home carnival 2010  » schedule  » buskers  » festival of fools  » the adult late     night show our location about us contact executive prints sponsors volunteers Busker Carnival Performers (2010) L'ACCORDÉONISTE AUTOMATIQUE Victoria, BC, Canada PIERRE ST. PIERRE THE AMAZING ACCORDIONISTE AUTOMATIQUE...Simply insert a coin (or several!) and watch as PSP moves with the stylized action of a sophisticated automation (robot!) while playing the accordion with graceful virtuosity. Direct this year from the streets of Paris and several international festivals, Pierre St. Pierre will delight young and the young-at-heart. ALAKAZAM "THE HUMAN KNOT" Australia Alakazam is an International Street, Circus, and Corporate entertainer. He presents a 100% high-energy show that will have you reeling with laughter and twisting in your seat. Audiences the world over have been left breathless by Al's incredibly freaky body contortions, cheeky comedy, and ridiculous, sky-high feats of danger. A mix of traditional vaudeville, circus sideshow, and twisted comedy, THE HUMAN KNOT is a self-contained freak show suitable for the whole family! BECKY HOOPS Montreal, PQ Canada This completely over-the-top parody of Barbie brings the absurdity of modern-day vanity into the spotlight. This character struts between clown and buffoon, leaving her public laughing in awe. From her excessive need for big hair, boobs, and "perfect" lipstick to her constant need for appreciation, Becky Hoops leaves both families and late night cabarets alike in stitches. BIKE BOY Somerset, England Extreme entertainment, extreme fun! World-renowned street entertainer and astounding performer Sean Bridges mixes amazing bicycle stunts, incredible juggling tricks, and his spontaneous, zany humour to put on a thrilling, fearless funny show. Trained in Europe's biggest circus and largest theme park and performing at the extreme games, Sean has awed audiences around the world. With experience on a variety of stages, Sean finds street performing his most exciting challenge yet. And it is this excitement, energy, and thrill that always leave his audiences laughing for more. BOB AT LARGE Utah, USA Bob Besmehn was born in Minnesota, USA in 1973. He was raised in the country and that proved to be the perfect setting to spark his curiosity and love for life.... especially the circus arts. At the tender age of 13, Bobby was already practicing with his first set of juggling clubs and hitchhiking alone to his first Juggling Convention. Since then, he has never stopped. A natural talent! Bob is currently performing his elite skills and affable personality to audiences around the world filling huge arenas, private venues, and local festivals. His technical ability is sensational and unrivaled. And his connection with his audience leaves them wanting more. Bob has appeared in Film and Television. Toured North America 29 times with renowned circus troupes and has also published a book, "Juggling Step-by-Step". When Bob's not refining his craft, he can be found having a good laugh or just plain relaxing with his girlfriend, Asta in the red rocks of Utah. CHALKMASTER DAVE Toronto, Canada Raised by Ninjas on top of a mountain, probably a tall one, Chalkmaster was considered the "ultimate warrior" if what is said is true. But alas, he is simply the world's most attractive 250 pound sidewalk artist who's hoping to make your eyeballs smile with his pretty, pretty colours. DAVE COX DANGEROUS COMEDY New York, NY, USA Dave Cox is the inventor of "The Toilet Paper Tightrope of Death" and the only person in the world performing the unbelievable stunt. With help from the audience, a roll of ordinary toilet paper is transformed into a slack line that's strong enough to support the weight of a juggling man. This is not a magic trick. Throughout the show enjoy juggling, unicycling, balancing, and other feats of skill and danger. Like the Ball Slapper, a power drill attachment Dave invented to help spin a ball on his finger. By the end of the show, he will prove he's not like everyone else and puts his pants on both legs at the same time. Dave says "Some things you have to see to believe, others you don't believe even after you see them. My show is somewhere in between." FIREGUY Toronto, Ontario Canada Fireguy will make an ash out of himself with a skateboard fire show. You'll see him juggling fire on a skateboard, fire eating, and launching off a ramp through a flaming star. This show is his Claim to Flame! It's a real street circus show for the 21st century. JUGGLE BUGS Ottawa, Ontario Canada Introducing Ontario's hottest...and tiniest...new, busking duo - the Juggle Bugs! When these two pint-sized pals aren't terrorizing opposing Pee Wee goalies on the ice, they are thrilling thousands of onlookers with their unique "kid powered" unicycle and juggling prowess. They're fun, charming, and are an inspiration for other youngsters to turn off their TV's and grab some fresh air and exercise. Bring the whole family! Juggle Bug fun is guaranteed...or your money cheerfully refunded! PITTER PAT Englewood, Florida Pat loves working on a 3-dimensional canvas that possesses a personality. Believing it is about the experience first, she began teaching her philosophy in the classroom. She has taught throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as on the international level. She wrote and produced her instructional DVD "Face Painting with PitterPat: A Beginner's Journey" to help anyone who would like to share this fun art. Last year Pat was one of 50 body artists involved in a unique show produced by Christopher Agostino called "Bodies Alive!" Over 40 dancers were body painted. The art of dance and body art were combined to bring a spectacular and visually stimulating 45-minute production to the stage. The show was presented at the Face and Body Art International Convention in Orlando, Florida to a sell-out audience. Pat is currently the featured face painter at Circus Sarasota, a member of FACE and FBPAA, and the editor of the New Calliope Magazine. ROB ROY COLLINS England Rob Roy Collins is a British comedy escape artist and is highly regarded on the international street performing circuit. Maintaining a great balance between performance and audience participation, Rob combines balancing skills, acrobatics and escapology with a natural sense of humour and comic timing. He uses every square inch of his performance area and is a fantastic improviser. Rob has been performing around the world on the street, at festivals and on TV for ten years in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. This is his first time in Canada. Guaranteed to make you laugh out loud, Rob's show literally finishes on a high - attempting to escape from 20 meters of steel chain and handcuffs on top of a 12 foot ladder above the crowd. This jaw dropping stunt will keep you gripped right until the last moment! SAVAGE AMUSEMENTS California, USA The woman, the legend, the cockatoo of cabaret chanson... La Dolce Flamingo is a hot ticket from the salad days and no stranger to paradise. But is she down on her luck or on her way up? It's a topsy-turvy ride through a delusional diva's reinvention of the iconic chanteuse of yesteryear. Is it a burlesque musical revue or a re-enactment of her desperate golden years? It won't matter because by the end it's a show-stopping soiree of irreverent physical comedy, clown contortion and a 'Slave Princess of the Cannibal Jungle' musical finale! STREET CIRCUS Winnipeg, MB Canada Energy. Circus. Comedy. The circus duo of Daniel Craig and Kimberly Olson-Wheeler provide all three in an astoundingly complete circus spectacle! In an effort to bring all the great things about the circus into one show, the duo performs stunning acrobatics, mind-bending contortion, comical clowning, and of course copious amounts of comedy into this daredevil stunt show! Don't miss STREET CIRCUS!" THE COLLECTOR California, USA A stranger walks into town dragging a blow up kiddy pool with him. Wearing a "coat of surprises", a whole world is unveiled from within his pockets. An electric energy fills the air as the crowd's curiosity peaks with the anticipation of what will be pulled out next; toys, puppets, a waterslide, and more. Why is this stranger here, what will he do, and where will he take us? Transforming a street corner into a wild adventure of play with the audience and the town itself, The Collector gives more than he takes. Jonathan "The Collector" has performed in over 15 countries with his own projects and with various professional theatre/circus groups. He continues to collaborate with fellow artists to create work that challenge and push performance to the edge and beyond. He is a director and performer for Blue Man Group, has toured the U.S. as a clown with Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus, and toured the world with his own award winning shows including the Daredevil Chicken Club, Honeymoon Cabaret, and Freaks in the Box. THE REAL MCCOY SHOW Vermont, USA Meet Brent McCoy, an entertainer whose physical comedy has been called hilarious and extraordinary by audiences around the globe. His hard-working character, technical skills, quick-witted improv, and charming persona make this show a must-see. This isn't just a funny guy in a hard hat. This is the Real McCoy. TORONTO BATMAN Toronto, Ontario Canada From the city of Toronto, Batman does exist. There is no mistake that the vigilante is here and ready to be a hero. But you won't find him perched on a roof top, hidden in a cave, or threatening criminals. Instead, he is there standing amongst the public. But is he real, or a statue? Will he shake your hand? Can he talk with that deep dark growl? Ask Toronto Batman to show his test of strength or pose any which way you want. Perhaps he'll grant your request should you ask nicely. He might even show up with a sidekick, villain, or a member from the Justice League, so watch out for the great Toronto Batman. WACKY CHAD Massachusetts, USA Wacky Chad's engaging blend of comedy, stunts, and improv has impressed thousands of people all over the world. You'll soon find yourself laughing, clapping, and laughing some more as he bounces while telling some of the most ridiculously funny jokes! Be amazed as stunt comedian "Wacky Chad!" performs some of the craziest technical tricks on a pogo stick - tricks that got him on the hit Television show America's Got Talent and the Just For Laugh's Comedy Show in Montreal. Some of those amazing stunts include riding a really tall unicycle to balancing a shopping cart on his face!