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Chris Pilsworth

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Chris Pilsworth was born in Toronto in 1963, but has lived most of his life in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. Chris’ enthusiasm for magic was sparked at the age of twelve, when he attended a magic show at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre. This interest continued unabated throughout his high school and university years. After graduating from Carleton University in 1986, Chris decided to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time professional magician. The degree he earned in Industrial Design (with […]

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Kate Mior

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Kate Mior began performing on the streets of Toronto, Canada while completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production at Ryerson University. Upon graduation, Kate was invited to participate in festivals across the globe, so she packed her bags and has never looked back. To further her future work, Kate sought training in corporeal mime with Dr. Giuseppe Condello and has worked with a variety of professional circuses including Tucson’s Flam Chen Pyrotechnic Circus and Toronto’s Zero Gravity Circus, […]

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Jon The Cowguy

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With over 15 years experience in front of audiences, Jon The Cowguy knows how to deliver hilarious family oriented shows. In each performance, the audience is treated to amazing circus stunts, juggling, mini-bicycle riding and plenty of audience participation blended with hilarious improvised and rehearsed banter. Jon has his Masters in Theatre and has performed on three different continents. He loves bringing crowds together and making them laugh! Originally from the East Coast of Canada, Jon has trained with […]

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Circus Delights Magic show

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Experience Ottawa’s most entertaining Family Circus Show! Dazzling unicycle wizardry, daring feats of balance, the world’s largest real magic bunny which, with the flick of a magic wand…..turns into a big white duck! Split second escape illusions, jaw dropping contortions…. even a puppet show!   Since 1976, the Family Circus Show has thrilled literally hundreds of thousands of happy customers in the Ottawa area. We come self-contained with wireless microphones, a complete sound system and backdrop. Performances can be […]

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Jonny Nickelkicker

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Jonny Nickelkicker (aka Jon Lockhart) has been thrilling audiences for the past 20 years with his unique and hilarious variety show. His side splitting antics have captivated audiences worldwide from the Orkney Islands in Scotland to Charlottetown, P.E.I. Jonny’s pulls from his background in improv and stand-up comedy to make every show different while using his clown and circus training to “wow” the crowd every time.   The Jonny Nickelkicker show is one that you will want to see again […]

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Nick Miller and “The Order of Good Cheer’s 1812 Show”

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Nick Miller‘s foolishness, although 100% authentic, took years to perfect into the award-winning tomfoolery you see today. A graduate of Brock University’s Theatre and Drama program, Nick has worked and taken courses alongside and from some of Canada’s top physical theatre artists. His shows are all about the audience involvement; including family friendly comedy, theatre clowning, juggling, diabolo and a hint of magic. Nick shows are packed with audience participation.. crowds of all ages love it! […]

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Busker Birthdays

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The crew at Busker Birthdays are professional performers who put on a show that is hilarious and engaging for the kids.  Even the parents get a kick out of it! The entertainers who created Busker Birthdays have over 30 years combined experience performing for kids and family crowds. They know how to get your crowd laughing and how to to help you and your kids have loads of fun at your next party.  Busker Birthdays books in hilarious […]

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Eric Leclerc

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Whether he is performing for small intimate groups or extremely large groups, Eric’s award winning formal comedy magic show will turn the most sceptic of crowds into hardcore believers. The show can be tailored for groups of 10 to 10,000 and ranges from 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the specific needs of your event. Eric’s show can be described as hilarious interactive amazement. He does not only perform FOR the crowd, but also performs WITH them. As humans, we only use 10% of our brains. Eric demonstrates […]

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Brian Wilson – The Cowguy

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With over 25 years experience in front of audiences,  Bri The Cowguy delivers hilarious, fast paced live shows. With each performance the audience is treated to amazing circus style stunts, yo-yo tricks, audience participation and magic, all blended with comedy that ranges from sarcastic to silly. “This guy is fall over funny!” – The Checkerboard Guy on Bri “The Cowguy” Brian Wilson has trained with instructors from Ringling Brothers Clown College, University instructors, and other performers. He brings this […]

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Santa & Mrs. Claus

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Now available for “Elf on a shelf” parties! In 1997, our Santa and Mrs. Claus journeyed to Midland, Michigan to the Charles W. Howard Santa Scholl to learn the Art of Santa. They returned again in 1998 and 1999 to continue their studies. In 2007, they were honoured with a Master’s Degree in Santa Lore presented by the Dean of the School for their continued effort to bring Santa’s magic to each and every boy […]

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