Phineas is a former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clown and world-record holding juggler. In addition to performing in the show, Phineas also performed solo in the center ring during the All-Access Xtreme Preshow, as well as weekly television appearances on NBC, CBS, CNN, and ABC. Notable performances include original productions off-Broadway in NYC, the Century Club with Dick Cavett, seasonal appearances for The Coney Island Alliance, Deno's Wonder Wheel's 90th Birthday Party, and the Worldwide Circus Summit. A seasoned entertainer with nearly two decades of experience, Phineas is perfect for all events from corporate gatherings to large parades and everything in between.
It was so much fun meeting Phineas and having him
perform for our family. His magic tricks and juggling
was enjoyed by all. He had a great rapport with the kids
and the adults as well. He included some of us in his
show and made us look like professionals.(if that was possible.
The kids were in awe. It is nice to know there are still
some wholesome entertainment out there and Phineas
leads the pack. We recommend Phineas highly to
anyone who is looking for a great children and adult show.
Price Range: $250-$600
Gig Length: 10 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability Coverage
Matthew "Phineas" Lish is an award-winning clown and juggler. Most recently, Phineas toured with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus Xtreme as a member of the World Famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown Alley. Notable performances include the Ronald McDonald House, the Century Club with Dick Cavett, Deno's Wonder Wheel 90th Birthday Party, guest ringmaster at the Big Apple Circus, Six Flags Great Escape, three off-Broadway productions (Circus Bicuspid Almost on Broadway, Circus Bicuspid Back for Seconds, Circus Bicuspid presents Sunday in the Park with Clowns), and his own original show, I Think, Therefore I Clown. Phineas also works very closely with the Xeroderma Pigmentosum Society, Autism Speaks, and the Diabetes Research Institute. Currently, he serves as the American Youth Circus Organization's official Twitter correspondent, and handles the organization's social media in addition to writing articles for their blog and popular circus magazine, White Tops. He currently holds the world record for juggling clubs while bouncing on a pogo stick.
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