Novelty Acts

Cory Van Ieperen was a skilled portrait artist early on. Once during 2nd grade, he was pulled out of the class assignment to draw his entire class! Growing up, Cory was an avid comic book collector and movie nut. He took to drawing comics of his favourite music groups The Beatles and KISS as well as other super heroic oddities. He studied post-secondary level fine art for over seven years and now works as a professional illustrator, cartoonist and party caricaturist.

Witness the comedic stylings of Cosmo as she juggles, balances, and bumbles her way through this exciting show. Whether as a strolling performer or entertaining on a stage, Cosmo’s Pop-Up Circus a versatile and engaging choice for your event.

Dixieland music was born on the riverboats of the Mississippi and on the streets of New Orleans for one purpose…to celebrate good times! The Gastown Strutters Dixieland Band captures this spirit and the energy of the roaring twenties. No need for electricity … ideal for strolling.

Mr C is a Canadian-American Gen X dad who raised three teens in ten different countries and spent a lot of time in Japan. He is a gifted balloon artist and family entertainer who is known for his themed children’s parties. Mr C has done balloon twisting for many corporate and private events in addition to such festivals as Carnaval Del Sol.

Having professional improv actors ‘meet & greet’ your guests is an excellent way to immediately establish a party atmosphere and put the Fun in your function. Our experienced performers ‘gently’ interact with guests to ensure they enjoy themselves…no one ever feels awkward or uncomfortable. By tailoring costumes and personalities, TEN can come up with the perfect character for your party.

Ventriloquist and family entertainer Kellie Haines started talking to her stuffed animals at an early age and when she was 8 years old they started talking back! A multitalented entertainer with a background in theatre, clowning, singing and dance, Kellie has wowed audiences of all ages across North America. Kamilla, a four year frog with red hair and Magrau, a precocious bird of twelve, provide non-stop laughs and keep everyone, including Kellie, guessing as to who is really is pulling the strings.

You’ve got a story to tell, and we want to help you tell it. Our Vancouver photo booth rental service is built around your story and what makes you memorable. With our Magic Mirror and Digital Booth, we will tell your story in the most unique and memorable way! Photo Booths are perfect for conventions, weddings, tradeshows, corporate events and private parties.

Bring the party home with you!

Neezar the Mime will entertain your guests with his comedic body movements. Neezar is not new to the circus scene! He has been performing for over 15 years, touring and performing with Public Dreams, with the opportunity to perform in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Since then this gifted artist has performed for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in addition to countless corporate events and festivals. Neezar is truly a one-of-a-kind performer who will wow audiences of all ages!

Cary Campbell and Paulo Lopes make up Paintertainment, an incredibly talented artistic duo who have traveled the world, impressing audiences everywhere from China to Lisbon. Paintertainment design and make all the exquisite one of a kind costumes, headdresses and accessories to be worn by beautiful airbrushed models to pose or mingle at elegant private parties and high-profile corporate events.

Rod’s energetic approach and his positive attitude when performing have gained him a reputation as being one of Canada’s most entertaining magicians. He has performed at countless events including a show for Saudi Prince Alaweed bin Talal. Rod’­s fascinating exhibition of magic will leave your friends and clients with a unique and unforgettable emotional experience.

Ruffle Redbird’s new “Let’s Make a Song!” stage and roving show! Ruffle Redbird is back in BC with a new interactive improv show, Let’s Make a Song! Ruffle takes suggestions from the crowd and helps create a brand new song on the spot. Then daring members of the audience join him to sing and perform it!

Spectacular and wonderfully visual, stilt walkers provide the ‘wow’ factor for any event. Always larger than life, stilt walkers add an extra dimension to your event….HEIGHT! Our stilt walkers come in a wide range of costumes, and can help create the best possible entertaining atmosphere for all events.

Angela Brown teaches, produces, writes, directs and performs for family audiences throughout British Columbia. In her performances, Angela places a strong emphasis on interaction with original songs, puppetry, tap dance, mime, clowning and storytelling. Her character, The Ta Daa Lady, is a gentle, fun-loving, Charlie Chaplin – like persona who clowns, dances and pantomimes her way through all sorts of crazy antics.

Ted is a talented artist who draws hilarious cartoon portraits. These caricatures break the ice as guests share humorous ideas and watch the cartoons develop before their eyes … and best of all, they get to take them home as a unique and personalized souvenir (suitable for framing of course).

As a bilingual children’s performer and former educator from Vancouver, Will Stroet knows how to make kids laugh, dance and sing. From blues to rock to pop-inspired tunes about animals, the environment, active living and sportsmanship, Will’s high-energy and interactive music in English and French appeals to boys and girls of all ages.

Just good clean fun is what Whoops-a-Daisy gets into. She’s silly! She’s crazy! Get ready for an afternoon of animal balloons, face painting, puppets, comedy, a magic show, children’s games, music and surprises. This clown is fun. Havin’ fun is contagious… and Whoops-a-Daisy does not stop till everyone’s caught it.