Brian Olsen performs his "Art in Action" technique, which consists of speed painting using his fingers, palms, elbows and up to three brushes in each hand to produce portraits of iconic figures such as Marilyn Monroe and John Lennon.
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For a unique act, Mr. Wow--The Amazing Paper Cutter from Cast of Thousands demonstrates the traditional Chinese folk art of paper cutting, creating intricate artworks in moments. Photo by Imijphoto.com
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Contortionist twins Jenny and Sarah from Cirque Fantastic offers an artistic essay on teamwork. Photo by Hector Segovia.
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When your guests just gotta dance, call in Famous Players Band. Diversity is the band's calling card; they play everything from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, Abba to the Black Eyed Peas, Neil Diamond to Bon Jovi. The band can morph from a quartet to a 12-piece band.
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Farrington Productions' Alizma is a trio of beautiful Polish triplets who are virtuoso violinists. Their repertoire ranges from the classics to pop and rock along with their own compositions. They also sing three-part harmonies.
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FLOWERBOMB fuses movement, music, fashion, media and burlesque to create live performance events of startling and dramatic imagery.
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Performing for 85 years, the Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for popularizing the fast break, the slam dunk and the three-man weave. Their family-oriented act combines displays of skill with comedy.
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The unique Infinity Hoop keys on a plastic shape in constant motion; the performer movement is a mix of ballet, dance, gymnastics and art.
Not only do the Rainbow Ramblers from Rainbow Entertainment provide down-home sound, they do it with a compact, portable battery-powered system, enabling them to perform virtually anywhere.
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Speed-painter Rock Demarco creates vivid, graffiti-style images for clients including Marriott, Planet Hollywood, Canon, FedEx and Walt Disney. The act is well-suited for opening sessions, themed events and other gatherings, management says.
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The Beatles Experience from Harris Goldman features dance, cirque performers, and other specialty acts, all to the universal music of The Beatles. The show has no dialogue, making it ideal for large groups and multilingual, international audiences.
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Part of the "new burlesque" craze, The Lalas are edgy, eclectic and versed in all genres of dance including aerial acrobatics.
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Creators of the famed Three Waiters now offer the HyponoTWIST, who selects "volunteers" from the audience, then transforms them into fabulous performers.
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Also from the Three Waiters, the String Angels trio plays electric violins and covers everything from Bach to pop to rock.
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Impersonator Tracey Bell creates "8 Divas in 44 Minutes," channeling Cher, Madonna, Celine, Liza , Gaga and other divas, who interact with guests.
