SUPER SCIENTIFIC CIRCUS
(Mr. Fish, Lisa Lou, & Co.)
present
Scientific Circus Shows and Activities
Amazing feats make science fun!
(all programs adaptable for K-8th grades)
Mr. Fish and Lisa Lou present humorous and exciting performances that encourage curiosity and critical thinking, using circus tricks, magic tricks, and audience participation to present "kid-friendly" demonstrations of scientific principles, appropriately adjusted for grades K-3, 4-6, or 7-8 . Much of the phenomena in the performance can be done by students in class or at home.
In-classroom workshops are also offered upon request.
Programs include:
Mr. Fish in
Phenomenal Physics
amazing tricks involving bubbles, balloons, bull whips, eggs and a table stacked
with glasses. Discover the concepts of friction, velocity, and inertia by
witnessing a tablecloth safely pulled out from under various objects. Learn
about the structure of Roman arches by the juggling of eggs. Find out about
aerodynamics from flying boomerangs. Experience a sonic boom with the cracking
of a whip. See how everyday objects can be used to present a wide range of
principals. The audience learns how to make and throw their own boomerang, how
to make giant soap bubbles, and how to stick a needle through a balloon without
popping it!
Virtually all the phenomena in the performance can be done by students in class or at home. Excite children about the fascinating world of science through this fun-packed performance!
either
Mr. Fish or Lisa Lou in
The Anti-Gravity Show
The
law of gravity says, "everything that goes up must come down."
However, when things start spinning, everything changes Spinning ropes
demonstrate centripetal force. The spinning Australian bull roar is a unique
musical instrument which demonstrates sound waves. Peacock feathers explain
balance. A floating beach ball explains flight. A madcap plate spinning routine
makes the audience laugh so much, they will never forget the importance of the
center of gravity. Audience learns how to do many of the circus skills shown in
this program, including balancing, rope spinning, magic, and more. (This
show is available in ASL.)
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Lisa Lou, or both Mr. Fish and Lisa Lou in
The Magic of Chemistry
Magic
tricks and circus skills help explain atoms, molecules, the elements, compounds,
solutions, magnetism, and static electricity. Using ingredients found in
everyday life, a balloon inflates all by itself, plain water changes colors and
disappears, and liquids "magically" become solids. Whether juggling
"atoms" and "molecules," or explaining electrons as their
hair stands on end (with the help of a VanDeGraaf generator), this delightful
show beguiles the audience while introducing simple and effective science
concepts. (This show is available in ASL.)
either
one or two performers in
The Science of Magic
Children will learn how to make a ball roll around on its own with the invisible force of magnets. They will learn how to make their head disappear, using mirrors. AND they will learn how to create their own optical illusion. Children will learn these and more in a lively, interactive, and educational performance. (This show is available in ASL.)
Amazing Activity Zone
an interactive traveling MUSEUM, STAGE SHOW, and ACTIVITY CENTER
This hands-on
area is designed for children and their parents. Various stations remain set up
throughout the day with colorful banners, historical photos, and fun science
information. Each station features a unique activity for children and adults,
guided by our professional monitors, where they can learn to spin plates, juggle
scarves, throw boomerangs, balance feathers, walk on a beam and much more.
As a special highlight, every hour the professional Super Scientific Circus
performers present a 10 minute show, teaching scientific principles in a fun and
funny way. These circus skills bring to life science concepts including
the center of gravity, balance, flight, centripetal force, aerodynamics, light,
sound waves, and more!
This program is designed for Science Fairs, Museums, Camps, School Activity Days, Community Days, and Festivals.
Also available for purely fun entertainment:
Super Circus Stuff
Mr. Fish and Lisa Lou can present one or two-person circus shows, full of comedy, excitement and participation. They will perform many of the exciting circus routines used in the above shows, but without the scientific explanations. These 45-90 minute programs are appropriate for family entertainment in theatres, libraries, parks, camps, festivals, and community events—wherever you are looking strictly for some fun and hilarity. Inquire about the details!
Master Classes
In this program, Mr. Fish or Lisa Lou will offer intense guidance to help
students along the way to truly mastering a skill and a concept.
This program will take a few skills and really explore and understand
them in depth from several different angles, providing a thorough, active
understanding of the scientific concepts.
Available only for: Phenomenal Physics, The Anti Gravity Show and Super Circus Stuff when booked with the program.
MR. FISH (John James Lepiarz) is a longtime professional circus performer. He toured for 7 years with the Big Apple Circus. He has appeared on national television on HBO and ABC’s Great Circus Performances of the World. He has toured his own two-man show, The Funny Stuff Circus, to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and all over the United States and Canada. A graduate of Oberlin College and the LeCoq School of Mime and Clown in Paris, Mr. Fish is the proud father of 4 children.
LISA LOU (Lisa B. Lewis) graduated from the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Clown College, and toured the country as an advance clown for the circus. She has presented her unique set of circus skills from Nagasaki, Japan to Atlantic City, NJ, and has also been entertaining hospitalized children as a member of the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit. Lisa Lou has performed her own circus and science shows all over the tri-state area. With a BA from Brandeis University, and an MA in Clown/Circus History from NYU, Lisa Lou is the proud mother of one amazing daughter.
"John's productions are totally engaging, artistically sound and delightfully fun,...captivating the imaginations and stimulating the intellects of audience members of all ages."
—North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA
"This show was by far the most unique show our school hosted! The children were on the edges of their seats with excitement."
—Our Lady of Fatima, Scarsdale, NY
"The rapid fire exposition of his ‘bag of tricks,’ along with his effervescent personality, presented a program that was fascinating, entertaining, and artfully correlated to many scientific principles."
—Evergreen School, Scotch Plains, NJ
"In addition to the fine entertainment you provided, your activities supported many elements in our science curriculum."
—Smith School, Saddle Brook, NJ
For further information about availability, fees, or booking this program into your facility, contact:
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.
P.O. Box 630
Melville, NY 11747
631-423-0747 • Outside area, call toll-free 800-669-9850
fax: 631-423-1795
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