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The act of performing in public places for voluntary donations. Examples include street musicians, magicians, and living statues.

A type of busking performance that typically gathers a large crowd into a circle. Examples: street magic shows, fire twirling, large acrobatic acts.

The script or speech given by buskers at the end of their performance to encourage tips. Example: A juggler reminding the crowd that their donations keep the show running.

The location where a busker performs. Example: The steps of a museum, a busy street corner, or a city square.

An individual who interrupts or harasses the performer or the audience. Example: Someone who shouts at a musician or tries to disrupt the flow of the performance.

The practice of collecting money from the audience at the end of a performance. Example: A performer walks around with a hat or open case for audience members to drop donations into.

A busking act designed for people who are on the move, so they watch the performance as they walk by. Examples: Statues, small music ensembles, solo instrumentalists.

A form of theater that is performed on the street or in public places. Examples: Improvised skits, short plays, interactive theater.

A street artist who stands still, often painted or dressed to look like a statue, as part of their performance. Example: A person painted in silver to resemble a medieval knight.

A type of street theater designed to deliver a social or political message through impromptu, provocative performances. Example: A flash mob to raise awareness for an environmental cause.

Similar to the living statue, it is a performer who stays immobile for extended periods, enacting a statue to startle or amuse passersby when they move slightly or unexpectedly.

The skill of manipulating objects for entertainment by tossing and catching or balancing them. Example: A performer juggling clubs, balls, or flaming torches.

A performance art involving the acting out of a story through body motions, without use of speech. Example: A mime trapped in an invisible box.

A magician who performs magic tricks in public places for passersby. Example: A close-up card magician drawing a crowd on a city sidewalk.

The performance of extraordinary feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination. Example: Tumbling, contortionists, or partner acrobatics in public spaces.

The shaping of special modeling balloons into sculptures, often animals or flowers. Example: A busker creating a balloon animal for a child.

The act of manipulating fire-based props, such as fire staffs or poi, during a performance. Example: Fire spinners performing to music at night for dramatic effect.

A performer who poses as a statue and may use realistic makeup or costumes to mimic historical figures, fantastical beings, or famous artworks.

An artist who uses sidewalks as their canvas, creating temporary art with colored chalks. Example: A street painter creating a 3D illusion on the pavement.