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Tape Face performs wordless comedy using props and physical humour, transforming staplers, wooden boards, and household items into absurd visual gags. With tape across his mouth, he pulls audiences into unexpected scenarios that rely on timing, expression, and surprise rather than language, creating moments of pure invention.
Sam Wills, known as Tape Face, is a New Zealand comedian who performs entirely without words, using only props, physical comedy, and a strip of tape across his mouth.
Sam became a finalist on America's Got Talent in 2016, where his performances earned over 220 million views online. He has won the Billy T Award, one of New Zealand's highest comedy honors, and performed at the Royal Variety Performance. Since 2018, he has held a residency in Las Vegas, currently at the MGM Grand.
Tape Face transforms everyday objects into unexpected comedy moments. He pulls audience members into absurd scenarios involving staplers, wooden boards, and random household items, creating visual gags that need no translation. His silent approach means the comedy works across language barriers, relying on timing, expression, and the element of surprise. Each show builds from simple sight gags to increasingly elaborate sequences that blend mime, clown traditions, and prop manipulation.
The silence creates an intimate connection that makes people laugh without knowing what will happen next. His comedy offers a break from language and logic, replacing words with pure visual invention that appeals to adults and children alike.
Tape Face brings original, family-friendly comedy that works for any audience, anywhere in the world.
Tape Face delivers wordless comedy that transcends language barriers, transforming ordinary objects into extraordinary moments of surprise that captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Book this internationally acclaimed performer to bring fresh, family-friendly entertainment that creates genuine connection and leaves your team genuinely delighted.
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To book Tape Face, email tape.face@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Tape Face's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Tape Face performs entirely without words, building each show from simple sight gags into increasingly elaborate sequences that blend mime, clown traditions, and prop manipulation using everyday objects such as staplers and household items. He draws audience members into the sequences directly, creating visual comedy that relies on timing and physical expression rather than language.
Tape Face performs silent, prop-based stand-up and audience participation comedy suited to corporate events, family audiences, and international gatherings where language-neutral entertainment is required. Sam Wills reached the finals of America's Got Talent in 2016, where his performances accumulated over 220 million views online, and has since held a residency at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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