Biography
Christopher Morant, was born in Melbourne 1976, and grew up in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne . At the age of 18 he learnt to control his emotions through Chinese Martial arts which gave him the foundations of discipline, determination and desire. “Learning how to hurt people is easy” according to one of Chris’s teachers. “If you want to be great, you must learn how to heal people. So this is where Chris embarked done the path of Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, Massage and Pharmacology of which he has an Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences, and had further study in .
Another discipline Chris pursued was the ancient Venetian art of hand made leather masks. Moreover this is where the relationship of the Comedia Dell ‘Arte and Carnival came to influence Chris’s Shows and Characters.
In 2001 Chris was contracted in his first Major Production at the Reef Casino Hotel Sofitel in Cairns Queensland, The audiences were mainly Japanese and international visitors. His amazing Fire routines left audiences mesmerized, the Cabaret style ‘Carnivale’ and ‘Tropical Fantasy’ shows were a great success.
In 2003 Chris returned back to Melbourne to continue working in cabaret shows at the Dragonfly Theatre Restaurant, performing four acts in ‘Is this Love’ and currently in ‘Island Getaway’. His acts vary from UV Magic and Mime, Whip Cracking, Juggling, Dance, Stilt Characters to World Class Fire Manipulation.
Since 2004 to current day Chris and his associates have performed at countless events and has a passionate belief in the importance of quality entertainment.
Since1994 Chris has directed and choreographed many corporate, private and themed events. Of large casts and solo performances, as well continuing his passionate studies of Acting, Acrobatics, Mime, Magic and Juggling.
Many future projects are in progress.
Fire-Circus-Magic: Make your event spectacular
Prepare to be amazed with circus stunts, mesmerized by fire, and captivated by magical illusions of a F.C.M. show. Themed characters can vary from Gothic,
Carnival, Masquerade, Tribal, Techno & Vegas. Roving characters & stage shows. Any event: Corporate, Cabaret, Family, & Private.
Testimonials:
26.5.2007 Make a Wish A.G.M. event @ Bayview Eden Hotel in Albert Park Chris performed a feature 30 minute after dinner show
“Your excitement, skills and professionalism shone through and certainly helped us to create some very special magic on the night. All present enjoyed
your performance immensely.” Di Cahill
2.5.2006 St Vincent ’s Institute Pink and Black Ball @ Sumac Melbourne Chris performed a meet and greet character and a feature 20 minute show
“The performance itself was truly amazing and skillful.” Prudence Chang 21.10.2004 Song Room Dinner and Soiree @ Sofitel Melbourne
Chris Performed Fire whilst meeting and greeting guests
“We look forward to your continuing support to help achieve the Song Room’s goal of reaching 150,000 children over the next 4 years and making a positive
long term difference to our community.” Tania de Jong
13.8.2004 Ernst and Young Awards night @ Atlantic South Wharf Melbourne
Chris Directed and Choreogrphed 4 Fire Artists, 2 Belly Dancers and 3 Percussionists for a Meet and Greet Component and 20 minute Feature Show
“The Show and performers really set the scene for the night and pumped the
crowd up for a fantastic evening.” Brendan Shaw
2001 – 2002 Tropical Fantasy and Carnivale shows @ Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns
Chris Performed multiple variety acts and a magicians assistant
“During these shows Christopher has been both professional and punctual, he is a quick learner and always strives for perfection in his work.” Michael Boyd and Cathy Costello
On 29.6.2003 Chris performed as a part of a 4 person 20 minute feature Fire Show.
“The Feedback I got from people in the crowd were words like ‘awesome’,
‘Unbelievable’, ‘amazing show’.”
Rebecca Dittrich (Waterwerks Marketing)
