A little positive feedback from performances at camps, birthday parties, schools and big big theaters plus some kind words from a children's music superstar!
Praise for the Great Holtzie
Best Comedian for Kids - Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly 2008 list!!!
"The Great Holtzie bills himself as “the only actual kids’ comedian in the United States,” and it’s true: He’s like Steve Martin for five-year-olds, complete with zany props, help from the audience, and cultural references for the kindergarten set. Parents think he’s cool, too. Terrific for parties."
Philadelphia Magazine, 2008
"I will definitely be having the Great Holtzie come back to our camp next summer! We have had many acts come through the doors of St. Peter's Summer Camp, but the Great Holtzie kept every child engaged and laughing! Not only did the first graders enjoy the show, but the 3 year olds could also appreciate his jokes. My staff was impressed with his ability to cross all age groups. The Great Holtzie was able to reach every age and personality present at our camp. I have never seen an entertainer quite like him before. He is truly a unique find!"
Lauren S. Girardi, St. Peter's School
The Great Holtzie is edgy and funny. He's retained a part of his childhood that we can all recognize as part of our own. To my knowledge, he's the first stand up comedian for kids and families.
Ezra Idlet, Trout Fishing In America
"We had The Great Holtzie entertain our preschool camp recently. What a find! He kept the children and staff engaged and entertained for the whole time. We have had other programs this summer, and our little kids usually leave half way through - but not with The Great Holtzie. He was amazing. Parents asked me about it the next day, which just tells you that the children were still talking about him when they got home! I highly recommend The Great Holtzie for any and all events. For the very young to the very old. He is hilarious! The staff wants to make sure we have him back during the school year."
Missy Horrow, Director of Early Childhood Education - Main Line Reform Temple
"My two boys were at the Lower Providence library this week and just loved the Great Holtzie's act! My three-year-olds favorite part was when he ate the worms, and my five-year-old loved his "cowboy hat" and bald jokes! I came with my boys, my mother, and a woman my mother takes care of who is mentally retarded and also has cerebral palsy. She had so much fun! She was really getting the jokes. It can be very hard to break through to her and communicate as she cannot speak, and boy did The Great Holtzie get through to her! It was a really awesome thing to see her clapping, laughing, and squealing. It was such a fun night."
Kristen
"The Great Holtzie brought a level of laughter and humor to our annual XPoNential Music Festival this summer on the Camden Waterfront! His attention and focus to the kids he is performing with, mixed with his winks and nods to the adults nearby, is a perfect oasis in a sea of overzealous clowns and crusty magicians - a breath of fresh air for any kids' party!"
Robert Drake, Producer of WXPN's "Kids Corner" 8/10/07
"I'm the first to admit that I've put a whole lot of time and energy into planning a total of 14 birthday parties for our two daughters. We've had some real hits, but even our best party pales in comparison to what The Great Holtzie delivered to our latest "Comedy Club" birthday event. I have never seen kids laugh so hard and for so long. It was a real treat to see the three-year-olds cracking up right along with the six-year-olds, the 12-year-olds, and even the parents. I would book The Great Holtzie again in a heartbeat!"
Connie
The reviews are in, Jack on the way upstairs said "I just had the BEST time!" and Noah is still walking around talking about worms and baldness. The other kids and the adults loved it too. You said you have no traditional artistic talent but I think what you do is definitely art and you are very very talented. I've never seen my kids laugh that hard and for that long! Thanks again SO much for making his birthday extra special.
Cindy
Thanks so much for an amazing show last Saturday. My kids have your whole show memorized and can’t stop reciting it. It’s great! Well, except in Target this morning when my Sam was calling people “knucklehead” and “baldie!” Thanks again!
Amy
"The Great Holtzie performed this December at The Morris Arboretum's Annual Premier Member's Holiday Garden Railway Evening. The event was a great success with a record-breaking 600 members registered to see the railway and The Great Holtzie's fabulous show. He kept the packed room of children, parents, and staff laughing and smiling. He made our event even more magical! My colleagues and I were still laughing on Monday morning."
Renee Ezokas DePietro, Morris Arboretum
"I cannot thank The Great Holtzie enough for participating in our Kidzfest 2007 event – he was a huge hit! With a crowd over 1,000 people present, I could still hear the kids and parents laughing from across the field. Several of my friends that had seen his performance stopped me and said their children wanted to know when he was coming back on - he was hysterical! The Great Holtzie helped us in successfully raising over $15,000 for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's fight against children's cancer, heart disease, and premature birth. I am eternally grateful."
Lisa Hurly
"The Great Holtzie performed for a large group at a neighborhood block party this past weekend. The children loved him. He is a refreshing alternative to the traditional entertainers for children. He makes children comfortable, connects with them at their level, and - best of all - makes them laugh. I highly recommend him."
Jennifer, King of Prussia PA
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