Miguel Ángel Altet

About

Miguel Ángel Altet Clement

Artist name: Mikelo

Nationality Spanish

Born September 25, 1985

Based in Osaka, Japan

With over 20 years of experience across Spain, the Canary Islands, France and Japan, Miguel Ángel is a multidisciplinary circus artist who combines magic, acrobatics, juggling, stilts, physical theatre, comedy and music into captivating live performances for all ages. Trained at some of Spain's leading circus schools and having performed at international festivals, theme parks and private events, he brings a unique blend of artistry and audience connection to every stage.

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Skills

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Magic

Spectacular shows blending magic with acrobatics and artistic techniques for children and adults.

🎪

Juggling & Diabolo

Juggling including hat manipulation and diabolo, performed in shows and street art.

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Stilts

Stilt walking with character costumes for parades, festivals and Christmas events.

🎭

Physical Theatre & Comedy

Commedia dell'Arte, improv, clown, slapstick comedy and musical theatre.

🎸

Spanish Guitar

Live guitar performances at festivals, hotels and private events across Spain and Japan.

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Body Percussion

Rhythm workshops and concert performances using body and props, teaching teamwork and coordination.

🎈

Balloon Art & Puppets

Balloon sculpting and original handmade puppet shows for children's entertainment.

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Fire Juggling

Spectacular fire juggling for nightclub performances and street shows across Spain.

Professional Experience

Education & Training

2007–2009

Commedia dell'Arte & Improv · Teatro del Trapo

15 months of improvisation theatre training.

2009

Musical Theatre & Clown Studies · Elche, Valencia

Acting, dance and song at Espacio Crea; clown studies under Francisco Javier Córves.

2010

Oreka Circus School · Pamplona

Juggling, clown, acrobatics, aerial tissue and slapstick comedy.

2011–2013

Rogelio Rivel Circus School · Barcelona

2-year intensive training in floor acrobatics, hand-to-hand, trampoline, handstands, comedy, physical theatre, ballet and contemporary dance.

2013

Stuntman Training

Falls, fights and impacts under instructor Alberto Feliciate at Rogelio Rivel Circus School, Barcelona.

Work History

2005–2010

Children's Entertainment · Planeta Magic

Magic shows, balloon art and puppet theatre for children.

2006–2019

Christmas Street Performances · Spain

Stilts, fire juggling and costume character performances with Teatro del Trapo and Jauja Espectáculos across Spain.

2008–2016

Historical Character Tours · L'Alcúdia Museum

Living history tours for children at L'Alcúdia Museum, Elche (2008–09, 2015) and the historic Elche quarter (2016) with Taleraria Company.

2009–2019

Event Companies: Taeralia & Trébole Animaciones

10 years of magic shows, acrobatics and comedy theatre at festivals, shopping centres, Christmas events, weddings and private parties across Spain.

2009–2019

Nightclub Shows · Spain

Stilts and juggling shows in Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Murcia and other cities with Jauja Espectáculos.

2011

Circus & Percussion Workshops · Navarra, Spain

Batu Circus workshops with recycled materials; body percussion instructor for adults in Alsasua.

2012–2013

Circus Instructor · Rogelio Rivel School, Barcelona

Weekly Family Sunday Project: teaching circus techniques to families every Sunday.

2016

Pirate Show · Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Sword fighting, magic and juggling in a pirate-themed show (June–October).

2018

Artistic Director · Cordial Mogan Hotel, Canary Islands

Led the hotel entertainment team to produce and perform live shows for 3 months.

2019–2024

Shima Spain Village · Mie, Japan

7 years total (2014, 2017, 2019–2024) performing magic, stilts, acrobatics, juggling and dance at the theme park. Guitar, song and body percussion at Hotel Shima Spain Village. Appointed performer for sponsor special events for 3 consecutive years.

2025

Jauja Espectáculos · Elche, Spain

Magic shows, balloon art, comedy theatre, stilts, juggling and private events / birthday parties.

Awards & Recognition

2006 Best Musical Production — "Tutankhamun"

2008 3rd Place — Elx al Carrer International Street Artist Festival (3rd Ed.)

Festivals

2008

"El Xuàlcaler" Street Art Festival (3rd Ed.)

Comedy magic show "Mikelo & Francesca" with partner.

2008

"Exus al Carrer" Family Show Festival (5th Ed.)

Magic, theatre and body percussion.

2010

"El Bosque de los Tesoros" Parade · Pamplona

Tree character performance on stilts.

2011

"Elx al Carrer" Festival (6th Ed.)

Musical scenes from Chicago, Into the Woods and Notre-Dame de Paris.

2011

"Clara's Garden" — Elx al Carrer Festival

Theatre and puppet storytelling show.

2012

"Art en Vitril" Festival (1st Ed.) — National Street Performance

Magic, acrobatics, body percussion and comedy theatre.

2012

"Festival Circa" (25th Ed.) · Auch, France

Selected among 5 students from Rogelio Rivel. Acrobatics, guitar, song, magic and comedy.

2013

"Art en Vitril" Festival (2nd Ed.) with team "Aguigwi"

International team (Australia, Canada, Spain): magic, theatre and flamenco acrobatics.

2013

"Elx al Carrer" Festival (8th Ed.) with "Aguigwi"

International acrobatic and magic show.

2015

"Elx al Carrer" Festival (10th Ed.)

Family acrobatics and magic show.

2015

"Alarclown" Clown Festival (3rd Ed.) · Alarcón

Family magic show.

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