home carnival 2010  » schedule  » buskers  » festival of fools  » kidz day  » naughty     no no show our location about us contact executive prints sponsors volunteers Busker Carnival Performers (2009) The Acrobuffos New York City, New York Acrobuffos present WATERBOMBS: A water balloon gladiator show with comic antics set to loud opera music. The two street players entice two audience members to dress as gladiators, hurl water balloons, fake a death, and finish as heroes. Seth and Christina have tickled and tantalized audiences around the world with their brand of volatile street theatre. They will have you rolling off your seat and feet with laughter. Aerial Angels Kalamazoo, Michigan Live. Up close. Potentially personal. All the way from Kalamazoo, MI, the Aerial Angels are high-flying female circus artists performing feats of grace, beauty, and strength on the aerial hoop and aerial silk, acrobatics, fire-eating, hula hoops, handstand contortion,crack bullwhip target-taking, and of course comedy. Watch as they transform an ordinary street corner into a world where anything is possible. Don't miss their Three-Girl Flaming Tounge-To-Tounge-To-Tounge Transfer! Alexander Winfield Toronto, Ontario Alexander is a Bermudian-born puppeteer currently residing in Toronto. His deep affinity for other forms of life is derived from a childhood exploring the dark corners of the ocean. Alexander became fascinated in puppets after seeing a puppet performance of the Ramayana in Thailand. Since then his puppet performances have featured a boy made of sawdust, the Devil and Faust, a ghoulish Cat, and a King made of Metal. His new puppet character Horus - a retired Egyptian deity - has already been seen across the Canadian provinces. Byron Bertram Vancouver, British Columbia In over a dozen countries, and 50 cities from Presidents to peasants Byron Bertram has entertained hundreds of thousands of people all around world. His ability to attract and entertain crowds from all walks of life in all different settings has been recognized as by his peers and audiences as one of the best in the street theatre scene today. His unique show involving Comedy, Audience Interaction, Escapes and world class juggling is a show not to be missed. "Truly the best entertainer our planet has graced us with in modern times" - Byron's Mother Charlie Caper Sweden Ten dextrous fingers and a generous helping of Swedish charm has seen Charlie Caper performing on the streets and plazas of 27 countries. Using simple means; a hat, a shoe, a glass of soda, three cups and a wooden stick he crafts a magical spectacle with a touch of class. In a magic-off between Harry Potter and Charlie Caper we would put our money on Harry... but only just. Duke Dreamer (Daniel Nimmo) Australia Lovable oddball, Duke Dreamer is a one-of-a-kind multi-layered eccentric lad and a lover of all things. Expect inflatable illusions, head mounted airplanes, exciting stunts, and a hilarious "pygmy" kid inside a lasso! Flame Oz Australia FlameOz, an entertainment company formed in 2002 in Australia - now based in the UK. For the past 7 years we have been performing our sensational, innovative, musically choreographed fire shows around the world. Our shows are an exciting mix of dance, acrobatics, martial arts circus and special effects set to a funky, upbeat soundtrack. FlameOz Fire Shows have astonished audiences across the globe at a diverse range of events - from intimate private parties through to large corporate events, many street theatre festivals, indoor theatres and tents and to audiences of over 4000 people in stadium shows. People remember the FlameOz Fire Show for it's uplifting high energy, awesome level of skill, the sheer magnetism of the fire and because there simply isn't a show like it anywhere else... Majake Winnipeg, Manitoba Jacob Kettner has been performing magic for as long as he can remember, and his love and passion for the art, which have never dwindled, show in his lively performances. The Majake show was created in the spring of 2006, and has since been performed across Canada and the US. It is a brilliant combination of comedy, magic, and improvisation, which allows Jacob to think quickly on his feet and subtly adjust his show to suit the needs of different audiences. The star of the show is Jacob’s “assistant” (a stuffed monkey named Terry). When things appear to go dreadfully wrong in the show, Jacob and Terry are both locked up to pay for their crimes, but after their remarkable two-person synchronized escape, choreographed to music, Terry saves the day. To date, the Majake show has been performed over 300 times, and has entertained over 100,000 people. Jacob’s current goal with the show is to make a million people laugh before the show is retired. Peter Rabbit New York City, New York Peter Rabbit is one the original pioneers of bucket drumming a style that was born in the street New York City. His show combines great rhythms, stick tricks and unique sounds. This phenomenal talent has performed with artist like the Neville Brothers and Kanye West. However, Peter Rabbit made his mark on Broadway when he joined the original cast as part of the first national touring company of the 5 times Tony Award winning smash hit "Bring in 'da Noise Bring in 'da Funk" but for the past six years he is one of the most requested halftime acts within some of the top sports leagues in North America such as the NBA and NCAA. Phantastyk Sudbury, Ontario The circus troop Phantastyk is composed of 3 artists. They have been travelling around Canada for the passed three years now and have been getting better every year. There show is composed of acrobatics such as hand to hand, cyr wheel, Russian bar and much more. Also in the show is juggling, unicycling and good old fashion clowning around. Don't miss the show, satisfaction guaranteed! 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. Project Dynamite Los Angeles, California Project Dynamite's edgy humor and charismatic high-energy will blow you away, literally. The Edmonton Journal wrote "They attract big audiences", and it's easy to see why. This action packed duo show features astonishing stunts and memorable moments wrapped up into one hilarious presentation. Their grande finale brings danger to an all new level, David and Alex climb 20 feet into the air and balance atop six folding chairs to perform their most perilous stunt. This signature trick, matched by their non-stop humor, has led them to international venues and countless media appearances, including a spot on USA Network's Character Fantasy. They're funnier than Dane Cook and sexier than Barbara Streisand. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll pee your pants a little (but you'll like it). If you like the show you'll love the web-series, check out Projectdynamite.com for all of their latest videos, blogs, and more. The Flash Key West, Florida The Flash, David Graham and Tobin Renwick, is a high energy acrobatic, juggling and comedy duo, who have been performing in circuses, theaters and busking all over America and internationally since 2000. Getting their start in Circus Smirkus, an internationally acclaimed youth circus, gave them in-depth training in multiple disciplines from world renowned coaches. They have been called - "A spectacular and unique act" by the Midnight Circus, and - "Amazing Acrobats" by ABC News. Their awe-inspiring show is fun filled and appropriate for all ages. The Pogo Dudes Syracuse, New York Forget what you know about pogo sticks; The Pogo Dudes have taken bouncing to a whole new level! Watch world record holder Fred Gryzbowski bounce over 7 feet in the sky, see freestyle moves by Nick McClintock on an air powered pogo stick and laugh till it hurts as the stunt comedian "Wacky Chad" performs hilarious comical antics in this spectacular pogo trio! This show is hard to miss - just look up (and down. And up, and down again...) and see for yourself what can be done using some the latestand most extreme pogo sticks.