Junkyard Symphony originated in Ottawa, Canada in 1992, and in 2007 they created a second home base in Montreal, Quebec. Junkyard Symphony is an eco-entertainment company (eco standing for ecological and economical), that reuses junk to service all kinds of events for all ages. What do they do with all this junk?They do many things with junk but are best known for their amazing junk/percussion/comedy/circus shows. They also produce imaginative and innovative sports and games by reusing junk materials, have created several CD’s using […]
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Ian Quick
Ian Quick is a fully bilingual, Ottawa area Magician, who has been performing magic for nearly twenty years. As a former lawyer, he figured if he was going to trick people, he may as well be honest about it! Ian is a fast talker with amazing magical skills. He is an entertainer first and foremost, using magic in the most unpredictable ways to delight his audience. The powers of both psychological and physical illusion, combined with sometimes shocking […]
Hoop Head – Strolling Stilt-Walking Basketball Comedian
Don Estabrook (creator of Hoop Head) is a natural wacky character who performs dazzling acrobatic, stiltwalking and juggling tricks. One of the best technical jugglers in Canada, Don has performed with many different acts, including The Cowguys and Junkyard Symphony. When Don is not performing, he teaches high-school Math and Psychology. Ready for a game of basketball? Well Hoop Head has brought the ball AND the net and is ready for a little on-on-one! At regulation height (10 feet […]
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Guitarist – Garry Elliott
Garry Elliott is an Ottawa guitarist specializing in classical and jazz guitar performances. As a classical guitarist, Garry provides live music as a soloist, and also plays in duos and trios for weddings, ceremonies and events. He collaborates regularly with Ottawa musicians, including flutist Gertrude Létourneau, with whom he has recorded the CD Habañera, and has recently released the CD Pre Dawn Skies with pianist Steve Boudreau. He has performed and recorded with composer, guitarist Roddy Ellias, and the […]
El Gleno Grande
Glenn Singer specializes in visual comedy using hilarious optical illusions, a dry delivery, and a warm conversational style. His spoof of a circus equestrian act will have your audience laughing again every time they think about it. Appeals to all ages, all around the world. Guaranteed to delight. Touring at major International Festivals, Corporate Functions, and in Theatres, Schools, and Universities on six continents since 1983. Glenn Singer was born in the year of Sputnik into the home of […]
David Fiset
David Fiset charms his crowd, with his unique physical comedy and amazing skills. He astonishes the crowd with his whimsical balancing, and juggling with balls, torches, knives and other objects. Armed with a tall unicycle and many volunteers he amazes the crowd, bringing laughs to the young and young at heart. […]
Kate Mior
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, […]
Jon The Cowguy
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 […]
Nick Miller and “The Order of Good Cheer’s 1812 Show”
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
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 […]