Typewriter poetry with a clown and whimsy witchy flair. I have created a few different fortune telling devices to better interview the patron before writing the poem. I have tools of tomfoolery that can be won by gamble or trade.
1 review
Randall B.
November 9, 2026The best surprise at our party was already at the party.
We booked Hobbes for GALANTE, our 1940s Paris dinner at Dobson’s in San Diego. He mingled at the welcome party, and nobody had any idea they were part of the show. By the time the singing, the typewriter poetry, and the Joke Pirate came out, our guests were all in.
What I loved about the typewriter poetry was how personal it made the evening. In a room full of people, someone could have a poem written just for them, right there on the spot. And Hobbes knew how to bring people into the fun without ever putting them on the spot. That’s a real skill.
Our guests loved it, and I’d book him again in a heartbeat. As for dignity, anyone who can pull off both a typewriter and a Joke Pirate in the same evening has my vote.
Hired as: Variety Entertainer
Price range: $200 – $800 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 240 minutes
Each experience begins with a little conversation: a playful interview followed by a small fortune-telling session. Drawing inspiration from our exchange, I’ll compose a personalized poem just for you.
Depending on the booking rate, additional shenanigans may be included! These can range from miniature map designs and wax seals to a simple stamped calling card. Patrons may also try their luck at a few games of chance, with little trinkets and treasures up for grabs.
Expect a curious blend of poetry, fortune, play, and a touch of the unexpected. No two encounters need be quite alike!
Hobbes is a typewriter poet, wandering wordsmith, and professional purveyor of the peculiar. With a knack for turning ordinary moments into extraordinary little poems, he brings the charm of the written word together with the playful absurdity of clowning. Part poet, part fool, and entirely his own kind of character, Hobbes delights in creating unexpected encounters, stirring a little wonder, and reminding people not to take life too seriously.
A good place for sitting with proper lighting is crucial!
Shel Silverstein, Dr. Seuss, and Monty Python
Chairs
table
good lighting
Variety Entertainer