Alf
Circus/Street Performer, Close-up Magician & Balloon Artist.
With over 25 years experience as an entertainer.
Full public liability insurance and enhanced DBS certificate.
Walkabout
What’s in the case?
Armed with his case, small in stature, big on comedy (that’s Alf, not the case). You will be amazed at what can come out of such a small object (that’s the case, not Alf). Entertaining one-to-one or wowing the crowds, Alf’s skill and witty rapport will leave you wanting more.
Walkabout fun for everyone.
‘Amazing, entertaining, a great addition to any event’ – Pete Gregory (event organiser, Cardiff City Council)
For Christmas walkabout see Alf the Elf
Balloons
From the simple to the sublime!
Alf has a huge range of balloon models under his belt (in fact that’s what’s holding his trousers up)!
From a simple flower to a complex 28 balloon motor bike, you name it and he’ll (probably) make it.
For Christmas balloons see Alf the Elf
Magic
Heads I win… tails you lose!
Classic magic tricks and cons performed for the modern mind.
Alf’s close-up skills and witty rapport will leave your guests mystified and believing the impossible is possible.
About
Alf – 5 Foot of Fun
Alf (John Connor), is based in Cardiff, South Wales and has performed throughout the UK and Europe over the last 25 years.
After being made redundant as a silk screen printer in 1990, Alf found himself working in the Carousel Juggling Shop, Cardiff, where he’d recently purchased 3 juggling balls and got to know the team. Whilst working in the shop, a friend asked if he’d juggle at his child’s birthday party….and the rest is history as they say!
In 1992, Alf teamed up with a fellow juggler Andy and formed the double act ‘Beyond a Joke’, offering shows and walkabout entertainment. Several years later he went on to form the juggling duo ‘The Hat Company’ and at the age of 36 he finally ran away to join the circus and toured for four years with ‘Cirque du Pays de Galle’ as both a performer and workshop leader.
In 2004, in a joint venture, Alf and another artist came up with the unique and entertaining walkabout/living statue act, ‘The Gargoyles’, which have proven popular at events nationwide.
During all of this collaborative work, Alf has also performed (and still does) his skills as a solo artist, providing shows and walkabout performance in juggling, balloon modelling and close-up magic.
Alf also regularly offers workshops in balloons, magic and circus skills.