Martin Ralph is a leading entertainer on the international corporate comedy circuit, renowned for his originality, adaptability, and ability to keep audiences talking long after the event. A former Olympic canoeist, Martin brings the same discipline and drive to the stage, combining sharp comedic timing with rare skills and one-of-a-kind performance elements.
With thousands of corporate shows to his name and a track record of standing ovations, Martin has also headlined across major international cruise lines. His performances are witty, creative, and consistently hilarious, with cheeky yet clean humour that resonates across audiences.
Martin’s shows feature extraordinary stagecraft, including bespoke inventions, daring stunts, and world-record attempts. His repertoire includes rope spinning, whip cracking, sword-swallowing, yo-yo mastery, optical illusions, and a gyroscope designed to safely propel through the audience. Continually innovating, he is currently developing a routine that combines whip-cracking and juggling in a sequence never before attempted on stage.
Highly skilled at tailoring his material, Martin creates bespoke comedy that amplifies corporate messaging while engaging audiences with fresh, intelligent humour. Audience participation is often woven into his performances, ensuring a memorable and interactive experience.
Martin’s professionalism and adaptability make him an asset to any event. Praised for being funny, unique, and easy to work with, he has delivered successful tailored performances for clients including Ford Australia, Toshiba, Décor, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Shire Councils, and leading marketing and wine companies.
Martin Ralph delivers more than entertainment—he creates unforgettable event experiences that leave guests amazed, engaged, and talking about the performance for years to come.
Talking Points
Martin Ralph - attempting to break 2 world records!
Renowned as Australia's friendliest comedian, Martin Ralph continues his presence at the cutting edge of corporate comedy talent. Successfully completing thousands of personalised conference presentations and a regular international cruise ship headliner. Clean and clever, Martin is a veteran of the international stand-up comedy circuit.Martin Ralph - attempting to break 2 world records!
Has he developed the most unique act in the world or is Martin Ralph UNBALANCED???
Given his Olympic background he is always striving for improvement. Over the last 10 years he has developed a show called Unbalanced'. As hilarious as ever presenting his unique stand up comedy based around things that spin.
Amazing yoyo routines, using traditional yoyos, high tech yoyos and then manipulating a yoyo that is not even attached to the string! Martin has developed many new aspects to his show including cowboy lasso and whip cracking routines, performed while delivering very clever and contemporary stand up comedy. It's a real crowd pleaser.
A prolific inventor, Martin has designed and built a gyroscope that can self propel along a string. Without a doubt one of the most unique, original and pseudo-scientific routines you will ever see. The finale is a have-to-see-to-believe exhibition of top spinning. A rare skill taken to a new level which always leaves audiences gob-smacked.
Martin has spent years developing and building his own unique props including the largest spinning tops in the world.
Martin Ralph attempting to break two world records.
The largest spinning top is nearly one meter high and is powered up to a speed of 2200 rpm using an electric drill. Martin has installed over 60 LED globes into this top which when spinning exhibits a dazzling light display.
This is truly the most unique show stopper you and your clients will ever see.
Motivational speaker
Martin Ralph Tailored Comedy Meets Motivation.Motivational speaker
Martin is a unique, experienced, motivational speaker. Having been an Olympic Athlete and Institute of Sport Coach, Martin has fine-tuned his ability to motivate and compel his audience to reach greater heights both for the organisation they represent and for themselves personally. Martin has completed thousands of tailored motivational presentations.
Hoaxing
Martin offers Hoaxing. Martin is introduced as a serious speaker who subtlety converts that speech into tailored comedy suited to your organisation's theme and objective. He can personalise his material for the well-known identities associated with your organisation. Hoaxing takes the audience by surprise adding to the compelling message Martin has been instructed to provide your audience. Hoaxing
Comedy incorporating Mad Science and Tailored Motivation is what makes Martin Ralph unique.
Being unique makes Martin a guaranteed success for your next function.
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Martin Ralph | Mad Science Meets Comedy | Saxton
For over 20 years Martin has been unique performer - where his rare skills, mad science and friendly comedy collide. Over this time Martin has perfected his unique, impossible to compare, performance. Thanks to his Elite Olympian Athlete and Coaching background he is aware of what is required to professionally prepare, entertain and captivate any audience.Martin Ralph | Comedy, Skills & World Records!
Watch as Martin Ralph delivers high-energy comedy, mind-bending yoyo skills, and jaw-dropping feats with custom-made props—including the world’s largest spinning top! With slick execution and contagious energy, this show reel captures Martin’s signature mix of skill, humour, and spectacle.Can't wait to book him again. ... keep reading MSE Events.
An excellent entertainer for any corporate event.
Martin, I will definitely be using you again.
A highly engaging presenter and interacted with the audience brilliantly. I would highly recommend Martin as a performer.
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