Moisture Festival Performer Michael Carbonaro Appears On Tonight Show

Moisture Festival performer Michael Carbonaro, who thrilled audiences with his unique "shaving cream man" routine at the 2011 festival, appeared on the tonight show with Jay Leno last night. This time Michael uses a candid camera and his magic skills to have some fun with unsuspecting convenience stores customers in a bit called Magic Clerk. The bit begins at 12 minutes on the video right after Jay's monologue.

Moisture Festival's Bubble Master Tom Noddy Will Appear On BBC2 Science Program The Code

Tom was a guest on the new BBC2 television program The Code showing some bubbles and talking about some of the mathematical principles at work. The show airs on August 3.

The Code is a three-part TV series about maths in the natural world, presented by Marcus du Sautoy. Why do bees make hexagonal honeycomb? Where’s the best place to stand to get on a train first? How can dozens of wrong answers make a correct one? Join Marcus on an exciting journey to discover how maths shapes the world around us

Moisture Festival Burlesque Star Miss Indigo Blue Named Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2011 At 54th Annual Reunion In Las Vegas

Well of course she is... and it serves as evidence that the Moisture Festival is privileged to features some of the most talented comedy variete' and burlesque performers in the world. Moisture Festival artists certainly don't perform for the money we pay. Their goal is to promote and build comedy variete' and burlesque performance as the genuine art form that it is in our local community and internationally.

The annual reunion in Las Vegas is one of the most prodigious gatherings of burlesque performers and supporters on earth. Miss Indigo Blue has been a star of the Moisture Festival forever it seems, and we are thrill that she is continuing to receive the recognition she deserves from the international burlesque community of performers and fans of the genre. Lily Verlaine "the living breathing work of art" and Moisture Festival star was named second runner up...

Miss Indigo Blue Reigning Queen Of Burlesque 2011

via: burlesque seattle press

Moisture Festival Performer Frank Olivier Stars On America's Got Talent Season Premier

Moisture Festival Fans know Frank Olivier well based on his many years as a regular performer in our annual festival. Now Frank is one of the stars of the 2011 season of America's Got Talent on NBC. The celebrity panel deemed Frank's act a winner and he will continue in the competition when it moves on to Las Vegas. Here is a short clip of Frank's winning performance where Howie Mandel reluctantly volunteers as his assistant while Frank juggles torches astride the high unicycle. 

Tom Noddy's Birthday Celebration 2011

It's a old tradition in vaudeville to be pied in the face on your birthday.

It's Been A Magical Moisture Festival 2011

Crowds were dazzled by acts from around the world. 1000 shifts were filled by spirited volunteers. Bananas, pancakes, and children were juggled. A patron exited the show to give birth. Seriously.

55 shows, 4 weeks, 5 venues and now here we are at Closing Night. Thanks to our amazing team of volunteers our marvelous sponsors, our supporters and our fans. 
Your incredible!

Moisture Festival Performer Interviews: Christopher Phi

Born in and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Christopher Phi began theater and gymnastics at the age of 10. He competed in power tumbling throughout high school, twice becoming national champion. Attending Notre Dame de Namur University on a musical theater scholarship, Christopher performed in various musicals and plays as well as trained vigorously in different circus disciplines and dance. Christopher moved to Las Vegas in April of 2005 when he was hired for Franco Dragone’s “Le Reve”, a show at the Wynn Resort in which he performed as a handbalancer, contortionist, aerialist, and dancer for over 5 years. He has been contracted by “Cirque du Soleil” and has frequently appeared on television, most recently the Latin Grammy’s 2009 and a Brandon Flowers music video. Recently returned to the bay area, Christopher enjoys teaching pilates, performing in various corporate events and shows, studying languages, and spending time with his family and friends.