Shows
A show born on street corners
A performance built on streets around the world, together with the people who stopped to watch. The content is worked out with you to suit the venue and audience.
Formats you can ask about
The kendama-based show typically runs for approximately 15–20 minutes. Please ask about a format and duration suited to your venue.
Current repertoire
- Giant kendama
- Stringless kendama
- 3-, 6- and 10-kendama routines
- Human Kendama
- Kendama while balancing on a roller board
The show combines selections from this repertoire. A transformation into a duck can also be included. The selection and duration, including any additional elements, are discussed to suit the venue.
TAKARABAKO stage show
Tony brings the treasure-box stage to your venue and performs on it. The show starts the moment the box opens.
TAKARABAKO Used
Show without the stage
For indoor venues or places where the vehicle cannot be parked, you can ask about a performance without the treasure-box stage.
TAKARABAKO Not used
Talk and performance
Using tips as a starting point, Tony shares experiments and encounters from his busking journey through humorous storytelling and live demonstrations.
TAKARABAKO Depends on the venue
Learning to turn heads on the streets of the world.
With no busking experience, Tony took to the streets of the world. What makes someone stop, watch and leave a tip?
A duck hood, expressive faces and audience participation: Tony recounts the experiments and mishaps behind earning more tips on his round-the-world busking journey. From encounters on the road and a mix of different acts to today’s show built around kendama, he shares the process of trying new things and finding ways to entertain an audience.
- Taking the first step without prior experience
- Learning from failures and changing how people respond
- Connecting with people across language barriers
Inquiries are welcome from schools, cultural venues, community events and corporate or group gatherings.
The talk is in Japanese. Demonstrations, content and duration are agreed individually to suit the venue and audience.
Ask about a talk and performance
Watch a moment from the show
Tony performs kendama while balancing on a roller board on the TAKARABAKO stage at night, followed by the audience’s reaction.
Approximately 36 seconds, without audio. Select play to start.
Good fits
- Festivals and community events
- School events
- Shopping centre events
- Corporate events
Tony also performs for international audiences, with acts that do not rely on spoken language. If you need detailed hosting or explanations in English, please discuss this in advance.
Ask about a show
It helps to know the size of the space, whether it is indoors or outdoors, and the age range of the audience.
Ask about a booking or the stage