Meet Mike
Mike Weakley, creator of Stilt Fun, learned how to stilt walk at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, and he graduated from the prestigious school with a Bachelor of Fun Arts degree. He then went on to perform with “The Greatest Show On Earth” for 7 years as a professional clown and stilt walker. Upon leaving the circus, Mike continued entertaining audiences across the country at fairs, festivals, theme parks, concerts, conventions, carnivals, parades, and numerous other special events.”
Some of the notable venues Mike has performed at over the years include…
- The White House
- Madison Square Garden
- Caesar’s Palace
- Universal Studios
- Sea World
- Orange Bowl Parade
- NFL games
- NBA games
- MLB All-Star Game
Mike as Hillbilly the Clown, stilt walker for Ringling Bros. Circus.
Mardi Gras stilt walker at Universal Studios.
Top-notch Instruction
In addition to being a performer, Mike is also a circus arts instructor. He is trained in teaching juggling, clowning, improvisation, and of course stilt walking. His teaching experience includes…
- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College
- Cirque du Monde – a community outreach program of Cirque du Soleil
- Circus Sarasota
- Orlando Circus School
- Cirque du Jour
- Orlando Youth Circus
- Van Lodostov Family Circus
- Boy Scouts of America
- Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida
Interested in taking stilt walking lessons or hosting a circus workshop?
“I have been taking stilt walking lessons with Mike and he is hands down one of the best teachers I’ve ever had – for anything! Because of his knowledge, expertise, and passion for what he does, Mike has made this experience for me one that I will never forget! Thank you, Mike!”
“I have been taking stilt walking lessons with Mike and he is hands down one of the best teachers I’ve ever had – for anything! Because of his knowledge, expertise, and passion for what he does, Mike has made this experience for me one that I will never forget! Thank you, Mike!”