Image: Producer and performer Desire Cardinali Chaves. / Europa Super Circus

By Alyssa Conti

EUROPA SUPER CIRCUS

International circus sticks the landing in Chilliwack

May 17, 2025 | 10:45 AM

CHILLIWACK — Guests are invited to hoot, holler and wonder at a spectacle built on generations of European circus talent this weekend.

The Europa Super Circus is in town, right under the Big Top at Chilliwack Coliseum.

“With talent from all over the globe, performances include tight-wire acrobats, the Wheel of Death, All-Star FMX Ultimate Circus Riders, high flying aerialists, dizzying roller skaters, and comedic clowns,” wrote the Circus. “Join us for an electrifying night of thrills, lights, and world-class European talent; a must-see show for everyone!”

Geoffrey Berhault, wire performer. / Source: Europa Super Circus

Many of the performers hail from circus families who have been perfecting their craft for decades. The cast includes:

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• Desire Cardinali Chaves is a fifth-generation circus artist from Portugal, a contortionist, hand balancer, and aerialist.
• Geoffrey Berhault, a second-generation circus performer from Paris, France, specializes in a 10 mm tight-wire cable, no thicker than a pen.
• Erica Cardinali, a seventh-generation performer from Italy, presents her aerial skills, hula hooping, and dizzying roller-skating display.
• Jose Armando Ponce Ramos, the Guinness World Record holder for most blindfolded turns in a “Wheel of Death” and a fourth-generation performer from Spain.
• Disa Carneol, the world-renowned swinging trapeze sensation, is bringing her somersaulting act to the circus ring.
  Angelo Chaves, “Clown Prince of Portugal”. / Source: Europa Super Circus

Other acts include “Clown Prince of Portugal” Angelo Chaves, aerialists Kirsten Rowe & Misael Vazquez, Canadian aerial straps artist Ess Hödlmoser and 19-year-old FMX Daredevil Kaden Davidson.

Tickets are still available online through the Europa Super Circus website. Showtimes are 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, and 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on May 18.