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Jugglers - Manipulative Mayhem
James BuSTAR - Master of Comedic Manipulation
Marty Coffey - Australia's funniest American Juggler

Photo courtesy of www.jamesbustar.com

James Bustar' is performed by International Variety Performer, James Blaxall, a professionally trained circus artiste, physical comedian and World class juggler from the World renowned Flying Fruit Fly Circus. He is also a trained actor; having been taught by some of the industry's biggest names and has had the honour of performing as an extra beside Kate Winslet and Christopher Eccleston.

He has taken the world by storm and made his mark with his unique mix of comedic manipulation and contortion with a hint of magic thrown in. Juggling the audience in a way which is original to his style he throws comedic lines and manipulation out for the audience to catch that are translated into energy which cannot be seen or felt anywhere else. He defies gravity in ways you thought were impossible! And extends your belief of pain by literally, getting nailed. This show is unforgettable!!

http://www.jamesbustar.com
info@jamesbustar.com


Photo courtesy of www.martycoffey.com.au

Marty Coffey presents a sensational act of juggling, death defying feats and unicycle riding together with large doses of hilarious comedy.

Among his various routines, Marty Coffey presents the uproarious apple, bowling ball and egg juggle where he eats the apple during the stunt. There is also the "dangerous objects juggle" atop a two meter unicycle where Marty enlists the help of the audience in getting started. And of course he likes to finish with his now famous chainsaw juggle (sans kittens!)

http://www.martycoffey.com

Mr Qwirk - Comedy without words!
Duke Dreamer - There is only one!

Photo courtesy of www.mrqwirk.com

Mr Qwirk has delighted audiences the world over with his unique style of physical comedy and his minimalist approach to theater. Armed with little more than the expressions in his face, his innate body language, and a few small props - a world where the absurd and the sublime collide, bringing smiles and laughter for all.

A "wordless" comedy which transcends all language barriers!

http://www.mrqwirk.com
mrqwirk@thejigsaw.com


Photo courtesy of www.dukedreamer.com

His one-of-a-kind inflatable cloud and mini-me illusion, signature comedy, and incredible stunts give audiences an experience unlike any other.


Duke will help raise the profile of your event. His unique character, positive theme and inflatable cloud illusion make great press.

Duke's appearances and past clients include: 
- A Rogers Wireless Commercial
- The Australian Olympic Commission, 
- CNN Worldwide, 
- and Sony Music.

http://www.dukedreamer.com/
bookings@dukedreamer.com

Earl Shatford - One of the Worlds Best Juggler's
Mr Spin - Multi award winning Juggler

Photo courtesy of www.musictheatreaustralia.com.au

Recognised as one of the top ten jugglers in the world, Earl has performed everywhere from Las Vegas to Albury, on cruise ships and in international circus competitions. His show is fast, clever and defies the laws of gravity.

A few achievements to date:

- Juggler in Crown Casino for PrimeLife Television (Private function) 2002-Took part of the Cirque Du Monde Project (Cirque du Soleil) -Juggling display at Ringwood secondary college for the Sports & Arts Minister

-Taught juggling to a class of students at the Swinburne University Prahran. -Currently working at NICA as Master juggling instructor.



juglearl@optusnet.com.au


Photo courtesy of www.mrspin.net

Mr. Spin is a multi-awarding winning juggler who has been entertaining large and enthusiastic audiences worldwide. With a ferocious energy & endearing, charismatic wit Mr. Spin is a true comic genius and one of Australia's finest jugglers.

With a background in classical dance and inspired by Vaudeville greats Enrico Rastelli, Francis Brunn and Bobby May, Mr. Spin has focused on developing high level skills, fluid movement and his own quirky style of comedy.

Nigel Martin (alias Mr. Spin) can be seen under other guises performing internationally with groups ‘Buzz', ‘Slack Taxi', and Australia's Lunar Circus.

Mr. Spin will be appearing next at The Adelaide Fringe festival, 2006. As well as performing Nigel will be coordinating the first ‘Adelaide International Buskers Competition'.

www.mrspin.net mrspin@mrspin.net

Vinyl Burns - Wonderfully Sleezy Award Winner
Per Westman - Comic Juggler

Photo courtesy of www.kiwicomedy.com

Introducing the once great' Vinyl Burns

Live and direct from 1972 Las Vegas, Vinyl relives his golden days with a collection of stunning illusions he can't quite remember, set to the tune of classic seventies TV themes.

This ten minute routine features magic, dance and a spectacular ironing board balance. It is a self contained cabaret/stage piece but can also be combined with other routines to create a longer show.

A hilariously inept voyage of retrospective indulgence

Winner: "Best of the Fringe"
Wellington Fringe Festival 2006

To book Vinyl Burns, contact Kim Potter on +64 21 226 0558 or at;
laugh@kiwicomedy.com
or visit http://www.kiwicomedy.com


Photo courtesy of www.jamesbustar.com

For eight years as both performer and teacher Per toured extensively in Australia and overseas with Circus Oz. He has also worked with Festival Circus, The Leaping Loonies and as a freelance artist performing at various shopping centres, TV commercials, parades, festivals, and company events.

In 1988 he featured in Expo 88's parades, the Ensemble and Street Theatres. He was a founding member of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus and is currently working with them as a teacher. His skills include physical comedy/clowning, juggling, plate spinning, tumbling, unicycling, stilts, and balancing.

http://www.perwestman.uni.cc
info@jamesbustar.com

Miss Pandora Pink - Manipulator of all sorts
   

Photo courtesy of www.pandorapink.com

Louise Clarke is the mistress of characterization, developing Cellulite Patricia from the ‘Thighs of Steel', belly-dancing Olivia from ‘Evel Knievel's fan club' & the awarding winning heavy metal music enthusiast & Hungarian dancer who was looking for love in ‘P.S I Love You'.

Louise has been performing & devising productions for the European festival circuit for the last seven years and embarked on her solo career last year with her latest delectably, delightful character – The rock n' roll princess, Miss Pandora Pink.

Email: pink@pandorapink.com web:www.pandorapink.com

 

   
       
       
       
       
Acrobats - Tumbling Entertainment
Tension Extreme Circus - Australian Acrobats
Popeyed - Comic Hand Balancers


Photo courtesy of www.jamesbustar.com

Years in making, the wild see-sawing teeterboard bounces the two acrobats higher and higher into the air, gaining height, somersaulting off and back to the board! Tension acrobats have been training for 15 years!

Originally part of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, they now teach there and train, train, train....... they are now here to entertain .

 



http://www.tensionextremecircus.uni.cc
info@jamesbustar.com


Photo courtesy of www.popeyed.com

An acrobatic duo of extraordinary skill perform a comic routine suitable for street or stage, that is awe inspiring in its execution. Winners of the 2002 Street Performers World Cup in Japan and participants in each of the 2003 & 2004 Kleines Fests in Germany, PopEyed will have you seesawing from gasps of amazement to belly aching laughter, for they are:

Ridiculously Confident,
Confidently Ridiculous,
Masters of Equilibrium.

http://www.popeyed.com
mark@popeyed.com
rudi@popeyed.com

 

Price and Mccoy - Acrobatic Madness !!
Duo Acrobat - World Class Acrobatic Act

Photo courtesy of www.priceandmccoy.com

Price and McCoy are the only act in the world continuing
the tradition of Australian Knockabout Acrobatics. For
more than twenty years, Terrence Price and Henning Pedersen, alias McCoy, have successfully combined their unique talents to recreate the excitement of vaudeville for the modern audience.

Their enormous popularity the world over can be attributed to an original mix of breathtaking and high speed acrobatic skills with visual comedy antics, appreciated by all ages. They can perform comedy dialogue in several different language adding a welcoming touch to each performance that is appreciated and enjoyed by all nationalities.

http://www.priceandmccoy.com
bookings@priceandmccoy.com


Photo courtesy of www.duoacrobat.com

'Duo Acrobats' is a world class acrobatic act, where two male performers achieve positions requiring immense power and balance in a graceful and seamless flow.

Duo Acrobats are adaptive to many performance styles or environments to suit the client's specific needs, however, generally they perform their act in two main styles.

The first being in a comedy style, and the second being a serious statuesque style.

http://www.duoacrobats.com
duo.acro@gmail.com

Unicyclists - One Wheeled Adventures
Simon Wells - Champion Unicyclist
   

Photo courtesy of www.allstarfish.com

Simon Wells is the Australian National Unicycling Champion and member a third of the All Star Fish troupe of performers.

Simon Wells has been unicycling since the he was 8 years old and is now a world class unicyclist. This worldwide fame shows when you look at just some of his achievements to date.

Second Place in the Individual Expert Male Freestyle at the Unicycle World Championships in Tokyo in July
2004.

He won the same event at the Australian Nationals in 2001, 2003 and 2005 in both Darwin and Canberra.

One of the worlds greatest Unicyclists!

http://www.allstarfish.com
simonmighty@hotmail.com

   
Magicians - The Wizards of OZ!
Nick Nickolas - International Award Winning Magic comedian
Nick Nickolas - OZZY

Photo courtesy of www.nicknickolas.com

Nick Nickolas - International Award Winning Magic comedian

Nick Nickolas has been performing world-wide for over 20 years, He delivers phenomenal sleight of hand, fabulous audience participation and cracking gags, that see him constantly in demand on the global circuit today.

Nick Nickolas is a must to spice up any party, whether it be your corporate event , sports club or local festival.
Nick Nickolas is available as a compere, feature act  or can design something specific for your needs.

WINNER-Rotterdam StraatFestival Holland 2000
WINNER-4 Awards including Best Performer, Australian Magic Awards 2004
WINNER- Best Comedian, Victorian college university circuit  Australia 2005

http//:www.nicknickolas.com
nicktrick@mac.com


Photo courtesy of www.nicknickolas.com

Nick Nickolas - International Award Winning Magic comedian

Nick Nickolas has been performing world-wide for over 20 years, He delivers phenomenal sleight of hand, fabulous audience participation and cracking gags, that see him constantly in demand on the global circuit today.

Nick Nickolas is a must to spice up any party, whether it be your corporate event , sports club or local festival.
Nick Nickolas is available as a compere, feature act  or can design something specific for your needs.

Also an Ozzy Osbourne impersonater


http//:www.nicknickolas.com
nicktrick@mac.com

Adrian Dean - The Mad-gician
Fire-Circus-Magic -

Photo courtesy of www.magicade.com

Adrian Dean , A world renowned entertainer of astounding magical feats for 10 years. One of Australia's most multifaceted artists. A trained juggler, circus performer, magician and all round funny guy! Be sure to book him for your next event, and make it Mad-gical!

Adrian Dean at 0414 708-944

or email him at

madgikade@hotmail.com
http://www.magicade.com



Photo courtesy of www.fire-circus-magic.com.au

Prepare to be amazed with circus stunts, mesmerized by fire, and captivated by magical illusions of a F.C.M. show. Themed characters can vary from Gothic,

Carnival, Masquerade, Tribal, Techno & Vegas. Roving characters & stage

shows. Any event: Corporate, Cabaret, Family, Festival & Private.

cmorant@bigpond.net.au

www.fire-circus-magic.com.au

Phil Cass - Comedy Magician, knee slapping entertainment!


Photos courtesy of www.philcass.com

Phil “trust me” Cass has an international reputation as one of Australia 's most polished and professional comedy entertainers. Amongst his string of prestigious awards in show business, Phil now has 7 Australian Variety Artist's “Mo” Awards and 3 Australian Club Entertainment Awards for being …

The Best Speciality Act in Australia .

“First class. Brought the house down. Top value for a corporate function.”  
Australia Post

“Your standing ovation speaks for itself. We will not hesitate to use you again.”
   
Telstra

“Phil proved to be the 'wow' factor we were looking for as a finale to our off-shore conference.”
Ampol

“His comedy sets him apart from other magicians and his magic sets him apart from other comedians.”
The Variety Arts Theatre, Los Angeles  

“The highlight of the evening was the performance by magician Phil Cass, who managed to keep even those who claimed to hate magicians riveted to their seats.”
Sydney Sunday Telegraph  

* Visit www.philcass.com to download a 10 min promotional DVD *

With a middle name like ‘Trust Me' you can be sure of one thing …… Phil Cass defies the conventional pattern of mayhem in live entertainment with his unique on-stage persona that safely runs the gamut from insult to result !

He'll cut off your tie, tear up your money, lift your watch.... and split your sides!!  

www.philcass.com or email him @ trustme@philcass.com

Chew Eng Chye - Magic & Illusion
James Sleight - Artistry and Magic

Photo courtesy of www.chewengchye.com



For a long time now, Chew Eng Chye has been helping a range of corporations make
their events fun, memorable and successful.

Eng Chye is a magician and psychological illusionist who specialises in corporate entertainment performing an intimate and interactive form of close-up magic or stage magic where you'll be able to hear gasps of amazement and laughter.

Eng Chye's magic and illusions are suitable for all occasions including award
nights, cocktail parties, conferences, conventions, corporate events,
exhibitions, gala dinners, private parties, product launches, sales meetings,
special events and trade shows.

For futher information, please call 0411 063 633 or visit
http://www.chewengchye.com



Photo courtesy of www.wcentertainment.com

James Sleight is a highly skilled and multi award winning magician from Perth Western Australia with a charismatic charm which captures any audience. He is constantly in demand working at the very highest level of functions and events.  James holds national awards for close up magic, Parlour magic (Floorshows), and children's magic and he regularly works interstate and internationally. A truly versatile and professional entertainer, James provides shows ranging from full scale stage illusions to micro miracles and has tailored shows for all types of events. Custom or theme tailored shows are also available.

Web Site http://www.wcentertainment.com

Email mail@wcentertainment.com


       
       
Hypnotists - You are getting very sleepy!
Greg Hudson - Comedy Hypnotist
   

Photo courtesy of www.greghudson.com

Comedy hypnotist Greg Hudson takes volunteers from the audience and transforms them into star performers using the powers of suggestion.

Imagine the looks on your guests faces as their friends and colleagues perform in amazing and unbelievable ways.

For an unforgettable event that will be talked about visit:


http://www.greghudson.com

   
Artists - Pictures paint a thousand words!
Ulla Taylor - Pavement artist

A Melbourne-based pavement artist, or "Screever" extraordinaire, Ulla Taylor creates wonderful street murals art at festivals and corporate events. 

Armed with fine art pastels and kneepads, she transforms blank ashphalt into stunning conTemporary artworks and advertisements. 

Since 1987, Ulla has applied her artistry to a diverse range of themes, and tours extensively with her work throughout Australia, New Zealand and Canada.. 

Ulla also paints on canvas, board and walls for display
artwork, performance, murals, and scenic sets for theatre.

Contact: Ulla Taylor
www.users.bigpond.com/ullart

     
     
Balloonologists! - Art made of latex and thin air!
Tom Stevens: Magician and Balloon Artist
   

Photo courtesy of Tom Stevens

Undeniably one of the top balloon modellers in Australia, Tom creates incredible shapes out of balloons. From cartoon characters to racing cars, Aardvarks to Zebras. Just watching him twist those balloons for one minute will have you convinced that he is a master of the art of balloon manipulation. Colourful creations with intricate detail make his balloon sculptures stand out, though you may occasionally wonder if he's had too much time on his hands.

Some credits:
Teaching celebrities on Channel 9's "Celebrity Circus" how to make balloon animals.
"Celebrating the Games" -Commonwealth Games 2006- Creating themed shapes.
Secretary of The Australian Society of Magicians 2006.

Provided family entertainment or magic shows for clients such as AXA, City of Melbourne, Maritime Union of Australia, Apollo Bay Music Festival, The Australian Retailers Association, to name just a few. Website: www.tomstevens.com.au

   
     
     
     
     
     
     
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