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Phantastical Phanatical 21 +

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) presents breathtaking aerials, mesmerizing sideshow and gravity-defying tightwire during, "Phantastical Phanatical: A Philly Circus Cabaret," on Friday, November 18, 2011, at 5900A Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Seasoned circus artists will dazzle audiences during the annual faculty show by performing trapeze, doubles trapeze, silks, acrobatics, corde lisse (aerial rope), juggling, unicycling, comedy, diablo and tightwire. International magician and comic Francis Menotti will serve as the emcee for the show.Tickets for 10:00pm adult show (21 and up) are $25/adult, which includes a glass of wine.

The line-up for the 90 minute show will include:
* Brendan Brolly Diablo
* Eric Geoffrey Juggling, unicyling
* Kitsie Lundell Corde lisse
* Eric Michaels Corde lisse
* Erica Saben & Eric Michaels Tightwire
* Erica Saben & Anthony Ruiz Acro Duo
* Meg Skill Trapeze / lyra (aerial hoop)
* Jackie Zalewski Silks (10:00pm show only)
* Zimbi Sisters (Disa Carneol and Sora Sol) Doubles Trapeze

International magician and comic Francis Menotti will serve as the emcee for the show. Menotticaptivates and charms audiences with original and unforgettable magic. A full time professional since 2000, his career has brought him all across the U.S., to Paris, London, and Stockholm, Sweden. He is a frequent performer at New York's longest running magic show, Monday Night Magic. Menotti leaves audiences with lasting memories of not just stunning magic, but uniquely tailored presentations. Whether headlining for conventions onstage in Las Vegas, or strolling close-up for hospitality suites, he artfully blends his experience in stand-up comedy, his education in psychology, and over 25 years practicing sleight-of-hand.

Ticket proceeds will be used to purchase new training equipment for adult and children's classes. Tickets for the 10:00pm late-night cabaret are $25 per adult. The 10:00pm show includes a glass of wine, and is for audiences 21 years of age and older.

Philadelphia School for Circus Arts is located on the edge of Chestnut Hill, Germantown and Mt. Airy, at5900A Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Free parking is available across from the school onRittenhouse Street. For more information, visit www.phillycircus.com or call (215) 849-1991.