The Extraordinary Contraptions have been touring with a circus.  That’s right, circus.  Thimblerig Circus performed with The Extraordinary Contraptions at DragonCon.  Tonight, they opened the show with acts of juggling and comedy.  They continued with sword swallowing, fire breathing/eating and lying on a bed of nails in between shows.  They kept the audience entertained so much that people forgot they were at a show for music.  Thimblerig have been performing for 2 years together, but have known each other since 2001, working independently at mastering their skills.  Thimblerig Circus will continue their performances at the North Carolina Renaissance Festival on November 20^th and 21^st.

Photos : Tom Dausner