BUSKERFEST 2010 PERFORMERS

ThomSellectomySword THOM SELLECTOMY (Westminster MD, USA) – Sword swallowing is thought by many to be something only found in a sideshow tent, but sword swallower Thom Sellectomy has changed that by presenting his skill in a casual style with the emphasis on the comedy. This personality-driven show has delighted audiences across North America, Europe, and Australia. With over 20 years of experience, Thom is a sure to be a hit!

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AerialAngels AERIAL ANGELS (Kalamazoo MI, USA) – Aerial Angels are high-flying circus artists performing feats of grace and skill on the aerial hoop and silk, acrobatics, fire-eating, contortion, hula-hoops, whip-cracking and more, presented with sparkling comedy and friendly audience participation. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan USA, the Angels perform across North America and around the world.

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DaveCox DAVE COX (New York NY, USA) – Dave Cox is the inventor of “The Toilet Paper Tightrope of Death” and the only person in the world performing the unbelievable stunt. This is not a magic trick. Throughout the show enjoy juggling, unicycling, balancing, and other feats of skill and danger. By the end of the show, he will prove he’s not like everyone else and puts his pants on both legs at the same time. Dave says: “Some things you have to see to believe, others you don’t believe even after you see them. My show is somewhere in between.”

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Junkyard Symphony JUNKYARD SYMPHONY (Ottawa ON, Canada) – Junkyard Symphony is an eco-entertainment company that has been performing at events for all ages since 1991. They are best known for their amazing junk percussion/comedy/circus shows, and strive to promote environmental health and awareness through educational and extraordinary entertainment by reusing old ordinary objects. Be prepared for a radical ride of rapid rhythms, awesome antics, clownish comedy, tons of talent, and plenty of participation!

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Victor Rubilar VICTOR RUBILAR (Buenos Aires, Argentina) – This football freestyler has conquered the world by wowing audiences in more than 20 countries. As one of the best of its kind, Victor is not only an extremely skilled freestyler, but also a very charismatic performer. He holds 4 Guinness World Records in freestyling and a degree from the Performing School of Arts. “He is really good! I should take him to play to Brazil.” – Pelé

BUSKERFEST 2010 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER!

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Checkerboard Guy CHECKERBOARD GUY (Vancouver BC, Canada) – With almost three decades of manipulating everything from flaming torches, 13th century battle axes to really stinky shoes, often while balancing on top of unicycles or unsupported 8-foot tall aluminum ladders (and we’re not talking step ladders here), it’s no wonder The Checkerboard Guy is known around the globe as a Comic Daredevil!

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