![]() In 2008, Wills took his show The Boy With Tape On His Face to the Melbourne Comedy Festival, where it received critical acclaim. In 2002, he moved to Auckland to become a resident comedian at the casino in Sk圜ity Auckland, where he had a weekly show, the NCB Comedy Hour, blending circus and vaudeville styles. Until 2001, Wills was active in the Christchurch entertainment scene, appearing at balls, private functions and corporate events running weekly comedy nights and appearing on local television. His interest in the phenomenon of traditional circus freak shows and influences such as the Jim Rose Circus and the Tokyo Shock Boys led to experiments with shock comedy, earning him his first Pulp Comedy appearance, the Best New Face award for the 2001 season, and he was called ‘Prince of Cringe’ from Truth and TV Extra magazine. He holds a diploma in New Circus from Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology's Circus School where he has taught juggling for two years. He uses a diverse range of performance styles and skills. Wills began his performing career in Timaru at the age of thirteen while he trained as a clown. ![]() He has been featured in the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, the World Buskers Festival, and was a finalist on Season 11 of America's Got Talent. He was also half of the two-person act Spitroast and sometimes performed under his own name, Sam Wills. He performs under the name The Boy With Tape On His Face and, more recently, as Tape Face. Tickets are available online at by calling 85.Sam Wills (born 28 August 1978) is a Timaru, New Zealand prop comic, busker, and clown residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. VIP tickets include a Tape Face swag bag with a Tape Face T-shirt, Signed Cartoon Tape Face Photo, Souvenir Poker Chip, and Tape Face Lanyard. Ticket prices begin at $66, plus applicable tax and fees. and the show is dark on Monday and Tuesday. Due to COVID-19 regulations, the Tape Face show will not be performing in its traditional theater, House of Tape, and will instead perform in Harrah’s Showroom to maintain social distancing. Audiences of many different backgrounds, ages and languages will once again enjoy the whimsical phenomenon performing Wednesday through Sunday at Harrah’s Las Vegas. That’s right - no gaffer tape, just Wills and a microphone answering questions from audience members while on stage prior to the traditional Tape Face show component filled with amusing routines using sounds, music and laughter with the underlying message of being true to yourself. LIST: Shows, conventions returning to Las Vegas valley I want the chance to not only entertain the crowds but really connect with everyone as we bring back THE FUNNIEST SHOW IN LAS VEGAS.” After so much stress and worry, it’s time to bring back some laughter and positivity to the world. “With the new Tape Face show structure, we will include a socially distant meet and greet from stage for me to chat with the entire audience and answer questions every show. “It’s rare for fans to see me outside of the Tape Face character,” Wills laughs. Guests can expect to laugh throughout a brand-new version of the show with a never before included all-guest “up close and personal” conversation from the stage as he kicks off the show. 30.Ĭonnecting with fans is one of Tape Face creator Sam Wills’ favorite parts of his act. 11 with a completely redesigned show that complies with government COVID-19 regulations and has limited theater capacity maxed at 250 guests. ![]() ![]() The eccentric experience fans from around the world know and love will come back to life at Harrah’s Las Vegas on Nov. Sparking laughter and a sense of community, Tape Face’s return to Harrah’s Las Vegas will be louder than ever.
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