Christian Jugglers Association: performers page

This page, lists our members who serve the Lord with their talents and wanted to be listed on this page. It is our hope that you'll find just the performer or ministry that you need, and that you'll be able to arrange for them to come help with your church activities or community outreaches. To make it easier, we have the states and names together in a short list...with more detailed information following each link. (ALL INFORMATION WAS UPDATED LAST ON Jan 12, 2008)

Location:

Alabama

Performer Name:

Dan Meyer

Ministry Name:

Cutting Edge Innertainment presents Sword Swallower Dan Meyer

Phone

(615) 969-2568

(256) 341-8969

Email:

Halfdan@aol.com

Web: www.cuttingedgeinnertainment.com

Best Contact Time:

Anytime

Denominations:

All - Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Nazarene, Church of Christ , Catholic, interdenominatioanal, non-denominational

Useful for:

All Events/All Ages – Church youth groups, Upward Awards Nights, high school, young adult, college/university, corporate, Christian Artists, festivals, cruise ships, Bible camps, and anyone looking for a REALLY UNIQUE show your audience will NEVER FORGET!

Length:

20-45 mins

Costs:

Call (615) 969-2568 or (256) 341-8969

Travel:

can travel if expenses are covered

Advanced Notice:

Suggest 30-60 days advance notice as schedule books up quickly during peak seasons, can be available on short notice if available

Other:

Missionary to India , Director of Music City Jugglers, Exec Director of Sword Swallowers Assocation International, 3x Guinness World Record Holder.

Description:

DAN MEYER is a unique performance artist who specializes in the extremely dangerous and very narrow field of cutting edge innertainment - Sword Swallowing. Starting as a juggler, circus clown, stilt-walker and fire-eater, Dan eventually mastered the most dangerous of all performance arts – SWORD SWALLOWING!

Described as a "Christian David Copperfield" who combines real feats with a powerful message instead of tricks and illusions, Dan eats fire and swallows solid steel swords, blades, and other objects from 15 to 30 inches long and up to 8 swords at once.

One of only a few dozen professional sword swallowers left in the entire world, a multiple Guinness World Record holder and featured Ripley’s Believe It or Not performer best known for swallowing swords UNDERWATER in a tank of sharks and stingrays, Dan is recognized as one of the premiere sword swallowers performing around the world today.

Dan has been featured on programs such as CNN, MTV, ESPN, Discovery Channel, Discovery Health, Discovery Times, Discovery International, Discovery Canada, Learning Channel, Documentary Channel, Travel Channel, USA Network, Food Network, CNN Headline News, CNN Health, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, MSN, MSNBC, PBS, CMT, 48 Hours, 20/20, NPR, BBC, CBC, CTV, NTV Russia, WGN, XLTV, Shocked & Amazed TV, Mancow, USA Today, NY Post, NY Times, London Times, Newsweek, National Geographic, Forbes, British Medical Journal, Scientific American, Science Daily, Nature, Christian Activities, and hundreds of other radio, TV, magazine and newspaper interviews around the world. Dan has performed on national tour with Brooks and Dunn's Neon Circus, on international tour with the Celtic Christian band Ceili Rain, at Ripley’s Believe It or Not attractions, colleges, universities, corporate and church events, and Upward awards programs around the world.

As Director of the Sword Swallowers Association Int’l, avid historical researcher and collector of sword swallowing artifacts, and author of a year-long medical study published in the prestigious British Medical Journal that won him the 2007 Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine, Dan is recognized as the foremost authority in the world on the ancient art of sword swallowing.

“My extreme ministry allows me to reach a wide audience and touch folks across a broad spectrum that other ministries might not be able to reach, from youth to yuppies, parents to grandparents, Goth rockers to bikers, including those who might never step foot in a church.

God made each person unique with their own special gifts; I use my unique ministry to let audiences know it's ok to be unique and stand for what you believe in, whatever your calling is!

I like to comfort the afflicted, as well as afflict the comfortable by performing REAL feats people think are impossible in order to prove how awesome God made the human body.

I remind audiences that ALL things are possible with God and I encourage folks to live life abundantly, with gusto... not just to sip life, but to GULP it!

Just to see God using me, seeing people's faces when I perform, and knowing God is using me to impact lives is tremendously exciting to me.”

Location:	Alabama	Performer Name:	Dan Meyer
Ministry Name:	*Cutting Edge Innertainment* presents Sword Swallower Dan Meyer
Phone	(615) 969-2568 (256) 341-8969	Email: Halfdan@aol.com	Web: www.cuttingedgeinnertainment.com
Best Contact Time:	Anytime	Denominations:	All - Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Nazarene, Church of Christ , Catholic, interdenominatioanal, non-denominational
Useful for:	All Events/All Ages – Church youth groups, Upward Awards Nights, high school, young adult, college/university, corporate, Christian Artists, festivals, cruise ships, Bible camps, and anyone looking for a REALLY UNIQUE show your audience will NEVER FORGET!
Length:	20-45 mins	Costs:	Call (615) 969-2568 or (256) 341-8969
Travel:	can travel if expenses are covered	Advanced Notice:	Suggest 30-60 days advance notice as schedule books up quickly during peak seasons, can be available on short notice if available
Other:	Missionary to India , Director of Music City Jugglers, Exec Director of Sword Swallowers Assocation International, 3x Guinness World Record Holder.
Description:	DAN MEYER is a unique performance artist who specializes in the extremely dangerous and very narrow field of cutting edge innertainment - Sword Swallowing. Starting as a juggler, circus clown, stilt-walker and fire-eater, Dan eventually mastered the most dangerous of all performance arts – SWORD SWALLOWING! Described as a "Christian David Copperfield" who combines real feats with a powerful message instead of tricks and illusions, Dan eats fire and swallows solid steel swords, blades, and other objects from 15 to 30 inches long and up to 8 swords at once. One of only a few dozen professional sword swallowers left in the entire world, a multiple Guinness World Record holder and featured Ripley’s Believe It or Not performer best known for swallowing swords UNDERWATER in a tank of sharks and stingrays, Dan is recognized as one of the premiere sword swallowers performing around the world today. Dan has been featured on programs such as CNN, MTV, ESPN, Discovery Channel, Discovery Health, Discovery Times, Discovery International, Discovery Canada, Learning Channel, Documentary Channel, Travel Channel, USA Network, Food Network, CNN Headline News, CNN Health, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, MSN, MSNBC, PBS, CMT, 48 Hours, 20/20, NPR, BBC, CBC, CTV, NTV Russia, WGN, XLTV, Shocked & Amazed TV, Mancow, USA Today, NY Post, NY Times, London Times, Newsweek, National Geographic, Forbes, British Medical Journal, Scientific American, Science Daily, Nature, Christian Activities, and hundreds of other radio, TV, magazine and newspaper interviews around the world. Dan has performed on national tour with Brooks and Dunn's Neon Circus, on international tour with the Celtic Christian band Ceili Rain, at Ripley’s Believe It or Not attractions, colleges, universities, corporate and church events, and Upward awards programs around the world. As Director of the Sword Swallowers Association Int’l, avid historical researcher and collector of sword swallowing artifacts, and author of a year-long medical study published in the prestigious British Medical Journal that won him the 2007 Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine, Dan is recognized as the foremost authority in the world on the ancient art of sword swallowing. “My extreme ministry allows me to reach a wide audience and touch folks across a broad spectrum that other ministries might not be able to reach, from youth to yuppies, parents to grandparents, Goth rockers to bikers, including those who might never step foot in a church. God made each person unique with their own special gifts; I use my unique ministry to let audiences know it's ok to be unique and stand for what you believe in, whatever your calling is! I like to comfort the afflicted, as well as afflict the comfortable by performing REAL feats people think are impossible in order to prove how awesome God made the human body. I remind audiences that ALL things are possible with God and I encourage folks to live life abundantly, with gusto... not just to sip life, but to GULP it! Just to see God using me, seeing people's faces when I perform, and knowing God is using me to impact lives is tremendously exciting to me.”

Location:	Birmingham area (Trussville, AL)	Performer Name:	Joshua White
Ministry Name:	Up, Down & All Around Ministries
Phone	(205) 655-4063	Email:	JoshuaWHTMS@yahoo.com
Best Contact Time:	After 3pm	Denominations:	All
Useful for:	Children's OR Youth Ministries (Upward Awards nights, VBS's, Fall Festivals, Children's or Youth worship or special events)
Length:		Costs:	Call
Travel:	Within reasonable distance of Birmingham	Advanced Notice:	2 weeks+
Other:	Gifted in the ministry of encouragement
Description:	"I share that everyone has a talent to use and no matter how small they may think that talent is, God wants them to use it for Him and for His glory. I also share how we all need to shine for Him (and I use my torches to present that message.)"

Location:	Santa Ana, CA	Performer Name:	Matt Mendoza
Ministry Name:	Juggling for Jesus
Phone	714-534-5599	Email:	mendozap@surfside.net
Best Contact Time:	evenings	Denominations:	All
Useful for:	Street evangelism, special events, VBS/kids stuff, camps and youth events
Length:	20 to 45 minutes	Costs:	Call
Travel:	limited-I'm in school right now	Advanced Notice:	1 month prior is preferable
Other:
Description:	I do juggling routines that involve children/adults from the audience. I sometimes give my testimony. Shows end with a Bible lesson/devotional and invitation to receive Christ. Some times my dog, "Jonathan The Wonder Dog" is in my shows, also illustrating Biblical truths.

Location:	Colorado Springs, CO	Performer Name:	Great Scott
Ministry Name:	On Target Magical Entertainment
Phone	719-598-9617	Email:	greatscott4@juno.com
Best Contact Time:	Anytime	Denominations:	All (those holding to the essentials of orthodox Christian doctrine).
Useful for:	Worship, street evangelism, concerts, special events, instructional seminars, holidays, VBS/kids clubs, camps, youth events, walk-around magic and juggling
Length:	4 - 90 min. (typically 30 min)	Costs:	Call
Travel:	Limited, as schedule allows	Advanced Notice:	Prefer minimum of 2 weeks
Other:	Most often use a combination of juggling and magic.
Description:	I entertain first to build audience rapport and earn the "right" to be heard. I use juggling and magic tricks to hold attention to and to illustrate a message. To present the gospel, I use a variety of methods to fit the audience but the message is still the same: People need God's forgiveness, Jesus became the sacrifice for our sins on the cross, and we receive eternal life by faith.

Location:	Tewksbury, MA	Performer Name:	Christian Schmidt (12 yrs old)
Ministry Name:	Producing Fruit Gospel Ministry
Phone	978-851-8417	Email:	angelle_schmidt@yahoo.com
Best Contact Time:	Evening	Denominations:	Born again Christian churches
Useful for:	VBS, Churches, Church Events, Upward Half times, Youth Groups, Christian Schools
Length:	10 minutes to 30 minutes (20 is typical)	Costs:	Call
Travel:	within 1 hour of Tewksbury	Advanced Notice:	Prefer 1 month or more
Other:	Christian is 12 years old and is using his talents for the Lord!
Description:	At Producing Fruit Gospel Ministries we want to help people in their walk with God, and teach them what walking in the Holy Spirit is all about. We teach how to apply the fruit of the spirit and how to live as a Christian. We will juggle and they give testimonies and teach about the word of God. We want to save people! We love new Christians. Call us and we will pick or create a special routine for you.

Location:	Grand Rapids Area	Performer Name:	Mat Emerick
Ministry Name:	Mat Emerick of the "Patchwork Pear" Juggling, Music, Mime & More!
Phone	231-924-9558	Email:	demerick@utmi.net
Best Contact Time:	Anytime, day or evening	Denominations:	All, messages are centered on essential gospel message of the love of God in Christ.
Useful for:	All Events/All Ages
Length:	30 minutes to 2 hours (1 hour is typical)	Costs:	Call
Travel:	can travel if expenses are covered	Advanced Notice:	can be available with short notice
Other:	Presentation is a combination of art forms including mime and music.
Description:	Mat juggles, mimes, clowns, and tells stories that lift the soul to the glory of Jesus Christ! In partnership with his wife Deb, they are the "Patchwork Pear." "Patchwork" describes their presentation as a piecing together of various art forms (Deb is a musician singer) to create a worm and colorful "variety act." "Pear" is a reminder of Christ's command to "go and bear fruit." Mat also performs solo and audiences are always delighted. So whether you book the "Patchwork Pear" or "Patchwork Mat," juggling balls, clubs, stories and hearts will soar!

Location:	Lowell, MI	Performer Name:	Kevin Gerard
Ministry Name:	Kevin Gerard, Gospel Juggler
Phone	616-897-9879	Email:	keving1990@sbcglobal.net
Best Contact Time:	7am-11pm or after 5pm	Denominations:	All. All performances are based on the Bible--God's unchanging Word.
Useful for:	Any events for kids or adults
Length:	10-40min (20 minutes is typical)	Costs:	Call
Travel:	anywhere	Advanced Notice:	The sooner the better
Other:	I have been juggling since 2003 and am also founder and president of a very active juggling club in my hometown of Lowell, MI (Grand Rapids area.)
Description:	I offer fun-filled and entertaining juggling performances that communicate the truths of the Bible in ways that both children and adults will understand and enjoy. I seek to provide a service to churches and other Christian organizations by providing a unique event that is affordable, enjoyable, and Biblically-based. I also seek to farther the extent of my ministry by donating half of my profits to Bibles International a Bible translation and distribution ministry.

Location:	Oxford, MS	Performer Name:	Jim Burke
Ministry Name:	Jim "Casey" Burke
Phone	662-513-5431	Email:	aaspj@jahoo.com
Best Contact Time:	Anytime of day	Denominations:	all
Useful for:	All ages & Evangelistic/church; children's programs, youth, adult
Length:	30 minutes to 2 hours (50 minutes is typical)	Costs:	Call
Travel:	anywhere	Advanced Notice:	2 weeks
Other:
Description:	I am a "tramp" clown during performances that involves humor, illusions and juggling. I am an area Director for Southern Baptist churches and speak and perform in a number of churches. I use juggling on foreign mission trips that I lead several times a year. I also perform in secular areas such as summer library programs, Ronald McDonald House, etc.

Location:	Ashland, OH (& in college in Greenville, SC)	Performer Name:	Mattaniah Merrill
Ministry Name:	Musical Merrills
Phone	419-496-3607	Email:	musicalm@musicalmerrills.com& amp; amp; lt; /font>
Best Contact Time:	Early Afternoons	Denominations:	All
Useful for:
Length:	10 to 60 minutes (35 minutes is typical)	Costs:	Call to discuss
Travel:	anywhere!	Advanced Notice:	ASAP
Other:	Mattaniah is part of a family ministry available during the school year near the Greenville, SC area and the rest of the year available everywhere.
Description:	During the past 15 years, the Musical Merrill Ministry Team (consisting of Randy and Tricia Merrill and their 6 children) has traveled and used their abilities to promote the love of Jesus to people in 2 countries and 47 states. They combine dynamic preaching, singing, drama, juggling and magic, with other exciting activities to communicate the message of Christ in a powerful and energetic way. During the school year, three of the six children attend college in Greenville, SC and share presentations throughout the surrounding communities. To learn more about the Musical Merrill Ministry Team, visit their website at: www.musicalmerrills.com

Location:	Canfield, OH	Performer Name:	The Flanagan Family
Ministry Name:	Juggling for Joy The BagLady (high quality juggling beanbags for sale)
Phone	330-533-4497	Email:	email
Best Contact Time:	Any	Denominations:	All
Useful for:	Worship, concerts, special events, instructional seminars, VBS, camps, youth, Christian school assemblies, Birthday parties, Family Reunions/picnics, Wedding/Anniversary Receptions, School Assemblies, Nursing Home events, Church Events/services, Other special celebrations
Length:	5 minutes to 1 hour (20-30minutes preferred)	Costs:	Call to discuss
Travel:	Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, parts of New York and West Virginia	Advanced Notice:	2 weeks preferred, but can arrange last minute
Other:	Cynthia Flanagan (mom) is the contact person for the Flanagan Family. There are 5 home-schooled children fourteen and under in the Flanagan family of jugglers.
Description:	We are working with 2 different Christian programs and can customize our presentations to fit the needs of our audience. One of our programs is "Joy" for church services and another is "Juggling through the Bible" for Christian school assemblies. Juggling for Joy combines juggling, music, and story telling to share biblical truths with others. We hope to minister to others through our programs to spread the good news of the gospel. We want to bring glory to God through our ministry. We offer presentations, workshops, group and individual instruction. We also make handcrafted beanbags which are available for sale.

Location:	Oklahoma City	Performer Name:	David Holder
Ministry Name:	DR. DAVE
Phone	405-787-7288	Email:	dr_dave7@hotmail.com
Best Contact Time:	Evening/night	Denominations:	All
Useful for:	kids/family events/block parties/outreach
Length:	just about any length	Costs:	Call to discuss
Travel:	will travel anywhere	Advanced Notice:
Other:	Also use magic/ story-telling/ balloon art
Description:	I have been doing magic, clowning, and balloon art programs for churches for over 30 years. Recently I have added juggling to the list of things I can do and am improving my juggling abilities and adding some Christian applications through juggling.

Location:	Dallas, TX	Performer Name:	Paul Williamson
Ministry Name:	Paul Williamson
Phone	972-757-3287	Email:	go2paul@juno.com
Best Contact Time:		Denominations:	All
Useful for:	concerts, special events, holidays, VBS/Kids clubs, youth events
Length:	5-20 min.	Costs:	Call
Travel:	Preferably within 2 hours	Advanced Notice:	never too early, never too late
Other:	My message is pretty basic: salvation is through Christ, and only Christ fulfills, and can give real joy.
Description:	Christ is the only way to eternal life, all else will fail (drop).

Location:	Richmond, VA	Performer Name:	Tim Elder
Ministry Name:	The Good News Juggler
Phone	804-213-0501	Email:	telder@imb.org
Best Contact Time:	12-1pm and 5-9pm	Denominations:	All
Useful for:	Senior Citizen luncheons, special events, instructional seminars, holidays, VBS/kids clubs
Length:	5 min - 30 min	Costs:	Call to discuss
Travel:	Anywhere if travel expenses are paid	Advanced Notice:	1 week if local, 1 month if not local
Other:
Description:	In 1996 I was teaching a Sunday School class at church on using your gifts to glorify God. As I was teaching, God told me that I had not given Him my juggling. So I prayed and gave God my juggling. About a year and a half after that prayer, God gave me my first story, "The King Hit the Ceiling" (The story of Shdrach, Meshach, and Abednego) and an oportunity to juggle that story in front of a small group of people. From there, my juggling ministry began.

Location:	Mount Vernon, WA	Performer Name:	Benjamin Ruderman
Ministry Name:	Up In The Air
Phone	360-421-5936	Email:	juggler@clearwire.net< /td>
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