Gather round to witness the jaw-dropping antics of these devilishly handsome Italian Kerrymen. Today they present fantastic comedy and pure fun in their spoof danger, comedy circus show, Deathwish.The language of death-defying stunts and so-what magic is used at every turn, giving a comic edge to all the carry-on. Do not miss these heroes of the Irish circus scene.
HAKUNA MATATA ACROBATS:
Hakuna Matata offer a 30 minute high energy, high skill acrobatics show, enjoyed by both children and adults alike. Often defying belief but guaranteeing good humour these acrobats perform mind-boggling manoeuvres and unbelievable acrobatics with broad grins. Acrobatics, contortion, juggling, comedy: this show is a non-stop roller coaster of skill from beginning to end. The two performers are Ali and Michaela are both highly experienced in acrobatics and various other circus skills. They have toured their show all around Ireland and in parts of Europe to audience's delight. This show will run twice on the day.
PAUL WHEEL:
Hold onto your hat, this is a high impact street circus show not to be missed!
Join Paul Wheel on a unique journey through comedy, mime and manipulation as he quite literally attempts to deify gravity! Hats, ball, clubs, diabolos, fire, hoola hoops, bicycle wheels! You name it he will probably juggle it! All choreographed to a unique soundtrack. This show will run twice on the day.
THE STORYTELLING CARAVAN:
Pop in for Twisted yarns and tall tales at the 12th Muckno Mania Festival. Old and new fuse as the storyteller spins you from legend to leaping heart, through the keyhole of your front door into strange lands and day-glow Dreams, riding the hiccups of laughter like bronco bulls! An odyssey of imagination, bringing you wide travels like twigs to the fire, igniting stories with tales from far away parts of the globe.
AMANI ACROBTS:
Prepare to be amazed by this East African acrobatics troupe. The Amani Acrobats show includes extreme acrobatics, contortion, fire limbo, African dance and plenty of crowd interaction. They have performed on the world stage for many years and have toured as a headline act with numerous big top circuses.
DR NICK:
Dr Nicks solo street show is a brilliant mix of high energy unicycling, tantalisingly dangerous fire-juggling, awe-inspiring plate spinning and masses of audience participation – all stuck together with Dr Nicks own brand of comedy glue.
His family friendly show and walkabout are stuffed full of laughter, cheek and no small amount of skill….
EDDIE MASTERS MAGIC SHOW:
Eddie Masters is back with more amazing magic and illusion in his brand new show for 2011, with some old favourites thrown in there for all ages to enjoy! This show is filled with lots of comedy for the kids and audience participation, featuring live miniature doves and a magic gold fish, a gift of modelling balloons for the kids during and after the show.
TRIALSTAR:
Trialstar have been performing motorcycle trials displays throughout Ireland and Europe for the past 7 years and love nothing more than to hear their audiences cheer and clap at their hair raising displays. With their fantastic purpose built performance rigs, their riders are sure to leave you wondering how they do it and wanting to see more! They take great pride in saying that they have the best riders in Ireland on their team and they stop at nothing to bring you the best in family entertainment. They look forward to seeing you all at this fantastic Festival.