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Comedian Mike Mercury has performed thousands of shows for groups just like yours – everything from annual awards banquets for small-town fire departments to fancy Fortune 500 galas.
Mike started his comedy career at the world-renowned Comedy Store in Los Angeles with an improv group called High Adventure. He went on to headline comedy clubs and casinos all over the country, appeared on TV as the co-host of Hot Tonight and has been heard nationally on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion on public radio.
Mike's combination of smart observational humor, audience interaction and lightning-quick wit is a sure-fire hit with most any audience.
11 Reviews
Mike did a fantastic job at our corporate awards banquet. He executed to perfection in that it was a corporate event with a wide variety of audience while also keeping the show PG/PG-13. He was hilarious and had the whole room laughing hysterically. His quick wit and crowd interaction was genuine and a pleasure to see. Employees, guests, and the owner of the company were raving about Mike after the show. I was very nervous about hiring a comedian to do a show based on some disaster stories that I had heard of in the past. Make no mistake, Mike is very much the professional. We chatted a few times before the event to get on the same page. He did exactly what he said he would do, was on time, executed flawlessly, and was simply hilarious the whole time. You cannot go wrong with the decision to contract with Mike Mercury.
Dave Kreuser
General Manager
Zimbrick Chevrolet
Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian, Comedian
Mike did a great job, keep the group engaged and laughing the whole show
Stand-Up Comedian
Mike was able to work a very tough crowd, we had seniors, donors, sponsors, families and overall, a very unique dynamic. He did a great job and I would recommend him hands down!
Corporate Comedian
Response from Mike Mercury:
Thanks, Carrie Anne!
It was a wonderful event you put together and I enjoyed being part of it.
As someone with senior parents, I appreciate your organization's mission, too.
He was on time, played the Audience well and everyone has requested him back.
Comedy Show
Response from Mike Mercury:
Thanks for having me, Sara! Great audience, perfect setting and a lot of fun! My best wishes to Griffin and his soon-to-be fiancé! ;-)
Mike's show was extremely entertaining. His material was relevant to the crowd. He even encouraged crowd involvement. Everyone in the room could place themselves in many of Mike's situations. We cant thank Mike enough for the great performance.
Stand-Up Comedian
Mike was great! He did an awesome job and had everyone laughing. We very much appreciated that he was patient and waited to go on, even though our dinner was running almost an hour behind schedule. The night was a huge success thanks to him.
Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian, Comedian
Mike was amazing! Great audience interaction. So funny! Highly recommend.
Stand-Up Comedian
Response from Mike Mercury:
Thanks, Amy!
Please pass along my thanks and appreciation to everyone at the American Legion Post of Germantown.
Great folks, and a very fun night!
Mike Mercury was hired to perform at our Holiday Party. We had 25 people in the room. He did a great job at finding what made us laugh and that he did. He kept us laughing for about an hour. We had many compliments on his performance. Great job Mike.
Comedian
We hosted Mike Mecury for our company Christmas party. He was very funny and took into consideration the crowd he was performing for. Many laughs and all around good reviews from our staff. It was voted the best Christmas party yet and Mike had everything to do with it. Would definitely invite him back!
Comedy Show, Comedian
Mike did an amazing show. Will defiantly have him back
Comedy Show
Booking Info
Price Range: $750-$3000
Gig Length: 30 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
Let me break it down for you:
I’ll show up about 20-30 minutes before I’m scheduled to start. We’ll chat briefly. I may ask for a bottle of water.
Then I’ll go sit quietly and calmly in an out-of-the-way spot until it’s time for me to start. Don’t mistake this for arrogance, disinterest or stand-offishness. That’s just how I prepare for each show.
Someone from your group will introduce me. I’ll take the stage, the laughs will commence.
My typical set runs about 45-60 minutes long (can adjust per your needs). I do a mix of observational and autobiographical material, largely on topics that most people can relate to. I'm a great fit for most any after-dinner event with employees/members/customers and their guests in attendance.
I love to interact with 2 or 3 people during my act. You can tell me who to include if you wish, but it’s not necessary. People who like to participate in the show almost always identify themselves within mere moments. I am grateful for this. And you will be, too.
However, I’m not an insult comic. There won’t be any gratuitous slams or unnecessarily mean jokes or personal attacks at the expense of an innocent bystander. I will incorporate them in a way that is fun for all. The mayor of a mid-size city for whom I once performed appropriately described these interactions as “gentle digs.”
It is not my goal to hurt feelings or offend. It is my job to make your group laugh. Out loud, hard and often. Without guilt, embarrassment or trauma. And that’s what I’ll do for you because I’ve done it more than 3500 times.
About
Comedian Mike Mercury has performed thousands of shows for groups just like yours – everything from annual awards banquets for small-town fire departments to fancy Fortune 500 galas.
A Wisconsin native, Mike started his comedy career at the world-renowned Comedy Store in Los Angeles with an improv group called High Adventure.
Mike's broad appeal has led to appearances with a diverse array of artists including Bob Saget, Tom Arnold, Bill Maher, Leon Redbone, David Lee Roth, Robert Klein, Chris Farley and Pat Paulsen.
He's appeared on TV as the co-host of Hot Tonight and been heard nationally on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion on public radio.
Mike's combination of smart observational humor, audience interaction and lightening-quick wit is a sure-fire hit with most any audience.
Additional Booking Notes
Your group or your venue will need to provide a quality sound system and hand-held wireless microphone (not a lavalier or clip-on mic). If you don't have a wireless mic, a hand-held mic with 20-30 feet of cord is fine.
When setting up your room, it is important that I'm situated within 3-6 feet from the first row of tables if at all possible. Please don't ask me to perform from a stage with a 40-foot wide, empty dance floor between me and the audience. That's roughly akin to performing at the Grand Canyon with me on the South Rim and 200 blurry specks on the North Rim.
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Influences & Inspiration
My comedic influences cover a broad range of comedy icons from the last 40 years including George Carlin, Johnny Carson, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Chris Rock, Jim Gaffigan and Brian Regan among others.
I'm also a huge fan of many of my contemporary peers who work in relative anonymity but are every bit as good and funny as some of the people I named above. However, I won't name them because then you may try to hire them instead of me and then I would resent both them and you, which could lead to a variety of problems including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and an eventual appearance on a reality tv show about hoarding cats.
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