Cirque Du Papier
About
We are a very small company. It is me and my part time support team of tech advisors, marketeers, and management. The core of our work is performances of origami “magic”. I like to call it “transformative magic”. I do no tricks or illusions. I simply take a single square (sometimes a rectangle) of paper to entertain my audiences with the possibilities of the imagination; creating cool elegant 3D figurines of animals, flowers, birds, sea creatures, and objects by mere folding. There are no scissors, tearing, tape, or table just digital dexterity. We also bring a “MicRo Gallery” of origami art as a way to showcase this amazing and exotic art form as well as a way to give guests inspiration for their requests when deciding what they want us to make right before their eyes. This is close up entertainment similar to a walk-around magician. We also offer a stand-up stage presentation and origami workshops. Our range of events is wide: trade shows, corporate events, conferences, conventions, company and private holiday parties, colleges, special occasions of all kinds, and much more. Lots of humor is involved in all our performances (unless they don’t laugh, in which case it’s art).
We have been performing our origmai "magic" for over a decade everywhere from the Kentucky Derby to Cirque du Soleil.
You can find details of our accomplishments, description of performances, images, past clients, and much more on our website:
www.michaelroysfold.com.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Find out how much time they need and other important details (location, etc.). Then send a cost quote and discuss the particulars of what we can offer with our various "packages".
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Art Instruction Schools. Trained and worked with Lamb's Players of San Diego CA.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
For local gigs:
$160 per hour for the first 2 hours
$80 per hour for each additional hour
Check out details on our website:
www.michaelroysfold.com
How did you get started in this business?
Originally self taught as a juggler and then joined and worked with the theatre company, Lamb's Player in San Diego CA.
What types of customers have you worked with?
corporate functions, festivals, fairs, cocktail parties, weddings, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvahs, after proms, private parties, conferences, conventions, trade shows, product launches, museums, galleries, zoos, Parks & Recreation, school carnivals, company picnics, colleges, libraries, and special events
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I got to perform at the Kentucky Derby for the guests in "The Manson" (the most exclusive room at Churchhill Downs where I performed for celebrities in sports, media, etc.)
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Ask the entertainer or artist to give you references for their work with past clients. It is just as helpful as seeing video (and sometimes, actually more accurate).
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Location, time, and date of their event. What type and size of audience. Type of event.