Carl Skenes, Jr.
Expect the Unexpected!
Unprecedented Experience
With a quick wit and brilliant imagination, this performer has it all,
including a depth of professional experience rarely found in the
entertainment field.  Carl has done more than just dream big, he’s living
that dream.

His most recent engagements include a month-long "run" at the Kim
Tom International Clown Festival in Shanghai, China, and the
"Christmas In Washington" filming  in Washington, DC.

Other appearances include:

  • Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida-- where he
    pioneered the role of "Andy Mation", the fast-talking, balloon-
    twisting, trivia-testing 3-D Balloonimator.  Carl's talent was
    realized by Disney, and the company frequently flew him across
    the country to perform at travel shows and corporate events.

  • Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he
    entertains guests with his newest creations-- rock icons from the
    50's to the present, amazing musical instruments and hats like
    you've never seen before!
For over 30 years, Carl Skenes has been entertaining audiences worldwide with his unique blend  of diverse
talents.  A performer for all occasions, Carl’s expertise includes stand-up comedy, 3-D Balloonimation,
sleight of hand, prestidigitation, stage illusions, and stunts to mystify and amaze even the most thrill-seeking
of spectators.

When you experience Carl Skenes, you are experiencing a world-class
entertainer and innovator.
In 1980, Carl performed his death-defying “Bullet
Catch” on the television show, “That’s Incredible!”  
The first performer ever to actually catch a real bullet
with no illusions or gimmicks, Carl earned notoriety
that has remained with him to this day, even earning
mentions from several celebrities on VH1’s “I Love
the 80s,” and a mention from “Ripley’s Believe It or
Not” published column.

Carl subsequently performed this same stunt on the
international shows “Super Sabado” (Puerto Rico),
“Fantastico” (Venezuela), “We’re Number One!”
(Japan), and his “That’s Incredible” stunt re-aired in
2004 on the “That’s Incredible! Reunion.”  Recently
the Bullet Catch was featured on the Discovery
Channel's series “MythBusters” and NBC's hit reality
show "Phenomenon" hosted by  Uri Geller and Criss
Angel.  And in 2008 David Blain's "Dive of Death"
ABC Special.

Carl’s other grand stunts include driving blindfolded,
and escaping from a straightjacket while dangling
from unbelievable heights!

See the Full Story!
Bring the experience, perfection, and Magic of Carl
Skenes to your next event, party, or convention.  
Don’t settle for imitators, and
Expect the Unexpected!
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