![]() ![]() However, no explicit mention of this fact is made on Hannah’s website, Ticketmaster or the official Tape Face website, all of which use a picture of Wills. That aim of running multiple shows at once will be realised this autumn, when Wills tours the UK, leaving his doppelgänger, dubbed T2, to hold the fort in Vegas. ‘People who follow me on social media are aware that this has been very much part of my dream,’ he said, adding that he made the conscious decision early on to never bring his real identity into the Tape Face branding. He told Chortle it was always his intention to have multiple Tape Faces performing in different cities at the same time, similar to franchises such as the Blue Man Group. Wills defended himself against accusations he was 'defrauding' fans – saying Tape Face was always intended to be a character who can be played by other trained performers. But instead, some shows at Harrah’s casino have been performed by an undeclared understudy. Tape Face's performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition.Tape Face fans have complained that he has been ‘duping’ them by having an ‘imposter’ perform in his place at his Las Vegas show.Īudiences who paid up to £82 a ticket say they were expecting to see Sam Wills perform his inventive act that made such waves on America’s Got Talent three years ago. Finally, Tape Face placed an envelope on Mike's belly to act as a singing mouth, mouthing Elvis Presley's, "Return To Sender." Mike, Saf, guest judge Fuz and Fresh gave him standing ovations. Next, he invited Mike to the stage and put tape on his shirt in the shape of eyes and a nose. Next, he spun on a stool to portray free falling, with Tom Petty's "Free Falling" playing in the background. Tape Face's Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC06 consisted of first miming flying in a biplane by spinning a toothbrush with one finger. His performance was strong enough for the judges to send him to Judge Cuts instead of John Mulaney.Īmerica's Got Talent 2016 Tape Face Incredibly Inventive Comedy Act Full Audition Clip S11E01 Mike, Saf and Fresh gave him standing ovations. Tape Face's preliminary performance in Episode BC01 consisted of performing a comedy routine where he put on oven mitts and pretended they were singing a song together, then using a red dress to portray the illusion that he was slow dancing with a girl. Tape Face aims to be delightful, wry, many-layered and hilarious, and to transcend the barriers of language and culture. So what does he do exactly? Simply mentioning any aspect of this diverse show would be a disservice – the less you know the more you will enjoy this show. Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking – drama with no acting: Tape Face has to be seen to be believed. Through simple, clever and charming humour aimed at satisfying that hunger, Tape Face has created a unique show. Former World Buskers Festival director Jodi Wright gave Wills his first break by selecting him for her festival. Wills married performer Lili la Scala at the buskers festival in Christchurch in 2009. His silent comedy shows always sell out when Wills brings them to Christchurch for the World Buskers Festival. Wills has packed theatres in Britain, enjoyed several sellout runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and performed at the Royal Albert Hall. He used the prize money to develop his hit show The Boy with Tape on his Face, which sold out around the world and attracted dozens of five star reviews. Wills started his performing career as a busker in Christchurch and won the The Press People's Choice Award at the World Buskers Festival in 2008. Tape Face, whose real name is Sam Wills, is from Canterbury, New Zealand. Tape Face was a comedian act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. ![]()
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