WHO IS DEX?
Comedian, Magician and Alter-ego...
Dex is an alter-ego character of the multi-talented, actor, comedian, magician, and communications educator, Dennis Vander Houwen. Dex came to life by a "happy accident" during the COVID 19 pandemic of 2020-2021. It all started when a Starbucks barista misheard and marked a coffee order with the name "Dex". That name stuck in Dennis's head and began to take on a life of it's own in the form of questions. Dennis asked, "Who is this Dex character; does he exist in a parallel dimension.... and is he looking puzzled at his cup that says "Dennis" on it? Dennis's imagination began to take over and "Dex grew into a whole new performance character and a new way for Dennis to entertain audiences.
When not performing as "Dex" Dennis is a mild-mannered communications educator at the University of Colorado Health Sciences. He teaches communication skills to medical professionals, and works as character actor for simulation events. Before COVID Dennis worked as a professionals magician and entertainer. In his 30+ years as an entertainer, he has worked in virtually every kind of event you can imagine and brings this experience and insights to your events too. Dennis incorporates quick witted improvisational humor to every performance.
Dex breaks away from the stereotypical magic show. There are no lacquer painted boxes with dragons emblazoned on them. Audiences meet a performer who takes everyday items and creates some very surprising, one of a kind magic experiences. Every show is fun, amazing and has comedy that is audience appropriate. The audience will not just experience a good show but they will feel that they really are a part of the show.
Dennis has programs for most sizes of events. Close up magic, intimate cabaret shows, or audiences of up to 200 people.
Dennis lives in the city of Centennial, just south of Denver with his wife, son two dogs and a cat. In his leisure time Dennis is an avid tenkara fly fisherman and wood worker. He makes specialty fishing spools, and other fun objects in his backyard wood shop.
Comedian, Magician and Alter-ego...
Dex is an alter-ego character of the multi-talented, actor, comedian, magician, and communications educator, Dennis Vander Houwen. Dex came to life by a "happy accident" during the COVID 19 pandemic of 2020-2021. It all started when a Starbucks barista misheard and marked a coffee order with the name "Dex". That name stuck in Dennis's head and began to take on a life of it's own in the form of questions. Dennis asked, "Who is this Dex character; does he exist in a parallel dimension.... and is he looking puzzled at his cup that says "Dennis" on it? Dennis's imagination began to take over and "Dex grew into a whole new performance character and a new way for Dennis to entertain audiences.
When not performing as "Dex" Dennis is a mild-mannered communications educator at the University of Colorado Health Sciences. He teaches communication skills to medical professionals, and works as character actor for simulation events. Before COVID Dennis worked as a professionals magician and entertainer. In his 30+ years as an entertainer, he has worked in virtually every kind of event you can imagine and brings this experience and insights to your events too. Dennis incorporates quick witted improvisational humor to every performance.
Dex breaks away from the stereotypical magic show. There are no lacquer painted boxes with dragons emblazoned on them. Audiences meet a performer who takes everyday items and creates some very surprising, one of a kind magic experiences. Every show is fun, amazing and has comedy that is audience appropriate. The audience will not just experience a good show but they will feel that they really are a part of the show.
Dennis has programs for most sizes of events. Close up magic, intimate cabaret shows, or audiences of up to 200 people.
Dennis lives in the city of Centennial, just south of Denver with his wife, son two dogs and a cat. In his leisure time Dennis is an avid tenkara fly fisherman and wood worker. He makes specialty fishing spools, and other fun objects in his backyard wood shop.