Business Details
38 Years
experience
Professional Entertainers for Midwest Events
Established in 1988, Vodvill Entertainment has dedicated over 25 years to promoting the art of circus skills and street performance while evolving into a premier provider of professional entertainers across the Midwest. Our agency exclusively represents seasoned performers who deliver clean, engaging acts tailored to corporate events, educational institutions, festivals, and private venues. With expertise in juggling, magic, comedy, and novelty acts, we ensure clients receive customized entertainment solutions backed by decades of industry experience.Our team prioritizes client satisfaction by offering free consultations, creative ideation, and meticulous coordination to transform event concepts into memorable experiences. Recognized for our commitment to quality, we maintain rigorous standards by vetting all performers to guarantee professionalism and audience-appropriate content.
Services
Jugglers
Magicians
Stand-Up Comedians
Novelty Acts
Children's Entertainment
Corporate Entertainers
Festival Performers
School Programs
Theme Party Acts
Stiltwalkers
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We exclusively represent professional entertainers with 25+ years of combined industry experience
- Our performers guarantee clean, audience-appropriate content for all event types
- We offer free consultations and customized entertainment planning services
- We serve diverse venues including corporate events, schools, and festivals
- Our roster features award-winning jugglers, magicians, and comedians
What people say
Terrific job
Crowd pleaser
Consummate professional
Creative and entertaining
Highly recommend
Services
Jugglers
Our jugglers combine traditional circus skills with modern performance techniques to create visually stunning acts. These professionals perform intricate routines with balls, clubs, and fire props suitable for both intimate gatherings and large-scale events. With expertise in audience interaction and improvisation, our jugglers adapt their performances to match event themes and audience demographics while maintaining safety standards.
Magicians
Award-winning magicians deliver captivating performances ranging from close-up sleight-of-hand to grand stage illusions. Our roster includes specialists in mentalism, escape artistry, and children's magic shows that combine educational elements with entertainment. Each magician undergoes rigorous vetting to ensure technical proficiency and appropriate content for target audiences.
Stand-Up Comedians
Professional comedians provide clean, family-friendly humor tailored to corporate environments and public events. Our performers include nationally recognized talents with television credits and regional specialists who incorporate local culture into their routines. All comedians maintain adaptable material to suit different venue types and audience compositions.
Children's Entertainment
Specialized performers create age-appropriate shows featuring storytelling, interactive games, and educational content. Our family-friendly acts include character performers, puppeteers, and science-themed entertainers who engage young audiences while meeting strict content guidelines. Each act incorporates safety measures for child participant interactions.
Festival Performers
Dynamic street performers deliver high-energy acts designed for outdoor festivals and public spaces. Our festival roster includes stiltwalkers, fire dancers, and interactive comedy troupes equipped with portable performance gear. These professionals specialize in crowd management techniques and have extensive experience working at major Midwestern festivals.
People
Richard Renner
Owner/Performer
Founder of Vodvill Entertainment with 35+ years in the industry, Richard performs as The Vodvill Klown and develops educational programs combining comedy and environmental awareness.
August Gilbreath
Street Magician
Professional magician and escape artist since 2009, specializing in traditional variety arts with a modern creative twist for corporate and festival performances.
Kevin Horner
Ventriloquist
Award-winning ventriloquist with 20 years experience, creating family-friendly characters that engage audiences through interactive storytelling and comedic dialogue.
Keith Leff
Magician
Four-time Kansas City 'Best Magician' award winner, specializing in close-up magic and stage illusions that combine technical precision with audience participation.
Todd Lamanske
Comedy Magician
Corporate entertainment specialist blending stand-up comedy with magic tricks designed for adult audiences at business events and private functions.
Questions
What types of events do you service?
We provide entertainment for corporate events, school programs, festivals, theme parties, and private functions across the Midwest.
Are your performers insured?
All our entertainers maintain professional liability insurance and undergo background checks for client safety.
Can you accommodate special requests?
Yes, we work with clients to develop customized performances and can create unique acts for special occasions.
Do you travel outside the Midwest?
While based in Kansas, we regularly perform at events nationwide and can coordinate travel arrangements for out-of-state bookings.
What's your cancellation policy?
Policies vary by performer, but we guarantee transparent terms and work with clients to reschedule when possible.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 3-6 months ahead for major events, though we can accommodate last-minute requests when available.
