Mike Battie - physical comedian and nice guy.
Which Mike is the right Mike for your event?
Stilt Guy
Want to animate your event in a really big way? Why not try a nine foot tall, colourfully
apparelled juggling stilt walker? Ideal for "Meet and Greets" or in big rooms, as
sight lines are never a problem for this JUMBO JUGGLER.
Mike Battie has a stilt guy suitable for your specific theme, including:
• Santa
• Pirate
• Alien
• Waiter
• Bright Tye-Dyed stilt walker
Show Juggler
Since 1985 Mike Battie has been wowing audiences with his hilariously dynamic stage
show. He blends virtuoso juggling choreographed to music with light-hearted crowd
participation to amaze and amuse. Company parties, corporate events, festivals,
exhibitions, trade shows, fund raisers and sports events are just a few of the venues
in which Mike has honed his expertise. Whether he's performing on a stage, or in
a field for a family festival, Mike brings out the best, not only in himself, but
in those he performs for.
Jester
Staging an event with a Mardi Gras, circus or medieval theme? Or perhaps just wanting
to enhance your event with a fascinating mysterious character. Mike Battie's jester
is exactly what you're looking for. Mike Battie brings his multitude of juggling,
unicycle and physical skills to this amazing-looking strolling jester. Immaculate
face paint and a beautiful outfit highlight the jester, which doubles perfectly
as a Mardi Gras character.
Mikey the Juggling Elf
Your Christmas party has begun and Santa has not yet arrived. Who can entertain
the children and the adults in Santa's absence? Mikey the Juggling Elf, that's who!
Mikey brings the talent and charm of professional juggler Mike Battie to your festive
event.
For twenty years, Mikey the Juggling Elf has been warming hearts young and old with
his dynamic thirty-minute stage show. He can enhance your gathering as a strolling
entertainer on his unicycle, or impart his skill of juggling in the ever-popular
juggling workshop. Mikey the Juggling Elf has entertained at corporate events, business
parties, hotels, winter festivals, fundraisers, house parties and malls. The addition
of this loveable character makes a good party a great party!
Fire Juggler
Mike Battie has been safely juggling fire for his audiences for 20 years. His specialty
is the juggling of three torches, but he is also a master with flaming devil sticks,
chains, and staff. Mike has choreographed and perfomed in large scale fire shows
for the Pacific National Exhibition, as well as at Fairs, Festi vals, and numerous
other events (including the North Vancouver Hose Reel Competition for the firefighters
of the lower mainland of Vancouver). The absolute safety of his audience is Mike's
highest priority, which he achieves by paying careful attention to procedure. He
has worked extensively with fire on movie sets, television shows, and for commercials,
accomplishing his tasks in some very tight situations.
Juggling Teacher
The most experienced juggling instructor in British Columbia, Mike Battie has personally
introduced more than 10,000 people to the joy of juggling.
He began sharing his performance expertise in 1987 by becoming the resident juggling/unicycle/stilts
instructor for Vancouver Cirkids. Mike spent four summers with the Ailanthus organization,
teaching Street Performing skills as a vehicle for building self-esteem.
In 1995 he began training a group of Abbotsford youths to become the resident performers
for the Western Canada Games in that city. This group of high-school students later
went on to perform professionally with Mike at the PNE, Grey Cup Gala and in a movie.
Mike travels every year to Winnipeg and Saskatchewan to share his skills with kids
in the C.A.M.P. and C.A.P. programs.
Mike has also instructed for the Vancouver School Board's Adult Education program,
taught privately for schools, colleges, and corporate functions, and conducted workshops
at Science World and a wide variety of festivals.
Little Snort the Wonder Horse
Mike conceived Little Snort to charm and entertain the crowds at the PNE Agrodome
in 1998. Snort holds the honour of being the only nearsighted unicycle-propelled
horse in the world!
Little Snort is sure to gallop his way into your heart but mind he doesn't nibble
on your new sweater in his endless search for treats. This roving horse with rider
Mike Battie is guaranteed to bring a smile to your lips and promises not to make
a mess on your floor!
Noteable Entertainment & Events is a Vancouver based
booking agency, party rental, entertainment services and
event production company. If you are interested in booking Mike Battie please
contact us.