Bruce Block
American entertainer

Bruce Block

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American entertainer
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13 April 1967
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Bruce Block (born April 13, 1967 in St. Joseph, Michigan) is an entertainer, magician, actor, and ventriloquist.

Career

Block has appeared on America's Got Talent (seasons 2 and 3), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and many more.His expertise is appreciated even by his peers. Scott Wells reviewed Block's appearance at the Texas Association of Magicians 2003 conference by stating "Bruce Block was perhaps the highlight of the evening...", His humor and juggling never missed..." and "Very clever and quite memorable".Bruce Block holds the world record for most cigar boxes balanced on his chin.

His special acts include:

  • Escaping from a straitjacket
  • Lying on a bed of nails and having a lady jump on him
  • Ventriloquist act with his rabbit
  • Making his or someone else's head vanish
  • Juggling balls with his mouth
  • Making a miniature horse appear in a box
  • Balancing hundreds of cigar boxes on his chin

Recognition

  • In 2005, Bruce Block received the "Best of Las Vegas Award" from the Las Vegas Review Journal.
  • February, 2005 - Bruce Block wins the $10,000 first prize on Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge
  • In February 2005, Block's talking Rabbit "Skippy Ala King" made a surprise appearance at the Aspen Comedy Festival and was given the honor of "Best of the Festival".