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About Dan & Jayme

Daniel Craig is an internationally acclaimed award-winning acrobat, comedian, and circus performer, celebrated for his high-energy, inventive, and heart-driven performances. Over the past 31 years and with over 5000 shows under his belt, Daniel has captivated audiences on six continents, blending cyr wheel, hand-to-hand acrobatics, fire juggling, and comedy into unforgettable experiences for audiences around the world.

He is also a Guinness World Record holder, recognized for his exceptional skill in the cyr wheel. His work spans street festivals, theatre productions, cruise line headliner shows, and large-scale cultural events, earning him multiple accolades including People’s Choice Awards and Best Outdoor Act Awards across Canada and abroad.

He has appeared at top international festivals such as Toronto BuskerFest (2014, 2023), Kamloops International Busker Festival (2018, 2022, 2023), World Buskers Festival in Christchurch, New Zealand (2011, 2012, 2017), Singapore Festival of Fun (2019), Dubai Shopping Festival (2019), and the Busan International Comedy Festival in South Korea (2015). 

His original co-productions include “The Street Circus Show” (2010–2025), “Finding Light” (2022), “Dead of Winter Cabaret” (2021), “Throwback: A Retro Circus Experience” (2019, 2022), and headlining performances aboard Princess Cruise Lines, Cunard Cruise Lines and the Diamond Princess in Japan. 

Known for pushing the boundaries of performance while fostering connection and joy, Daniel continues to inspire audiences worldwide, elevating street and stage entertainment to extraordinary heights.

Jayme Nickel is a multidisciplinary circus artist from Manitoba, specializing in aerial silks, trapeze, hand balancing, and aerial hoop. Her performances blend technical precision with expressive movement, creating acts that are both visually stunning and emotionally resonant.

With a foundation in dance and competitive figure skating, Jayme brings exceptional musicality, clean lines, and narrative flow to her aerial artistry. Her work is celebrated for explosive power, dynamic transitions, and seamless integration of strength and flexibility. 

She has performed in productions including Roar, Seven, Girls! Girls! Girls!, and Causin’ a Commotion, as well as at international events like the World Gymnaestrada PAGU Gala and FIG Gala, showcasing aerial silks and hand-to-hand acrobatics. Trained under renowned mentors such as Liz Cooper, Joanne Galligan, and Monica Goermann, Jayme combines elite technical skill with creative artistry across multiple aerial disciplines and is thrilled to perform in Lift!

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