Legendary entertainer, Skip Wagner  has been in the entertainment business  for over 50 years and is regarded by his many  fans as one of the funniest and most versatile entertainers they have ever seen. 
    Skip got his start playing in  polka bands for weddings when he was just 16 years old. His musical background  includes playing for the 392nd U.S. Army band at Fort Lee, Va,  band  director at St. Florians High School, and a member of  Frankie Yankovic's polka  band. Skip was also the TV staff musician for "The House Party," a program on WISN-TV in Milwaukee, and spent time time playing the Holiday Inn circuit out East and in Canada. 
    Skip has performed for  senators and dignitaries all across the midwest,. Skip has met many presidents, includijng President Reagan from which he received an entertainment award. Skip's muical talent is astounding and plays a total of 18 instruments. But, he is  best known for playing TWO  TRUMPETS AT ONE TIME....IN HARMONY!!         

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     Skip has performed at Caesar's  Palace in Las Vegas and at  Harrah's in Lake Tahoe. Having the opportunity to  play Las Vegas permanently, Skip turned down the offer in order to remain close  to his daughter, the first poster child for Spina Bifida. The northwoods area  allowed Skip to continue performing and yet be near his family. Skip is still performting today after a brief retirement due to voice complications. For show information go to: http://www.theskipwagnershow.com/


Picture to the left: Life-size monument created by Artisan Brad Samuelson in bronze, honoring legendary musician and comedian Henry "Skip" Wagner. This six foot bronze monument is located in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, at the Oneida Villiage Inn, on Superior Street. See revealing video below along with pictures showing the creation of the "Skip" monument by bronze artisan Brad Samuelson. Below on left is video of the reveiling of the "Skip" Wagner Monument. To the right is pictures of it's creation.