Rusty Pliers, Magician Ventriloquist

St Louis, MO

$175 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Rusty Pliers is America’s favorite Hillbilly Ventriloquist and Magician.  Rusty is from a small hick town in Missouri with no phones, no lights, no power, not even a single luxury called Mehlville (near St. Louis).   Rusty performs on cruise ships, fairs and festivals, libraries, amusement parks, schools, church events, conventions, and corporate entertainment.  

Rusty has also performed as a guest Children’s Entertainer for MSC and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.  You can see Rusty perform yearly as the fun loving hillbilly, at Eckert’s Fun Farm in Millstadt Illinois.  Rusty is considered one of the top Family and Children Entertainers.


Reviews

26 reviews

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Amy J.

May 26, 2022
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Great for elementary students

Rusty Pliers was a perfect addition to our elementary field day. The kids and teachers loved his humor, jokes and magic tricks.

Hired as: Magician


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Carol D.

March 3, 2019
Verified review

Great Party

We loved Rusty! We had a bday party with girls aged 7-10 and he gave them a great show! My daughter said "He is so funny!". Great sense of humor and age appropriate! He spent more time with us than I thought he would! At first I actually thought it was a bit expensive, but I was under the impression it was going to be a 30 min show. In addition to magic and "Meatball" the puppet, I was surprised with beautiful balloon characters at the end for each of the girls. He was well worth every penny! We will definitely be calling him again. The only thing I will request next time is more magic tricks. My daughter is intrigued by them which is why we hired a magician. Thank you, Rusty! You rock! See you soon!

Hired as: Balloon Twister, Magician


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Tara R.

January 31, 2019
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A Hoot of a time!

The kids loved Rusty and Meatball! Their attention was captured the whole time. We would definitely recommend and use Rusty again!

Hired as: Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician, Comedy Magician, Comedy Show


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Ali A. M.

January 5, 2019
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Great Perfumer, Amazing show

Rusty Pliers was a great show for the kids during our last Christmas gathering. If I would do it again, I will book him again and again. The kids enjoyed his show very much, as well as the adults. He knows how to make then be happy and engaging, even with the big group of more than 25. He is great performer who I would thank for his effort and work, and I would highly recommend.

Hired as: Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Theatre, Comedy Show, Holiday Entertainment, Variety Show, Ventriloquist


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Dina H.

November 11, 2018
Verified review

The kids and parents really enjoyed the performance

We had to cancel the Bounce House the night before my son's 6th birthday party. I checked out GigSalad and received an instant response from Rusty Pliers. The entire process was so easy, I recommend GigSalad for scheduling your entertainment needs.
Rusty Pliers was FANTASTIC! He was very funny and great with large group of at least 25 kids. We even had a heckler in the group (my 6 y/o nephew) and Rusty handled it with humor. Rusty arrived on time and set up very quickly. He has a lot of variety in his performance, magic, humor, Meatball, and balloon animals. The kids were entertained the whole time. He doesn't require a lot of space for his act and he is very professional albeit humorous.

Hired as: Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Magician, Ventriloquist

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Booking information

Price range: $175 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 45 minutes

Insurance: Information about Liability Insurance is available upon request.

Unions: International Brotherhood Of Magicians, Society Of American Magicians

What to expect

Rusty will provide fabulous entertainment that is guaranteed to totally impress your guests. Rusty mixes great magic and ventriloquism with a uniquely hilarious and interactive personal style. Rusty can provide you with an absolutely professional and reliable performance which can be adapted to suit children and family audiences. He will take the time to discuss your needs and help you decide on what's best suited for your individual event. Based in Saint Louis Missouri, Rusty performs locally as well as traveling across the United States.

About

Rusty Pliers is America’s favorite Hillbilly Magician and Ventriloquist.  Rusty is from a small hick town in Missouri with no phones, no lights, no power, not even a single luxury called Mehlville (near St. Louis).  Rusty is considered one of the top Family and Children Entertainers.  Rusty and Meatball perform hilarious, clean, and interactive magic and ventriloquism shows.  Rusty mixes magic and ventriloquism with a very uniquely hilarious and interactive personal style.

Rusty yearly schedule includes performances on cruise ships, fairs and festivals, libraries, amusement parks, schools, church events, conventions, and corporate entertainment.  Rusty and Meatball have also performed as a guest Children’s Entertainer for MSC and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

You can see Rusty perform yearly as “Rusty Pliers and the Farmtastic Magic Show” the fun loving hillbilly, at Eckert’s Fun Farm in Millstadt Illinois.  Rusty’s many talents have allowed him to perform for all types of audiences.  Rusty’s performances have been received with great enthusiasm and compliments.

Rusty will provide fabulous entertainment that is guaranteed to totally impress your guests.  Rusty can provide you with an absolutely professional and reliable performance which can be adapted to suit children and family audiences. Based in Saint Louis Missouri, Rusty performs locally as well as traveling across the United States.

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Rusty’s act is self-contained and doesn’t require extensive setup.  Rusty and Meatball don’t use any fire, offensive, bizarre, or questionable material during their performance.

Birthday Parties

The Birthday Party Package includes a 40 minute magic and ventriloquism show. Rusty will provide the birthday child a signed copy of his Story and Coloring Book "The Story of Rusty Pliers". Additional copies are available for purchase for $5.00 each.

Additional booking notes

Rusty's act is self-contained and doesn’t require extensive setup. Rusty and Meatball don’t use any animals, fire, offensive, bizarre, or questionable material during their performance.

Services offered

Past booked events

May 2022

25

Wednesday

School Assembly

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Valmeyer, IL

December 2019

17

Tuesday

Christmas Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Belleville, IL

August 2019

10

Saturday

Sporting Event

10:30am - 2:30pm

Cape Girardeau, MO

May 2019

17

Friday

School Assembly

10:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)

St Louis, MO

March 2019

02

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

2:00pm - 2:30pm

St Louis, MO

January 2019

26

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Belleville, IL

December 2018

23

Sunday

Christmas Party

3:30pm - 5:00pm

St Louis, MO

November 2018

10

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Wildwood, MO

October 2018

19

Friday

School Assembly

2:30pm - 3:15pm

Jefferson City, MO

August 2018

22

Wednesday

School Assembly

5:00pm - 7:00pm

St Louis, MO

May 2018

27

Sunday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wright City, MO

February 2018

17

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sherman, IL

01

Thursday

School Assembly

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Arnold, MO

January 2018

30

Tuesday

Anniversary Party

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Chesterfield, MO

14

Sunday

Children's Birthday Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Clayton, MO

November 2017

26

Sunday

Children's Birthday Party

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Maryland Heights, MO

25

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Alton, IL

18

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mount Vernon, IL

August 2017

13

Sunday

Worship Service

9:30am - 10:15am

Sappington, MO

June 2017

18

Sunday

Festival

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mount Olive, IL

May 2017

05

Friday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Bridgeton, MO

April 2017

29

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

5:00pm - 5:45pm

St Charles, MO

December 2016

31

Saturday

Holiday Party (New Year)

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Kirkwood, MO

11

Sunday

Private Event

3:30pm - 5:00pm

11

Sunday

Private Event

9:00am - 2:00pm

10

Saturday

Private Event

12:00am - 1:30pm

09

Friday

Private Event

7:00pm - 10:00pm

October 2016

30

Sunday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 6:00pm

29

Saturday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 10:00pm

28

Friday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

6:00pm - 10:00pm

27

Thursday

School Assembly

6:00pm - 7:00pm

St Charles, MO

23

Sunday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 6:00pm

22

Saturday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 10:00pm

21

Friday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

6:00pm - 10:00pm

16

Sunday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 6:00pm

15

Saturday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 10:00pm

14

Friday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

6:00pm - 10:00pm

10

Monday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 6:00pm

09

Sunday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 6:00pm

08

Saturday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 10:00pm

07

Friday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

6:00pm - 10:00pm

02

Sunday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 6:00pm

01

Saturday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 10:00pm

September 2016

30

Friday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

6:00pm - 10:00pm

25

Sunday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 6:00pm

24

Saturday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 10:00pm

23

Friday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

6:00pm - 10:00pm

18

Sunday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 10:00pm

17

Saturday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 10:00pm

16

Friday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

6:00pm - 10:00pm

11

Sunday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 6:00pm

10

Saturday

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm

10:00am - 10:00pm

August 2016

05

Friday

Worship Service

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mexico, MO

July 2016

29

Friday

Private Event

10:00am - 11:00am

25

Monday

Private Event

7:00pm - 9:00pm

22

Friday

Private Event

3:00pm - 4:00pm

22

Friday

Private Event

10:00am - 11:00am

20

Wednesday

Clinton IL County Fair

12:00pm - 8:00pm

14

Thursday

East St. Louis IL Library

11:00am - 12:00pm

13

Wednesday

Fairview Heights IL Library

3:00pm - 4:00pm

02

Saturday

Franklin IL

4:00pm - 8:00pm

June 2016

22

Wednesday

Private Event

3:00pm - 4:00pm

21

Tuesday

Belleville IL Library

2:00pm - 3:00pm

18

Saturday

Private Event

8:00pm - 10:00pm

16

Thursday

Mascoutah IL Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm

15

Wednesday

Smithton IL Public Library

10:00am - 11:00am

08

Wednesday

Kirkwood MO Library

11:00am - 12:00pm

07

Tuesday

West Frankfort Public Library

2:00pm - 3:00pm

06

Monday

Private Event

10:00am - 11:00am

04

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Maryville, IL

May 2016

14

Saturday

Ellington MO Spring Days Festival

12:00pm - 5:00pm

12

Thursday

Private Event

3:00pm - 4:00pm

11

Wednesday

Private Event

10:00am - 11:30am

10

Tuesday

Private Event

2:00pm - 3:30pm

April 2016

30

Saturday

Private Event

8:00am - 1:00pm

29

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm

St Charles, MO

23

Saturday

Private Event

11:00am - 5:00pm

December 2015

05

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

11:00am - 12:00pm

St Louis, MO

September 2015

05

Saturday

House Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Springfield, IL

August 2015

08

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

3:00pm - 6:00pm

St Louis, MO

July 2015

11

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

3:00pm - 5:30pm

St Louis, MO

Testimonials

This is the second time we were able to book Mr. Niehaus for our event, and he was again able to keep the children entertained! They were all participating with him during the performance, and we had around 100 kids, so that should tell you what a great performer he is!! We highly recommend him for your event.

– Julie B, St. Genevieve, MO 10/31/09

Mike and I would like to give our thanks for being apart of our special day. The kids loved it as well as the adults for making something that no only adults can enjoy but kids as well.

– Rhonda E, 8/29/09

Mike- just wanted to thank you for coming to Coldwater. Especially because it was such a long drive. Enjoyed visiting with you and your son. I have had lots of good comments on the show and some asking if i thought you might come back in the future. Hope all goes well for you. Have a good day.

– Jeff, Coldwater KS 7/24/09

Mike Niehaus was wonderful!!! He showed up on time and was patient when we had to wait for more kids to show up for the party. He was friendly, funny and the children had a blast. Even the adults enjoyed the show too and i would recommend him to anyone needing a magician. I would book him again!!!

– Angie E, Cape Girardeau, MO 8/8/09

Mike gave an excellent performance. He was so great to the kids. Everyone attending commented about how pleased they were--there were 57 kids and 23 adults--smiles were everywhere!!!

– Cindy H, Rockville, IN, 6/5/2009

Mike did a great job! He kept the kids entertained and happy!

– Amy B, Newton, KS, 6/10/2009

Mike is a great entertainer and have amazing ability to talk with all kids, get them engaged and listen to him. Every kid in the party enjoyed his presence and Mike was patient enough to wait for some kids to come. At the end of show he created balloons for all kids with various shapes and that was phenomenal. Mike- thanks for making by son's 1st B'day memorable to all of my friends. You are brilliant and having amazing abaility to connect with children.

– Amiya J, Maryland Heights, MO, 6/27/2009

We hired Mike to do a birthday party for our son who was turning 7, and he was great! He was very good with the kids and did a great job of tailoring the show to them. They were laughing and smiling the entire time! He kept everyone involved in the show! Young and old, we all enjoyed his performance! I would recommend Mike to anyone looking for a great entertainment.

– Carrie D, Ballwin, MO, 6/27/2009

Mike stuck around (in the rain)after his show for additional balloon making and entertainment for the kids, very impressive!

– Aleece F, Franklin, IL 7/4/09

You did an outstanding job last night. The kids and adults loved your performance. Many people are still wondering how you did some of those tricks. Thank you of making our Ice Cream Social a success!

– Brenda, Waterloo, IL 8/6/09

The performances on Saturday were fantastic! You really helped us put on a great fun fair. Thank you!!--

– Jessica M, St. Louis, MO 5/16/09

We attended your performance last Friday with the Special Olympians group and loved the show. You were at once at ease with our "kids" and made us all laugh...........athletes and parents alike...Thank you.

– Karen H

Mike performed at our son's fifth birthday party and was a huge hit among the children as well as the adults. We are still talking about his rope trick. Mike really kept the crowd engaged and that's a tough job with a group of young kids. I appreciated his energy and his interaction with the children. He made everyone an active part of the magic acts and really made the birthday boy feel special. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking to entertain a house full of people. Thank you Mike!!!

– Jen E, St. Louis, MO, 3/7/09

The students in my program enjoyed his show! He had great tricks and was very entertaining. From an event planner's point of view, Mike was very friendly and excellent to work with!

– Becky M, Saint Charles, MO 4/1/09

His entertainment was fabulous for my son's 4 year old birthday party. The kids laughed ALOT and the adults too! Mike was great & I would highly recommend having him entertain at a child's party.

– Karen H St. Louis, MO, 3/1/09

Mike Niehaus was great with keeping the children's attention, and was very patient and accomadating when there was a very long line for the balloon art. He did not leave until all the children had a balloon. I would highly recommend him for any event!

– Julie B. Ste Genevieve, MO 10/31/08

very accommodating, very friendly! will work with again!! --Persephone D. Columbia, MO 8/31/2008

– Persephone D.

Mike did a great job of customizing his performance to our audience. He clearly understood who we were and found a delivery that worked for us. The ladies thought he was very funny. --Anne G. Clarkson Valley, MO 9/23/2008

– Ann G.

Mike is very friendly and upbeat. He accomodated all requests that we required. He arrived promptly for our event and his performance was professional and entertaining. Comments from attendees at the event were very positive. --Pat D. Kirkwood, MO 9/26/2008

– Pat D.

Mike Niehaus exceeded all expectations. Our committee was delighted with the quality of his scheduled performances, but we were most impressed when he continued to entertain our guests beyond his time slot, since another performer failed to show up. Mike didn't wait to be asked .... he just jumped right in and kept our guests happy. We felt he was definitely a part of our team! Mike always drew a crowd and is versatile in his repertoire. We will definitely be hiring him again!

– Michael M. 9/6/08

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