Some Canadian buskers jump through fire as part of their act, but the uncertainties of street-performance are the unseen hoops that many of them worry about leaping through. (Photo: FireGuy)

Summer is prime time for Canada's thriving street-performance community, and our warmest months are filled with some of the most impressive busker festival lineups in the world.

If you've ever witnessed a good corner magician or street acrobat, and have seen the kind of money they rake in after a single show, you may think that with the right skills and some natural charisma, buskers make an easy living doing what they love.

But the CBC Community wanted to know how much work actually goes into a 30 or 45-minute set. 

What are the day-to-day challenges that street performers have to face, both with city bylaws and unwritten busker codes of conduct? How do outdoor performers prepare for the offseason when the seemingly endless summer suddenly disappears?

We recently reached out to three street artists who work in some of Canada's busking hubs and asked for their own take on the highs and lows of the culture. 

A big thank you to each of them for taking the time to share their stories.