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the priority of good production value. While the “gimmick” of guest artists (such as personality La Chilindrina, Tatiana, Queen of Los Nino’s, or the enormous mechanical King Kong) does stray from circus in the traditional sense, the demographic on repeat terri- tory demands this kind of variation in the program, and it works. They specifi- cally do not include such attractions every year because they don’t want the audience to “expect it,” which is a sound choice. This year’s program sticks to the basics of a well-choreographed and talent-loaded show, with excellent costumes, light and music, thus holding the production value to a high standard. While polished athletic talent shines throughout, the star of this show is clearly Tutti-Frutti. His is a difficult task and he makes it look easy as he engages the audience and keeps the show mov- ing. His spontaneous and tight comedic numbers seem to appeal to adults and children alike. Of course, this is the


general idea of the star buffoon and, in contem- porary times, one may think of Universoul’s Onionhead or the Big Apple’s Grandma. That status isn’t easy to attain, but Rafael Issac Maluenda Flores, a sixth generation performer from Chile, has achieved it. Unlike the multi ring format, in one ring there is no time


for fluff, and he delivers — giving the same high energy zest to pumping up a small audience of 100 as he does a straw house.


Melody Caballero, who appeared eight years ago on America’s Got Talent, sets the bar high with her mesmeriz- ing Contortion routine. As usual, her act begins as a production with the intro by the Caballeros dancers and evolves into a beautiful, mature routine backdropped by Billie Eilish/Khalid’s “Lovely.” The challenge is to keep the show moving due to the short attention spans of the younger generation, and this act resonates. She draws them in and keeps them engaged throughout the entire routine, broken only by well- deserved applause. In an era where such feats have lost their shock value due to current technology and CGI, it’s refresh- ing to witness.


Other standouts include Julie on the aerial hoops and newcomer Jabel Kelma, from Argentina, who does an aerial rope routine in addition to serving as the catcher for the Flying Caballeros, which include Judy, Melody, Anru and Luis Alberto Caballero. In his short time with the troupe, the rookie flyer has already caught Anru Caballero's quadruple somersault (which both Caballero units' flying acts feature).


Acts in order of Appearance: Opening Broadway Review w/Showgirls and Tutti-Frutti; Aerial Rope, Jabel Kelman; Tutti-Frutti, Mariachi singer; Maluenda Unicycle, duo; Aerial Hoop, Julie; Juggler, Amauri De Silva; Tutti-Frutti audience participation; Globe of Death; INTERMISSION; Showgirls production; Contortion/Hand Balance, Melody Caballero; Tutti-Frutti, The Flying Caballeros. 


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