Musician Wages Argott has the large responsibility of conducting the band on the Ringling Blue Unit.
This site is dedicated to the men and women of today's traditional American circus, As a running series of photos, it includes pictures of performers, producers, owners, animal handlers, concessionaires and behind the scene personnel, many of whom are the most talented, most dedicated and hardest working people living today. These photos are not to be used for any promotional or comercial purpose without my consent or the subjects in the photograph.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Human Projectile
Lovely Elliana Grace is currently a featured performer with the Ringling Red Unit. She faces danger at each performance as she is shot 100 feet from a cannon.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Top Knot Funnyman
Entertaining American circus audiences, clown Alex Acero is known for his unique hair style.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Beauty Aloft
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A member of the well known Espana family, Anrea Espana peforms on the web high above the ring.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Hoofing It
Ringling Red circus performer, Silvio Schwichtenberg, has presented both trained horses and zebra acts.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Circus Lady
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Laura Herriott-Ortiz is a member of the very distinguished Herriott family of circus performers.
Currently her acts are centered around trained dogs and ponies.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Out Front Man
J. P. Cunningham is the education coordinator for Cole Bros. Circus. He is responsible for sending out advance information on the show.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Flying High
Whether on the high wire or the trapeze, Alex Wallenda Zoppe keeps the audience on the edge their seats during his act.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Beautiful Assistant
Lovely Debora Assuncao assists her husband "Sapho" during his incredible contortion act.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Hold That Tiger
Kelly-Miller Circus employee, Christian J. Cook, has the demanding job of helping to care for the animals in Ryan Holder's trained tiger act.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
All Around Performer
When not tempting fate by performing on a trapeze suspended under a motorcycle going up an inclined wire, Claudia Alvarado happily fills in as a circus showgirl.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Family Guy
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Jose' Ayala, Sr. is part of a large and active circus family and his career has included everything from being a flyer to a clown. He can currently be seen on Walker Bros. Circus along with other family members.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
In Our Prayers
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Ringling Blue performer Dayana Costa was one of the most seriously hurt in the tragic accident that occurred on the show May 4th. Here is wishing her and those others injured a speedy and complete recovery,
Monday, May 5, 2014
Animal Presenter
During her circus career, Ginny Frisco has worked with many animals of varying sizes. She may currently be seen on the Ringling Blue show presenting elephants.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
High Caliber Act
In addition to being a fine aerialist, St. Cloud, MN native Dale Thompsen performs the daring cannonball act on the 2014 edition of Cole Bros. Circus.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Going Around In Circles
Jodie Urias challenges danger daily as she performs with the famous Urias Motorcycle Act.
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