Jaw-dropping acts in Great American Circus

MANILA, Philippines - Nicholas Harris Entertainment, in cooperation with Great American Circus Manila, Inc., presents the Great American Circus. For a limited period only, the spectacular event runs from Dec. 21 to Jan. 4, 2011 at the SMX Convention Center. Featuring an astounding roster of acts that is sure to rivet the kids and the kids-at-heart at very affordable prices — truly the must-see event this holiday season.

The Great American Circus is a 90-minute breath-taking, high-energy entertainment for adults and children that showcases internationally-acclaimed daredevils, aerialists, dancers and acrobatic artists. The jaw-dropping acts and side-splitting comedic antics is something to marvel at. Cornell “Tuffy” Nicholas, producer and show maker of the Great American Circus explains, “This is a huge, modern day circus, with everything from the best clowns in the business to trapeze artists.” Some of the acts featured in this circus are the Montalvo Troupe who shows off their synchronized acrobatic skill on a 30-foot human-powered “Wheel of Death” and also displays strength, courage and excellent timing on “The Flying Trapeze.” The circus also pays homage to the late Michael Jackson with a performance by entertainer Michael Kiss whose uncanny resemblance and powerful vocals are nothing short of a Thriller.

The Great American Circus adheres to a modern circus format which started in London in 1768 that became widely popular in the 19th century. It is a circus about people performing for people. Aside from providing great entertainment, Great American Circus prides itself on being the circus providing “sustainable” entertainment. The circus initiates green awareness by interweaving green concepts and materials in their production such as energy-efficient lights and environment-friendly costumes.

The Great American Circus has travelled expansively across the US. According to Pacific Daily News in Guam, the show is “a real crowd-pleaser plenty of head-scratching acts that leave you in ‘how did they do that?’ amazement… truly a jaw-dropping spectacle!” As the show kicks off its Asian Tour in Manila, aside from the fascinating acts of the show, audiences can engage in a wide-array of activities such as clown face painting and picture-taking with the circus artists during the pre-show and intermission. Also, those who come can visit the delightful concessions and toy and souvenir stands in the venue.

The Great American Circus is being produced by Nicholas Harris Entertainment, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, in partnership with Tropical Productions, Inc., Guam’s largest event organizer and concert promoter for nearly 20 years. Nicholas Harris Entertainment also operates the International All-Star Circus and Cirque Polynesia at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.

Ticket prices are VIP Ringside, P1,750; Ringside, P1,350; Gold, P900; Silver, P650; Bronze, P350; and General Admission, P150. Buy your tickets now at any TicketWorld Outlets and all SM Ticket Outlets across the nationwide chain of SM Supermalls. For ticket reservations, call 470-2222 (SM Tickets) or 891-9999 (TicketWorld). For sponsorship inquiries, call All Youth Channels at 706-1580. For corporate show and charity inquiries, call 403-8678 (Concertus, Inc.). For details, log on to www.greatamerican-circus.com.