Michael Menes is simply one of the very best theatrical jugglers performing in the world today. He has performed for Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Voila!, and Cirque Ingenieux; at corporate events for dozens of Fortune 500 companies; for over a dozen luxury cruise lines; on television specials around the world; and in performing arts centers as distinguished as the Kennedy Center in Washington DC and the Shanghai Performing Arts Center in Shanghai, China. His show features exquisite juggling, inventive physical comedy, and mesmerizing special effects. It is flexible and adaptable to many types of venues and situations. Michael's international show, "Eureka!" is completely visual and language-free for "any audience, any where".

Michael Menes ("men-ness") began with a love for juggling over three decades ago. Today, his credits include working for companies like Cirque du Soleil and the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival ; on television shows from Beijing to Brazil; in festivals as far away as Singapore and Shanghai; and on more than a dozen luxury cruise lines.

Michael's work is universally appealing and transcends language, age, and cultural barriers.
His home base is near Portland, Maine in the United States.

Michael has two versions of his primary touring show: "Egadz!" is for english-speaking audiences and "Eureka!" is a completely universal, language-free edition for multi-cultural and international events.

Michael also offers a collection of artsy, specialized stage creations. This repertoire of "varieté plug-ins" is called "Evoke".

Egadz! A Unique Show That Is Always 'On-The-Go'

Featuring exquisite juggling numbers, inventive physical comedy, mesmerizing special effects, audience interaction, amazement, laughter and much much more... "Egadz!" is a universally appealing mix that transcends age, language, and cultural barriers. Michael Menes (pronounced "men-ness") is simply one of the most creative jugglers in the world today. He has performed for theatrical circuses like Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Voila!, and Cirque Ingenieux; for more than a dozen luxury cruise lines; at theaters and festivals around the world, and on television shows from Beijing to Brazil. His one-man variety show is a perfectly blended mix of expert juggling, eccentric comedy, and evocative variety-theater.

"Eureka!"

"Eureka!" is Michael's international version of his award-winning one man show. Completely visual and language-free, "Eureka!" features exquisite juggling, mind-boggling physical illusions, skillful acts of balance, innovative prop comedy, the amazing Chinese yo-yos, mesmerizing black art pyramids, and spontaneous audience participation. Michael Menes has performed in 17 countries on 4 continents and for millions of fanse world-wide.

What People Are Saying

"Your performance last summer at Mohonk Mountain House was absolutely outstanding! Your imagination and amazing dexterity kept our guests on the edge of their seats throughout the evening. Due to your popular reception we hope that you are free to return many times."
-- Pat Guralnik, Director - Mohonk Festival of the Arts, New Paltz, NY

"Michael is the consummate professional, not only did he create an amazing performance, he exceeded all of our expectations. Michael's level of artistry and skill is perfectly matched
by his creativity and stage presence."
-- Michael R. Miclon, Executive Director - The Oddfellow Theater, Buckfield, ME

"You can perform for our company as long as you like!"
-- Sammy Baker, Cruise Director - Princess Cruise Lines

"We hope to have you back soon and, judging by the standing ovation, so do our patrons!"
-- Theresa Beaugard - The Strand Theater, Lakewood, NJ

"Michael presents work that is as artful as it is entertaining. His performances are outstandingly innovative, skillfully polished, and visually stunning. His dedication to his craft reveals itself in the on-going development of new work and consistency of beautifully executed performances..."
-- Amanda Huotari - Executive Director, Celebration Barn Theater, South Paris, ME

"Arguably, one of the best ball juggling acts of all times."
-- Fritz Grobe - Gold Medalist, International Jugglers Association

"eine faszinierende Performance!" (a fascinating performance!)
-- Circus Zeitung Magazine, Germany

"A movement artist with few equals."
-- The Maui News, Hawaii

"A different side to juggling."
-- Darin Wyman - Entertainment Director, Sunscape Resorts, Dominican Republic

Michael Menes has appeared on stages and on television all around the world.
Here is a partial list of some of the venues and programs where he has performed.

Theaters & Art Centers

• Shanghai Performing Arts Center in Shanghai, China
• The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, USA
• The Lincoln Center in New York, NY, USA
• Your Majesty's Royal Theater in London, England, UK
• The White Theater in Tokyo, Japan
• Teatro Gayarre, Pamplona, Spain
• Bastero Kulturgunea, Andoain, Spain
• Ginger Rogers Theater, Medford, Oregon
• Alfil Theater, Madrid, Spain
• Celebration Barn Theater, South Paris, ME, USA
• Brown Memorial Auditorium, Pampa, TX
• Caldwell Auditorium, Tyler, TX
• Harral Memorial Auditorium, Plainview, TX
• Ashland Community Arts Center, Ashland, OH
• The Midland Theater, Newark, OH
• Auburn Performing Art Center, Auburn, WA

Television

• "The International Humor Festival" on CCTV (China Cable Television) in Beijing, China
• Cirque du Soleil's "Solstrom" Series for The Bravo Channel
• Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada
• The Today Show on NBC in New York City, USA
• Patrick Sébastien's "Le Grande Cabaret du Monde" in Paris, France (3 Engagements)
• Luis de Matos Productions in Oporto, Portugal (5 Engagements)
• Nickolodean's "Just Don't Sit There" in USA
• Made in Maine on PBS in Portland, Maine, USA
• TV1, Madrid, Spain
• Additional appearances on TV Specials in Japan, Germany and Spain.

Colleges & Universities

• Bard College, Annondale-on-Hudson, NY
• Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
• Green River Community College, Auburn, WA
• Guilford College, Greensboro, NC
• MIT, Boston, MA
• Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• University of South Carolina, SC
• Washburn University, Topeka, KS

Cruises

• Azamara
• Celebrity
• Crystal Cruises
• Costa Crociere
• Disney Cruise LIne
• Holland America Line
• Norwegian Cruise Lines
• Orient Line
• Princess
• Radisson Seven Seas
• Regent Cruises
• Royal Caribbean International
• Silver Seas

Festivals

• AEMI Clown & Comedy Festival, Liuzhou, China
• Kimtom International Clown Festival, Shanghai, China
• International Varieté Festival "Magic Moments", Sennfeld, Germany
• Singapore Comedy Festival, Raffles Hotel, Singapore
• The Olympic Arts Festival in Barcelona, Spain
• Phyzgig Festival of Physical Comedy, Portland, ME, USA
• Mohonk Festival of the Arts, New Paltz, NY, USA
• Napolli Cabaret Festival, Naples, Italy
• Japan Jugglers' Festival, Tokyo, Japan
• International Jugglers' Association Festival, Winston-Salem, NC, USA

Productions & Variety Shows

• Tomfoolery Entertainment's Touring Theatrical Circus "Cirque Voila!"
• Dirk Denzer Production's "Traumspiede Varieté"
• Cirque du Soleil's "Solstrom" Series
• Nissan's "Tango Buenos Aires"
• Vice-Versa Variety, Cincinnati, OH
• Big Time Vaudeville Show, Portland, ME
• Wheelwork Arts, Las Vegas, NV
• New Wave Vaudeville, Bangor, ME
• Ragtime Harvest Revue, Camden, ME

Corporate Events

• Accenture
• Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
• McDonald's
• LL Beans
• Unysis
• John Deere
• Graal (Spain)
• Paratek Pharmaceuticals (USA)
• Group Bosch at the Palacio de los Congresos, Madrid, Spain

Conferences

• Innotown Innovation Conference, Stavanger, Norway
• Tennessee Thespian Conference, Memphis, TN
• FISM, Lisbon, Portugal
• Magic Congresses of France, England, Portugal, Spain and U.S.A.
• Hocus Pocus Magic Congress, Grenada, Spain

Casinos

• Bally's Grand Casino, Atlantic City, NJ
• Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ
• Belagio, Las Vegas, NV

Resorts

• AM Resorts in Dominican Republic
• Secrets Excellence, Mexico
• Secrets Capri, Mexico
• Sunscape Tulum, Mexico
• Dreams Cancun, Mexico
• Black Diamond Concert Series, Sunday River Ski Resort, Bethel, ME

Special Events & Theme Parks

• Novena Square Atrium, Novena Sqaure, Singapore
• Singapore Zoo, Singapore
• Yamay Water Park, Taiwan