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Joe Gandelman Ventriloquist from San Diego, CA

Will travel up to 3000 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 85 Reviews
  • 185 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2008
  • 13 Awards & Badges
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $300 per event

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Comic ventriloquist Joe Gandelman does thousands of interactive shows for all ages all over the country and in Canada for audiences of all sizes and in any kind of venue He has also done two special 8 month tours of schools in the United States and Canada and been featured in stage variety shows and variety show tours. No venue is too big or too small. He has performed at corporate shows, opened for national music groups such as the rock group The Eels at The Music Box in Los Angeles, entertained on Navy ships, appeared in stage variety shows on big stages and casinos, performed at Camp Pendleton before a speech by former President Ronald Reagan and was seen on ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings. Joe and his dummy, John Raven, appeared on NBC's hidden camera show "SPY TV." He also taught comedian Margaret Cho how to do ventriloquism in a segment on her VH1 reality show "The Cho Show." He was a co-presenter at the celebrity-packed Hollywood Beauty Awards at the historic Hollywood Avalon theater, presenting awards with Carmen Electra, Navid Negahban and radio personality Lisa Stanley. His shows and "walk around ventriloquism" are highly popular attractions at fairs and festivals, where they get -- and retain -- big crowds. And at private parties. All his interaction-packed shows feature a BIG CAST of dummy and puppet characters. He routinely CUSTOMIZES his interactive shows for corporations, parties and in school assemblies schools of all levels where his "learning through laughter" thematic school shows include themes such as no bullying, respect, pro reading, anti-drug, anti tobacco, Internet Safety, stay in school, test preparation -- and he will customize shows for schools with a theme of THEIR choice at no extra charge. His holiday shows are (Christmas, Chanuka and more) are always in great demand. He also does shows for summer camps, scouts, malls, adult parties, kids parties and is a highly popular performer at libraries. Joe does walk around as well as stage shows: at one Gigmasters gig, he used 9 characters during 2 `1/2 hours of walk around.One corporation hired him to do a special three hour how-to-do-ventriloquism workshop with the underlying theme of goal setting and goal achieving. Adult corporate show and party clients can fill out BASIC CUSTOMIZATION FORM -- and Joe will customize the show at NO EXTRA CHARGE. Joe Gandelman is included in The Great Ventriloquists trading cards. NOTE ON ABOVE DEMO: It shows a few bits from Joe's family shows where there are kids or kids and adults in the audience. Adult audience shows are NOT completely the same since all shows are geared to each specific audience mix. Kid and teen shows are adjusted for each age group. The SPY TV bit was a special TV stunt. The lip sync at the end is an optional segment offered to clients. Some shows end with an optional how to do ventriloquism segment where a volunteer gets up and becomes and instant ventriloquist.

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Review by Bill C.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on February 15, 2024From Escondido, CA

Joe's presentation was exceptional, and very professional in all aspects! He was able to engage our guests, and make them part of the show! Our Surprise Birthday Party, would not be the same without Joe's expertise and comical ability. We would highly recommend Joe to anyone who wants a memorable experience! Thanks so much, Joe!

Review by Joe R.

Club EventReviewed on January 22, 2024From Ventura, CA

Joe was perfect for our event. He did a great job of entertaining our group.

Review by liorah b.

Community EventReviewed on December 18, 2023From Los Angeles, CA

We hired Joe as a ventriloquist for an event for special needs kids of various ages. The kids absolutely loved Joe, his puppets and his performance. The kids were glued to their seats and loved every second! He was very patient ,accommodating, and worked amazing with special needs kids! Would definitely recommend!

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Upcoming Events

March 23, 2024 • Spring Fling
Sat11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Jurupa Valley, CA
March 24, 2024 • Chabad of UC
Sun2:30 PM - 3:30 PM San Diego, CA
March 25, 2024 • Private Party
Mon12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Rancho Mirage, CA
March 26, 2024 • Wrightwood Elementary School
Tue9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Wrightwood, CA
March 27, 2024 • On HOLD
Wed1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Orange, CA
March 27, 2024 • Rose Villa
Wed2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Bellflower, CA
March 27, 2024 • Rose Villa
Wed2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Bellflower, CA
April 10, 2024 • Nye Elementary
Wed1:30 PM - 3:30 PM San Diego, CA
April 22, 2024 • Lou Henry Hoover Elementary School
Mon9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Whittier, CA
April 26, 2024 • La Paloma Healthcare
Fri2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Oceanside, CA
April 26, 2024 • Wilderness Lakes Resort
Fri7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Menifee, CA
May 8, 2024 • Cajon Cruise
Wed7:00 PM - 7:30 PM El Cajon, CA

Past Events

March 3, 2024 • Friendship Circle
Sun11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Palisades, CA
February 25, 2024 • Bar Mitzvah, Chabad of Moorpark
Sun7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Moorpark, CA

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