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A\u00a0New York circus extravaganza\u00a0is about to roll\u00a0into town, and world-class acrobats\u00a0Magmanus are set to make jaws drop\u00a0with their blend of dangerous high-flying\u00a0stunts\u00a0and comedy.<\/p>\n

The pair \u2013 who have toured 25 countries in six years \u2013 are part of the impressive line-up at the International Contemporary Circus Festival, which has free performances in all five boroughs from June 26 \u2013 August 17.<\/p>\n

\"FRIENDS...Magmanus<\/a>

FRIENDS…Magmanus are as well known for their comedy as for their circus skills<\/p><\/div>\n

Manu Tiger and Magnus Bjoru, who are Franco-Norwegian, claim the secret of Magmanus’s\u00a0success is down to keeping each gig fresh.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe improvise over the reactions we get from the audience, so every performance becomes a unique experience,\u201d says Manu. \u201cWe also play a lot with the differences in our personalities, and that seems to be very interesting to our audience.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"TOP<\/a>

TOP FLIGHT…one of the dangerous stunts on the teeterboard<\/p><\/div>\n

Several of their most impressive acrobatic feats\u00a0are performed on a teeterboard, which looks like a large see-saw. This sees one of them soaring through the air with no safety net, landing back on the board, to propel\u00a0their partner rocket-like into the sky.<\/p>\n

But one of the most appealing elements of their show is the comedic relationship between the two performers, which is clearly founded on a genuine friendship.<\/p>\n

Manu explains: \u201cThe contrast of our physical appearance – the tall and the small – emphasizes the different nature of our personalities, which we found actually complement each other, both on the professional and private level.<\/p>\n

\"POETIC...nu-circus<\/a>

POETIC…nu-circus company Tinder & Ash<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cIt has created a very strong bond between us, and allows us to play with this contrast to express our ideas.\u00a0 This big physical difference turned out to be our greatest strength.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us, it\u2019s not just about delivering impressive moves, we want the audience to get emotionally involved in our show.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Circus Festival \u2013 which is run by City Parks Foundation \u2013 has a full programme of events, with other notable shows including the dance, acrobatic and visual arts troupe, The Hybrid Movement Company<\/a>, and nu-circus stars Tinder & Ash<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"SKILLED...The<\/a>

SKILLED…The Hybrid Movement Company<\/p><\/div>\n

Magmanus themselves are looking forward to soaking up the atmosphere on their first ever trip to New York, and perhaps work on new skills for the future – none of which are getting less perilous.<\/p>\n

\u201cMagnus is working on barrel juggling and manipulation and is trying to invent more moves there,\u201d Manu explains. \u201cBut I am working on parachute exit from catapult!\u201d<\/p>\n

*Magmanus<\/a> perform at Brooklyn Bridge Park on June 27 and 28 at 4pm and 8pm. Click here<\/a> for further details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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