So, you’ve never seen Marty Coffey? AsMarty says he is “...quite famous. It’s justthat a lot of people haven’t seen me yet.”In fact most Australians have at somestage seen Marty perform, as he hasappeared on every major television varietyshow in the country. He is perhaps bestknown for causing a furor on Ray Martin’sMidday Show when he pretended to juggletwo live kittens with a running chainsaw,upsetting many short sighted homeviewers... all in the name of comedy!

Marty’s act is a clever combination of spectacularjuggling, fire eating and death defying feats, allwrapped up with non-stop humour. Among hisroutines is the uproarious apple, bowling ball andegg juggle where he eats the apple during the stunt.There is the “dangerous objects juggle” atop a twometre unicycle where Marty enlists the help of theaudience in getting started. And of course he likesto finish on his now famous chainsaw juggle (sanskittens for the stage act!).

With or without cats his deftness forcombining hilarious patter, visual surprisegags and tension building stunts always keepsthe audience on the edge of their seats.

Marty Coffey certainly has a sensationalapproach to comedy basing it around juggling;or a sensational approach to juggling basing itaround comedy.

Whichever way you look at it Marty Coffey has a sensational comedy act.

Marty’s credits include the highly successful1987 national capital tour of the Broadwaymusical Sugar Babies. Critics said he “stole theshow” when he performed his solo spot directlybefore finale, and called him “Australia’sfunniest American juggler”.

With his high impact thirty minute show Martyhas always been in huge demand as a guestartist for Australia’s biggest touring acts. Hehas also supported international acts such asJohn Cougar Mellencamp, the Everly Brothers,Thelma Houston and Issac Hayes.

In more recent years Marty, now anAustralian citizen, has become one ofthe most sought after comic performersin Australia’s corporate market,performing at events for Mercedes Benz,AMP, National Mutual, Sony, IBM,Commonwealth Bank and Elders just toname a few. He has entertained atprivate functions for Kerry Packer, JohnSingleton and Paul Keating.

This popularity is partly due to the large doses of side-splitting audienceinvolvement, a real winner at functions from small groups to gala balls.It is also the powerful universal appeal and versatility of his show, animportant feature when perfection and professionalism are thestandards.

Just listen to what these people had to say!

“We wanted entertainment and he gave it!”Ampol LimitedAmpol LimitedAmpol LimitedAmpol Limited

“Everyone who attended our dinner enjoyed Marty’s performance.Fletchers Fletchers Fletchers Fletchers FotographicsFotographicsFotographicsFotographics

“Good sharp humour, easily accessible to all levels of sophistication.The The The The Intermedia GroupIntermedia GroupIntermedia GroupIntermedia Group

“Provided a lot of fun and thrills. The audience involvement was great.”Sportscene AustraliaSportscene AustraliaSportscene AustraliaSportscene Australia

“He was a great entertainer and comedian; responded very well to thedelegates.”Travelforce Travelforce Travelforce Travelforce Pty Pty Pty Pty LtdLtdLtdLtd

“We have received terrific feedback from all of our attendees about thenight, who all expressed their delight about Marty Coffey’s performance.We would have no hesitation in booking him again for future events.”Kookaburra Challenge Kookaburra Challenge Kookaburra Challenge Kookaburra Challenge Pty Pty Pty Pty LtdLtdLtdLtd

“I can only highly recommend Marty’s performance. He appealed to theaudience perfectly and had a many standing ovations. Of course, it wasa cocktail party.”Com Tech CommunicationsCom Tech CommunicationsCom Tech CommunicationsCom Tech Communications

“Best act I’ve seen around here in years. Really livens the place up.”Circular Quay ticket vendor (1981)Circular Quay ticket vendor (1981)Circular Quay ticket vendor (1981)Circular Quay ticket vendor (1981)