Monthly Archives: July 2011

Xelias Aerial Arts Studio was featured in the April 21 – May 4, 2011 issue of Lavender Magazine, published in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The article, written by Brian Cheese in the Leisure/Sports section of the magazine, addresses the athletic aspect of gymnastics, core strength, and circus-style arts that are practiced and perfected at the studio.  Meg Emery [...]

For the third year, Jerry Frasier brings his magic and craziness to the main stage at the Montana State Fair in Great Falls, Montana July 29 – August 6, 2011.  Celebrating its 80th year, the Montana State Fair brings fun for the whole family with the Mighty Thomas Carnival, one-of-a-kind food vendors, and five nights [...]

A major heat wave has gripped our nation from Texas to Minnesota in the last few weeks, but that doesn’t stop Minnesota-based comic juggler Sean Emery from preparing for his performances on state fair stages this summer.  In this video, Sean practices stunts on his unicycle, including a dip or two in a lake.  Well, keep in mind he does [...]

Comedian Roger Radley entertained grain producers and cattle growers at Sun Prairie Grain’s annual customer appreciation event on July 13, 2011 in Velva, North Dakota.  Roger is a Wisconsin native who grew up on a farm and he had the entire crowd of farmers and ranchers laughing as he shared his unique rural view of [...]

Dan Sperry’s tagline is “Not Your Average Magician”, and a look at this magazine cover shows part of the reason why.  Dan was featured on the cover of the July, 2011 issue of Genii magazine.  Dan resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, and his magic show can be tailored toward an after-dinner show or a full theatrical show.  Dan has been [...]

Last month, we wrote about The Okee Dokee Brothers Mississippi River Adventure — a month-long trip down the Mississippi River that began at the Headwaters in Itasca Park in Northern Minnesota.  The guys ended their adventure 30 days later in St. Louis, Missouri.  Their Mississippi River Adventure Album tells the story of their adventure, and you will likely [...]

Minnesota-based juggler and entertainer Sean Emery has performed over 250 shows a year for more than 20 years, and he’s still going strong. Born in Ireland and raised under the Big Top of Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, Sean also performed with Barnum & Bailey and was a clown on the Red Unit for [...]

Katy Perry’s dancers rehearsed and trained with Xelias Aerial Arts last weekend. Xelias founder Meg Emery received a call from Katy Perry’s tour manager, who was looking for some space and help to train two harness dancers for the tour. A video including footage of the aerialists can be seen below. For more information and [...]

Each year parent volunteers and school administrators spend a great deal of time, money and energy planning annual events in order to keep their students safe and entertained.   G. L. Berg understands the overall goal of these types of events and annually works with hundreds of schools in providing event consultation and entertainment for these [...]

“Funny guy jugglin’ stuff” Sean Emery is a man of many talents and characters, and one photo just doesn’t seem to do him justice.  Sean is an Irishman, he is totally hilarious, he keeps everyone in stiches, and he establishes a wonderful rapport with the audience.  If you would like to see some more shots [...]