You know that old saying, everyone's a comedian. In this article we talk about earning your money using comedy.

When any entertainer takes the stage, they have many jobs. the one that is most important however, is to entertain the audience. It sounds simple but the truth is, it is not always as easy as it sounds. Some people get into the entertainment business and do a few shows and burn out. The problem is, just because they burn out does not mean the get out of the business.

In the business of magic and in the children's entertainment field, you have to be funny. Circus folks tell people all the time, make um laugh...make um laugh...everyone loves to laugh. There you have it. Everyone loves to laugh and have a great time. Comedy better be a part of your act or you will not be around long.

Children love to laugh and have a great time and will not hold back on telling you their thoughts and what they are feeling when it comes to you and your show. If you go to any video site and type in magic as a search, you are bound to find that after watching a few of them...most had comedy as a routine part of them.

I'm of the opinion that there is nothing better than a night of comedy. Nothing soothes the soul and calms the troubled waters of life (at least temporarily) than a good belly laugh delivered by a funny comedian. Whether on video, television, or at a live performance, a funny comedian will consistently work their craft, bring us to tears, and remind us that life doesn't have to permanently suck! And when it comes to choosing a funny comedian act, my tendency is to reach back in time for some classic humor.

Truth be told, I prefer those hilarious comedians of yore who transcended race, gender, and age. These masters of the genre consistently delivered their own brand of entertainment: the laugh-out-loud, help-I-can't-breath kind of fun that has stood the test of time.

Here are my choices for the top six comedians of all time:

Funny Comedian #1: Jack Benny:

Benny is considered to be the godfather of the genre. He was famous for his comic timing and his ability to get laughs from a pregnant pause or a single expression, such as his signature exasperated "Well!" His programs on radio and television were tremendously popular from the 1930s to the 1960s, and were a foundational influence on comedians of the next generation. Dean Martin, on the celebrity roast for Johnny Carson in November 1973, introduced Benny as "the Satchel Paige of the comedy world."