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Merrick, NY—While the last two Centurion Shows have been closed on a serious and provocative note by two former U.S. presidents, the 2016 Show will send attendees home laughing. The closing event this year will be the biggest comedy extravaganza ever at Centurion.  

First Centurion presents Chicago-born Frank Caliendo, who is perhaps the world’s top impressionist and known for his dead-on impressions of famous actors, politicians, sports broadcasters, and talk show hosts. Centurion invitees can compare the real presentations from both George W. Bush and Bill Clinton to Caliendo’s dead-on impressions of both men, along with greats like Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro; John Madden, Charles Barkley, Dr. Phil, Jay Leno, David Letterman, and more.

Caliendo recently concluded his critically and commercially successful run in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo Casino and Resort. On stage, his high-energy act is a blend of observations, impressions, characters, and anecdotal stories that build to a frenetic pace. Appropriately described by the Hollywood Reporter as “a combination of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey,” Caliendo is one comedian that should not be missed.

But that’s not all!

Centurion will cap off the closing evening with the huge comic talent of Atlanta-born Jeff Foxworthy (top of page). One of the most accomplished comedians of all time, he is renowned for his “You Might Be a Redneck” one-liners. He is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee, and best-selling author of more than 26 books. Widely known for his redneck jokes, his act goes well beyond that to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature, a style that has been compared to Mark Twain’s.

Foxworthy has released six comedy albums, the first two of which were certified 3X Platinum and is not only an incredibly funny standup comedian but also an actor, television and radio personality, author and voice artist and member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.

“We’re thrilled to welcome these two comedic talents to the Centurion stage,” says Centurion president, Howard Hauben. “We think that laughter will be the perfect way to end out 15th Anniversary year at Centurion and allow our attendees and exhibitors to laugh right along with us.”

Show dates are January 31 through February 2, 2016. For more information, please contact Howard Hauben at HH@CenturionJewelry.com or (516) 331-5586. Visit Centurion online at www.centurionjewelry.com.