- O'Fallon, MO
- Magician
- $200-$4000
Rusty Pliers, Magician Ventriloquist
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
Amy J.
May 26, 2022Great 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
Carol D.
March 3, 2019Great 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
Tara R.
January 31, 2019A 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
Ali A. M.
January 5, 2019Great 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
Dina H.
November 11, 2018The 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
Rusty Pliers, Magician Ventriloquist
Thank you very much we had a humdinger of a time.
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.
For Booking Information Call (phone number hidden)
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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