[1] Donning a customized and bedazzled jumpsuit, oversized pompadour wig, full face makeup, and a bulbous red nose, Leahy began performing as Clownvis Presley for parties and special events in 2006.

After gaining attention from television appearances, he performed frequently at comedy clubs in Los Angeles and hosted “Clownvis and Friends” at the Hollywood Improv monthly from 2011–2013.

[3] Leahy appeared out of character on Judge Karen's Court, a BET television program, in 2010 as a plaintiff in a payment dispute over fees owed for Clownvis performances at several children's birthday parties.

[citation needed] Clownvis was invited back on the season 5 finale episode which aired on September 15, 2010, singing "I Gotta Feeling" with nine other America's Got Talent Audition All-Stars.

[8] Many of the shows have running themes from episode to episode, such as a battle with the Magician's Guild for giving away trade secrets, scuffles with banjo players for hogging the internet bandwidth, the studio being infiltrated by ill-intentioned “Blogans”, a mysterious relationship with the internet overlords, Spectrum, and the consumption of a variety of beverages with their own themed music, such as “Jamaican Red Wine”.