Today was the first day of my 3-week, 37 show tour of all the schools in greater Spartanburg. This first show was “Catch the Learning Bug” for 4th graders at O.P. Earle Elementary School. Balls flew, balloons popped, plates spun! A good time was had by all.
If you saw one of my shows and would like to comment, it would be appreciated!
Thanks.
Flow Circus wraps up its tour of libraries this summer with 11 shows in Connecticut. View more pictures from the shows at the Flow Circus Photo Gallery. Let us know if Paul’s funny antics helped your family Catch the Reading Bug this summer.
Another summer of teaching Juggling, Magic, and Balloon Twisting camps wraps up for us. We have had amazing campers this summer - creative, playful, and determined!! There is nothing more exciting than watching the face of a camper as they experience the flow of the 3 ball juggling pattern for the first time. For some it happens on the first day….for some it takes a few more. This feeling is akin to the joy and accomplishment you feel when you first learn to ride a bike.
As one parent reflected, Our children skipped and ran into and out of their Flow Circus session; both times eager to demonstrate their new skills. This has been the most unique and fun camp our children have attended. We invite you to comment on your experience with Flow Circus camps.
To see the campers in action visit the Flow Circus Photo Gallery
Dawn and I just finished 2 camp programs in Newland, NC. Mornings were spent working with sixteen 9-12 year olds developing juggling skills, sculpting balloons, and mastering magical sleights. Their energy and enthusiasm for the Variety Arts was refreshing.
Each afternoon we worked with middle schoolers enrolled in the SOS (Support Our Students) program. This group of 9 impressed us with their focus developing their juggling chops, their entertaining magical performances, and their support and compassion for each other. The camp was modified to include Twist & Earn! , an entrepreneurial program for young adults. Each camper left at the end of the week with everything needed to start a small business twisting balloons!
View photographs from these programs at the Flow Circus Photo Gallery.
The Flow Circus Skill Toy Club Program launched at the Wake Forest, NC Boys & Girls Club in January 08 was profiled in Making Every Moment Count: An Achievement Report From The Boys & Girls Clubs, Summer 08. The description mentions some of the skill toys we use and some of their benefits beyond encouraging active learning. Benefits such as patience, perseverance, dedication and teamwork. The report then goes on to mention the impact on our program had in the community by club members participating in Talent Shows and volunteering at a town festival.
Special thanks to the Koinonia Foundation, Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment, and Wal-Mart for their support of this program.
The profiled member in this report is an 11 year old boy from the Wake Forest Club. He is the recipient of the STAR Award and is described as “the one kid who does it all”. Not surprisingly, he was also an active member of our Skill Toy Club. Congratulations Faison!
Making Every Moment Count: An Achievement Report From The Boys & Girls Clubs - Summer 2008
I am excited to share my love of photography (and my new camera!) with you. I will be posting photos from Paul’s shows on the new Flow Circus Photo Gallery. Take a look at images from his recent tours in Alabama, SC, and NC. Check back - more will be added soon!
Thanks to our wonderful audiences for being so playful!
We are halfway through our first week of camp this summer. We couldn’t of asked for a better group of kids to kick it off.
We are three days in and campers have learned to perform a few feats of amazing magic, create balloon sculptures and hats, and everyone is well on their way to becoming a juggler. We are continually impressed with their focus, skill, and enthusiasm and look forward to the rest of the week.
Visit the Camp Program Page for more information about our summer and fall camps.
Thanks to everyone who stuck around after the show at Stewart Theatre in Dunn, NC today. We captures some excellent footage that will be used in a music video project that is expected to be completed by August.
You can also watch the 3-ball juggling routine from this show here.
Paul has been helping kids Catch the Reading Bug in Lancaster County (SC), Kings Mountain (NC), Harnett County (NC) and Rowan County (NC). His enthusiasm for the Variety Arts (juggling, magic, balloons, and of course, improvisation) are contagious!
Have you seen one of these performances? What did you think?
The first of 3 out of state tours began today with 2 shows in Chambers County Alabama. Both shows were well attended and jam packed with spectical, laughs, and audience participation. We also debuted our newest routine, 8 spinning plates!
If you attended a show and would like to comment, please do so. We would love to hear what you thought of the performance!