Jun 21, 2002 2 min read

Third Presbyterian Church, 425 Union St., Uniontown, will host a unique Bible school program June 24-27 from 6 to 8 p.m. called Comedy Crusade for Christ. It features Christian comedian and illusionist Dan Wolfe plus daily visits by his alter ego, a tramp-mime character known as The Amazing Earl. Wolfe’s programs feature gospel magic and Christian comedy. Wolfe is a Christian from Clarington, Pa., whose has ministered in hundreds of churches of nearly every denomination. He draws upon his 20 years as a professional magician to help illustrate the concepts in the Bible and uses his zany sense of humor to provide some fun along the way. Each night of the crusade will begin with Wolfe presenting a message that will engage both children and adults.

To wrap up each day’s message, The Amazing Earl makes an appearance. Wolfe applies his mime makeup and costume right in front of the audience to grant them a real “behind the scenes’ look at what goes on in his unusual world. As Earl, Wolfe dramatizes storylines from his imagination as well as familiar stories from the Bible, but from a comic point of view. Wolfe describes his style of pantomime as a cross between Red Skeleton, Charlie Chaplain and Harpo Marx.

Wolfe also directs comedy workshops and has planted “Giggle Groups’ in dozens of churches to help spread the Gospel. He is a guest columnist for half a dozen industry magazines and presents lectures on ministering through magic and humor at many conventions each year. With eight first-place trophies to his credit, he was honored as Best Overall Entertainer by the PA/Ohio/NY/Ontario Comedy Association for an unprecedented fourth year in a row.

Pre-registration is suggested. Contact Carol Wallace at 724-438-7412 or the church office at 724-438-2529.