"Just Paul" Performs @ Washington Parish Fair in LA

Every year, thousands of people from all around Franklinton, Louisiana visit the Washington Parish Fair to enjoy rodeo, an expansive midway of rides & games, yummy jumbo gumbo, and to experience world class entertainment.  This year was no exception.

Our first invitation to LA provided us the opportunity to perform the "Just Paul Variety Show" for 3 jam-packed sets.  Families were treated to Paul's unique blend of comedy juggling, magic and hilarious improvisation.  Visit Washington Parish Fair Gallery to see images of the performances and the lasting memories created.

I forward to entertaining y'all at the Washington Parish Fair again next year!  --Paul

Read Yourself Silly at F. A. Berry Elementary School

Flow Circus had so much fun helping kids to Catch the Reading Bug this summer, we just can't stop now!! From Spartanburg, SC to Bethel, CT, Read Yourself Silly is challenging elementary school students to visit their library in order to learn new skills such as juggling and balloon twisting.

Students at F.A. Berry Elementary School were a wonderful, playful audience and we look forward to returning to see what they have learned!

Spartanburg, SC Muse Machine Theater Tour

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.

Summer Reading Program Wraps Up in CT

       

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.

Discovering the Joy of Juggling at Summer Camp!

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

Avery County 4H & SOS Program Wraps Up

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.

Boys & Girls Club Achievement Report Profiles Flow Circus Club

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