OUR CIRCUS ACTS
DUO BIASINI
New aerial performers at Billy Smarts that we think will really
wow the crowds - we only choose the best. Duo Biasini (Adrian & Lydia) bring a mixture of breath-taking
aerial stunts with grace and beauty - an outstanding visual feast of colour, silks and
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CLOWN CHICO RICO
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"No Circus is complete without it's clown and this show has
Chico Rico from Mexico, fabulously funny and loved by grannies
and children alike. With his mix of slap-stick and perfect
comic timing, he is sure to have you crying with laughter."
(quoted from the Welcome to London guide) Circus clown Chico Rico originates from a Mexican show business family who have their own circus and he is the fifth generation in his family to choose the circus as a career. [Want to try circus yourself?] He and his brother, who is a high wire performer, come from a long line of circus performers. "constantly inventive and inspired " (BBC Norfolk)
Chico Rico has travelled extensively with his work as a clown but finds British circus audiences the most receptive for his slap-stick style of clowning. Welcome to Billy Smart's Circus Chico. The Thetford Times interviewed Chico who said "I love performing in front of English audiences - it takes a crazy man to make them laugh! Our show will be a performance they will never forget full of thrills and excitement," More of this circus article Why not try: Clown Forum | Circomedia | Clowns International | Wiki |
ALINA
A new stunning visual presentation by russian aerial artiste Alina that captivates
with a mind-boggling display of beauty and wonder within the aerial cube high in our huge big top. Visit
our dedicated Alina page:
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TIMUR YAKUBOV TROUPE
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""it was amazing!!!! that guy who kept free falling down those poles was realli kwll!!" - Jess, Liphook The Guardian writes: 'Then there is the Yakubov troupe from Kazakhstan, who do spectacular things with 7.5ft tall poles. They effortlessly shimmy up and down in bizarre ways, such as by using just the shoulders, they leap from one to the other and grip on by the thighs, and that's just for starters. You'll never look at a lamp-post the same way again. It is stuff you can't see anywhere else' More of this circus story ... "that guy on the poles was absolutley
incredible. xxxxxx" - Vicky, Warwick Come watch them tumble, somersault and fly through the air in ways you've never seen before! It is a heart-stopping performance. "I loved the cute blonde guy in the yakubov troupe. I thought
he was gonna die when he was freefalling off that pole. I was really scared, me and my mate was really happy when he stood up and he was ok" - Danielle, Manchester |
BULL DANCERS
Visit our dedicated Bull Dancers page: "They did some scary stunts" - Jemma, Kings Lynn
This year the Bull Dancers won the Circus Friends' Association Award as the best aerial act in Britain. "So fast, so many twists and somersaults going on, for me
this was worth the admission price alone." - Single Dad Among the unbelievable swings and dives in their act is a top catcher and a passing leap with two flyers and two catchers in the air at the same time. And with Anton Von Ostendorf's legendary triple somersault it has made the act one of the hits of the circus world. Flying triple somersault? - it's something only a very very few people in the whole world can do! Many have tried and crashed to the ground. Watch through your fingers! Trapeze Training |
ILLUSIONIST ROSS PRESTO & COMPANY
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"and presto your magic act was amazing , im sure ill be
coming to see you again soon" - Jack, Burton on Trent Illusionists and Magic Act Ross Presto & Company unveil their new magical performance, a circus act full of mystery, illusion and suspense. Magician Ross has been practicing magic since the age of 7 and has much stage experience with a whole variety of acts. He has travelled with the circus for many years - "We are all just one big family" says Ross. "
Ross Presto kept me guessing how he did his magic tricks.
His two assistants kept on appearing and disappearing and no-one knew how he did it." - Laura, Jersey Magic Circle | Magic Week | Magic Tricks |
MISS UELON-JON
| Amazing balance act and foot juggling from this young Mongolian juggler. Circus Workshops | Circus at School | Juggling Kit | Resources |
GUZAL
| Guzal Yakubova 18, who is part
of her dad's six-person Timur Yakubov Troupe of circus acrobats
from Kazakhstan also performs a hoola hoop routine.
"I love the circus and I love performing.
We have acrobats on masts, gymnasts on straps, a hula hoop act and more," said Guzal. Hoop Tricks | Hooping.org | Huge Hoop! | Circus Skills | Make a Hoop |
ALEX THE FIREMAN
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"What a great circus i would like to say that alex was great
i loved the way he did his tricks on the ladder thought he was great so funny the best act" - Lyndsey, Southsea Crazy, comical and a very original circus act, Alex puts on an amazing show with his mad firefighting antics and wild ladder stunts. You won't stop laughing except when you are gasping! He's nuts! "My kids liked the guy with ladder best" - Swiftys, Leeds
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ROMAIN CABON
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"the performance by Romain Cardon was sencesational." - Simon Kenney, Portsmouth Winner of the CFA 'Best Aerial Act', Romain is a famous french aerial trapeze and silks artist who rose to fame with award winning performances, including a special prize 24th festival Mondial du Cirque, and went on produce outstanding performances throughout Europe. His aerial act is a mixture of the beautiful and the breath-taking. Silks Techniques | Silks Resources | Aerial FAQ |
