Arden James
Mr. James started as a ventriloquist but found that neither he nor the dummy were verbally funny...so he taught himself pantomime. While completing his degree in the media arts and a minor in education, he worked in a magic store. It was a few years later that he put together his favorite areas of each of the arts, and with audience participation, developed his award-winning act.
He is presently based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is not married. He says he's waiting until he can afford a really good wife.
Yes, he can juggle, but prefers not to. For enjoyment, he plays the guitar, although he says the only instrument he knows how to play is the tape recorder.
Europe, Japan, Australia, and Canada are a few of the countries he's traveled to, in addition to the 48 contiguous states.
He has been performing professionally for over 15 years now, writing all his own material. He continues to create new material and programs.
Recently opened for
Michael W. Smith
Mac King
Gary Shandling
Howie Mandel
Ray Romano
Kevin Nealon
Previously performed for
Fox Network
Frito-Lay
Coca-Cola
Midwest Airlines
Northwest Mutual Life
Guest artist at
- FISM 2006, Sweden
- World's Greatest Magic Show, Las Vegas, NV
- Houdini Convention 2004
- Her Majesty's Theatre, London, England
- Hollywood's Magic Castle, CA
- Comedy & Magic Club, Los Angeles, CA
- G.O.P. Theatre, Germany
- National Youth Gathering in New Orleans
..Superdome
- Conventions in Milwaukee, New York, New
..Orleans, Japan, Wales, London
Awards
2001
World Magic Festival Metal Winner in Shanghai, China
2000
S.A.M. 1st Place
S.A.M. People's Choice Award
Milbourne Christopher Award for
Outstanding Newcomer
1998
Steffen Comedy Magic Award
S.A.M. Magical Excellence Award
1997
S.A.M. 1st Place
1993
1st Place Houdini Club Stage Act
1992
1st Place Houdini Club Stage Act
Mr. James started as a ventriloquist but found that neither he nor the dummy were verbally funny...so he taught himself pantomime. While completing his degree in the media arts and a minor in education, he worked in a magic store. It was a few years later that he put together his favorite areas of each of the arts, and with audience participation, developed his award-winning act.
He is presently based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is not married. He says he's waiting until he can afford a really good wife.
Yes, he can juggle, but prefers not to. For enjoyment, he plays the guitar, although he says the only instrument he knows how to play is the tape recorder.
Europe, Japan, Australia, and Canada are a few of the countries he's traveled to, in addition to the 48 contiguous states.
He has been performing professionally for over 15 years now, writing all his own material. He continues to create new material and programs.
Recently opened for
Michael W. Smith
Mac King
Gary Shandling
Howie Mandel
Ray Romano
Kevin Nealon
Previously performed for
Fox Network
Frito-Lay
Coca-Cola
Midwest Airlines
Northwest Mutual Life
Guest artist at
- FISM 2006, Sweden
- World's Greatest Magic Show, Las Vegas, NV
- Houdini Convention 2004
- Her Majesty's Theatre, London, England
- Hollywood's Magic Castle, CA
- Comedy & Magic Club, Los Angeles, CA
- G.O.P. Theatre, Germany
- National Youth Gathering in New Orleans
..Superdome
- Conventions in Milwaukee, New York, New
..Orleans, Japan, Wales, London
Awards
2001
World Magic Festival Metal Winner in Shanghai, China
2000
S.A.M. 1st Place
S.A.M. People's Choice Award
Milbourne Christopher Award for
Outstanding Newcomer
1998
Steffen Comedy Magic Award
S.A.M. Magical Excellence Award
1997
S.A.M. 1st Place
1993
1st Place Houdini Club Stage Act
1992
1st Place Houdini Club Stage Act
