Prepare to be thrilled! Horror-themed circus, cabaret for mature audiences comes to West Palm

Ready to get your freak on West Palm Beach?

Well hold on tight because "Paranormal Cirque," presented by Cirque Italia, has arrived.

Thrilling, wicked and sexy, this all-new show is part theatre, part circus, part cabaret and not for the faint of heart!

Presented under the "Clown Castle," it is an innovative horror story featuring acrobats, illusionists, contortionists, freaks and mysterious creatures. Combined with incredible sets and lighting, it blurs the line between reality and illusion.

The production is the brainchild of owner Manuel Rebecchi. Born and raised in Milan, Italy, he was also born into and raised within one of the great circus families in Europe. His great aunt was Moira Orfei. An Italian pop-culture icon, she was also born into the business and in addition to learning all the basic circus disciplines, she appeared in nearly 40 films. The circus she founded with her husband is still touring in Europe today.

How 'Paranormal Cirque' is different from a typical circus

Now residing in Sarasota, Rebecchi has kept the family's circus tradition going, but in his own way. Combining the acrobatics and over-the-top performances of the circus with a paranormal, supernatural theme he created "Paranormal Cirque." Also, in breaking away from the traditional circus theme, all of his shows are completely animal-free. As the representative for the company stated, "he decided to leave the tigers in the jungle."

With Rebecchi's vision and the ability of dozens of talented performers, the show is shaped into it's final product by creative director James Giroldini. In addition to being the creative director, Giroldini also performs as an illusionist and has designed his own magic tricks.

Though containing some of the elements one might associate with a "normal" circus, the normality of the "normal" has been stripped away and replaced by something... different.

The resulting production is a riveting show that features shades of sexy and is a unique experience that will constantly have guests guessing at what might come next.

In addition to the main show, the pre-show will feature "scare actors" within the crowd, a graveyard scene, a labyrinth and face painting.

Intrigued? Then dare to let yourself get wicked for one night and live on the edge!

The show contains adult language and material, no one under the age of 13 will be admitted. Guests aged 13 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Paranormal Cirque (circus)

Where: 1050 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Feb. 6.

Cost: $10 to $50

Information: https://www.paranormalcirque.com/; paranormalcirque.com/tickets; 941-704-8572

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Paranormal Cirque circus, cabaret show debuts in West Palm Beach