Mark Faje
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Mark Faje, sometimes called Mark the Knife or The World's Most Dangerous Comic, (born 1969), is a stand-up comedian who has performed his act around the world, including performances in seven circuses, the Lazer Vaudeville and four sideshows in 17 different countries. Faje has reported that his acts resulted in him being banned in three countries.
Faje's signature acts include balancing a running lawnmower on his face, kicking a flaming bowling ball inserted with knives onto the side of his head, juggling a buzz-saw and a flaming chainsaw, performing card tricks with a live scorpion, and throwing knives at people. Faje also claims to have a list of taboo acts that "most people could not imagine."
Faje has opened and performed for Pearl Jam, Korn, Nine Inch Nails, Jane's Addiction, Marilyn Manson, Lucky Boys Confusion, Nelly, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mya, Kid Rock, Brian Setzer, The Ataris, Sugar Ray, John Mayer, and others. Mark's TV appearances have included the Late Night with David Letterman, Comedy Central, Ripley's Believe it or Not, and the Discovery Channel.
Faje has been performing publicly for over 10 years, although he has only recently risen to national celebrity status with his appearance on NBC’s America's Got Talent, an American televised variety show, in the summer of 2006.
