Frank Olivier
Twisted Cabaret and Tricks to Happiness
Described by The New York Times as “Wickedly Funny!,” Frank Olivier is a master entertainer who seamlessly blends comedy, magic, and audience interaction to create unforgettable experiences. With a career spanning over four decades, Olivier has honed a performance style that is as sophisticated as it is playful, earning him international acclaim and a reputation as one of the most engaging performers in the business. His signature shows, Twisted Cabaret and Tricks to Happiness, combine razor-sharp wit, clever magic, and inspirational storytelling to leave audiences laughing, thinking, and inspired.
Frank Olivier’s journey began on the streets of San Francisco, where he captivated passersby with his natural charisma, quick humor, and innovative sleight-of-hand. His talent soon brought him to the stage of local clubs, where he shared bills with comedy legends like Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, and Whoopi Goldberg. Olivier quickly became a sought-after performer, showcasing his skills in the Broadway hit “Sugar Babies” alongside iconic entertainers Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller, blending vaudeville-style comedy with his own modern twist.
Television appearances soon followed, making Olivier a familiar face to audiences around the world. He has performed on The Tonight Show and countless programs across PBS, MTV, BBC, and Disney, demonstrating his ability to entertain diverse audiences with humor, magic, and interactive flair. His performances at the Just for Laughs Festival have earned three standing ovations, cementing his status as a premier comedic magician.
Frank Olivier’s shows are designed to engage every audience member, turning spectators into participants with inventive illusions, hilarious storytelling, and improvisational humor. His “Tricks to Happiness” lecture takes audiences behind the curtain of joy and laughter, exploring principles of positivity, resilience, and personal fulfillment—all while demonstrating how humor and creativity can transform everyday life. Meanwhile, Twisted Cabaret delivers a high-energy, adult-oriented comedy and magic experience, with Olivier’s trademark mix of sophistication, irreverence, and clever surprises.
Frank Olivier is also a proven entertainer for corporate and professional engagements, having performed for companies such as Apple, HP, P&G, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Qwest. His ability to combine humor, magic, and inspirational storytelling makes him a perfect choice for organizations seeking to educate, inspire, and entertain simultaneously.
For audiences seeking world-class comedy, innovative magic, and interactive fun, Frank Olivier’s shows deliver laughter, amazement, and memorable experiences that linger long after the performance ends.
Videos
Twisted Cabaret
Twisted Cabaret, starring Frank Olivier, has been earning standing ovations everywhere from San Francisco and Las Vegas to the U.K. The despondent knife-thrower fresh from a divorce. The Indian Guru with his own brand of extreme yoga. The S&M psychic lesson with shocking ESP experiments. And then of course there’s Francine, the nine foot tall drag queen. Add in a bit of blood, a dead mime & ‘Tongue Trick Theater’ plus much more and you get an insanely funny 90 minutes of unusual delights. Featuring an original Kurt Weil-esque score by composer Nolan Gasser, the show is an outrageously funny evening of crazy circus acts gone awry!
In Frank Olivier’s “Tricks To Happiness” we explore happiness from the inside out. Frank has been traveling the world making people laugh people for nearly forty years. For even longer he’s been practicing mindfulness meditation. This presentation is the perfect mix of comedy, juggling and magic, interwoven with his insights on happiness.
“Frank’s ability to combine comedy, juggling, magic skills and more with a serious and inspirational message is uncanny. His capacity to have the room silent in thought one moment and nearly spitting out their coffee the next was spot-on.” Heath Grafton, CFOPlexis Healthcare Systems
New York Times calls Frank “Wickedly funny!”, and the SF Chronicle says “Frank Olivier must be the world’s best juggler. He’s certainly the funniest!”
