Beginning in 1987, John performed for four years as clown, acrobat and featured juggler with The Pickle Family Circus.  This troupe is widely recognized as a pioneer in the contemporary circus movement.

In 1996, John joined the popular French Canadian troupe, Cirque Du Soleil.  In his first production with Cirque, John created and played the lead character for the show entitled Quidam.

John’s collaboration with Cirque Du Soleil continued to grow with the creation and performance of clown numbers for the shows Dralion, Varekai and Iris.  John also wrote for and appeared in the Cirque Du Soleil television program Solstrum.  With Cirque Du Soleil alone John has performed live for more than four million people.

Additionally John collaborated with acclaimed director Franco Dragone to create Le Reve, a water spectacle for the Wynn Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas. As “Comedy Concepteur,” John was in charge of casting a team of seven clowns and, with them, developing the comic material for the show.  With a budget of over $135 million, this show stands as one of the most spectacular in the world.