Children's Performer - Orbital Talent

Hoop Head – Strolling Stilt-Walking Basketball Comedian

Posted on September 22, 2013 by orbital

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 […]

El Gleno Grande

Posted on September 22, 2013 by orbital

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

Posted on September 22, 2013 by orbital

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. […]

Chris Pilsworth

Posted on September 22, 2013 by orbital

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 […]

Kate Mior

Posted on September 22, 2013 by orbital

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

Posted on September 22, 2013 by orbital

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 […]

Circus Delights Magic show

Posted on September 22, 2013 by orbital

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 […]

Jonny Nickelkicker

Posted on September 22, 2013 by orbital

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 […]

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

Posted on September 22, 2013 by orbital

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! […]

Busker Birthdays

Posted on September 22, 2013 by orbital

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 […]