Sirk TV Spotlight: CIRCUS VARGAS [Santa Barbara, California]
Welcome to the show! The Big One that is! Circus Vargas is bigger and more breathtaking than ever. It is actually one of the world’s largest traveling circuses still using a big top tent! We attended their show for at least a decade or more with my three sons: Felix, Max and Rex.. Circus Vargas, in that way, is of the most memorable experience your family can have,. It is pure magic for the eyes and the soul. Every year, Circus Vargas embraces a theme. This year, it was “Hollywood Dreams”. It’s even more relevant to see this show in Santa Barbara as the town was the cradle of the silent movie era with the first studio built on the West Coast: The Flying A which operated from 1912 to 1921. Some of the most iconic classics were filmed in this 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. 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 film “The Greatest Show on Earth".” Each number is a dream coming to life and making one with your spirit.
Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson welcomes guests to experience the theme developed and then moves the audience with his powerful voice singing the National Anthem, all people raised to their feet, hand on the heart.
We were 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. This section keeps one of the edge of their seats. Talking of feeling the pressure of the performers, audiences won’t be able to wait to discover the Meza troupe as they challenge the laws of gravity walking, jumping, and more balanced on a cord high above the head. The strength of aerialist Liina, perfectly controlling her rope stunts, is something to be seen. She is a true Amazon; a wonder woman of our time and we salute her courage and her athletic stature.
In between these dream-like performances, all will be highly entertained and amused by two modern clowns: Steve and Jones Caveagna. They are from Italy, and we met Stevie after the show. He is a fine young man with a wicked sense of humor. Caveagna has been doing Circus Vargas for three years in a row and he is at his best. And of course, as for every show, one needs to conclude with an exhilarating stunt. Here it was the Globe of Death where four dirt-bike riders fast and furiously circle in a globe of solid steel. They pump up your adrenaline so you feel the rush within. 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 after the show. We were also able to discover that, beyond their insane talented skills, they all are also fine ladies and gentlemen with golden hearts and genuine smiles. I still can see stars in the eyes of my kids a few days after this memorable show. Buy your tickets now. 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.
By Emmanuel Itier
A warm thank you to PR director, Rolanda Kaiser Andrade for her VIP invitation extended to Itier and his sons.
