Circus Vargas the Dreams are Alive

Welcome to the show; to the Big One that is!

Yes, Circus Vargas (www.CircusVargas.com ) is bigger and more breathtaking than ever. Circus Vargas is actually one of the World’s largest traveling circuses still using a big top tent! We love Circus Vargas as we attended their show for at least a decade or more with my three sons: Felix, Max and Rex. Truly, going to Circus Vargas is of the most memorable experience your family will have, pure magic for the eyes and the soul. Every year, Circus Vargas embraces a theme for their show. This year they chose to celebrate the “Hollywood Dreams”. It’s even more relevant to see this show in Santa Barbara as our town was the cradle of the silent movie era with the first studio built on the West Coast:  The Flying A. It operated from 1912 to 1921 and some of the most iconic classics were filmed in town, such as ‘The Diamond in the Sky’ and ‘The Ghost of Rosy Taylor’. Santa Barbara is still, today, a favorite destination, for Hollywood, to film here. One notable production was ‘Scarface’ from Brian De Palma with Al Pacino. Circus Vargas has truly embodied the essence of the movies this year and it is as if you will assist to a Live version of Cecil B. DeMille 1952’s ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’. Each number is a dream coming to life and making one with your spirit. 

To welcome you, Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson will introduce you to the theme developed along your evening and he will then move you with his powerful voice singing the National Anthem, all raised, hand on the heart.

We were all so impressed by the Faltyny family and their dexterity at juggling while on a high one-wheel bike. My sons’ favorite was Martii and Liina amazing archery exhibition. You will be on the edge of your seat with that number. Talking of feeling the pressure of the performers, wait to discover the Meza troupe as they challenge the laws of gravity walking, jumping, and more, on a cord way high above your heads. The strength of aerialist Liina, controlling perfectly her rope stunts, is something you have never seen before. She is a true amazon; a wonder woman of our time and I salute her courage and her athletic stature. In between these dreams like performances, you will be highly entertained and amused by two modern clowns: Steve and Jones Caveagna. They are from Italy, and I met Stevie after the show. A fine young man with a wicked sense of humor. He has been doing Circus Vargas for three years in a row and he is at his best. And of course, as for every show, you need to conclude with an exhilarating stunt: the Globe of Death. Where four dirt-bike riders are fast and furious in a globe of solid steel. For sure they will pump up your adrenaline and you will feel the rush within, alive and kicking. Truly this was a night to remember, especially because, on top of this mesmerizing show, we got the chance to meet some of these very fine performers. And to discover that, beyond their insane talented skills, they all are also fine gentlemen and fine ladies with a golden heart and a genuine smile. I still can see stars in the eyes of my kids a few days after this memorable show. I now can only recommend that you buy, at once, your tickets.  Circus Vargas is only for a short week in town and so many shows are already sold out! Click on www.CircusVargas.com and may the biggest show on earth rock your night and rock your family.

 

A warm thank you to PR director, Rolanda Kaiser Andrade, for her trust and her warm VIP invitation extended to my sons and me and congrats to the fantastic team.