Who is Ardan James?
Mr. James started as a ventriloquist…
but found that neither he nor the dummy
Europe, Japan, Australia, and Canada are a few of the countries he has traveled to, in addition to the 48 contiguous states. Mr. James currently resides in Milwaukee, WI.
He has been performing professionally for over 15 years now, writing all his own material. He continues to create new material and programs.
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Accolades
Awards:
- World Magic Festival Metal Winner in Shanghai, China
- Society of American Magicians 1st Place (multiple times)
- Society of American Magicians People’s Choice Award
- Milbourne Christopher Award for Outstanding Newcomer
- Steffen Comedy Magic Award
- Society of American Magicians Magical Excellence Award
- 1st Place Houdini Club Stage Act (multiple times)
Guest artist at:
- FISM 2006, Sweden
- World’s Greatest Magic Show, Las Vegas, NV
- Houdini Convention 2004
- Her Majesty’s Theatre, London, England
- Hollywood’s Magic Castle, CA
- Comedy & Magic Club, Los Angeles, CA
- O.P. Theatre, Germany
- National Youth Gathering in New Orleans Superdome
- Conventions in Milwaukee, New York, New Orleans, Japan, Wales, London
Recently opened for:
- Michael W. Smith
- Mac King
- Gary Shandling
- Howie Mandel
- Ray Romano
- Kevin Nealon
Previously performed for





