as well as edgy for adult-only events. He uses movie technology and animatronics to create life for his puppets, which gives them an extra dimension. The adult show can include a full set-up and customized to meet the clients needs, including a sound system, backdrop, lighting, and video projection screen. It can last from a 10-minute comedy routine, to a 45 to 60-minute action-packed performance. His act is unforgettable.
Damien has won several major awards for his excellence in performance and is a popular, repeat comedy act with corporations, associations, and social events. Damien’s show is a clean Corporate Adult Show and can include a full set up depending on the venue and the client’s specific needs (Sound System, Backdrop, lighting, and Video Projection Screen). The show length can last anywhere from a strong 10 minute comedy routine to a 45 – 60 minute Action packed Performance. His show is unique, customized comedy entertainment that is guaranteed to be unforgettable!
His act works well for private and corporate events, casino nights, fundraisers, conventions, and trade shows.
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“You provided us with a memorable and fun evening and I will recommend you to anyone looking for professional comedy entertainment”
Telus Communications
“The highlight of the afternoon was when Damien invited one of the employees to participate. For 20 minutes the group laughed non stop. It was very entertaining and a great success from all viewpoints.”
HSBC Technology Services North America
“I was very happy with his professionalism, and he had the crowd laughing all night and subsequently for weeks afterwards as we remembered tidbits of the evening. I would recommend him to any group looking for a good, clean night of hilarity!”
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
“Right from the start everyone was laughing and his closing act was priceless, if anyone wants to have a great evening I strongly recommend him!”
Trican
KFC Canada
CUPE
Finning Ltd.
Remax Realty
Telus Corporation,
Northlands Park
Alberta Summer Games
Alberta Senior Summer Games
Remington Tire
and more