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About
Award Winning Stand Up Comedy For Your Next Crowd Pleasing Event!
With over 200 nationwide hires on Thumbtack, John McClellan is a seasoned and professional performer whose material is designed to provide entertainment for you that EVERYONE can enjoy!
A nationally touring stand-up comedian who has appeared on CBS TV, Netflix and is heard on Sirius/XM radio. John is a unique and funny voice in the world of comedy. In addition to being an in demand corporate performer, as well as a headliner at America’s top comedy clubs, he was the grand prize winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, a finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition and The World Series Of Comedy
An engaging performer with a rare ability to bring laughs to situations with insight and energy using what the Long Island Entertainment News calls "A razor sharp sense of sarcasm coupled with a working stiff sensibility”. You will see within minutes of taking the stage why he is a must hire for any event, country club or fundraiser.
Read the reviews from past satisfied clients and you can see that you are hiring someone easy to work with and skilled at connecting with the audience. Intimate setting, medium sized gathering or a large affair, you can be assured your corporate, private, fundraiser or special event will be a total success. In addition to a hilarious show, he can furnish eye catching promotional materials as well as proper sound for the event.
Contact me to get started on your next great function!
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 40 times
Serves Orlando, FL
Background checked
1 employee
27 years in business
Business hours
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Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday
School event
Sporting event
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, punctuality, and responsiveness.
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Paola M.
Mar 24, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
John was phenomenal!!! He went out of our way for us and our event. Our crowd was pretty tough, but he was able to make the night enjoyable with laughs throughout the room which is exactly what we needed!! He was responsive and very professional. We are glad we found him and would absolutely have him again. Thank you John!!!
Details: 51 or older • 31 - 50 years old • Fundraiser
Comedy Entertainment
Ray V.
Feb 23, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
John was a pleasure to work with. He was on time, affordable, and most importantly, FUNNY. Our crowd of 50 seniors at Fiddlers Green Nature Trail in Rotonda West Florida loved that he was funny without resorting to vulgarity or picking on audience members. They all gave rave reviews. We would highly recommend John and look forward to hosting him again in the future,
Details: 51 or older • General entertainment / party
Comedy Entertainment
Kenneth b.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
John is fantastic and would highly recommend! He was hilarious and kept it clean but never boring! So glad he was part of my besties 75th! Just a great guy! If u want a fun night..hire John!
Details: 51 or older • Birthday
John McClellan's reply
This was SO much fun! A really great group of people to perform for-Thank you for having me in your home!
Comedy Entertainment
Jaimie R.
Oct 1, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
John was very professional and easy to work with. His show was exactly as he promised, funny and entertaining but not trashy. I would highly recommend him. Thank you!!!
Details: 51 or older • General entertainment / party
Comedy Entertainment
Marcus M.
Jul 9, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had John entertain a group of 120 technology folks at a Catholic conference. Knowing the demographics and topics that may cause unease, John did a fantastic job of being extremely funny while cautiously testing the boundaries to see what type of comedy would be embraced vs head tilting. He was extremely flexible with our shifting schedule and arrived early to ensure a timely start. To that point, his experience helped dictate the right time to start the show ... not when dinner was being served but at just the right time during mid dessert. Many left with laughter pains with the always present outliers that take offense to everything. All-in-all, he was a great selection for our evening entertainment.
Details: 31 - 50 years old • Corporate / office event
Comedy Entertainment
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John Mcclellan
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The rate listed is my base price for performing at your event. The quote that you receive from me will be depend on factors such as, time of year, amount of people attending, event venue among other things. The quote you will be given is a flat rate with no hidden costs.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Planning an event is hard work! When we have our first conversation, I try to get as much of the timeline information as I can to assist you in making this a great night of entertainment.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I perform over 100 private events every year. From intimate gatherings in the home to large conventions. Fundraisers, birthday parties, corporate functions, country club shows, 55 plus communities. I even presided over a wedding. And yes... they are still married!
