The banquine act showcases the amazing agility of the human body. In this act, 15 performers (all Slavic) perform spectacular sequences of acrobatics and human pyramids, astounding audiences with their perfectly synchronized movements. Banquine is an Italian acrobatic tradition whose origins go back to the Middle Ages. This act won a Golden Clown at the International Monte Carlo Circus Festival in 1999.

The final act of Quidam is the Banquine, an incredible balancing and acrobatic act involving the whole troupe. They toss each other madly about the stage forming towers of four people high, and in daring jumps from one group to the other, landing on only the joined hands of the porter. This performance was also used in Cirque's IMAX Journey of Man film. It is, perhaps, the signature act of Quidam and features performances completely unlike anything else.

Text written by T. Clay Buck, as published in the “Fascination! Newsletter”.