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Contact us about adding Canada’s Funniest Crazy Man to your entertainment line up.

Email James at james@biggerballoon.com or call him directly toll free at 1-877-924-4427

Show Requirements and details:

First and foremost, be prepared to have fun. Second, simply follow the requirements below for the entertainment to go smoothly. If you have any questions please feel free to phone 1-877-924-4427 or email James at james@biggerballoon.com. We want your entertainment booking experience with James to be as enjoyable as watching it!

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Audio

PA Sound system appropriate for size of venue. XLR capabilities for James to plug in his wireless head set microphone (Sennheiser model EW 100 G2). CD player able to play various mp3 tracks from a compact disc during the show. A capable sound person or DJ is needed to follow instructions from James prior to the show to press play and stop.

Promotion

Promoting the show is very important to maximize its effectiveness. The bigger the crowd, the bigger the smiles that walks away from your event. Promo material is available to help promote the show at your event. Posters and various pictures for your brochures or websites are available. Please visit the media page or call / e-mail James and mention your needs. We look forward to helping you the best way we can.

Media

James Johnson has the tendency to attract attention to your event with his entertaining stunts. This is a good thing since most TV stations and newspapers are always looking for something different to feature. Be sure to let your local news media know that you are booking a very rare and exciting act that has probably never been done before in your area. Send them some of the pictures from the promo page to create interest or send them to this website to download their favorite pictures. The pictures you provide them usually end up in your local paper. This is a great way to promote your event and have the most people attend the show and your event.

Stage set up for the latex bubble show

The Magical Daredevil Comedy Show requires space with a minimum ceiling height of 12 feet and 12 feet wide level surface. James perfers to entertain on an elevated stage so that more people can see. Should there be any concern it is best to call us and describe your stage set-up. We are more than willing to be flexible to make the Magical Daredevil Comedy Show a great success at your event. You would be surprised at the strange venues James has performed in.

Stage set up for Johson’s Ultimate Escapes

Very similar to the above show except for more options! This particulr show can be performed on a stage or outside hanging high from a mobile crane. Please contact James to discuss how this daring and exciting show can fit into your event.

Insurance policy

Specialty Insurance Agency
PO Box 24
New Richmond, WI 54017
Ph: 715.246.8908
info@clownsoftheus.com

  • $3,000,000 Each Occurrence (bodily injury & property damage to others).
  • $4,000,000 General Aggregate.
  • $3,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury.
  • $4,000,000 Products & Completed Operations Aggregate.
  • $50,000 Fire Damage to rented premises.
  • $5,000 Medical Expense (emergency medical and others at the time of injury)
  • The policy's limits of coverage meets the requirements of the entertainment industry for the fairs, festivals, parades & most venues.
No charge for certificates naming the venue where you are working for as an additional insured.

Special Insurance Requirements

Biggar Productions Inc carries full liability insurance.
Fairs outside of Canada can be provided with specific Additional Insured wording upon request. The additional wording often requested by fairs indemnifying their county, state, staff, directors, etc. is actually covered by default in its entirety by our policy. Nonetheless, we will provide you with the additional wording specifically added to our certificate if you deem it necessary. (There is a 48 hour minimum processing time upon request.)

Inclement Weather

The shows can be performed indoors or outdoors either as a short supporting act or as a full featured act. The only draw back having the show outside is the rain and possibly really strong winds. This is self explanatory since most people won’t want to watch a show standing in the rain anyway. If this happens James can make up the show indoors or reschedule the show once the rain stops at a different time.

Rates and Pricing

Show and Performer fees are as follows:

The Magical Daredevil Comedy Show 45-60 minutes
or the Johnson’s Ultimate escape show 30 minutes
$2500.00 per show

(Exceptions)
$1500.00 non-profit clients such as service clubs and schools.

*Discounts apply when booking the show for more than one day such as the rates below for fairs and festivals or custom packages.

Fair and festival prices (minimum five consecutive days)

3 x 30minute sets $1500.00
Fees may be slightly higher for international engagements.

Walk about / roving entertainment such as stilt walking or interactive magic

Customized roving and walk about entertainment options can be arranged with or without the stage shows. It is best to call James directly and discuss how he can match his variety of skills with your needs.

To request a proposal of your event click here - automatically emails james with headline on email saying event proposal request.

Travel and Accommodations

Airfare, ground transportation and various expenses are not included in the above listed fees. Airfare and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the purchaser unless otherwise stated on the contract. James Johnson has no problem traveling on West Jet with their exceptional service and pricing.

Hotel arrangements made by the venue should be pre-arranged as follows:

One 'non-smoking ' hotel room with a double bed. Hotel room should be booked preferably on the first floor when available to move around props and supplies.

Rooms should be booked under the name James Johnson.

Note: James Johnson understands that the event will only be responsible for the lodging itself, and not additional expenses that may be incurred.(ie phone calls, food, key deposits, etc).

Other considerations:

Making the show a success is a lot easier when the below suggestions are available.
  • A lockable dressing room/storage area or a secured staging area out of the public view to prepare for the show and store props.
  • Bottled water following performances.
  • A reasonable and agreed upon minimal amount of 'comp' passes, if necessary.
  • Load in/load out vehicle access.
  • Parking permits for the duration of the event.
If you have any problems with the above requests above please let us know.

On Line Printable Contract

Before your booking is confirmed both parties must sign a contract. This ensures your event goes exactly as planned and that there are no missed communications. Click here to view and print a contract or contact James to get one started for you.

Cancellation Policy

Once the contract is signed James Johnson accepts no cancellations, except due to an act of God (flood, tornadoes, etc..), terrorist catastrophe and/or  in case of complete event closure or cancellation. Rain is not considered a justifiable reason for cancellation (as we can work in the rain) unless event is closed completely because of such. Unreasonable cancellations, outside of aforementioned exceptions, may be assessed up to 50% of previously agreed upon total performance fees plus court costs when occurring outside of 60 days prior to event. Cancellations within 60 days of event may be responsible (as determined by a court of law) for 100% of total performance fees plus court costs.  In the unlikely event of a cancellation by our cast or by an individual cast member (due to illness or circumstances beyond our control) we will agree to do your event the following year at a substantially reduced rate, to make up for any missed portion or event.

Payment for services

A 20 percent deposit is required for all bookings. Final payment must be made no later than the final day of the event.
Cheques in Canada should be made payable to Biggar Productions Inc. Any USA fairs or events please make out the cheques to James Johnson.

Contact us about adding Canada’s Funniest Crazy Man to your entertainment line up - Email James at james@biggerballoon.com or call him directly toll free at 1-877-924-4427.

Various Introductions:

Simple Introduction

"He's not a very good juggler; he is a magician that can’t make me disappear and best of all one of the funniest most versatile physical comedians working today. He has performed for a staggering range of normal people like you so don’t expect a long list of TV appearances yet! His comedy has had most people gasping for air at conventions and festivals around North America, and today, he brings us his unique twist of humor. Ladies and gentleman please help me welcome the extraordinary, incredible, and outrageous, .... James Johnson.

Fun Simple Introduction

Ladies and Gentlemen, only once in a generation is there born a comedian with such talent, wit, and comic genius, that cause people like Bill Cosby, Robin Williams, and Jim Carrey to sit up and take notice. James Johnson is NOT that man! He may not be good, but boy is he friendly! Please help me with a warm welcome to the stage, the variety comic crazy man James Johnson aka Mr. Incredible!

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