Opening for comedy greats such as Drew Carey and Jerry Sienfeld and musical groups such as the Nylons, Matthew has been a headline comedian at Ohio's annual "Great Lakes Comedy Festival", Regina Comedy Festival and The Hubcap comedy festival, Matthew DiSero is both a comedian and magician, blending the two disciplines together to create the perfect interactive, clean and funny show for after dinner and special events.

Now performing almost exclusively for corporate audiences in Canada, the United States and Europe, Matthew can also be seen on television on such programs as "Comedy at Club 54", airing on the Comedy Network and has been interviewed on the Business News Network and RIM, the makers of the “blackberry” device, detailing the life of a comedian using a blackberry device for business.

In addition to performing at conferences and conventions, Matthew regularly performs onboard some of the worlds largest cruise ships, for lines such as NCL, Princess and Holland America and has performed for the Canadian Armed Forces to boost morale in such countries as Cypress, Bosnia, the United Arab Emirates and even WAY up at the North Pole.

Matthew’s Comedy Magic show is a big and visual performance where the audience not only gets involved, they BECOME the show !

A resident of Toronto, Matthew divides his time between Canada and the United States. As an avid golfer, he plays in and performs at many celebrity tournaments including the "Curtis Joseph Golf Classic" and the "Bell Canadian Open.”

Performances for: Karisma Resorts – Mexican Riviera -Feature Decumentary - Business News Network -Trumps Marina Casino – Atlantic City - Armed Forces tours to Bosina, The North Pole, United Arab Emirates, and Cypress -Opening Act - Nylons Canadian Tour -Ohio’s Great Lakes Comedy Festival -Regina Comedy Festival -Gretzky Heart and Stroke Foundation -Bell Canadian Open, Glenn Abbey -Curtis Joseph Golf classic -Comdex, Las Vegas - Seoul South Korea – Kumdori Theater – 3 weeks -Global Television Digital Channel Launch – Canada Tour -Casinos Windsor, Ottawa, Montreal, Niagara, Sarnia, Regina, & Trumps’s Marnia Casino – Atlantic City - Bay Mills resort and casino - Michigan - Island Casino – MI

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How long is the show ? For most corporate functions, the ideal performance time is 30-45 minutes. Guests have been in meetings, golfing or in business sessions all day. Once they've had dinner it's time for the entertainment. A 45 minute program has enough visual kick that even the most exhausted person can enjoy the performance.
• How does Matthew deal with onstage volunteers ? It's all about relationships. Performing for 15 years for audiences from all walks of life in over 10 countries, Matthew has developed the ability to read people quickly. Selecting guests that want to be onstage and treating each volunteer with respect, Matthew never asks guests to do anything embarrassing. Even the most introverted person, when dealt with correctly, can be very funny.
• Do I need a big stage to book the show ? No. Not every event is held in a big theater or convention hall that allows for David Copperfield type theatrics. With that in mind Matthew has created a show that packs small and plays BIG. He can tailor material to play in the smallest boardroom or the largest hotel ballroom. Matthew has performed for groups of 20 at intimate resorts and for crowds of 2000 at concert venues and everything in-between.
• Is Matthew a magician or a comedian ? He is not strictly either. Matthew is a comedian AND magician. Style and personality make the show unique. While he is an accomplished sleight of hand and illusion performer, magic is simply the vehicle in which the comedy is delivered. There is a big laugh every 30 seconds throughout the performance similar to what you would see in a comedy club, only using much cleaner, interactive and corporate friendly material. None of the comedy detracts from the impact of the magical effects. You end up with a show that is very funny, while at the same time makes you wonder. Comedy festivals and television programs recognize Matthew as a prop or variety comedian.
• Does he do children's birthday parties ? NO.

Testimonials:

"You had our group of CSR's in Halifax rolling on the floor...you totally nailed the show !.. And you helped them remember some very important information about our new digital channels... beats the heck out of another boring Power Point Presentation!" -Global Television

"I was concerned about having a comedian at our conference, but by the end of the night Matthew's show had everyone laughing and the best part was that I looked like a hero for finding such amazing talent". -Telus Mobility

"Matthew's corporate sensibilities are highlighted by his ability to meet each and everyone in the room on their own level. This guy has a keen intuitive sense for what makes people laugh. He reads them, understands them, and has them holding their sides as the muscles in their cheecks begin to ache... I'm still laughing !." -Cabling Infrastructure Management