Michael Wax with a melon on his head, peeking out from behind a red umbrella

Umbrella Effect

A Solo Circus Comedy

Language

Nonverbal

Contains

Juggling // Slapstick // Magic // Mime

Duration

45 minutes without intermission

Age

4 - 104

Venues

Cruise Ships, Gala Shows, Corporate Events, Theatres

Crew

1 performer // 1 Technician at the venue

Set up // tear down

60 minutes. / /  30 minutes

Some objects simply refuse to behave.

An umbrella has its own agenda. A teacup appears in the wrong place. Balls multiply, disappear and return when no one expects them. And somewhere between impeccable timing and complete disaster, a story quietly unfolds.

Umbrella Effect is a visual circus comedy that combines magic, object manipulation, juggling, physical theatre and silent comedy into an evening full of surprising moments. Inspired by the timeless language of artists like Charlie Chaplin, Mr. Bean and contemporary visual theatre, the performance speaks without words – connecting with audiences across cultures and generations.

Enjoy family-friendly, visual comedy where seemingly ordinary situations slowly drift into the absurd. Inviting audiences to notice the smallest details, anticipate the impossible and laugh at the unexpected.

Whether performed in theatres, festivals or corporate events, Umbrella Effect creates a shared experience where curiosity, laughter and wonder naturally belong together.

Sometimes all it takes is an umbrella to turn an ordinary evening into something delightfully unpredictable.

"Irresistible situational comedy

— NETCOO (Next Economy Magazine)

"Entertainment for the senses."

— Oberbayerisches Volksblatt

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