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Kaethe Hostetter, five-string violin, has pursued music and design as dual careers from a young age. Recently wrapping up a ten-year stint in Ethiopia where her projects have been thriving, she is currently involved and investigating next moves as she balances her band www.qwanqwa.net and her clothing line www.wuzzawazzee.com and various other musical collaborations.
Pogo Fred holds multiple Guinness World Records for his extreme pogo stunts and is regarded as one of the best jumpers on the planet. Check out his incredible tricks and flips as he jumps 10 feet (3 meters) in the air on his next generation and 10-foot tall pogo sticks.
Fred is one of the original founders of the sport of extreme pogo and has progressed today to be one of the best jumpers in the world. He has inspired countless younger athletes and is a major driving force behind the growth of the sport. As a veteran and founder of the sport, Fred has been featured in numerous media pieces, from Jay Leno, America’s Got Talent, and notably a Nike commercial during the 2012 Olympics.
Billy Kidd has been performing on stages all over the globe. She has also been featured on numerous television shows including CW’s Masters of Illusions, Syfy’s Wizard Wars with Penn & Teller, and hosted Discovery Channels Breaking Magic series just to name a few. She recently completed a residency at Pittsburghs new theatre called Liberty Magic and Marvynns Magic Theatre in Palm Springs and is a regular at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. Billy Kidd also runs her own venue in Bath England called Krowd Keepers Magic Theatre.