Orbital founder Brian Wilson will be telling stories from and about the events that he and his team have worked on over the last 25+years. Some stories will be overviews on some of the events he’s worked on. Others will be unique one of a kind happenings at events. Read on to get inspired with unique event ideas or other stories from the event trenches. […]
Aerial Antics
The Aerial Antics are local to Ottawa aerial performers who bring a playful approach to choreography, circus and aerial arts. Providing refined and inspiring performances, the Aerial Antics crew mix the elegance of aerial dance with dynamic twists and controlled falls. Audiences are entranced by their stylistic performances. The Aerial antics offer up custom corporate performances or educational workshops. Your crowd can learn to fly – ask us how the Aerial Antics can help your […]
Marianne Trenka – Circus Performer
Marianne Trenka is a circus artist and character performer who is based in Montreal. Performing both locally and internationally, Marianne has entertained audiences at festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Fest, Just for Laughs, Circus Quirkus, in New Zealand, and the Edinburgh Fringe. You can catch her and her many spinning, shining hoops as a regular performer on stages throughout Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. Marianne will delight your audience with her hoop dancing skills, whether […]
CIRCUS FACTORY
Orbital Talent Founder and CEO Brian Wilson is busy working on The Circus Factory. A non-profit designed to help circus and variety artists develop and grow and find audiences, and to support the growth and development of the Ottawa International Buskerfest. Circus factory brings the best international street performances to Ottawa audiences in the most accessible way possible…. through family friendly shows on the street. Already one of the most popular family events in the […]
Kevin Smith – Illusionist
Kevin Smith, who goes by the stage name “Mr. Smith,” is one of Ottawa’s most entertaining up and coming illusionists. His passion for magic shines through in every performance. He dazzles the mind and has his audience roll with laughter throughout his shows. Kevin’s performances are a mixture of tricks, comedy, mentalism and mesmerizing illusions. His performance is versatile which makes him great at entertaining children, guests at restaurants and even engaging executives at after-dinner […]
The Hockey Circus Show
It’s game time! The Hockey Circus Show is the ultimate hockey tribute show. Three periods of family friendly comedic hockey circus action in one “arena” rocking performance. Hockey fans love the theme. Circus fans love the action. You don’t have to be a fan to enjoy this all-star show. PAZ is an award winning acrobat who has been in the Cirque du Soleil talent pool since 2003. Having performed around the world on the stage, […]
Mike Kosowan – Magician
Presenting The Mystery Magic of Mike. Kosowan! Deep within the depths of your psyche lurk answers to mysteries untold. Or not. Seek truth from the divine spirits of the past. Or don’t. But bewilderment and comedy awaits those who chooses to take part in mind reading, alchemy, unexplainable explainable events , more comedy and the joy of the unknown! Magic, mockery, murder! (no murder) only Mike. […]
Ben Lavallee
Benoit Lavallee resides in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and has been performing for over 10 years. Beginning his career as a magician at the age of 10, Ben has always been interested in magic. From his first trick “the vanishing toothpick” to today where he builds, designs, and conceptualizes illusions, he has always been interested in making the impossible possible! Ben graduated from the Algonquin College Theatre Program. With this background and his skills as an Illusionist, […]
Chalkmaster Dave
Since the 16th century, when the first street artists began delighting the public with their creative imagery, entertainers have traveled rom festival to festival drawing pictures in the town squares to delight the townsfolk and support their art with a few stray coins. Today, you can attend festivals celebrating this type of art all around the world, never seeing the same performance twice. The modern form is 3D Chalk Art, also known as 3D Sidewalk Art. One of the […]
Magician Rafael Montero
Since 1994, Magician Rafael Montero has earned his living performing magic, comedy, and spectacular visual stunts. Out of necessity to eat and pay rent, he took to the streets of Montreal, and began performing magic, hoping to collect a few bucks to get back into an apartment after two weeks of couch surfing. Magician, Rocker, Punker, Fire Eater, Tattoo Enthusiast, and diehard Star Wars fan, Rafael has been performing full-time ever since with amazing success! […]