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Marty Putz (and yes that's his real name) is one of the world's hottest
and most popular exponents of bizarre and unusual comedy. Taking the label
"prop comic" to new heights, he entertains his audiences with
some of his "inventions." Items like a game of "human baseball"
(Marty dons a giant six foot baseball glove on his head, and audience
members throw marshmallows at him), and the "rodent projectile unit"
(a hand held cannon which propels a pet hamster through the air and into
a waiting target). A giant inflatable "Elvis" suit, in one of
it's many forms, has become his trademark.
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Starting out in his hometown of Toronto, Canada, Marty began his career
in comedy playing small clubs. His unique brand of humor caught on quickly,
and soon he became one of the most requested comedians at clubs, colleges
and major corporations throughout North America. Marty delighted audiences
for two consecutive years at the "Just For Laughs" International
Comedy Festival in Montreal, where agents from the United States (talent,
no Immigration) urged him to move down. Marty gladly complied, and after
only a short time in the states, his career really took off.
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Marty has become a favorite headliner in comedy
clubs and theaters across the U.S. and he performs over 150 college dates
a year. His American television credits include appearances on "the
Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Jerry Lewis National Telethon,"
along with numerous guest appearances on Fox's "Comic Strip Live"
and "Sunday Comics." Marty has quickly become a favorite on Comedy
Centrals "Make Me Laugh", where he just finished taping an unprecedented
15 appearances. As well, Marty hosted the Emmy award winning children's
show "Not Just News." Across the ocean, Marty has also been featured
on British Television with appearances on BBC's "Friday Night Live,"
and most recently on "The Jack Dee Show." Following an appearance
on Australian television's "Hey Hey It's Saturday," Marty headlined
3 months of sold out performances in Melbourne and continues to return yearly
to sold out houses. |