Magenta Lizard Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 It's a new slack line/tight rope performer, and he often does more difficult tricks than last year's did. However, he has scaled back a little since the beginning. When people mention that the things the performers do aren't as spectacular as something they've seen on some YouTube video, I like to point out that these performers can do much more difficult things than are in the show. But, these are the things they can do consistently and safely (usually) 19 shows a week with only one day off (and I'm certain there are rehearsals in the mix on top of that). I think maybe the load of those 19 shows have caused him to scale back but he is still very impressive. One show he missed what he was trying to do, flipped around the line at his waistline and managed to land on his feet in front. It was a truly spectacular save, because it looked for a moment he was headed face first for the mat. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Aside from my favorite act, I enjoy watching the guy on the slackline. Even if he doesn't nail every trick perfectly every time, I've seen some great recoveries from him. Also, Liz, thanks for explaining about the skill/ability of the performers within the scope of the schedule demands. I would love to see some of the more difficult tricks you speak of, but I understand it may not be feasible as they do 3-4 shows a day. I'm going to try to make it to the 7 oclock show Friday and I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 ^well for example, here is a video that shows both some of the cool slacklining tricks they can do when just fooling around, as well as the reason why it might be a bad idea to do them onstage: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck norris Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Does anyone know if the acts are going to change throughout the summer like they did last year? It was nice to see some changes throughout the season.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Well, they've already changed once (Hand2Hand switched out for Cyr duo). I haven't heard any specific rumors, but it is always a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck norris Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 The cyr wheel dou is a neat act, but I feel like it moves a lot slower than the single cyr wheel act last year.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 6 hours ago, chuck norris said: The cyr wheel dou is a neat act, but I feel like it moves a lot slower than the single cyr wheel act last year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I guess that's where we differ. I feel like this is more of a dance. It has been fun to watch - despite having a lot of cyr wheel acts over the past 4 years. I feel like the original Nico was terribly boring with the two replacements through the course of the season being absolutely superb. Also, this made it so there weren't two contortion acts back to back, which greatly helped with the flow of the show. Over all I like this year's show better than any other year of Cirque shows so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I really like how they filled in the conspicuous gaps in the tramp act, by having the robotic spots shine on the drummer for some nice solo work between the various trampoline demonstrations. Smart! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I like this ending too. I saw where they were going last year, but I think it was more confusing than they had intended. This one is cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdude86 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 12 hours ago, BoddaH1994 said: I guess that's where we differ. I feel like this is more of a dance. It has been fun to watch - despite having a lot of cyr wheel acts over the past 4 years. I feel like the original Nico was terribly boring with the two replacements through the course of the season being absolutely superb. Also, this made it so there weren't two contortion acts back to back, which greatly helped with the flow of the show. Over all I like this year's show better than any other year of Cirque shows so far. I agree it seems almost like more of a dance and while I enjoyed it and was a little different I preferred the single from Imagine as well. I feel like they did more with it as a solo person. Did some vertical spins and also rotating it down lower and back up. The double was a decent visual dance but they didn't really do too much with the wheel besides twirl around a few times. overall I did feel like it was an ok replacement since we did have two years of single cyr with Imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck norris Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 That's where I'm at. The section where they "dance" is neat and different, but it just seems slower paced with the music choice.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdiddy Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Saw my first origins show today and loved 2 of the new acts. I really miss the girl that spun all those hoola hoops last year, she was my favorite, but the balancing act on that cylinder/board is awesome. I also miss the guy that painted the upside down portraits :/ I think the hunchback creeper guys routine is rather boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anne1981 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 On 6/27/2017 at 9:32 PM, Zdiddy said: Saw my first origins show today and loved 2 of the new acts. I really miss the girl that spun all those hoola hoops last year, she was my favorite, but the balancing act on that cylinder/board is awesome. I also miss the guy that painted the upside down portraits :/ I think the hunchback creeper guys routine is rather boring. That was Ariel our daughter loves her as well. The painter was Jorge (I hope I spelled that right). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 On 6/27/2017 at 9:32 PM, Zdiddy said: Saw my first origins show today and loved 2 of the new acts. I really miss the girl that spun all those hoola hoops last year, she was my favorite, but the balancing act on that cylinder/board is awesome. I also miss the guy that painted the upside down portraits :/ I think the hunchback creeper guys routine is rather boring. The hunchback's routine is definitely more artistic than strictly athletic, so I can definitely see where you're coming from. Personally, I actually kinda prefer him to the painting act since he seems to carry everyone's attention a little better (the painting act seemed to rely on improv with the audience volunteer to keep things interesting.) But, that's me! I also just find him unsettling and think that's super cool, so maybe that says something about me more than anything else, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 4 hours ago, TombRaiderFTW said: The hunchback's routine is definitely more artistic than strictly athletic... He is my favorite part/character of the show. I feel you really get to know the character through his actions/reactions throughout the show. I also really like his dance moves during the balancing act as it breaks up the tension a bit. In fact, I'll be heading to the 7 PM show after work and I'm so excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Currently in the front middle row for the 5:00 show. I'm finally going to see Origins! -BFF, who has vivid Imagine memories flooding her mind's eye... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 @VortexBFForever: Well... what did you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I thought it was cool, including the preshow act the two purple-costumed fellows did about ten minutes before showtime. I would say that my favorite act (so far) in Origins is the first act of the show (on that bending pole thing). My favorite act in Imagine was the aerialist act, so I was slightly bummed that Origins doesn't have one. But all of Origins' acts are great, and I would watch it again when I have the chance (and time)!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anne1981 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Anyone know the name of the Cyr Wheel act and the new slackline walker? We heard he is from Chile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 2 hours ago, anne1981 said: new slackline walker? We heard he is from Chile. Nico. Yes, he's from Chile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marissa_P Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Nico has a lot of neat slackline stuff on his Instagram nicoairmonkey The duo cyr wheel act is Phillipe Renaud and Shannon Maguire and you can find them at houk3 and maguree56 on Instagram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 What is the Edith Piaf-sounding song during the flexible streetlamp act? I can never get Shazam to work in there... Thanks in advance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marissa_P Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 4 hours ago, Thrill_Biscuit said: What is the Edith Piaf-sounding song during the flexible streetlamp act? I can never get Shazam to work in there... Thanks in advance! https://www.apmmusic.com/albums/SCD-0760 #9 is the sway pole #12 is the duo cyr wheel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anne1981 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Who is the guy that does the balancing act? Anyone know who the one is that wears the ogre mask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marissa_P Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 31 minutes ago, anne1981 said: Who is the guy that does the balancing act? Anyone know who the one is that wears the ogre mask? Balancing act is Abresh Ethio Rola Rola (Instagram is abresh_he_adi ) The mask guy is Naël Jammal (Instagram is Naopus ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btinnel Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Today is my twins 9th birthday. They are obsessed with this show. We are here for the weekend. I want to try to catch a meet and greet. What shows are they after ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marissa_P Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 26 minutes ago, Btinnel said: Today is my twins 9th birthday. They are obsessed with this show. We are here for the weekend. I want to try to catch a meet and greet. What shows are they after ? The first and second ones. I absolutely love seeing them up close and talking to them. Usually most of them do come out and do it. I'm not sure on the four show days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 For Saturdays (the day of the week that has 4 Cirque shows), meet and greets are after the 1st and 3rd shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btinnel Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 For Saturdays (the day of the week that has 4 Cirque shows), meet and greets are after the 1st and 3rd shows. Thanks. They told them Happy Birthday. This was by far the highlight of their day! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Not a problem; hope you enjoyed the show. I'm going to be catching some Cirque today myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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