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"Izzi is dynamic, charming, and hilarious. You will not find a more genuine, sincere, and entertaining Storyteller"
~ Jimmy Neal Smith, Founder of the International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough Tennessee
Nice Things People Say About Him
Dear Mr King of Hotdogastan,
Many thanks for your wonderful performances and for your fantastic energy during the festival here in Wales. I am happy to recommend you to any festival looking for a high quality, professional act that can captivate the imagination of people of all ages. Well done Izzi!
~ Jeremy Turner, OPENING DOORS Wales International Festival of Performing Arts for Young Audiences
“The King of Hotdogastan is a wonderful cross between Garrison Keillor and Cirque De Soleil.”
~ LA Times
“Izzi is an amazing original…..He has the heart of a philosopher and the moves of a wrestler.”
~ Ken Kesey, Author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
“Izzi is the real deal. He is the unmatched combination of humor, imagination and originality.”
~ Diane Ferlatte, Storyteller and National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship winner.
“Izzi’s amazing act held the attention of a standing room only audience, over and over and over again. Alaska loves Izzi.”
~ Diane Ferlatte, Storyteller and National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship winner.
“Izzi’s amazing act held the attention of a standing room only audience, over and over and over again. Alaska loves Izzi.”
~ Colleen Turner, Manager, Tanana Valley State Fair, Fairbanks Alaska
“Izzi brings such a warm, light-hearted spirit to our festival. He pulls everyone together by his humor and people smile as soon as he walks on the stage. I give my highest recommendation to The King of Hotdogastan.”
~ Lucinda Delorimier, Sierra Storytelling Festival, Director