| Tickets Available for Circus Workshops - Blackpool |
Saturday 9th Feb '08
PUNCH & JUDY AT THE SEASIDE
Martin Scott Price will have on hand two Punch & Judy Booths along with a small fairground set up which will create the right ambiance.
The history and working of Punch & Judy will be demonstrated and explained and children can interact. |
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Sunday 10th - BALLOON MODELLING
10.00am - Alan Coventry, 11.00am - Bob Wooding
Alan and Bob are Professional Balloon Modellers and Children's Entertainers who will explain how to make the various models from a simple Balloon Dog to more complex items and will be inviting the audience to participate. |
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Monday 11th - ENTERTAINING KIDS WITH MAGIC
Russell Brown is the resident Children's Entertainer at Blackpool Tower (Uncle Russ) and knows how to entertain the modern child.
The second workshop will cover the art of Close Up Magic. Russell has won major awards in this field and will involve the audience in learning about this popular area of magic. |
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Tuesday 12th - STAGE MAGIC
Andrew Green is one of the United Kingdom's leading stage magicians. He performs an incredible act which includes the levitation of a girl along with some lovely visual magic.
He spent several years in Theatre and will pass on the secrets of showmanship and how to handle an audience which are vital tools in the art of Stage Magic. |
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Wednesday 13th - COMEDY MAGIC
There are many aspects of comedy magic such as visual magic, comedy patter etc and Alec Powell has presented a hilarious comedy act for several years, winning the Ken Dodd Comedy Trophy in the process.
Demonstrations of some comedy props will entertain and educate the audience. |
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Thursday 14th - VENTRILOQUISM
Ward Allen is a vastly experienced ventriloquist who has appeared hundreds of times on television with his Clever Canine Roger.
Ward will cover ventriloquial technique, present his act and discuss his career BUT if you take along an old glove or a long sock (a clean one!!) he will teach you how to make your own vent doll and how to use it. |
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Friday 15th - STREET MAGIC
Steve Faulkner is the current United Kingdom Street Entertainer of the Year and has vast experience of performing outside.
He is a multi-talented performer including escaping from a straitjacket and his workshop will prove fascinating and entertaining. |
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Part of Blackpool's SHOWZAM! Festival
**Family Fun In Half Term** |
