The Boy With Tape On His Face

Hilarious comedy act from the Edinburgh Fringe 2011 on BBC3 (Fringe Compilations Episode 1 on iPlayer). His full act has been posted by BBC at • Edinburgh 2011: The Bo...
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FAQ:
The performer is Sam Wills, from New Zealand and living now in London.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Wills
Opening music: [00:01]
La redécouverte, by Yann Tiersen, used also in the soundtrack to the film Amelie.
Just google "Amelie - Les Jours Tristes" for details.
Dance music: [03:51]
"Blame It on the Boogie", originally released in 1978 by English singer-songwriter Mick Jackson, then covered most famously by The Jacksons (no relation). The song was originally written as a prospective sale to Stevie Wonder ... sounds like him a lot, actually.
Some say it was by the Jackson 5, but they used that name somewhat earlier in their music career.

[@vincentrather1010]

Some people don't get it and say it's not a talent, but he just taught three different men a set of dance moves without saying a word. That's cool.

[@aybanpali]

This dude can make you laugh without saying a word. That's impressive as hell. I hope he wins AGT.

[@cristofertherealtor]

FR

[@krystalharwood2356]

and his wife's a singer

[@kevingalarraga9054]

Same can mr bean

[@BionisGuy]

This guy is a genious. So simple, nothing complicated whatsoever, just body language and some fun. i would pay to go to this dudes show

[@Hulks92]

Some of the best audience participation work I have ever seen. The sheer trust the audience have in him allows him to engineer some amazing scenarios and place the volunteers into some awkward situations that put them on the edge of their comfort zone but they have a great time while being led brilliantly. Absolute class act and a joy to watch!

[@loristrout4741]

you are killing my cheeks I have laughed so much watching

[@reincarnatedman]

+Lori Strout Job done, then! (~*~)

[@thejualexchanneljuanalexge2671]

yup

[@metasky9286]

Same here

[@katelin8682]

Who thinks he should do this act in the finals an agt!!!! i really want him too!!!

[@musicnart4582]

I am really hoping that too!

[@chuy7880]

good job. got 3 people to do a dance without saying a word and kept it entertaining the whole way through. i feel that this is what Teller was aiming for when he cut the small talk out of magic and entertainment.

[@jinfandi8602]

this is the funniest clean comedy I've ever watched :)

[@harryvrentas6359]

WHY AM I LAUGHING SO HARD I DONT EVEN KNOW!!!

[@themightyjaboccon]

that was actually great i was in awe the whole time. its so interesting and pretty damn funny, the silence says alot, its a great little character he's got there. really creative act.

[@rjped4566]

Who would like to see Taped Face do this on the Finals of AGT and have Simon, Howie, and Nick as backup dancers!!!

[@kirboy1727]

YES!!!!!

[@zozohanjam]

Yeeeeeeeessssss!!!!

[@JH-ng3hj]

His improv is spot on. See how he tailors each reaction to the guests?

[@Paulthefonz]

I hope he uses this one on agt

[@Eratiik]

+Franco Jimenez this one and the stripper one. Lol the stripper one will be great for Simon lol

[@MrBiko12]

The only prob is it takes too much time. He is grt though

[@arye5384]

+MrBiko12 yea das tru, maybe if he cuts it short like ending the show/act after the music played and they 'danced' or something

[@insaneintake3001]

I have braces and my cheeks are all cut up from laughing 😂😂😂

[@mox13333]

But I thought you were a pinecone!?!?!

[@Kat_in1348]

+danisphilsnugget same here

[@thatsmyOPINION]

same

[@fetch_my_laptop1521]

Body language is universal.

[@LMLR187]

genius from the setup right down to the creative puppeteering

[@delazic6905]

this is a show that could win agt ... well done

[@aybanpali]

Hopefully it isn't too long

[@AnneSibyl]

I hope it's not because I really like this act :D

[@Okidata29]

You are so right! But unfortunately If he performs this act on AGT. NBC will catch so much P.R backlash. I know this really is innocent and ingenious but the shoes made into Michael Jackson looks too much like a minstrel show. I being a black man can see that he is just a great entertainer using his props to entertain, and he's not from America he's not expected to know better. But with the racial tension in the US right now there is just now way. That being said, I would elated to be wrong, and eat my words. Because this guy is simply incredible I would love to see this performed again.

[@ilovetoeatlotsofpiey]

Okidata just because you watch so much mainstream news you can't even watch a comedian without being triggered, don't share your irrational racist thoughts with us. Nobody thinks this way and it's this perception of America that is dividing us. You are the problem, this needs to stop.

[@ilovetoeatlotsofpiey]

And just because you're a black man you get to write the laws on what's racist? It doesn't matter what race, it's insecure unfunny weak minded people who want to criticize everything and everyone that will get offended. This won't offend 99.99% of black people stop dividing us

[@beanexmachina5833]

This was one of the single most hilarious things I've ever seen. This "boy" is truly a master of body language and facial expressions. The fact that he kept me continuously laughing for seven minutes with only his face, his body, and a few inconspicuous props is nothing short of spectacular.

[@katelin8682]

sam wills is so clever i dont think there is anything in the world similar to him he is great

[@WarzoneVincent]

This needs to be either his finals performance or the next one he does.

[@jimmyjoy93]

I agree.. ive seen a few other ones that are also funny and genius that can be used in the semi or the final. I'm hoping he wins this time..sick of seeing singers and dance groups win. not that they have talent. they absolutely do. but it's not different and unique like this.

[@ASSCOCK31]

+Jimmy Joy a ventriloquist won last year but I still agree with you too many singers

[@sukmehballs]

right omg singing acts should just stick to singing competitions lol

[@E5Bobby]

Very impressive how you can evoke such laughter without uttering a sound. BRAVO! Well done!

[@smayds]

Just watching this smooth-as-glass recruitment and instruction of three random members of his audience to dance along with a Jackson 5 song, without him uttering a single word, just leaves me breathless. You want genius? It's Sam Wills. Damn.

[@liane8317]

i want him to do this act on agt so bad

[@akhils7718]

totally agree

[@FoxyGuyHere]

Too bad that it is too long and Judges/Nick could ruin it trying to be too funny

[@frankiejacobs1995]

This should be his next act on AGT

[@todddonnaanonson7912]

it is lol

[@chrissalazar7650]

it's too long

[@bloodghost2]

WOW... how did i miss this for 5 years! awsome!

[@mctrikster]

Without saying a single word, this guy put on a damn good comedy show. That's talent.

[@Deedubau]

This is one of the best acts I've ever seen! I was desperately trying to avoid watching his stuff until he's done with Americas got talent but I'm glad I peeked!

[@mattmoves5920]

Eminem's english poetic twin

[@caitlintaylor1189]

he's from new Zealand

[@caitlintaylor1189]

+Shirley I don't know his name but you can find simply by searching for boy with tape on his face

[@reincarnatedman]

+Shirley en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Wills

[@hibafouad2510]

He kinda looks like eminem tho

[@montalvojames7581]

Who else thinks this would be a good finale for AGT?

[@hannahsaige3492]

yep!!!

[@rickmiranda8183]

Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My family love this act and I have left a message to make this the final act! Plus the Horse in the Finishing line!!!!!!!!!!!

[@katelin8682]

for sure thats why i can back and watched it agian this one never gets old!

[@RadioKonservativ]

Nowadays, with all these SJW witch hunters, this would be considered racist.

[@hondo0077]

THIS DUDE IS A MEGA STAR IN HIS OWN MIND. I WILL ALWAYS ENJOY HIS COMEDY.........

[@Thndrbolt54]

The act is simple, and yet this is so funny and entertaining. This man is a really really great entertainer. I want to see more from him.

[@aceplatinum4679]

I love this performance, I laughed so much it's not every day you see a comedian act WITHOUT WORDS

[@Jerson_Go]

This should be his act on the live shows such a brilliant and funny act.

[@Rachelnesbitt1]

He is brilliant in the fact he makes jokes, and you know JUST what he saying without saying it. I love this guy.

[@reincarnatedman]

I was so amused I watched this 3 times in a row when I first saw it; it's still funny after many more viewings. That's a class act ...

[@ranroon273]

the shoe face at the end was fabulous! and i really like that smile of the guy in the middle :D

[@mylyb01]

Happier now

[@Karlsson77]

Absolutly among the best comedian acts i have ever seen =) 10 of 10 stars..!

[@fedoreo3972]

I instantly jumped out of my chair and had a funky dance with my waifu xD - Fedoreo

[@dece4547]

whats a waifu?

[@Egore]

***** it's chinese for girlfriend.

[@datFloyd]

***** It's a meme from /r/atheism it means wife in chinese

[@wellyck]

***** Someone that doesnt exist

[@kreaturen]

***** Actually it is mock-chinese or japanese (works on both). Wife in Chinese is tai'tai or qi'zi.

[@plutototoh]

This man is absolutely AMAZING! Oh I wish he'd do a show here...

[@GlobalPoker]

great orignal comedy act. this guy is talented without saying a single word.

[@johanbergqvist1172]

His best show tip this day hahahaha

[@johanbergqvist1172]

Till*

[@stickboy79]

This is his best one that I've seen so far.

[@stretchkilla8884]

Nah, Tape Face is saving this act until the finals. :)

[@ZenMuff1n]

It's nice to see an act, where the prep is as fun as the main joke.

[@blixensd]

Not saying a word, yet the funniest guy i have ever seen! Credit to this guy!!!!!

[@martinsalko1]

this guy. he's totaly great, and funny. i played this to my classmate and other day whole school was like this groovy stile.

[@ThiccBrows]

This was completely one of the best things I've ever seen.

[@jackiechan2328]

I have a bigger smile than joker on my face now....I'm just so happy

[@Taejey101]

Easily the funniest thing I've watched all night!

[@bobbycruising3478]

This is genius! I look for genius everywhere, and every so often I find it on KZbin!

[@carolscarborough2687]

His best one yet!!!

[@xyriusd832]

as dumb and idiotic as people say it is it still makes me smile and honestly I think that's the point.

[@UNICLYPSE]

You're correct, that is the point, he knows his act is silly and not very professional, but not many people can come up with the stuff he does and it's always hilarious.

[@HawKx1x1x1x2]

I read that comment and I thought to myself "I haven't laughed so hard i cried in so long, I don't even think it's possible anymore" and about two minutes later I was laughing so hard I couldn't feel the back of my head and i was crying. This is awesome.

[@Lyokomasterodd]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

[@airball028]

This has to be the most amazing thing I have ever watched

[@getbenttees365]

I love watching him, hes awesome in person.

[@douglasthedrakeDSD]

Greatest act I've seen since John Gilkey in Quidam.

[@reincarnatedman]

It is my pleasure; so glad to hear you were amused. I couldn't help but post it, between tears of my own laughter! So, mission accomplished. (~*~)

[@Mab0r0shi]

wow that was amazing, probably my favorite performance of him

[@skyes.1139]

This guy is my freaking idol I love him soooo much!!! I really hope he wins AGT I just want to hug him X3

[@jeanannleone4718]

Brillian! Rest in Peace, Michael. They'll never be another like you, and the planet is less without your presence.

[@christinacuff3709]

I hope he does this on AGT, so funny

[@aidanwatson5685]

He already did

[@Jay-D92]

I think she meant this Michael Jackson routine.

[@christinacuff3709]

sorry yes, i did Jessica D thank you :)

[@michaelmilsom9518]

or the one with the horses, toilet paper all to the William Tell overture :-)

[@forest3823]

Only problem with doing this on AGT, is that it may take too long.

[@crowofjudgment]

We really need a movie with this guy

[@goofylightskin6964]

Who came from agt?

[@goofylightskin6964]

me

[@forgottenking9798]

Me

[@sannypaint5026]

me

[@annejorda4360]

me coz he is in d finals

[@Mack35531]

Love this guy...got all his props from a thrift shop and made comedy gold. Genius

[@ilost1492]

This is much better than the other Jackson 5 with tape face videos I watched, most of them were fails, and some were performing TOO well

[@travisl5289]

This guy is a true genius. Incredible

[@gilespeterson6832]

The Jacksons + An Artist = Talent

[@paralleler]

This guy is GREAT! Thank you!

[@reincarnatedman]

Good to hear you are laughing. Keep that smile on!

[@markgooco]

his really good in comedy boy tape face... you're brilliant.. amazing really amazing

[@m9ios693]

Tape face is a LEGEND!!!😂😂

[@staphinfection]

AMELIE SOUNDTRACK!!! SO GOOOD!!!

[@brrrnaner]

My favorite so far!

[@ronibar5241]

that was brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tape face you are a genius!!!! seriously, i mean that was 100% amazing!!!! and so funny too!!!! you should have a TV show or something!!!!!

[@Stepo2905]

This guy is brilliant.. Laughed the whole way through.. I even clapped multiple times.. Heck he even got me doing the moves too!

[@Serkix]

It's hard to compare a temporary artist to such legendary artists, but thanks for trying.

[@markanthonypastrana6453]

makes me smile the whole time while watching lol

[@gse_panda1316]

He better use this act on AGT

[@EnjoyCocaColaLight]

This is... absolutely AWESOME!

[@andylumbangaol5976]

Best artist i've ever seen..

[@kathieschlosnagle8410]

I wish I knew where I could write to this guy and let him know how much he makes me laugh when I have so much to be sad about. All I have to do is put this video on. He's hysterical and a comedic genius. When I see people like this perform, I wonder if their wives have permanent laugh lines. :)

[@waynerussell6401]

www.theboywithtapeonhisface.com/ facebook.com/tapefaceboy/ Best of Luck on AGT Sam.

[@rickace2307]

must say that made me laugh damn hard especially during the first minutes

[@FatNinjaWalrus]

that was a really long setup but a decently funny payoff so i'll roll with it haha

[@jamesDJRPM]

I thought there's no way I'm laughing at this, but he got me.. Love it.. :)

[@geraldsonofgod]

So Charlie Chaplin!!! Absolutely love it! Finally clean act and humor.

[@GoodWheelie]

That was so funny, I had tears streaming down my face! Thank you for posting it :)

[@alejandro_bme]

hilarious!!!! plz use this one on your next act plz!! you have to win AGT!!!

[@mungpi2415]

What the Fu^k i can't stop laughing i'm laughing to dead.......................

[@thecharmingphilosopher7697]

I thought he was just a novelty on AGT, but this was brilliant.

[@joelawson3638]

this man is way funny no wonder why he's doing so good on this yrs America"s got talent

[@TheStupidGuyInYT]

Ladies and Gentlemen,I present you the best dancing teacher in the world

[@staphinfection]

He definitely has studied his Chaplin, Keaton, and many other silent film actors! Great stuff!

[@hannahchick24]

This is amazing! I love this so much!

[@Webberjo]

Haha, his reactions are golden.

[@SongsButterfly]

This is the best show for the boy tape on his face

[@reincarnatedman]

I think it is La redécouverte, by Yann Tiersen. It's cool. According to comments in the BBC upload of this [Edinburgh 2011: The Boy With Tape on His Face] it is used in the soundtrack to the film Amelie, google Amelie - Les Jours Tristes ...

[@PsykeShow]

This is seriously one damn genius comedian! I'm laughing so hard!

[@reincarnatedman]

Thanks for that link, Serkix. Excellent post!

[@CR500RKID]

i learned a new dance today