The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has a long history and it is their ‘fortitude’ that has kept them going all these years. This is especially true during these times of ‘pandemic’ and ‘shut-in’ life. To continue the over 10-year-old tradition of the Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show they had to come to terms with a new ‘venue’ to present their show. The internet! (Previously presented in the wonderful Dixon Place venue) So here are highlights from the 1st (of many to come) Bindlestiff Quarantine Edition! (please excuse the image quality as they have been screen grabs of the video!)
Bindlestiff co-founder Keith Nelson hosts the new ‘Quarantine Edition’ of the Variety Show
Magic Mike performs his classic color changing coloring book.
Hat juggling was featured by Kathyrn Carr
A surreal clown routine was delightful from Benjamin Domask-Ruh
Michael Rosman brought an exciting highwire act with fire and his two dogs to the backyard stage he created.
Butch and Buttercup showed off their delightful acrobatic skills.
Marcia Curran helped clean up the ‘virtual stage’ from a past mess at Dixon Place.
Nelson Lugo showed us his magical skills with the ‘shell game’ routine.
Keith uses his bullwhip to cut the cigarette from the audience volunteer’s mouth.
TruDee dances with her enchanted ‘colored ribbon’ for the show.
Brad Shur and his puppet dance on the wire.
Bruce and Matthew Lish create some comical havoc trying to perform a balloon stunt.
Zeroboy creates a ‘sound effect’ world with his voice acrobatic talent.
Keith Nelson performs the classic ‘sideshow’ sword swallowing act.
Miss Ekaterina encourages the viewers to dig a ‘foxhole’ to stay safe. Like her favorite animal.
Nigel Blackstorm performs the classic ‘linking rings’ to heavy metal music.
Keith encourages performers to consider performing on the ‘weekly’ Open Stage show. By contacting him you can arrange to be one of the performers on upcoming editions.
Ellia Bisker explains to the viewers that their help is needed to continue producing the show weekly. Here are a few methods for making ‘tax-deductible’ contributions.
Kyla performs a beautiful aerial on the rope with grace and finesse.
In the final minutes of the show Keith THANKS all the folks that made it possible to broadcast the 1st Quarantine Edition of The Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show.
Stay tuned for the NEXT WEEKS show.
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Bindlestiff Co-founder Keith Nelson hosted this wonderful evening of variety arts.
Opening the show with his ‘Chinese YoYo’ act was Keith Nelson.
One of my favorite acts is A.J.Silver who performs a great lasso and whip cracking act.
TruDe was next to shake up the audience with her hysterical comedy dancing and cavorting.
Yoyo master Justin Weber does the most amazing moves with his Yoyo and Diablo.
Magic Mike made a ‘rare’ appearance performing his ‘classic’ type magic tricks(schtick).
Butch and Buttercup (Angela Butch and Yoni Kallai) performed an amazing acrobatic duo.
Keith performs many ‘sideshow’ stunts and this Kendama Blockhead is one of them.
After intermission the suave and handsome Wilfredo took the stage to entertain.
The comedy/juggling brother duo Collin and Shane Miclon added more humor and skill to the night’s festivities.
Zero Boy added his own brand of ‘audio gymnastics’ to the evening.
The final act for the night was the traditional vaudeville 8 plate spin by Keith Nelson.
