Macaroni Kid Review:
Circus Vargas iLUMINOUS is fun for the the entire family. The show is energetic, entertaining, and retro. From the moment the show starts you feel the excitement. The eclectic music selection ranged from jazz to oldies to 80's and beyond. It made my husband and me feel nostalgic and we were like kids at the circus again. The family friendly gags and performances will keep anyone from 2 to 100 years old entertained throughout the 2 hour show.
The circus features a variety of acts, among them: contortionists, trampoline, trapeze, dance, musicians, motorcycles and more. I was in awe at the sheer strength, agility, and endurance required by the performers. The performances that I enjoyed the most were the trampoline wall performer, the trapeze artists, the Globe of Danger and the acrobats. The Globe of Danger is definitely the highlight of the show. At one point a woman goes into the globe and stands there while 2 motorcyclist drive around her! Talk about daring! Given the small size of the the globe, it's chilling enough to have two motorcyclist driving around in there, let alone have a woman in there. Both the trampoline wall performers and the Globe of Danger performers are lit up by LED bodysuits during part of their acts. It makes for quite a spectacular showing.
Arrive 30 minutes early so your kids can try hula hooping, juggling, and balancing. There is also face painting available and yummy snacks. Dress down a bit because it can get a tad bit warm under the big blue top. There isn't a bad seat in the house; the tent isn't very big, so almost all the seats give you a great view of the ring.
Event Details:
Circus Vargas is returning to Ontario April 28-May 9th with an all-new show - iLUMINOUS! Aerialists, acrobats, clowns and the ballyhoo of nostalgic Americana engulf you from the magical moment you enter the Big Top! Canvassed in beautiful blue and yellow, the welcoming and familiar essence of sawdust, sparkles and spotlight lights, brings with it a barrage of sensations that touches the hearts of young and old alike. Join us for an amazing experience, built on tradition with vision and innovation, to create new and treasured memories for generations to come!
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iLUMINOUS will feature troupe Yeronmenko, the award-winning acrobatic team who perform on three horizontal gymnastic bars; the Skating Torreblancas, a duo of roller skating artists where the wife rotates horizontally while attached to her husband’s neck as he spins in a circle; a girl power Acro-Trio of dance and acrobatics; spiky haired diabolo dynamo Steve Caveagnaand his brother Jones as the maestros of musical mayhem; the motorcycle madness of theGlobe of Danger and direct from a royal command performance for Princess Stephanie of Monaco, the trapeze artists known as the Flying Tabares. Known as the “Justin Bieber of the circus world,” 21-year old Patrick Marinelli gained a rabid fan base after showing off his magic on “America’s Got Talent.” The fifth generation performer will also present his aerial straps and show off his skills on the trampoline wall.
Ontario April 28-May 9, 2016.
Tickets are $15-$35 for general admission seating
and $35-$70 for reserved ringside seats.
Website: http://www.circusvargas.com/
