Nate Sharpe and Jacob Sharpe, ages 22 and 20, are originally from Canton, MA.   Nate and Jacob developed their circus skills from attending Circus Smirkus Camp and being on tour with Circus Smirkus since 2004. They built up a broad base of skills in many disciplines during their time at Circus Smirkus but have specialized in diabolo.  They continue to practice while excelling at sports and academics.

Nate just finished his master’s degree in Engineering for Sustainable Development at Cambridge University. He graduated from MIT in mechanical engineering last spring with a 5.0 GPA and a Marshall Scholarship.  He is also a pole vaulter and was captain of the MIT track team. For more information, visit his personal website here.

Jacob is currently attending MIT, majoring in Physics.  He is an aspiring stand up comedian, and one of the most talented diaboloists in the performing world.  In addition to performing as half of the Sharpe Brothers, Jacob has a solo diabolo and a solo ball juggling act.

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