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"...one of the most hypnotizing and gratifying shows we had been to in a long time." - Billboard.com
"..Haunting..." - The New York Times
"..beuguiling..a variety show that actually has variety" - Time Out New York
"Entering Shirey's circus is like walking into an unexpected alternative world where the integrity of creativity thrives." - Sing Out!

Absolutely compelling entertainment. 7 amazing acts. Hosted and curated by real-life circus composer Sxip Shirey. Sxip's Hour of Charm, brings together the best of NYC based performing artists for a night of absolutely compelling entertainment.

SO not only do we have (seriously) the #1 rope spinning cowboy in the united states,  A.J. Silver. We have Butoh trained contortionist, Johnathan Nosan, doing a double contortion act with the amazing Joseph Putigan. The sexy, raunchy and sweet as all hell Greg Walloch is presenting a new story. Erin Mckeown will sing to make you melt and swoon. Reggie Watts, who is the love child of a dozen soul singers and half a dozen human beat boxers totally deconstructs language and communication and builds it back up again into a funky funky delicious stew. Radio Wonderland, samples live radio and twists into electro-funk. Sxip will be showing off what he learned at Mutant Harmonica camp.

http://www.erinmckeown.com
From elegant pop to balls-out rock, sweet electronics to witty swing Erin Mckeown is a songwriter that evokes the depth and delight of living.

http://sxipshirey.com
Real life circus composer has a bag full of musical toys and does amazing things with them.

http://www.acroback.com
Jonathan Nosan studied sacred spaces in college then went off to study the art of contortion in Japan, the trained in Bhuto and Ballet, he is an ariel artist. He plays the pocket trumpet. He is performing a double male contortion piece with Joseph Putignano

http://www.angeloajsilver.com
AJ Silver was a trick rider and performed all over country including Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede in Branson Missouri. AJ is from the Bronx. He is now the best trick roper in the country.

http://reggiewatts.com
Reggie Watts is a tornado on a stage, hypnotizing with improvised music and absurd comedy.

http://www.gregwalloch.com
Greg Walloch brings storytelling back to comedy. Funny, sexy, sweet, raunchy and profound.

http://www.radiowonderland.org
Joshua Fried turns live radio into recombinant funk using live FM radio boombox, steering wheel, shoe triggers and laptop.