John’s insight reaches far beyond his blindness, disarming all preconceptions of a disability, while instantly connecting and creating a comfort level with his audience
Program Titles
- John has a special and deep perception of a world he cannot see
- Though visually impaired, John’s observations will leave you in stitches
- Johns commentary, on the adventures and obstacles of life, proves that laughter does strike twice in the same place.
- John proves, that laughter does strike twice in the same place.
- That Blind Guy
- Blind Comic
John Jackshaw a comic who understands the possibilities of translating reality into solid material and laughs.
He can be edgy enough for comedy clubs, while adhering to his own clean style that makes him perfect for television, radio, corporate, and fund raising events.
John Jackshaw says he was influenced by such greats as George Carlin, Johnny Carson, Jerry Seinfeld, and Rocky and Bullwinkel. Growing up, was in and of itself quite an accomplishment for John, being born sixteen-weeks premature. “I was the first partial birth delivery,” John says.
After losing his sight while obtaining a Radio-TV Communications degree, he pursued a successful radio career.
His unconventional on-air antics set him apart from his peers, and served as a basis for his founding of a creative audio production company.
Taking his radical vision of the world, out of the studio and on to the stage has been the most energizing and rewarding experience of all.
Everything on the Third Rock, and beyond, is fair (or unfair) game for John’s peculiar perspective. Whether it is a deranged serial hypnotist, Noah in jail, airline antagonistics, his unique slant on the news of the day, or outrageous ramblings about being blind, John finds humor in all of it.
With a charismatic stage presence, and original clean material, John is fast making a name for himself as a top-notch prime time television quality comedian. He can be edgy enough for comedy clubs, while adhering to his own clean style that makes him perfect for television, radio, corporate, and fund raising events. John’s commentary, on the adventures and obstacles of life, proves that laughter does strike twice in the same place.
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