CIRQUE DU SOLEIL The Spark, John U. Bacon
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL The Spark, John U. Bacon
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL® The Spark
Igniting the Creative Fire That Lives Within Us All

Author: John U. Bacon

Narrator: Christopher Evan Welch

Unabridged: 3 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/11/2006


Synopsis

Creativity and innovation are widely recognized as essential to success in business, and so many aspects of our lives. For over two decades, Cirque du Soleil has been a world-renowned laboratory of creativity, enthralling audiences around the world by fusing dazzling acrobatics, staging and choreography, and music, along with beautiful costumes and technical effects to inspire and create magical, almost otherworldly theatrical experiences. In The Spark, Cirque's former president of creative content, Lyn Heward, invites readers inside the world and ideas of Cirque du Soleil through the story of an ordinary man searching for meaning in his work and life.

Like so many other people in their careers, sports agent Frank Castle has lost the passion he once had for his job. But a chance encounter with an inspiring Cirque du Soleil director takes him inside Cirque du Soleil to meet the artists, directors, designers, and technicians who create, shape, and perform in their acclaimed shows. As the story unfolds, the artists reveal surprising secrets about the sparks that ignite their creativity — from the pressure of deadlines and the exhilaration that comes from risking it all, to the chance encounters and everyday occurrences that have changed the way they live and work. As Frank comes to discover, every one of us is creative — wherever we work or whatever our job title is — but it’s up to us to tap into that powerful force.

As The Spark makes clear, there is no single formula for creative success–each of us must unlock the power of our imagination in our own way. An inspiring tale that draws on behind-the-scenes stories from the most creative people in entertainment as well as some out-of-this-world Cirque du Soleil magic, The Spark is an unparalleled guide on how to make creativity a part of everything you do.

Lyn Heward is the former President and COO of Cirque du Soleil’s Creative Content Division and is currently acting as executive producer for a variety of special projects. John U. Bacon, a veteran journalist and public speaker, has won numerous national writing awards and is the author of three books.

About The Author

Lyn Heward is the former president and COO of Cirque du Soleil’s Creative Content Division and is currently acting as executive producer for a variety of projects.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Flavio on September 20, 2019

If you've ever been to a Cirque du Soleil show, you can tell their performers are unusual human beings who infuse an ecstatic passion to the audience, not only because of their stunts but -most importantly- because of the passion they emanate. Is there something that we can learn from them in order......more

Goodreads review by Anna on June 08, 2011

Didn't finish.......more

Goodreads review by Diego on April 22, 2018

The world of Cirque Du Soleil is fascinating. The way it is presented in this book is not my favorite thing. This is a self-help-motivating book that uses a fictitious storyline to present Cirque Du Soleil, at times losing the story of Cirque and dedicating a lot of paragraphs to the personal story......more

Goodreads review by Amy on December 16, 2007

Thoughts about how to challenge yourself every day to keep yourself motivated and loving what you do (making your career your calling). Presented in a novel format about a sports agent looking for ways to bring back the joy to his work. He ends up going to the Cirque du Soleil headquarters and worki......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on January 31, 2015

What I enjoyed: A glimpse behind the scenes of how Cirque du Soleil works and what goes into their creative process. While nothing new was presented in regards to creativity, it was a good reminder of how deadlines and other restrictions can be a good thing, be open and honest, and be childlike when......more