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I’m proud to serve on the New Directions Committee of The Friars Club, which I guess from the title means we try
and take The Friars in “new directions.”
Personally, I’m trying to take them North by North-West, so I called my buddy Roger Dreyer, owner of the largest
magic manufacturing company in the country, Fantasma.
We got together to produce a fantastic and “Fantasmic” comedy/magic/mindreading show featuring Simon Lovell
the star of the off-Broadway hit "Strange and Unusual Hobbies", and Jon Stetson, the mentalist who has made 5
White House appearances, and performed in over 25 countries. His tag line is " I know what you're thinking", and
believe me he does.
The show was a sold-out hit, and people were amazed by both performers. Roger did a little magic himself, and
personally owns one of the largest private Houdini collections in the country, second only to David Copperfield.
and take The Friars in “new directions.”
Personally, I’m trying to take them North by North-West, so I called my buddy Roger Dreyer, owner of the largest
magic manufacturing company in the country, Fantasma.
We got together to produce a fantastic and “Fantasmic” comedy/magic/mindreading show featuring Simon Lovell
the star of the off-Broadway hit "Strange and Unusual Hobbies", and Jon Stetson, the mentalist who has made 5
White House appearances, and performed in over 25 countries. His tag line is " I know what you're thinking", and
believe me he does.
The show was a sold-out hit, and people were amazed by both performers. Roger did a little magic himself, and
personally owns one of the largest private Houdini collections in the country, second only to David Copperfield.
| MAGIC AT THE FRIARS |
When it came time for me to make my
remarks to the overflowing crowd, I
thanked them for coming, and said, “ I
myself would have loved to be here
tonight, but unfortunately I’m out of
town!” Got a big laugh! (Sometimes I’
m just so hysterical! Too bad no one’s
around at the time!)
Fantasma is located right across from
Madison Square Garden and was voted
by New York Magazine as the best place
to have a birthday party. Stop in there
and tell them I sent you. They’ll only
charge you double!
remarks to the overflowing crowd, I
thanked them for coming, and said, “ I
myself would have loved to be here
tonight, but unfortunately I’m out of
town!” Got a big laugh! (Sometimes I’
m just so hysterical! Too bad no one’s
around at the time!)
Fantasma is located right across from
Madison Square Garden and was voted
by New York Magazine as the best place
to have a birthday party. Stop in there
and tell them I sent you. They’ll only
charge you double!
| Left to right - Roger, Jon, Simon and Jeffrey on stage at The Friars Club |
| THE MESSIAH OF COMEDY |
| Russell Peters and Jeffrey backstage at MSG |
I like to call Russell Peters “The Messiah of Comedy”
because he has such a multi-cultural audience and he
brings everyone together with laughter, … and lots of
it. Much of his audience dosen't even look like they
speak English, but obviously they’re a lot hipper than
they look, by the response to his material.
Aside from being a master of dialects, ( his Jewish
accent, and Chinese accents are phenomenal!), he
breaks down stereo-types and proves them to be false.
Until a few years ago, no one except Indian people
knew they could be funny. Now we all know better.
Russell played to a packed house at the WAMU Theatre
at Madison Square Garden,
(right across the street from Fantasma!). I can’t
believe how all of my stories flow into each other.
What perfect segues!
because he has such a multi-cultural audience and he
brings everyone together with laughter, … and lots of
it. Much of his audience dosen't even look like they
speak English, but obviously they’re a lot hipper than
they look, by the response to his material.
Aside from being a master of dialects, ( his Jewish
accent, and Chinese accents are phenomenal!), he
breaks down stereo-types and proves them to be false.
Until a few years ago, no one except Indian people
knew they could be funny. Now we all know better.
Russell played to a packed house at the WAMU Theatre
at Madison Square Garden,
(right across the street from Fantasma!). I can’t
believe how all of my stories flow into each other.
What perfect segues!
He was only supposed to appear one night, but due to the overwhelming demand they added a second night.
Sitting in my row was a middle aged Indian lady dressed in traditional garb, who was laughing at everything he
said, ,,, even the racy stuff. I later found out it was his Mom. Very cool!
Backstage was a trip as well, since Russell has an eclectic mix of friends, and is the only comic I know who has
two hot hip-hop DJ’s opening up for him. This time it was Spinbad, ( I love that name!), and DJ Starting From
Scratch, who I had met in Montreal last summer. From MSG Russell was off to Australia.
Sitting in my row was a middle aged Indian lady dressed in traditional garb, who was laughing at everything he
said, ,,, even the racy stuff. I later found out it was his Mom. Very cool!
Backstage was a trip as well, since Russell has an eclectic mix of friends, and is the only comic I know who has
two hot hip-hop DJ’s opening up for him. This time it was Spinbad, ( I love that name!), and DJ Starting From
Scratch, who I had met in Montreal last summer. From MSG Russell was off to Australia.
| THE MASTER OF ANGST PLAYED COMIX |
It’s not often I get to see Richard Lewis, so when I
know he’s in town I go out of my way to see him,
… even all the way down to 14th Street and 9th
Avenue! (LOL)
I called my pal Rocky at Comix and she hooked me
up to come and see the man who has taken
neuroses and made it into an art form, which is why
he’s so incredible on Curb Your Enthusiasm. He
and Larry David are unbeatable together and should
think of doing a “Born To Be Miserable” tour.
Richard played to a packed room, and came out to
say “Hi” afterwards. I never saw anyone but him
who could do “stream-of consciousness” comedy
for over an hour, non-stop, and still be funny.
know he’s in town I go out of my way to see him,
… even all the way down to 14th Street and 9th
Avenue! (LOL)
I called my pal Rocky at Comix and she hooked me
up to come and see the man who has taken
neuroses and made it into an art form, which is why
he’s so incredible on Curb Your Enthusiasm. He
and Larry David are unbeatable together and should
think of doing a “Born To Be Miserable” tour.
Richard played to a packed room, and came out to
say “Hi” afterwards. I never saw anyone but him
who could do “stream-of consciousness” comedy
for over an hour, non-stop, and still be funny.
| Richard Lewis and Jeffrey at Comix |
As a recognized expert in self-sabotage, I got there late, ran down the wrong stairway, and wound up running
right into Richard who greeted me by saying, “ What the f _ _ _ are you doing here?” I told him I was there to
support him, and the film, and then I handed him the envelope with the material I had written, and asked him to
read it when he had time.
Later that very night, I came home to find a message on my machine, thanking me for the material, and explaining
that he has never used anyone’s material, but that it was “brilliant and hilarious”, and that I knew how to write a
funny joke. He must have said “brilliant and hilarious” at least five times.
I play that message to myself every night before I go to bed!
These were some of the jokes.
Low self esteem goes back in my family even to prehistoric times. I actually had an uncle who was
supposedly the first man to walk erect. But he couldn't hold it. He’d take a few steps, and just slump
over.
My shrink was also treating me for feelings of loneliness. At one point, I was so lonely, I tried to
develop a split personality, just for the company.
I once knew a guy from group therapy who had a split personality. He dated a girl who also had a split
personality. They used to double date.
He fell in love with her other personality, and she fell in love with his other personality. They got
married, accused each other of cheating with themselves, and the marriage fell apart.
Not bad, … right?
Anyway, until next time, remember … COMEDY MATTERS!!!
right into Richard who greeted me by saying, “ What the f _ _ _ are you doing here?” I told him I was there to
support him, and the film, and then I handed him the envelope with the material I had written, and asked him to
read it when he had time.
Later that very night, I came home to find a message on my machine, thanking me for the material, and explaining
that he has never used anyone’s material, but that it was “brilliant and hilarious”, and that I knew how to write a
funny joke. He must have said “brilliant and hilarious” at least five times.
I play that message to myself every night before I go to bed!
These were some of the jokes.
Low self esteem goes back in my family even to prehistoric times. I actually had an uncle who was
supposedly the first man to walk erect. But he couldn't hold it. He’d take a few steps, and just slump
over.
My shrink was also treating me for feelings of loneliness. At one point, I was so lonely, I tried to
develop a split personality, just for the company.
I once knew a guy from group therapy who had a split personality. He dated a girl who also had a split
personality. They used to double date.
He fell in love with her other personality, and she fell in love with his other personality. They got
married, accused each other of cheating with themselves, and the marriage fell apart.
Not bad, … right?
Anyway, until next time, remember … COMEDY MATTERS!!!
Bio. for Jeffrey Gurian - A nationally known comedy writer,
director, and producer, Jeffrey has written for, and worked with
many big stars, and has been featured on radio, TV, and in the
press. Aside from the three films he has done, he had his own
column in the legendary Weekly World News called "Gurian's
World of the Bizarre." His work writing for the famed Friars
Roasts over many years led to his new book, "Filthy, Funny, and
Totally Offensive" from Kensington/Citadel Press, which is a
collection of over 250 celebs telling their favorite nasty jokes. It is
available at Barnes and Noble and at Amazon.com. To read more
about Jeffrey, go to www.jeffreygurian.com
JUST LAUNCHED - GNN, Gurian News Network, at
www.guriannewsnetwork.com where you will see, and listen to
some of the most unusual stories that somehow escape the major
news stations, like "College Prof. Fired For Casually Removing His
Spine", "Pres. Bush's Alter-Ego Uncovered: Vaudeville Comic Fritz
Pinn", "Allergic Archaeologist Accidentally Blows His Nose In
Priceless Tissue", and "Man Killed For Giving Girlfriend A Snail
Instead Of An Engagement Ring", .... plus many others you may
have missed on your regular news shows!!!
See you out there!
director, and producer, Jeffrey has written for, and worked with
many big stars, and has been featured on radio, TV, and in the
press. Aside from the three films he has done, he had his own
column in the legendary Weekly World News called "Gurian's
World of the Bizarre." His work writing for the famed Friars
Roasts over many years led to his new book, "Filthy, Funny, and
Totally Offensive" from Kensington/Citadel Press, which is a
collection of over 250 celebs telling their favorite nasty jokes. It is
available at Barnes and Noble and at Amazon.com. To read more
about Jeffrey, go to www.jeffreygurian.com
JUST LAUNCHED - GNN, Gurian News Network, at
www.guriannewsnetwork.com where you will see, and listen to
some of the most unusual stories that somehow escape the major
news stations, like "College Prof. Fired For Casually Removing His
Spine", "Pres. Bush's Alter-Ego Uncovered: Vaudeville Comic Fritz
Pinn", "Allergic Archaeologist Accidentally Blows His Nose In
Priceless Tissue", and "Man Killed For Giving Girlfriend A Snail
Instead Of An Engagement Ring", .... plus many others you may
have missed on your regular news shows!!!
See you out there!
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