The Performer Shannon McGurgan is a circus performer with 20 years experience in the industry. He has performed in The USA, Taiwan, Japan, China, Turkey and The UK as well as all over Australia and has had successful seasons previously in Adelaide with the hit show Circus Trick Tease. He has a skill base which most recently has focused on Acrobalance but also includes juggling, trapeze, aerial straps, fire manipulation, dance, clowning, ukulele and singing. Shannon currently teaches as a freelance acrobat for Circus Oz and produces the Cirq Fitness program for Donna Aston Fitness in South Yarra. The Show Shaggles Magic Circus World is a hilarious 50-minute interactive children's show, which uses the audience as the performers. Accompanied by his amazing performing Koala "Bruce" and the incredible Argentinean juggler "Rod Reguez" Shaggles takes the audience on a journey through his world which becomes their world. Don't miss the amazing hoop of death trick, the hovering chair stunt, the incredible hula-hoop act and the unbelievable grand finale balance. This show is comedy, puppetry, magic, acrobatics, dancing and so much more. The character Shaggles was created nearly 12 years ago by Shannon McGurgan and has spent the last 10 years performing at children_x0019_ s parties all over Victoria. His act has developed from a random roving performer to a complete show with over 2 hours of material. This show averages about 100 birthday parties a year. The Shaggles Show has also been performed at Kindergartens, outdoor events, and theaters and had a sell out season at the 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival at La Mama_x0019_ s Carlton Courthouse Theatre. Shannon also uses all of his skills as a teacher during this show to ensure that the participants have a safe and positive experience on stage. This show is an empowering event for everyone who sees it as it proves that all you really need to be in the circus is a little bit of imagination.
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