PLAE - Performing, Learning, Art and Education!

Welcome to Plae—a place where fun isn’t just for kids, and play is a lifelong adventure!

I’ve spent years learning, mastering, and teaching flow arts, circus skills, and performing arts, and now I’m bringing all of that energy into something bigger. My dream is to create a hub of creativity, joy, and hands-on wonder, where people of all ages can experience the magic of movement, toys, and performance. And maybe, just maybe... own my very own toy store in Matakana.

Here are some quick videos of what I do:

Like what you see? Email me@noahbarclay.com for any enquires!

What Else I Do 

Noah’s Wonder Toys isn’t just a store—it’s a community of creativity and play.

• Live Performances – Fire spinning, poi, cowboy whips, magic tricks, and more! Perfect for festivals, birthdays, and events.

• Workshops & Classes – Teaching kids and adults flow arts, juggling, shuffling, and unique movement-based skills.

• Handmade & Curated Toys – From chatter rings to devil sticks, custom-designed props, and nostalgic classics.

• Birthday & Private Events – Whether it’s an interactive performance or a fully customised play experience.

• Future Storefront in Matakana – A physical space where kids and adults can play, experiment, and discover new toys in a hands-on environment.

• Toy Design & Innovation – I’m working on creating my own toys, blending traditional flow arts with new concepts.

Toys, Skills & Flow Arts I Teach

Circus & Flow Arts 

• Poi (Standard, LED, and Fire)

• Slinky (Tricks, Dancing with It, Hypnotizing the Masses)

• Jitter Rings / Chatter Rings

• Spinning Plates (Because balance is an illusion anyway)

• Juggling Balls, Clubs & Rings (More than two? Show-off.)

• Yo-Yo (Can Walk the Dog Like a Pro)

• Diabolo / Chinese Yo-Yo (Spinning, Tossing, Catching with Style)

• Flower Sticks (Momentum mastery with a touch of chaos)

• Staff Spinning (Single, Double, Contact)

• Dragon Staff (It’s like regular staff but way cooler)

• Whip Cracking (Indiana Jones but with more style)

• Hula Hooping (Single, Multi-Hoop, and Hoop Isolation Wizardry)

Fire & Extreme Performance 

• Fire Poi (Swinging fire around and somehow not burning my eyebrows off)

• Fire Staff & Dragon Staff (The circle of flame)

• Fire Flower Sticks (Because life needs more risk)

• Fire Whips (Yes, a whip on fire. The next level of cowboy.)

• Fire Breathing and Eating (Haven't fully mastered but if you'd like to see it I'll speedrun learning it!)

Stunt & Movement Arts 

• Tricking (Sideflips, backflips, frontflips and even cartwheels)

• Parkour & Freerunning (Vaults, wall runs, and parkour rolls to save my ankles)

• Axe Throwing (Yes, like a viking)

• Tomahawk Throwing (Precision, accuracy, and not losing fingers)

• Rope Dart (Flow arts meets martial arts)

Magic & Illusions 

• Close-Up Magic (Cards, coins, and making things disappear)

• Stage Magic (Grand Illusions and Spectacle)

• Mentalism & Mind Tricks (Convincing You I’m Psychic for Fun)

Object Manipulation & Toy Design 

• Freeline skating (The best form of transport!)

• Contact Juggling (Floating Spheres & Mind-Bending Visuals)

• Fingerboard / Tech Decking (Tiny Skateboards, Big Tricks)

• Rubik’s Cube Solving (Because my brain needed more puzzles)

• Inventing & Customising Flow Props (Making toys even cooler)

How to Be a Better Human 

• How to Be a Kind Human Being (Seriously, it’s not that hard)

• How to Love Yourself as Much as You Deserve, You Silly Goose 

• How to Laugh at Yourself & Make Life More Fun (Because joy is a skill too!)

• How to Embrace Absurdity & Playfulness Like a True Pro

Why Play Matters 

Too many people grow up and forget how important play is—for creativity, for mental health, for staying connected with the moment. I believe toys, movement, and performance unlock something pure and powerful, and I want to make that accessible to everyone.

How You Can Be Part of This

This is just the beginning, and I want you to be part of it!

Book a workshop or event – Let’s bring fun and energy to your next gathering.
Try out new toys & skills – Whether it’s juggling, shuffling, or magic, come learn something new.
Support the vision – Follow along as I work towards opening a real-world space for creativity and movement.

Have ideas? Want to collaborate? Email me at me@noahbarclay.com

Let’s build something magical, playful, and unforgettable. 

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