Eight artists cross paths in an act which marries horizontal bar techniques with circus arts. The artists perform on a central cube-shaped structure, with two additional bars on each side of the cube. The various parts of the structure turn, sometimes all in the same direction, sometimes in opposite directions... just to keep everyone on their toes!

In the lead up to the finale we see the Dead Clown riding a bicycle and ascending to heaven in a scene reminiscent of a Franco Dragone show (or the movie E.T.). His friends assemble below to wave goodbye and a celebration ensues.

The final act of Corteo is called Tournik. It consists of a team of gymnastic highbar performers on a cube shaped highbar apparatus centre stage with two additional bars on the outer turntable. The performers exhibit a remarkable sense of timing as they perform elaborate figures, and multiple artists fly through the air from bar to bar The act is breathtaking; one small misstep would lead to a catastrophic collision.

At the conclusion of the act the cast returns to the stage as the Dead Clown descends from heaven, he is now an angel.

Text written by Wayne Leung, as published in the "Fascination! Newsletter".