The Big Topp Cirque/Circus Show

The Big Topp Circus presents Champagne Pixies, a unique and creative element for any event! Beautiful costumed aerial performers pour champagne or wine for guests while suspended from the ceiling. The interactive acrobats are truly whimsical wine fairies who create a memorable experience for the guests…not to mention the photo opportunities!

Aerial silks, a product of the new age of circus, is an exciting and sensuous act. The beautiful acrobats perform as high as the venue allows using the entire length of the fabric used as the stage. Feats of strength, graceful figures and breath taking tumbles are executed by intertwining body and fabric. The act can be performed as a solo, a duet, or a trio to enhance this already stunning performance.

The aerial hoop (also known as the lyra, aerial ring or cerceau/cerceaux) is a circular steel apparatus suspended from the ceiling, on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics. It can be used static, spinning, or swinging It’s vulnerability adds to it’s appeal – There is nothing between the performer and the ground except air.  The  hoop is a simple ring that contains infinite possibilities for a talented acrobat.

One of the newest juggling styles, it was feature on the movie “Labyrinth”. Crystal spheres are rolled in hypnotic pattern over the performers hands and body. Contact juggling is a form of object manipulation that focuses on the movement of balls in contact with the body. Juggling techniques include Body Rolling, Palm Spinning and Isolation. This is new updated version of this ancient juggling skill will delight your audience!

One of the most recent breakthroughs in new circus apparatus, Roue Cyr was developed by Quebec artist Daniel Cyr. It’s seeming instability, and hypnotic spinning style has fast made it a popular choice for Cirque performances. The style has been featured in several of the Cirque du Soleil shows and has spawned many creative variations.

Contortion is an ever popular circus act, inspiring disbelief and shock at the possibilities of human flexibility. The act is available in different themes and costumes and can be performed as a solo/duo or trio. Contortion is an unusual form of physical display that involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body to the amazement of the audience.

The Fire Artists’ vignette is the art of touching, breathing, eating and the expert manipulation fire. Beautiful dance movement combines with the danger of fire as the character of the phoenix performs both classic fire tricks such as fire eating, as well as, some more unique acts. The phoenix continues with a fire show that includes a flaming headdress and a spectacular fire poi display.

Fluid movements, precise balance, unfaltering concentration and stunt action come together to form this hand balancing act. Grace and flexibility counterpoint strength and power as bodies perform a dramatic routine. Hand to Hand showcases special circus skills of superbly conditioned athletics. Always a showstopper and a jaw dropper!

Multicorde is an exciting and breathtaking edgy aerial act for new age Circus troupes. The beautiful acrobat will perform as high as the venue allows using the entire length of the multiple cords as an aerial stage. Feats of strength, graceful figures and dramatic tumbles are executed by intertwining body and rope . A truly unique and stunning performance option.

The Weggsphere, designed and created by Meaghan Wegg is a ground-based apparatus inspired by the aerial hoop. It spins and can support several people on it at once. Made of aluminum with two poles attached to a solid base, it is mounted on a spinning bearing.  Experience the beauty an drama of aerial hoops on a unique ground-based structure.