In 1986, Curt was the Junior National Champion of the International Juggler's Association (IJA). In 1987, he and his former juggling partner, Mark Faje, were the 5th place team champions.
Curt was a competitive All-American gymnast at York Community High School, in Elmhurst, IL.
In 1986, Curt broke and dislocated his neck while performing a front flip off of a mini-trampoline over 10 people during a performance with the Windy City Youth Circus. He had spinal fusion surgery and made a full recovery.
Curt played "The Pop Star" (aka Schroeder) in the stage play Absolutely Filthy, written and starring Brendan Hunt of Ted Lasso fame. The play won both the Hollywood and New York Fringe Festival Awards.