Meet Avi Wolf Borouchoff: Circus Artist, Bisexual Icon, and Master of Defying Gravity

Aerialist by Night, Bisexual by… Always

So, Avi Wolf Borouchoff isn’t your average aerial straps performer. When he’s not spinning mid-air, he’s cracking jokes and repping his bisexuality with pride. In his latest video, Avi takes us backstage at Spiegelworld’s Atomic Saloon Show in Las Vegas, and let’s just say—it’s as much about laughs and life as it is about gravity-defying stunts. Sporting a T-shirt from the “bisexual shop” (yes, it’s a thing), Avi jumps right into his story with fellow performer Louis Biggs, giving us the scoop on his aerial art and a whole lot of personality.

From Clown Kid to Aerial Star

As Avi tells it, his circus story began with balloons and birthday parties. “My mom was a clown,” he laughs, “she did birthday parties and dragged me along. I learned balloon animals!” But fast-forward through musical theater dreams and intensive dance training at Milwaukee High School of the Arts and Temple University, and you’ll find Avi soaring above Las Vegas in an aerial straps act that’s anything but clowning around.

Now, Avi brings his own style to the world of circus. “I started in dance, and I loved ballet’s athleticism,” he says. But when he tried aerial straps, he found a whole new kind of challenge. “I gravitated to straps because it’s… let’s say, ‘masochistic,’” he jokes. With straps, Avi found a way to bring together his love of physicality with the freedom of circus. And for him, the real thrill is making it all look easy for the audience—even when his muscles are screaming.

The Tricks: Spins, Flips, and Flying High

So, what kind of moves does Avi teach Louis in the video? He starts with a crowd-pleaser: the classic spin. “Humans just love seeing things spin,” Avi explains with a grin. “It’s like watching coins go around that funnel thing at the mall. People are mesmerized.” Simple but impressive, the spin gets the crowd’s attention every time.

Then there’s the “planch”—a full-body hold where Avi literally defies gravity, dangling from his arms and looking like he could hang there all day. “It’s like… a little moment of magic,” he says. It’s grueling, sure, but Avi takes it in stride, letting the audience see the beauty without the pain.

For the grand finale, Avi shows Louis the “flare to full”—one of his most challenging tricks. Imagine swinging from one arm, whipping yourself around, and coming to a perfect spin. Easy, right? Not so much. But Avi makes it look effortless, all while joking about the “eye bulge, dick bulge” that comes with the territory. Yes, it’s as intense as it sounds, but that’s why we love him!

Living (and Loving) the Circus Life

Avi’s openness about his life, identity, and art makes his performances that much more powerful. In a world where representation can be rare, Avi brings his whole self to the stage, embracing his identity and inspiring others to do the same. “Being bisexual,” he shares with Louis, “I feel like I have a whole vocabulary.” It’s refreshing, it’s fun, and it’s a reminder that circus isn’t just about the tricks—it’s about connecting with people, celebrating individuality, and defying expectations.

In the end, Avi’s journey from Milwaukee to Vegas isn’t just about circus; it’s about finding his place, his people, and his purpose. Every time he steps onto the stage (or flies above it), Avi invites us into his world—one where you can be both bold and vulnerable, where laughter mixes with awe, and where everyone’s welcome to join the ride.

So next time you’re in Vegas, look up and watch as Avi Wolf Borouchoff takes flight. Just remember: this isn’t just a show—it’s Avi, in all his unfiltered, gravity-defying glory.