Crazy Craig Juggling Variety Show
Overview
Be prepared for nonstop laughs and witness astounding feats such as balancing 10 metal folding chairs on the chin. Your guests talking about your event for a long time as you have world-wide professional comedy juggler and variety performer Craig Wise leave memories with his energizing enthusiasm entertainment at your engagement. Based in Livonia Michigan and will travel everywhere to make a difference and instill many memorable moments for your friends and family to share. 20 years he has been keeping people of all ages on the edge of their seats and wanting more of his crazy antics and family comedy style show.
Reviews
18 reviews
Pam B.
June 30, 2015AMAZING SHOW!
Craig has a great variety show. We originally we just looking for someone to perform balloon twisting, but he brought so much more! Both adults and children were amazed by his juggling, unicycle, and balancing act. Craig really pulled the kids in by allowing them to try some juggling and twisted balloons creating their requests. If you need someone for your next event - call CRAZY CRAIG!
Hired as: Balancing Act, Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Circus Entertainment, Interactive Performer, Juggler, Variety Entertainer
Ed M.
June 16, 2015The Show Must Go On!
We had a houseful of 7 year old boys that for two weeks prior to the party had all talked non-stop about Crazy Craig and his folding chair balancing trick. So needless to say, anticipation was very high. The day of the party arrived and the rain was relentless. We were prepared to move it indoors realizing that tricks like balancing 10 folding chairs on his chin might have to be cut from the performance. But did a little rain deter Crazy Craig? No! Kids and adults watched comfortably from our garage while Craig put on a spectacular show in the driveway. Rain and all, and not one routine was cut. His dedication to putting on a great show was impressive. Not to mention that Craig's act is very entertaining. He worked hard to draw in not just the kids but he also got the adults involved as well. Then to top it off, he came inside and made the most spectacular balloon animals. My son has already begged to have Crazy Craig back next year. Other friends are looking to book him for their children's birthday. Other kids said it was the best party they had ever been to. It's clear Craig can tailor his act for whatever age group he's playing and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for anything including corporate gigs or other adult parties.
Hired as: Balancing Act, Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Comedy Show, Juggler
Lisa H.
September 14, 2023Great entertainment for kids and adults alike!
Craig performed at our elementary school picnic and the kids LOVED him! He did a wide variety of different activities that kept the kids interest for over an hour, which is an impressive feat! You could also tell he enjoyed what he was doing to - he brought a lot of energy and charisma to his performance.
Hired as: Balancing Act, Children’s Party Entertainment, Interactive Performer, Juggler
Nancy D.
June 26, 2018Great Show
We engaged Craig for our department's annual summer picnic. This is family friendly event and Craig provided some much needed comedy relief. All the attendees, adults and children, enjoyed Craig's balloon twisting, unicycle tricks, chair stacking (he really can balance ten on his chin!) and more! We got so much feedback this this year's event was better than ever and that was all because of Craig. He worked really hard to fit his talents to our event and made it a huge success. Cannot recommend him enough!
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Interactive Performer, Juggler
Booking information
Price range: $300 and up.
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 60 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Entertainers Insurance.
Unions: Other
What to expect
The Crazy Craig Family Comedy Juggling Variety Show is an experience you will not soon forget. This show, which is 45 minutes in length of non-stop action and audience participation, will take you to the edge of your seat as you become Wowed and Amazed. No matter your age, from toddlers and grade school children, to teens, young adults, parents, seniors, and everyone in between-- Crazy Craig Will keep you smiling, laughing and wanting more of his Fun Crazy Antics!
About
Craig Wise, also known as Crazy Craig has been performing for 15+ years now and loves what he does and can see himself touring colleges, schools, corporations, cruise lines and resorts in the upcoming year. Craig lives in Livonia, MI, which is between Ann Arbor and Detroit where he spends a few nights a week practicing with other performers.
Craig used to live in Ypsilanti, Michigan, December 2012 -May 2016 and Perrysburg OH near Toledo, Ohio From December 2010- December 2012.
Before Ohio, Craig lived in Connecticut where he finished high school at Southington High with honors and completed a four year liberal arts bachelors of theater at Eastern Connecticut State University. His entertainment career took off in the summer of 2003 when he worked as a performer at Lake Compouce Amusement park, just a few miles away from his home in Southington. He was the costume character manager as well as performed juggling, devil-sticks, unicycle, stilts, balloon twisting, and magic around the park. For three summers of hard work and practice and experience at the amusement park, Craig started doing a variety show for birthday parties and other venues. He picked up a few booking agents while attending college and they booked him throughout his stay in New England. He performed over 350 shows in those 4 years at college.
Since he wanted to be closer to family, he moved to Ohio in January 2010, about 7 months after graduation from college.
Craig Wise now lives in Livonia, Michigan and provides his 45 minute family comedy juggling variety show.
He has made an abundance of friends in the performing arts and continues to network and promote his business to one day be the best comedy juggler in Michigan. He wants to move towards motivational speaking and letting the world know that they have what it takes to accomplish anything they set their mind to.
Additional booking notes
Performed in huge auditoriums and gymnasiums to small seven foot ceiling basements. I'm very adaptable and can fit the show to the environment without sacrificing excellence.
Set list
5 balls, 5 clubs, devil-sticks, 20 inch rim unicycle standard, five foot tall 20 inch rim unicycle, 12 folding chairs, hula hoop, 3 machetes made for juggling, bowling ball, apple, box of balloons 260s specialty Qualitex (r) professional balloon twisting balloons, balloon pump, Sharpie (r), Silly hats and other dress up props for volunteers to wear.
Influences and inspiration
Working at Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Connecticut, I met other jugglers and watched and practiced a lot to perfect my skills. They inspired me to keep going, no matter how many times you drop, just keep picking them back up. And most importantly, "It's not how many things you can juggle, it's how well you do with what you got."
Setup requirements
I bring everything I need, Very Adaptable to every environment