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The crown jewel of Corsham’s annual Magic and Mayhem Festival, The Mayhem Cabaret is perhaps one of The Pound’s most beloved events. Expect steamy burlesque, dazzling circus skills, wonderous feats of magic, knife-throwing, fire-breathing, sword-swallowing and who knows what else!
The Mayhem Cabaret is a few hours of unashamed and unrestrained late-night frivolity and frolics bound to have even the most up-tight square around whooping, hollering and dancing in the isles with glee by the end of the night.
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Magic from Griffin and Jones: Award winning Idiot Magicians
“Genuinely Jaw Dropping. Consistently Remarkable.” – World Magic Review
Griffin and Jones are The Pioneers of Slapdash Magic! What does that mean? Well…These award-winning idiots have been touring the UK, wowing audiences with their own brand of homemade miracles since 2011.Fusing razor sharp, machine gun patter ’ , a uniquely bizarre and irreverent sense of humour, a joyously inclusive party atmosphere, and some of the most impressive, impossible magic you are likely to see, an evening in the company of these surprisingly good magicians is one you are not likely to forget in a hurry! Whether playfully coercing you into playing one of their ridiculous games, demonstrating one of their hare-brained inventions, or trying to flog your their own brand of miracle snake-oil, the energy remains high, the laughs come thick and fast, and the magic is thoroughly jaw-dropping.
Twisted Nymph: Contortionist
The original bad ass contortionist, Twisted is a seasoned performer specialising in areal contortion and circus areal work with an eclectic mix of acts ranging from the comedic to the weird and wonderful .For over 10 years she has delighted the international cabaret community. Her contortion with its fluid and graceful movements is particularly mesmerising .
Kiki Lovechild: Mime and Professional Clown
One of the leading clowns on the UK cabaret scene Whether it’s his lovable clown character trying to make sense of the world, his stunning butterfly and snow blizzards, his historical vaudeville performances or his quirky portfolio of puppet-based burlesque (Furlesque) routines, he has built a portfolio of routines he is always a crowd pleaser and an utterly magical performer.
Seedy Frills: Comedy Burlesque
Meet Seedy Frills. Best know of her magically bonkers burlesque acts. Multi award winning Seedy is a feast for the eyes the gal with more curves than the Amalfi Coast is known for her frankly bonkers acts. A tap dancing Hippo? Tick. A frenzied jockey on a Space Hopper. She’s there. Or Big Bird form Sesame Street. Check. Frankly you wont believe your eyes.
Hetty La Roc: Burlesque
The Temptress Countess and historic Flamboyant Chameleon. Quite Simply the most wickedly tempting starlet in Burlesque and your model for our Magic & Mayhem Burlesque Life Drawing session.