DAN MENENDEZ - THE PIANO JUGGLER
The originator of the most memorable variety act of all time … Dan has been seen on television in 22 countries, by millions of people!
"That's really Impressive !" -- Jay Leno
Immediately following Dan's appearance on the Tonight Show, Johnny Carson exclaimed - "Now that's show biz, folks!"
Dan Menendez combines comedy, juggling and music for his performance as "The Piano Juggler". The act is perfect for the intimacy of
a television studio, or to captivate thousands in a large arena. Dan plays popular and classical music on the world's only "Bounce Piano"
and "Bounce Cello".
If you want originality in entertainment, book Dan Menendez for your special event.
"You stole the show! A hit in the finest tradition of the club!" -- Edward Meister, San Francisco Bohemian Club
Dan got his "big break" when he was spotted performing at a Los Angeles comedy club. He was immediately slated to perform on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. That initial appearance was selected for Carson's primetime "Anniversary Special". Years of national and international TV appearances followed.
Dan appears in venues all over the world, performing at professional sporting events, banquets, trade shows and concerts. In 2001 he won the Daidogei World Cup in Japan, an international entertainment competition.
"Beautifully adding harmony to juggling! A spectacular show!" -- Official, Daidogei World Cup, Shizuoka, Japan
Dan has flown over two million miles performing as "The Piano Juggler."
"Now that's show biz, folks!" -- Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show
"Thanks for another great performance" -- Greg Bradshaw, Chicago Bulls
"We look forward to having you back for a repeat performance!" -- Jeff Salisbury, Wake Forest Basketball
"Your show was the best!" -- San Francisco Mechanical
"A unique twist on juggling" -- Joe Revello, Comic Strip Live, Fox Television
"The audience applauded long and loud for The Piano Juggler" -- Philadelphia News Observer
TELEVISION
Ellen Degeneres Show
The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (three appearances)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (two appearances)
ABC Command Performance for the President
HBO "Just For Laughs" Special
The View
Thirty Seconds to Fame
Evening at the Improv
The Statler Brothers Show
New Mickey Mouse Club
Steve Harvey's Big Time
I've Got a Secret
The Pat Sajak Show
Super Dave Osborne
The Arsenio Hall Show
Comic Strip Live
Carolines Comedy Hour
Nashville Now
INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION
England: BBC 's "The Slammer"
Hungary: Sandor Friderikusz
Germany; Thomas Gottschalk
France; Patrick Sebastian
Personal televisions apperances in Chile, Argentina, Columbia, Canada, Holland, Italy, Scotland, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Japan, Korea
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS
Montreal Symphony
Indianapolis Symphony
Baltimore Symphony
Eugene Symphony
COMEDY FESTIVALS
Just For Laughs, Montreal
Molson Comedy Festival, Toronto
Montreux Festival de Rire, Switzerland
Variete De Bale, Basel, Switzerland
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
Over 150 half-time shows for twenty of the NBA teams including,
Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns...Many games for the NHL (Hockey) including;
The San Jose Sharks, and The Carolina Hurricanes.College Basketball;
Wake Forest University, Penn State University, Oklahoma State UniversityPro Baseball, Indoor soccer and Arena Football
Hundreds of corporate Clients
Chevrolet, IBM, Apple computers...Rock Concerts!
The X Fest 2001 in Indianapolis opening for "Ramstein"Toured 12 cities for "The International Auto Show"
New York, Chicago, Los Angeles...
CASINOS
Harrahs, South Lake Tahoe
The Showboat, Atlantic City
John Asquaga's Nugget, Reno
Trumps Taj Majal, Atlantic City
Bally's, Reno
Merv Griffin's Resorts International, Atlantic City
Flamingo Hilton, Reno
The El Dorado, Reno
Ceasars, Las Vegas