Pocono Juggle/Circus Arts Fest 2026
BIG SHOW 2026 Special Guests and Performers... in no particular order
tickets sold at the gym Fri. & Sat. and at Theater Doors
tickets sold at the gym Fri. & Sat. and at Theater Doors
Join us for a weekend of pure fun!
Where jugglers and circus arts enthusiasts come to...
* practice their craft
* share their craft
* rekindle friendships
* build new friendships
* practice their craft
* share their craft
* rekindle friendships
* build new friendships
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!
February 27, 28, and March 1 of 2026
2025 BIG SHOW PERFORMERS
All seats $10
Your Emcee...
RIDICULOUS NICHOLAS
RIDICULOUS NICHOLAS
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be dazzled, amazed, and quite possibly left questioning reality itself! Introducing the one and only Ridiculous Nicholas, the comedy juggler, magician, mime, and variety show performer who will leave your jaw on the floor and your sides in stitches! Nick does a bit of everything with a comedic spin and unique flare. With appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and Season 19 of America's Got Talent, Ridiculous Nicholas has enchanted audiences across the globe with his uncanny ability to juggle flaming torches while making rabbits disappear—and that's just during breakfast!
JAY KO
Yes, you read that right! For those
who know Jay you know the stage is
not his hangout. We are happy to have
him on our stage!
Jay Ko has served as an official
videographer for the International
Jugglers' Association since 2007, and
was given the IJA Extraordinary Service
Award in 2012 for dedicating so much
of his time and effort to render
assistance to his fellow jugglers by
providingperformers with video clips of
their acts in the best possible quality.
As a child in the 80's, Jay spent his free time juggling and memorizing major U.S. historical documents (the full text of the Declaration of Independence, the list of the 56 signers, and the U.S. Constitution). One of his favorite challenges was to recite the entire text of the Declaration of Independence while juggling 3 clubs non-stop without dropping. In honor of our nation's 250th birthday in 2026, Jay will present an abridged version of this challenge (omitting most of the list of grievances in the middle section), and hopes to inspire the audience to cherish the foundational American values of equality, unalienable rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness), government by consent, and the right to alter or abolish destructive government.
who know Jay you know the stage is
not his hangout. We are happy to have
him on our stage!
Jay Ko has served as an official
videographer for the International
Jugglers' Association since 2007, and
was given the IJA Extraordinary Service
Award in 2012 for dedicating so much
of his time and effort to render
assistance to his fellow jugglers by
providingperformers with video clips of
their acts in the best possible quality.
As a child in the 80's, Jay spent his free time juggling and memorizing major U.S. historical documents (the full text of the Declaration of Independence, the list of the 56 signers, and the U.S. Constitution). One of his favorite challenges was to recite the entire text of the Declaration of Independence while juggling 3 clubs non-stop without dropping. In honor of our nation's 250th birthday in 2026, Jay will present an abridged version of this challenge (omitting most of the list of grievances in the middle section), and hopes to inspire the audience to cherish the foundational American values of equality, unalienable rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness), government by consent, and the right to alter or abolish destructive government.
ASH MEYER
Ash Meyer is a bonafide
buffoon! With a BA degree
awarded from the National
Centre for Circus Arts, they
have spent their life dedicated
to the art of entertainment.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia they
focus their passion on Cyr
Wheel and Dance Trapeze, as
a vessel for joy, laughter, and
amusement. Performing is a
privilege they've never forgotten
their gratitude for. Enjoy their act as much as they enjoy your captivation!
buffoon! With a BA degree
awarded from the National
Centre for Circus Arts, they
have spent their life dedicated
to the art of entertainment.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia they
focus their passion on Cyr
Wheel and Dance Trapeze, as
a vessel for joy, laughter, and
amusement. Performing is a
privilege they've never forgotten
their gratitude for. Enjoy their act as much as they enjoy your captivation!
LARS REICK
Lars (aka Sh8peshiftr) is a master of 8 rings and isolation shapes. His passion for these props inspired him to create new shapes and document his discoveries on social media, growing an audience of over 250,000 followers. In 2025 he opened Shape Lab, an online store selling 8 rings and his unique creations.
THE LIPMAN FAMILY
Benjamin Lipman is professional juggler and a physical therapist at children’s specialized hospital. He has been entertaining for far too long mention but his kids are constantly reminding him that he’s old. Shelby Lipman is a high School freshman who enjoys singing, theater, and stressing about grades. Milo is in seventh grade. He also enjoys musical theater, Roblox, anime, and reminding his dad that his nose is big.
ERIN GETTELMAN &
JOSH SPAUGH
JOSH SPAUGH
Erin and Josh are two twenty somethings who enjoy juggling, partner acrobatics, and moving every two months. They met at Circadium in 2019, and have been performing up and down and sideways across the states ever since. Their passions lie in duo juggling and pushing the limits of what two people and four hands can achieve, or sometimes two hands…maybe three. Six? Anyway, enjoy!
KEVIN HOGAN
Kevin Hogan’s object manipulation quest started over half of his lifetime ago at the age of 16.
Kevin fell in love with the oddball sport of freestyle footbag (hacky sack) and learned how to juggle 3 balls during Spanish Class. Today Kevin is a proficient juggler, pero no está good at Spanish.
Kevin has brought home a gold medal from the East Coast Footbag Championships, a silver medal from the US Open Footbag Championships and sold countless scraps of metal to pay rent.
Kevin has performed footbag and juggling all over the East Coast. He is a member of the House of Horrors Traveling Freakshow and a regular attendee of MIT Spin Jam and Boston Shred Crew footbag club.
BENNETT SANTORA
Bennett Santora is on a mission to take over the world with juggling. You may know him on social media as @FlyJuggler, who has now amassed over 1 million followers across platforms. He will not stop until he accomplishes his plan.
ZAK McALLISTER
Zak McAllister is a two-time gold medalist at the prestigious International Jugglers' Association Championships and has garnered acclaim for his unique approach to the craft. He consistently redefines traditional juggling by blending classic techniques with an avant-garde style, resulting in visually captivating performances. Zak is thrilled to be presenting a brand-new, never-before-seen act at The Pocono Juggling Festival.
JACOB D'EUSTACHIO
Funny, curious, irreverent, and
technically brilliant, Jacob
D’Eustachio is a uniquely
captivating juggler! Born to
two New York City professors,
Jacob became obsessed with
juggling at age 10. Determined
to forge his own path in the
arts, he took time off from high
school to tour the US with the
Zoppé Family Circus. At 18,
he apprenticed to renowned
Swiss juggler, Kris Kremo, and
was subsequently one of the
first Americans accepted to
Canada’s prestigious École de
Cirque de Québec. Jacob has
since performed in 15 countries on 5 continents. Highlights include juggling with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, clowning at North America’s oldest theater, performing at the Kennedy Center, being the only American to compete in Moscow’s Nikulin Circus Festival, and performing for Adele with England’s Giffords Circus. He earned his Actor’s Equity membership playing the role of Trinculo in West Hyler’s circus-influenced production of The Tempest at the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival. Passionate about using juggling for social change, he is especially proud of his work as a juggling and clowning coach to HIV-positive children in Cape Town South Africa with Médecins Sans Frontiéres and the Zip Zap Circus.
technically brilliant, Jacob
D’Eustachio is a uniquely
captivating juggler! Born to
two New York City professors,
Jacob became obsessed with
juggling at age 10. Determined
to forge his own path in the
arts, he took time off from high
school to tour the US with the
Zoppé Family Circus. At 18,
he apprenticed to renowned
Swiss juggler, Kris Kremo, and
was subsequently one of the
first Americans accepted to
Canada’s prestigious École de
Cirque de Québec. Jacob has
since performed in 15 countries on 5 continents. Highlights include juggling with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, clowning at North America’s oldest theater, performing at the Kennedy Center, being the only American to compete in Moscow’s Nikulin Circus Festival, and performing for Adele with England’s Giffords Circus. He earned his Actor’s Equity membership playing the role of Trinculo in West Hyler’s circus-influenced production of The Tempest at the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival. Passionate about using juggling for social change, he is especially proud of his work as a juggling and clowning coach to HIV-positive children in Cape Town South Africa with Médecins Sans Frontiéres and the Zip Zap Circus.
STEPHEN DOUTT
Stephen Carl Doutt has been exploring how juggling interacts with the world for 18 years. Using methods like: site-specific juggling, environmental choreography, found objects, and invented apparatuses, all while breaking convention. The juggling is inspired by urban landscapes, hazardous objects, and kitchen appliances.
