So You Want to Make a Ren Faire Act?

[@RachelHendricks]

Will I ever have a Renaissance Faire act? Probably not. Did I watch that whole video? Yes I did.

[@mynx369]

Same here!!

[@MusicallyPotter.TS.]

Same tho

[@michelemoreira3832]

😂😂😂 I'm Brazilian! I would have to create a hole Renaissance Fair before thinking about having an act and still I watched the whole video! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@monicasullivan9196]

Hey is there a whip cracker on the circuit named Snidely Whiplash?

[@renealbrechtsen9743]

Me too 😂

[@86PKG]

Just want to take a moment to admire how you uplift other acts without putting yourself down, and uplift yourself without putting others down. ❤

[@JoanieBC]

100% this. The best performers are those who support/promote others while still promoting themselves. It's not really a competition. If anything, it's co-opertainment (TM pending). If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. The best collaborate, cooperate, support, and cross-promote. They bring diverse audiences together. They blend, they stir, they make sweet, sweet...daiquiris. or something like that. Jacques is one of these lovely performers and human beings.

[@TOFMDrone]

i just need a bike, a beard and some beer and yell "SLAAAYYER"

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

you forgot random dude following you around yelling SLAYERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

[@kateworkman921]

I got to see that guy!!! I went to the Columbus, NJ show this past weekend, and Slayer guy was there at Jacques's first show of the day!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

@@kateworkman921 I got to see you too then! Nice to see you!

[@kateworkman921]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Nice! Wait, are you the Slayer guy, or were you just also at that Ren Faire?

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

@@kateworkman921 it's me

[@kateworkman921]

@@BikesBeardsAndBrews Omg!!! It was amazing to see you in person! I saw a compilation video a few months ago of all the times you've been at different Faires and yelled "SLAYEEEEEEEERRRR!" from the crowd, and I was laughing so hard! It was amazing to experience that in person, so thank you, 🙂 I've got my own channel, and Monday's video was part one of where I talked about the Ren Faire. I'd love it if you checked it out.

[@gamerscomplete]

"hit the digital lottery", there is lots of people on youtube that "hit the digital lottery" but jacques isnt one of them in my opinion, dude has put an obscene amount of work into his craft and its just paying off in the digital world because of how many people have access to see his show. This is just an example of putting in the work and getting the rewards in return. I think everyone is impressed with the quality of his shows and the joy he brings to audiences.

[@waffles3629]

There are plenty of people who put in just as much work and don't have the good luck for a vid to go viral. Some of my favorite channels that produce high quality content have 6k subs.

[@gamerscomplete]

@@waffles3629 that spent their entire life honing their craft? doubt it.

[@davefoot4384]

​@@gamerscompletethere is absolutely an element of luck involved in success and exposure online. Of course it's not just luck, but who has 'made it' online would claim they haven't caught a break at some point.

[@waffles3629]

@@gamerscomplete you really think Jack is the only one who started something young and that's why he went viral? Wow, pull your head out from under the rock you stuck it under.

[@Bribolox]

​@@gamerscompleteYes, because only one person in the history of the internet brought a lifetime of experience to their videos.

[@soonflower]

i didn’t get to see your full show unfortunately but what i did see was very worth the hectic run to the stage when we heard a whip

[@tigrezangel]

JBH, the orange cat, and all his paintings and sculptures are my favorite things in this video... but the info is very useful.

[@randiskye4444]

The cat is Scipio Africatnis and he has his own Instagram @scipioscreams . He's awesome!

[@monicasullivan9196]

This guy is mesmerizing.. I think it’s that voice! The face is not half bad either!😂

[@janeenschultz8502]

My home faire is Bristol in southern Wisconsin and I've been to the Shakopee faire in Minnesota, patron and former employee at both. Other things to consider when thinking about working at these places are your own physical, mental, and emotional limits. I worked at a booth called Candlelight Rocks for a number of years and it was exhausting even for just two faires. I could only imagine the fortitude of people rotating their time between even more. You get to the fairgrounds early, stay late, and either sleep there in the back campgrounds or somewhere nearby, doing the whole thing over again the next morning. You are in close proximity to a lot of people all day, are in costume, and in character if you chose to make one. I enjoyed my time there for the most part and I sometimes think about trying again, but it's not on my immediate list at the moment. Good luck to those who want that life!

[@Rufus_Pufus]

Once when I was at the Shakopee ren faire and one of the shows that I watched had at the beginning; “Shakopee, the only place where it can be dusty and muddy at the same time.”

[@janeenschultz8502]

So true! I think it was because of the quarry nearby. I'm not sure what the area is like now.

[@doreensarcone4346]

What you are saying is not untrue. However the booth you worked in was retail. Retail is hard - in any locale. Performers have challenges but not in the ways you are speaking. They have schedules - on stage & off They float to support other performers and do joint acts on occasion. They are in character from open to close but not standing in a booth with non-stop foot traffic.

[@daved2808]

I am so thankful that I got to see you perform live in NJ two weeks ago. You rocked! Thank you for also taking the time to take a pic with me, I really appreciate it. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@staceyrashkin2609]

I'm so sad that we missed him here. I hope he comes back in the future.

[@corkscrewfork]

Genuinely appreciate your insights. A few of my friends have seen how I "come alive" at Ren Faires, and have suggested I try to put together an act; something I've always looked at as "good fodder for great daydreams." But, when I break it down into the 3 pillars idea, it seems somehow a lot less impossible. Will I ever actually do it? Probably not for some time. But, having someone say "Hey, don't look at it that way, reframe it this way!" makes it a lot easier to think about. Thanks again for your words of advice! Hope to see you someday here in Vegas 😄

[@Azylys-]

Very distracted by the cat, had to rewatch cause I noticed he had changed position and I hadn't seen him move, good job getting the views up Scipio 😂 The advice is 11/10 though, and I think it can be applied to content creation in general, if you want to build an audience, character, comedy and skill are definitely the pillars !

[@ElizIndRhythm]

Wait, Scipio changed positions? I have to see! *starts rewatching*

[@ElizIndRhythm]

So glad I did rewatch! I mean, I adore you Jacques, but Scipio brought the ❤❤TOE BEANS❤❤!! 😻😻😻

[@allyndeimos]

Forget Jacques, I'm here for Scipio ❤️

[@tammywooley2635]

It helped when you were on AGT and scared the HELL out of Simon because he was worried about his nether region. You are wonderful, keep doing what you are doing.

[@Noon-jt7gi]

Me who hates public speaking or performing anything, who lives in a country that doesn't even have fairs..... AH YES. INTERESTING. -takes notes-

[@josephlaufer4154]

Jaques, I have no Ren-Fair skill but I'm an excellent audience member. My hands sting from saluting talent like you! 🌈 🗼😎

[@user-bf2bm9wc6i]

That you can still blush and not be jaded is so endearing and heartwarming. It renews my faith in humanity, thank you. That is sincere and not sarcastic.

[@angieferret7723]

Saw your show at the ENC faire this year- loved you and Ses Carney. I saw the video about how you got into everything, but I was wondering if you would share the story of how your parents met. A circus performer and a college professor? Inquiring minds want to know!

[@randiskye4444]

If you can find it, there's an interview his dad gave 20-ish years ago (I think) where he touched on how they met. Happy hunting for that. I had the honor of meeting El Zappo last fall @ KRF and we had a nice conversation. He's so sweet!

[@berglettemom6045]

Jack, I’d love to hear you speak more about the way you incorporate music into your act. For example, when the audience requests a song, are you always making up the lyrics on the spot, or do you have some prepared for the most popular (and likely) songs that people will ask for? I guess I mean, how improvisational is your performance, really? Do you have certain themes that you try to stick with for your song parodies? Have you always been musical, and did you have to learn how to sing, or were you naturally good at it? Do you play any musical instruments? I really enjoy when you sit down and talk to us.

[@terbear5120]

As a person who has worked in two comedy troupes (back in my early to mid-20's - I'm nearly 60 now), I would say you gave some solidly good advice that applies to more than a a Ren Faire act. :)

[@KHOiloveromeo]

You’re 36?!! You look so good sir!!!

[@vilmavanninen6950]

What is he supposed to look like...? 🤨

[@KHOiloveromeo]

@@vilmavanninen6950 My own brother is 35 and looks like shit 😂😅 happy to have another frame of reference

[@jongkittae]

bestie I'd just like to have any job 😂 but also i love your content and cat hair everywhere is very relatable lmao

[@munkustrap2]

I have nothing to add to what to do to HAVE a ren faire act. What I can tell you is something NOT to do.... Years ago at King Richards Faire in Carver, MA, there was a man & woman act (I can't remember what they did...hey, I'm 61, I feel lucky I remembered to watch this video). I saw their act at the end of the day & at the end of the act the woman made an announcement that the man had just then (not earlier that day; not that week; not that year...minutes ago) asked her to marry him, with some story that went with it. Naturally everyone watching was happy for them & practically forced money on them as congratulations, myself included. A weekend or two later I went back, hell, I lived in Carver so since the first time was free (not sure now but back then the opening day of KRF was free for Carver residents), & let's be honest, there isn't much to do in Carver. As I was walking around I saw the same act give the same song & dance (pun definitely intended) with the same result from the audience. I couldn't believe it. I made a point to catch their next show & again..."I just got proposed to" "money money money". The final result...when other acts found out what they were doing they were ostracized & when management became aware of what they were doing management either kicked them out or didn't ask them back for next season...it was one or the other but I can't remember which. To sum it up... DO NOT SCAM YOUR AUDIENCE! I guess that would've been a lot faster to say but I felt the story was needed 😁 I had a cousin who was a jouster (for years, this will be the first year he won't be there, he had to quit unfortunately). And I have 2 daughters who started working at Moresca's (best place to buy your clothing btw) the next year so I have no doubt the story is accurate.

[@davidcunningham00]

You and ses make a great team

[@duogemstone]

Character is by far the most important in my opinion. take whippers since well yeah, ive seen a few but most dont really seem all that different and its always some little character thing that sticks in your head for me its the whipper in a rat mask that i saw in idk 02 or so that comes to mind. people remember the small things even when they don't remember a name

[@pomptonqueen]

I so agree. I've seen Adam Crack. I thought his show was boring. He is great at cracking whips, but not much else was going on besides harmonica playing. My daughter can chew! Watch her eat an egg! Watch her eat some fruit! Watch her eat a donut! She also whistles! I don't think we'll sell many tickets. Jack found an excellent character. I've paid to see him in St Louis and Chicago bars and paid to watch his streaming shows from Boston. Adam excels at Jack's weakest pillar but Jack has the superior show.

[@russdarracott395]

Damn Jaque, your show was great, and will miss you and your show.

[@munkustrap2]

Doubt this is what you're referring to but King Richards Faire management were absolute fools for not resigning Jack. It won't be the same without him.

[@marioweinreich1415]

French Happiness explains so much now. Perhaps we should focus on this topic more.

[@CourtneyCha0s]

I commented something about this topic a while back...feels like you saw it so thank you!

[@theserialshipperofficial]

Ok but HEAR ME OUT. HIM AND BLUMINECK (the archer/pole dancer guy!) TOGETHER WOULD BE EPIC

[@Nerdygoddess]

Thanks for posting this, one of my many tasks is to come up with an act - not for me but a writing project.

[@MeekaChannel]

The world needs more videos like this

[@r.l.bookreviews]

Definitely will be requesting your jokes at the Maryland ren faire.

[@rapheAltoid77]

Bold of you to assume I've ever been to a Ren Faire. lol 😁 Adore you, just the same. ❤

[@Rose-ff8gd]

I've never seen your show in person (though if I ever see you on the roster when I'm at a fair I'll certainly change that) But all three of your points are things I've noticed about the danger committee, to shout them out as another good example. Like it's one thing to throw knives and clubby things, but it's another to be composing poetry while you're doing that. You've got a lot of good things going for you, keep it up!

[@DavidWilliams-nm5jv]

The three pillars sounds SO much like Neil Gaiman's 3 traits for successful freelancers... "And you only need 2 out of the 3!" (amazing speech for anyone who hasn't seen it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIDag4ivj7J-rassi=0de3KWKaUqDdlj7K&t=855)

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

This little kid's Jacques ze Whipper impression is spot-on. 👌

[@gamerkls]

You got to give the cat some love.❤❤❤

[@sirephlyrrian6242]

he's so dang handsome D:

[@TPCV2]

First up, great channel. Second, GREAT look, for really the look is 70% of it and you have it. Third GREAT attitude. Attitude is of course 90% of it and your wit and reverence nail it as well! (I don't do math) Now my story. So growing up as a teen I worked with my Dad some in the Summers treasure hunting (yep hunting for sunken Spanish galleons in the Caribbean and around Florida. One year we hired a diver who was really good with whips. Brought the whips a few times. Did the "match stick", did the "newspaper" all the regular stuff, it was cool. One day he had the whips and was telling everyone how he would whip the head off a matchstick WHILE someone held it. No on would do it, no WAY! Cept the moron 16yr old. So there I was, held the match and you guessed it, he missed. Cracked the whip right across the knuckle of my thumb. Won't ever forget that pain! And thats my funny whip story.

[@rossnorris2351]

I have seen you live at TRF and I love your shows. You're hilarious.

[@julialumina1615]

Dude, you would look so good with a mustache

[@elvisneedsboatsbennett2455]

My sister's and I are planning to go to the Pirates of the High Seas and Ren Fair in Panama City Beach in October. I think you should look into that. It beats October in the Northeast. You could watch the seaweed change colors for the fall, lol.

[@TheSweetSkeleton-mg9dp]

Like number 70! Had to fix it

[@jenniferanichowski7848]

Excited to see your show in Vista this December!

[@fabianshedenhelm2986]

I'm no performer I'm more of an artist who makes artwork but your stuff has always inspired me.

[@Aokitadamitsu]

he petted that cat inside the first 30 seconds this video is a score!!!

[@Aokitadamitsu]

your show has matured over years as it should and I think very much for the better, I have seen you a few times and I always get something slightly new but always entertaining, do you use a focus group for your new material or tweaks to the show? to kind of grade improvements?

[@nemuofthesaber]

Fantastic video! ✨ This is also great advice for creating online acts.

[@marciagonzalez2980]

Your awsome love the videos

[@khalawilliams1058]

I wanna see you in Michigan!

[@Tobiramasenju143-e5f]

I’m just watching this video because it’s him. Who wouldn’t want to hear him talk about something he likes.❤

[@DianaAmey-bq1ur]

Your show was awesome when you came to Washington. I hope you'll come back so I can get a pic with you and my Jaque plushie!

[@JacquesZeWhipper]

I'll be back in August! My show schedule: jackthewhipper.com

[@ytSaipan]

Feel happiness deep inside you and consider a dark Jack persona.

[@roymakano6306]

One thing I’ve wanted to do is clash swords to music but have it be a performance “fight”

[@darkclownkinker]

THE CAT IN THE BACKGROUND

[@KennuByte]

oh god the comments!

[@kathilisi3019]

You know who else has skill, comedy and character? Blumineck the pole dancing archer. He's from the UK, but is there any chance of you guys teaming up for a show?

[@kriszeeck6011]

How to make renfair act without needing anything else... 1. Show up, wait for that guy to ask for a song... 2. scream SLAYER.... 3. Done....

[@VinOnline]

Bros face and voice are gorgeous

[@Trippy_Space_Bunny]

I've not been to Ren Fest in quite a few years, but when I do go my two favorites were The Zucchini Brothers, and Manolete.

[@sallywalker7970]

Scipio 😍

[@pistolannie6500]

Cat Hair, is...An ACCESSORIE

[@Fortress7]

really useful information thank you

[@virginiagiangulio9532]

I love 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 your videos. I hope you be in NC.

[@mikeharris1987]

Bro, is it possible to put out a candle with a whip like Anthony Hopkins in The Mask of Zorro?

[@mygreenfroggy]

Scottish Rogues back when they first started at fairs. They could definitely sing, told risque jokes in a bad Scots accent, and oh man, some of them were gorgeous.

[@MiM-nz8jg]

Please, do another reading series 🙏

[@Ace-Lee]

Covered in cat hair? Join the club 🐱😁

[@katieh40]

Wish you and ses came to southern California!

[@coreytaggart128]

Step 1: Draw on Moustache Step 2: ??? Step 3: Profit

[@terryulmer969]

Those french joke lines came from the movie "House of D" with David Duchony.

[@teri2466]

Kitty cat!!! Did you say something?

[@darionclub2158]

Since i was 6 years old. Looks 13 years old right now. Omg what filter or witchcraft is this babyfaceness?

[@Zequax]

is that a shadowheart ''body pillow'' for the cat ?

[@JacquesZeWhipper]

Correct. This is a Shadowheart household

[@WhitleyBayCasual]

Why was I surprised when I realised your moustache isn’t real 😬

[@waffles3629]

How dare you blame Scipio for anything 🤬😻

[@user-sz5ft5cc1i]

When will u come to texas

[@JacquesZeWhipper]

I was just there in April. There's a chance I'll be back again next year

[@KL005]

ALLONZ Y HON HON HON TOP 20

[@mitrolltv]

#Facts #Tips #Tricks

[@robertliggett3870]

Why does the title card make your head look so damn small

[@katwitanruna]

Kitty!!

[@karencarter18042]

Would it be bad to ask for a circus family history from Jack? I know who Papa Jack is but what about grandpa Jack? Yes I know Jack's mama is not from circus so not expecting anything about her but maybe still not sure why she married a circus man.

[@alanskolweck7047]

With that silky tone, you could read tax codes and I would listen to the whole thing. Give me tax codes!

[@Lexi-sp7is]

Maybe

[@Carter_46]

Ik he is married but like he's too fine

[@Jasomni]

Omg I'm Early -

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

Okay, you have been performing for 3 decades.... Have you bought any of the Chocolate at the Colorado Renn Faire from BTS Chocolate? Because I am now envisioning what the world has lost by not having a Jacques Ze Whipper/BTS Chocolate collab....

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

In other words, I see your "schtick" and the owner of BTS Chocolate's schtick being very compatible, highly entertaining, and oh gods, we have all missed out!

[@dillydoos03]

Welp not what I expected to watch at 2 in the morning.

[@virginiagiangulio9532]

I hope you have your family in the video to.

[@sethicusiii7878]

Does the cat have a waifu pillow? Is that what that thing is?

[@JacquesZeWhipper]

A Shadowheart kicker toy, but it's body pillow size for him, yes

[@chaddavis7461]

What is this digital lottery you keep talking about

[@bbx6969]

🤔

[@ajwinberg]

No, I don't want to have a Renaissance Faire Act. I do however want to see your Ren Faire Act.

[@spud3426]

the stache isn't real?!

[@AdaSoto]

I used to stage manage at ren faires, in fact the OG fair for a bit. Anyone who manages to get an act up and on stage PLEASE, we don't give an f what your act is, just get on and off stage on time. Please. And if it's an animal act please clean up the cr*p yourself if you can. Jugglers get cranky when they step in bird sh!t.

[@strugl3snugle245]

I see you every year at King Richards and you are by far my favorite part. Can't wait to see you again this year!! Your show and the Mud show are incredible!!

[@carlamurphy3540]

Sorry but he's already stated that he will not be there this year.... 😢

[@JacquesZeWhipper]

Carla is correct! I won't be at KRF this year: jackthewhipper.com

[@HammyThyme]

Ladies! Like this comment if you think Jacques should do a Chippendales guest spot with his big loud whips!

[@Mr-G131]

#4 Tomatoes. Your act needs Tmatoes.