"What an incredible show Sunday night at The Franklin Institute! We are sure we speak for everyone when we say how amazingly captivating the Shangri-LA Acrobats were! We must thank you profusely, not only for the Pentz Group, but for our client and their many, many guests, all of which were enthralled with the performers and their astonishing display of flexibility. Again, our deepest thanks for providing us with the best in entertainment!"
-Chris Pentz, CMP, Pentz Group Communications for Hoffman-LaRoche

"I just wanted to say - WOW!!!! The group was so amazing [The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats]. I can not believe how perfect it all was. Thank you. They were exactly as you said they would be - lovely, hard working, polite and able to work in any situation. I can not believe how they managed to do it.So thank you so very much and if you ever get another weird client like me, please feel free to give them my number and I can talk to them."
--Vanda High, Great Beginnings

"The evening is a splash of color, motion, and sound I couldn't believe that two hours could pass that quickly, or be that much fun." --Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

" A first-rate act that left the audience amazed. Book this act if you haven't already!" --SUNY/Potsdam

"The performance was wonderful...a definite must see!" --Texas A&M/Kingsville

For over 20+ years, the amazing performances of the (formerly the Chinese Magic Revue) have been the perfect high-energy attraction for 100's of universities, performing arts centers, incentive, corporate, association and social events. It's no wonder. Under the direction of acrobatic legends, the Hai Family, the company flawlessly interprets the precision and grace of an art form honed by years of training and discipline; Chinese acrobatics. Their multi-faceted and multi-cultural production features dazzling acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive Kung Fu, brilliant costumes, and even a touch of Chinese comedy. Along with several TV appearances including That's Incredible, the troupe was awarded the "Performing Arts Campus Entertainment Award" by the National Association for Campus Activities (1986), and was nominated for the 1998 Campus Activities Today "Reader's Choice Award for Best Live Novelty Act."

PROGRAM: THE SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS - CURRENT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
DOUBLE POLE ACT
FEET BALANCING FANTACY
HOOP DIVING
BALL JUGGLING
BOWL BALANCING
STRAP ACT
COLORFUL CONTROTION
KUNG-FU SURPRISE
PLATE SPINNING
NOSE BALANCING
COMEDY OF "EGGS"
JAR JUGGLING
IN THE HIGH CHAIR
CHAIR PAGODA
THE HUMAN PYRAMID
FINALE
There will be one intermission.
The program for this performance will be selected from the above.
Program is subject to change without notice and at the discretion of management.

The Peking Acrobats® will perform their signature Tower of Chairs for Emmy-winning talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres’ variety special on TBS airing Monday November 19, 2007.

Part of the annual 5-day Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, "ELLEN’S REALLY BIG SHOW" will be filmed live in the famous Caesars Palace Colosseum. The special is scheduled to premiere on TBS cable channel at 9pm (8pm Central) Monday November 19 with an encore presentation at 10:30pm (9:30pm Central). The Peking Acrobats® are featured along side other comedy and musical acts including magician Lance Burton, Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Barry Manilow, Wayne Newton, and many more.

The Tower of Chairs is a jaw-dropping feat wherein a single acrobat climbs towards the rafters while precariously stacking chair upon chair. This daring performer proceeds to amaze the audience as she performs several heart-pounding tricks while perched at the very top!

The Peking Acrobats® have been special guests on numerous television shows and TV Specials including appearances on the WAYNE BRADY SHOW as well as NBC’s RING IN THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL and NICKELODEON’S UNFABULOUS. THE PEKING ACROBATS set the world record for the Human Chair Stack on Fox’s GUINNESS BOOK PRIMETIME TV show where they astounded audiences with their bravery and dexterity as they balanced six people precariously atop six chairs 21 feet up in the air without safety lines!  

Now booking the Peking Acrobats Winter/Spring 2009 - North America
West to East (January thru April)

Also booking from the producers of Peking Acrobats:
Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats > October-November 2008 North America

SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS PROGRAM NOTES
THE SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS offers more than a glimpse into the fascinating Orient. It consists of sensational Chinese acrobatics, balancing feats, martial arts displays, and much more. A truly oriental spectacular and a show for all ages, the grace and precision of the acrobats are the triumph of years of dedicated training and discipline, but their art has been formed by centuries of tradition. Chinese acrobatics are in fact much more than just a series of stunts. Most of these acts clearly demonstrate the achievement of perfection through finding harmony between mind and body ~ an ancient concept in the Orient.

This sensational group has performed throughout South America, Central America, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Monte Carlo, Canada, New Zealand, Israel, Canada and the United States. In the early days they burst upon the American stage, appearing with celebrities such as LIBERACE while playing casinos in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Reno. Besides appearing on many TV specials, THE SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS have also been seen on the Family Channel's "Home & Family Show," hosted by Christina Ferrari, KTLA's "Good Morning ~ LA," New York One News, CNN where they were interviewed by Christiane Amanpour and Calgary's "Big Breakfast" morning show on the A-Channel. They have met many celebrities and dignitaries over the years, including former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Roslyn.

On their annual sold-out theatre tours, THE SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS astound audiences with their incredible talents night after night in city after city. The incredible response of the audience is a testament to the popularity of their unique brand of entertainment. The performers enjoy traveling the world, sharing their ancient art with audiences young and old. From major performing arts venues to colleges and universities, this versatile and fun attraction thrills audiences with their death-defying dexterity and skill! So, sit back, relax and be transported by these incredible performers to the mystical land of "Shangri-La" where anything is possible…and illusion becomes reality!

The Management reserves the right to make alterations in the order of the program or in the cast through illness or any other cause whatsoever. The use of cameras or tape recorders is strictly prohibited. The Management also recommends that you advise children that what they see on stage takes years of practice and should not be tried at home!

See the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats for yourself!
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