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🎪30+yrs experience&10000s of events!🌍Glastonbury🔥Blenheim Palace🎭Istanbul🤹‍♂️Partys Schools & Festivals🤡Unlocking every child’s inner circus star

Step out of the ordinary and into the vibrant worl

Step out of the ordinary and into the vibrant world of circus style. 🎪✨

At eclipseArts, every performance is as visual as it is skillful. From hand-crafted vintage trousers to bold, eye-catching festival wear, custom costumes bring character, color, and high energy to every event, workshop, and stage.

Whether we’re on stilts, spinning plates, or walking the tightrope, dressing the part is half the magic. 🎭🧵

Book entertainment and workshops for your next festival, school, or event at www.eclipseArts.co.uk

#eclipseArts #CircusCostume #CircusArts #EventEntertainment #FestivalVibes

We live in interesting times. Circus taught me th

We live in interesting times.

Circus taught me the only sane response:

Drop. Laugh. Try again.

That's it.

Play is resistance.

Not the soft kind. The real kind.

When the world wants you anxious, scrolling, consuming — play is a refusal.

It says: I will not be afraid today. I will not let the algorithm tell me what joy looks like.

Kids don't need more screens.

They need to know their hands can make impossible things happen.

Every drop teaches them: falling is not final.

Every catch teaches them: you are enough, right now, mid-air.

Wonder isn't childish.

It's what keeps us human.

The world forgot how to play.

We're here to remind it.

Learn to juggle. Learn to fall. Learn to get back up smiling.

That's the circus. That's the resistance. That's the way through.

Contact us www.eclipseArts.co.uk

#PlayIsResistance #CircusWisdom #eclipseArts #DropItAndLaugh #InterestingTimes

Still buzzing from this weekend. 🎪 Thank you so mu

Still buzzing from this weekend. 🎪
Thank you so much, Ingelfest, for having us. Running this circus workshop with you all was an absolute joy. The energy was just so warm, playful, and genuinely magical.
But honestly, the real highlight for me? Tom Makin’s pants. 🐻👖 Yes, teddy bear pants. And get this: he hand-sewed them himself 30 years ago and still proudly wears them as part of his costume. You just have to respect that level of dedication, whimsy, and love for the craft. Absolutely legendary.
It makes me wonder... what’s the oldest, most cherished piece of clothing you still own and refuse to throw away? Tell me below! 👇

www.eclipseArts.co.uk

#Ingelfest #CircusLife #HandmadeCostume #CircusWorkshop #VintageSoul

eclipseArts knows first and foremost the most vita

eclipseArts knows first and foremost the most vital necessity in this life is how to throw a PARTY! 🎪✨

Who says kids get to have all the magic, or adults only get predictable events? Whether you’re planning an unforgettable birthday bash, high-energy corporate team building, or festival entertainment that steals the show, we bring the full circus experience straight to your venue across Bristol, Bath, and the South West.

What We Bring to Your Event:

Hands-on Circus Action: Juggling, plate spinning, stilt walking, balloon modelling, and high-flying circus skills tailored for all ages and abilities.

Mountain of Professional Kit: Enough real circus equipment for up to 40+ guests to dive right in at once.

30+ Years of Festival-Grade Magic: Proven experience bringing unmissable energy to everywhere from local celebrations to Glastonbury festival.

Ready to make your next celebration legendary? Drop us a DM or hit the link in our bio to lock in your date!

🌐 www.eclipseArts.co.uk

#eclipseArts #CircusSkills #BristolEvents #SouthWestEvents #CircusWorkshop PartyEntertainment BristolParents TeamBuildingBristol GlastonburyPerformer FestivalEntertainment BathEvents EventEntertainmentUK

No more predictable birthday parties or awkward t

No more predictable birthday parties or awkward trust falls! 🎪✨

Whether you’re planning an 8th birthday bash in Bristol, a team-building day for 50 staff, or a hen do in Bath, eclipseArts brings the complete circus experience straight to your venue.

From tightrope walking and plate spinning to juggling and stilt walking, we deliver 100% hands-on, high-energy workshops that keep everyone active, laughing, and building real skills.

🔴 Fully mobile across Bristol, Bath & the South West

🔴 Complete with £10M Equity Public Liability Insurance & DBS checks

🔴 Ample professional kit so there's zero waiting in lines!

👉 Tap the link in our bio (www.eclipseArts.co.uk) to check availability for your date!

#CorporateTeamBuildingBristol #HenPartyBristol #HenPartyBath #SouthWestEvents #BristolEntertainer

🎪 Circus skills for the classroom, the assembly ha

🎪 Circus skills for the classroom, the assembly hall, or the whole school.

Juggling, balance, plate spinning, clowning — it's a lot more than fun and games. Circus skills build focus, coordination, resilience and teamwork, and give every child a chance to shine, including the ones who don't always get to in a regular PE lesson.

30+ years working with schools across Bristol, Bath & the South West. Fully DBS-checked, £10m public liability insured, risk assessments ready to go.

✨ Whole-school enrichment days
🏃 PE alternatives
💛 PSHE & anti-bullying week
🏆 Reward days & end-of-term treats
♿ SEND and inclusive sessions
🎉 School fetes & PTA events

Reception through Year 6 — sessions tailored class by class. All kit provided, you just need the hall.

Ready to book your date? Head to www.eclipseArts.co.uk 🌐

#Bristol #BristolSchools #PSHE #SENInclusive #PTA EnrichmentDay

Circus parties are having a MOMENT 🎪✨ (Pinterest s

Circus parties are having a MOMENT 🎪✨ (Pinterest searches for circus-themed decor are up over 150% this year!) And we get it — nothing beats the sound of a room full of kids gasping as a plate spins for the first time.

Our circus workshops bring the big top straight to your garden: plate spinning, juggling scarves, balloon modelling and pure chaos-in-the-best-way fun. Every party ends with proud little performers and a LOT of party bag stories.

Booking birthday season now — swing by www.eclipseArts.co.uk to grab your date. 🤹‍♀️🎈

#CircusParty #KidsParty #CircusWorkshop #PartyIdeas #BigTopFun

Your brain loves a challenge — and juggling is a b

Your brain loves a challenge — and juggling is a brilliant one. 🤹‍♀️🧠

Learning to juggle combines focus, timing, coordination and constant tiny adjustments. Every dropped ball gives your brain useful feedback, helping it build new movement patterns through practice.

That’s why our circus workshops are about more than tricks. They help people build confidence, persistence and concentration — while having a brilliant time together.

From a first successful three-ball cascade to mastering a new circus skill, every small breakthrough feels like a win.

Ready to learn something wonderfully unexpected? Explore circus workshops for schools, parties, festivals and events at www.eclipseArts.co.uk 🎪

#CircusWorkshop #LearnToJuggle #JugglingWorkshop #CreativeLearning #SchoolWorkshops #EventEntertainment

🎪 Say hello to one of our star jugglers! ✨ Whether

🎪 Say hello to one of our star jugglers! ✨ Whether it's a birthday, school fete, or festival, our circus performers bring real skill and real wow-factor to every event.

From dazzling ball juggling to hands-on workshops where your guests learn the tricks themselves, nobody's just watching, they're part of the show. 🤹

30+ years of experience and thousands of events delivered across the UK and beyond.

Ready to bring the big top to your next celebration? Head to www.eclipseArts.co.uk to see what we offer and get booking. 🎉

#CircusPerformer #Juggler #KidsPartyEntertainment #CircusWorkshop #EventEntertainment

Step right up! 🎪✨ The big top is calling, and this

Step right up! 🎪✨ The big top is calling, and this season's hottest party trend has your name on it: vibrant circus-themed celebrations that turn any birthday into a show-stopping event. Think striped tents, juggling props, and enough colour to fill a feed.

We host circus parties AND hands-on workshops (juggling, balloon tricks, mini acrobatics) so your guests don't just watch the show, they become part of it. 🤹

Ready to book the most talked-about party theme of the season? Drop us a message and let's plan your big top moment.

www.eclipseArts.co.uk

#CircusParty #KidsBirthdayParty #PartyPlanning #CircusWorkshop

🎪 Who are our circus workshops actually for? Teac

🎪 Who are our circus workshops actually for?

Teachers, PE leads, PTA organisers — if you need an enrichment day that every child can join in, this is it.

Suitable for
✨ Enrichment / activity days
🏃 PE alternatives
💛 PSHE & anti-bullying week
🏆 Reward days & end-of-term treats
🎪 School fetes and PTA events
♿ SEND and inclusive groups

Who it’s for
Reception through Year 6 — shy pupils, kinetic learners, and the kids who don’t always shine in a classroom. Sessions are tailored to each class.

Why book eclipseArts
• 30+ years with schools across Bristol & the South West
• Whole-school assembly + class-by-class workshops
• All kit provided — you just need the hall
• DBS-checked, £10m public liability, risk assessments ready
• The children who find school a bit “tricky” often shine the most

Book your date → www.eclipseArts.co.uk

#Bristol #IgersBristol #WhatsOnBristol #BristolEvents

Did you know juggling is over 4,000 years old? 🤹‍♂

Did you know juggling is over 4,000 years old? 🤹‍♂️✨

The earliest known depiction of juggling dates back to around 2000 BCE, found in tomb 15 at Beni Hasan in ancient Egypt. Hieroglyphs show women skillfully tossing and catching balls in rhythmic patterns.

From ancient Egyptian tombs to European medieval court jesters, street performers, and modern circus stages, juggling has evolved from ritual and pure entertainment into a worldwide art form and flow sport.

Swipe through to check out how pattern manipulation has stood the test of time! What prop got you hooked on juggling? Drop it in the comments 👇

Check out www.eclipseArts.co.uk

#southwestevents #juggling #bristolarts
#eclipseArts

Ever wonder why the first major card in the tarot

Ever wonder why the first major card in the tarot deck started out as a circus artist? 🎪✨
Long before card I of the Major Arcana was called "The Magician," historic European decks like the Tarot de Marseille knew him as Le Bateleur—the street performer, prestidigitator, and juggler.
To the circus artist, this card isn't about pulling rabbits out of hats; it's about the ultimate mastery of skill, focus, and physical creation.
Here is what The Juggler truly represents on and off the stage:
Juggling the Four Elements: Look at the table in front of him. He holds a wand (Fire/Will), a cup (Water/Emotion), a sword (Air/Mind), and a coin (Earth/Body). A juggler doesn't just hold one prop; they keep all four forces moving in perfect rhythm without dropping a single beat.
The Flow State ("As Above, So Below"): One hand reaches up to draw inspiration out of thin air, while the other points down to ground it into physical movement. That effortless "magic" the audience sees is pure, concentrated willpower and thousands of hours of practice.
Infinite Potential: The infinity symbol floating above his head represents endless momentum. Once you master the fundamentals, the possibilities of what you can build or perform are boundless.
The Spark of the Act: The Juggler is card Number 1—the exact moment you step into the ring, pick up the props, and turn an abstract idea into a live, breathtaking performance.
Whether you're stepping onto a tightrope, learning your first three-ball cascade, or tackling a new creative project: you already have every tool you need on your table. You just have to pick them up and start the show. 🤹‍♂️✨
Discover circus workshops, performance arts, and kids partys at www.eclipseArts.co.uk 🎪
#CircusArts #Juggling #TheMagician #Manifestation #bristol

You spent years believing your brain stopped growi

You spent years believing your brain stopped growing in your 20s. 🧠💥

Science proved that wrong—and the secret to unlocking adult neuroplasticity might be sitting in your hands right now.

In 2004, landmark research published in Nature revealed that adults who learned to juggle for just 6 weeks experienced a measurable increase in grey matter density. Further studies at Oxford confirmed it doesn't just build grey matter—it strengthens the white matter "highways" that connect both hemispheres of your brain.

Why Juggling Rewires Your Brain

BDNF Explosion: The "struggle phase" of missing catches triggers Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor—the protein responsible for building new neural pathways.

Bilateral Coordination: Forces both sides of your brain to communicate simultaneously, sharpening spatial reasoning and focus.

Use It or Lose It: Neuroplasticity requires continuous novel challenge. The moment you master a skill, your brain efficiency caps—meaning learning to juggle yields maximum cognitive gains during the messy, clumsy beginning.

Ready to Upgrade Your Brain?

We break down the science of movement, arts, and cognitive performance over at www.eclipseArts.co.uk.

Whether you want to dive into motor-skill mastery or explore performance arts, grab your gear and start training today: www.eclipseArts.co.uk.

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#Neuroplasticity #BrainHacking #Juggling #CognitiveHealth #Biohacking BrainTraining Neuroscience Focus MindsetShift PersonalDevelopment LearningNewSkills EclipseArts CreativeFlow MotorSkills BrainPower

This video from YouTube is relevant as it explains the Regensburg and Oxford research behind how juggling triggers BDNF release and reshapes grey matter.

Juggling Rewires Your Brain for Intelligence in 30 Days
https://youtu.be/QTNtaPER2qY?si=WrFdpcu29AA1M-XN

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The Mind-Blowing Science of Dropping Things (And W

The Mind-Blowing Science of Dropping Things (And Why Juggling Fixes Your Brain)

The top 3 myths about learning to juggle: ❌ 1. You need good hand-eye coordination. ❌ 2. You’re not supposed to drop the balls. ❌ 3. It’s just a party trick.

Here’s the truth: 🤹‍♂️

Juggling isn't about catching. It’s about learning how to throw—and getting completely comfortable with dropping.

When you learn to juggle, something incredible happens: 🧠 Your brain grows. MRI studies show regular juggling increases grey matter density in areas handling vision and motion. 🧘 Your mind quiets down. You can't scroll on your phone, worry about emails, or overthink your week while keeping three objects in the air. It’s pure, active focus. 🎉 Failure becomes fun. Dropping a ball isn't a mistake—it’s just step one of the process.

Whether you’re 6 or 76, that feeling when your hands click into the rhythm and you land your first continuous 3-ball cascade? Nothing beats it!

At eclipseArts, we’ve spent 30+ years sharing the pure joy of circus skills—from school workshops and corporate team building to unforgettable party entertainment across Bristol & the South West.

Ready to trade stress for circus magic? 🎪

👉 Tap the link in our bio to explore our workshops and event bookings: 🌐 www.eclipseArts.co.uk

#Juggling #Clowncoreart #MindfulnessInMotion #clowncore

Roll up, roll up! 🎪✨ Want to throw a party that y

Roll up, roll up! 🎪✨
Want to throw a party that your little ones (and their friends) will be talking about for years? At eclipseArts, we host action-packed, unforgettable children’s circus parties full of juggling, plate spinning, tightrope walking, and non-stop fun! 🤹‍♂️🎉
Our clients tell us we put on the best kids' circus parties in Bristol and the Southwest—and we love proving them right every single weekend! 🥳
Ready to bring the magic of the circus to your child's big day? Head over to www.eclipseArts.co.uk to check our availability and book! 🎈

#BristolKids #SouthWestEvents #CircusParty #eclipseArts

If I learn to balance, can I become more balanced?

If I learn to balance, can I become more balanced?"

Short answer: 100%.

Here is what happens when you practice balancing props or holding your posture:

🧠 Mind: Cuts through the noise. You can't worry about your to-do list when you're focusing on a point of equilibrium.

🎯 Focus: Teaches hyper-presence. The mind becomes calm, sharp, and grounded.

🔄 Resilience: Shows you that dropping or wobbling isn't falling—it’s just learning where your center is.

When you train the body to find balance, the mind naturally follows suit.

Ready to find your center? Bring the magic of balance to your school, event, or festival with our interactive workshops!

🌐 www.eclipseArts.co.uk

#EventEntertainment #BalanceTraining #MindfulPractice #ActiveLearning #UKCircus

"The way is not in toss and catch, in frantic mot

"The way is not in toss and catch, in frantic motion, desperate snatch. The way is in the quiet pause..." 🌒✨

We spend so much time juggling a million ideas, to-do lists, and tasks—trying to keep every ball in the air. But real magic happens in the stillness between the toss and the catch.

Like a juggler watching a solar eclipse, sometimes you have to let the world stop for a moment to remember why you play. Whether it's learning a new skill, sharing a moment of wonder, or bringing unforgettable energy to a crowd, the circus is about connecting with that feeling of pure awe.

Bring hands-on wonder, play, and unforgettable circus arts to your next event. Let’s create something extraordinary together.

🎪 Discover workshops, entertainment, and interactive circus experiences:

👉 www.eclipseArts.co.uk

#Entertainment #circuslife #Juggling #Circus

🌑 THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME: eclipseArts ✨ Back

🌑 THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME: eclipseArts ✨

Back in 1996, Tom Makins chose the name eclipseArts. And there’s a beautiful reason why.

An eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align in perfect harmony.
One body steps before another, light dims…
and in that breathtaking moment of alignment —
something extraordinary is revealed.

It stands for alignment, transformation, and rare, breathtaking beauty.

That is exactly what eclipseArts represents.

When people learn to juggle, walk a tightrope, or discover the joy of clowning —
they experience their own kind of eclipse.
They step into shadow, fumble, make mistakes…
and within that process, something new and wonderful emerges.

✨ THE ECLIPSE PHILOSOPHY:
🌍 Alignment — finding harmony between mind, body & spirit
🌙 Transformation — true growth lives in the unknown
☀️ Light revealed — after every shadow comes clearer awareness
✨ Connection — we are part of something vast & universal

Like stars and planets moving in rhythm…
or jugglers passing clubs in perfect unison —
performing the same tricks together like a murmuration of starlings,
all carried by the same breath.

The eclipse reminds us:
Light and shadow, success and mistake, effort and ease — they all belong together.

That is the art of living fully.

🌐 www.eclipseArts.co.uk
📍 Bristol & South West England

#BristolCircus #CircusSkills #BristolArts #Transformation #GrowthThroughPlay

🌒 Eyes to the sky tomorrow! 🌘 At eclipseArts, w

🌒 Eyes to the sky tomorrow! 🌘

At eclipseArts, we love a good spectacle—and nature is putting on a brief 10-minute performance you won’t want to miss!

🗓 When: Tomorrow

⏰ Peak Window: 6:08 PM – 6:18 PM BST

If you’re stepping outside to catch the solar show, keep your vision safe with our quick top tips:

🕶️ 1. ISO-Certified Specs Only: Standard sunglasses won't cut it! Make sure you use certified ISO 12312-2 solar eclipse glasses to protect your eyes.

🍳 2. Try Indirect Viewing: No glasses? Use a kitchen colander, a pinhole card, or criss-cross your fingers to project cool crescent sun shadows onto the ground!

📸 3. Protect Your Lens: Don't look at the sun directly through a camera or phone without a solar filter—it can damage your camera sensor (and your eyes!).

☁️ 4. Don't Worry If It's Cloudy: Even if clouds block the view, keep an eye on the ambient lighting shift—it's pure magic!

Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy the show! ✨

🌐 www.eclipseArts.co.uk

#eclipseArts #SolarEclipse #SkyWatch #Eclipse2026 #LookUp UKSky CosmicShow EventArts

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