Jim has entertained millions over his over 35 year career as Armadillo Jim. Whether he has his pet armadillos with his world-famous armadillo races or is serving as Master of Ceremonies, if you give Jim a microphone, you will see why his gift of entertaining has taken him to many places.
Jim has presented school assemblies and programs of excellence dedicated to “armoring” children with love.
Jim has worked in partnership with schools, local governments, civic organizations, media, corporations, churches, and individuals to entertain throughout America and Canada.
“Armadillo Jim” and his mascot, Arnie Armadillo®, have traveled to schools, fairs, and special events since 1980. “Armadillo Jim” and his Armadillo Rangers™ have traveled internationally to audiences totaling over several million including:
- Master of Ceremonies for The Presidential Inaugural Celebration of President George H. Bush and the Gubernatorial Inaugural Celebration of President George W. Bush
- 1000 schools in 30 states and Canada
- Over 300 television shows such as Nashville Now, Regis & Kathie Lee, Crook & Chase, Maury Povich, and The Nickelodeon Network
- More than 700 conventions
- North America’s most prestigious fairs, festivals and special celebrations
- National fund-raisers like Chili for Children benefiting the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
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Over the Years Jim has been Master of Ceremonies for many events and emcee with familiar people including:
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- Jim was Master of Ceremonies for both President Bush’s three times
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- Steve Garbey and Jim are Master of Ceremonies for an event
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- Roger Staubach and Jim are Master of Ceremonies for an event
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- Pat O’Brien and Jim are Master of Ceremonies for an event
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- John Walsh and Jim at a fundraising event where Jim was the emcee
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- John Walsh
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- Hulk Hogan at a convention
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- Joan Rivers and Jim host a show
