Cole Brothers Circus Aerial Display, 2015
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.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Far From Home
Lovely Mu Ge is from Beijing, China. She is one of the Shenyang Cyclist which is part of the Yangdong Acrobatic Troupe. The group recently performed with the Royal Hanneford Circus at the Eastern States Exposition.
..................................................................................................................................................................................
NOTE TO BLOG VIEWERS (12/27/15): I'm happy to announce that there have been over 43,000 blog viewers and over 500 individual circus personality photos posted on the site over the last two years. The site may be a bit interupted over the next two weeks as I plan to add "American Circus Duos, Groups & Troupes" along with the regular individuals to the site.
Happy New Year to you all and many thanks for your continued viewing.
Don
....................................................................................................................................................................................
Friday, December 25, 2015
Ambassador of Mirth
Circus performer Jackie LeClair is a legend in the American circus. Born into the circus, he was a clown on Ringling Bros. when it was still under canvas. He is a great guy who is liked and respected by all who have met him. Here he is shown greeting the public at Circus Sarasota.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Circus Excitement
Ninth season veteran, and Mexican native, Celia Chimal shows her pleasing personality and smile to patrons visiting her concession booth on the Ringling Bros.Circus Blue Unit.
Monday, December 21, 2015
Happy Guy
Carson & Barnes Circus clown Markino Cavallini brings out the audience laughter whenever he enters the ring.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Lady Ringmaster
As the Ringmistress on the Alain Zerbini Circus, Melody Rimerez has the important job of seeing that the program runs smoothly.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Circus Impresario
Mike Naughton, now a resident of Sarasota has been in the circus business for over 40 years. He originally performed as a clown, but now produces "The Yankee Doodle Circus".
Monday, December 14, 2015
A True Circus Star
Along with her partner, Alex, Irina Emelin presents an exciting dog act on the Ringling Red show. A native of Russia, Irina captivates the audience with her exceptional skills and enthusiasm.
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Teeterboard Titan
As part of "The Romanoff Teeterboard Troupe", Adrian Vlad comes all the way from his native country Romania to perform in the U.S.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
A Comical Act
The Rosaire family is a well known American circus name, and Pamela Rosaire is famous for her humorous trained chimpanzee act.
Monday, December 7, 2015
Walking A Fine Line
Carson & Barnes Circus performer Hernando Herrera thrills the audience with his skills as a hire wire walker.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Bactrian Beauty
Coming all the way from Mongolia, Ringling Bros. Red Unit performer Binderiya Batsoikan does coordinated riding atop a Bactrian camel with other ladies from her country.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Daring Feats
Always smiling and a member of the "Flying Vazquez" famed trapeze family, Filipe Vazquez has accomplished the difficult triple somersault.
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Lovely Daredevil
Sixth generation American circus performer Rietta Wallenda caries on the family name. She performs an aerial lyra act, an aerial perch pole act with her daughter Lyric, and has been a chair sitter in the famous seven pyramid high wire act.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Happy Guy
Former baseball team mascot from Bedford, TX, Walter "Wally" Dootson helps build crowd pre-show anticipation as a clown on the Ringling Bros. Red Unit show.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Horses,Horses, Horses
Charming Worcester, MA native Lisa Dufresne has worked with circus animals for over twenty years.She has won gold and silver metals in horse dressage, but has also worked with camels and zebras.
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Travelling In Dangerous Circles
American circus daredevil Jason Dominquez continually tempts fate as he rides a motorcycle in a large metal globe.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Balanced Skills
As if riding a tall unicycle isn't enough, talented Liu Lu catches bowls atop her head as part of the Wu Chinese Acrobatic Troupe.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Eloquence In The Ring
Trained as an actor, veteran ringmaster Dinny McGuire always presents a majestic and distinguished appearance when introducing circus acts.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Beauty On The Wire
Of Russian-Italian descent, the lovely Anna Lebedeva is a sixth generation circus performer. As seen n the Ringling Bros. Red Unit's show, she is a member of the daring Danguir High Wire Act.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Mr. Circus
American circus personality Paul Binder has done it all. Not only is he the co-founder of the Big Apple Circus, he has been a producer, performer, Ringmaster and a successful author. He is also a great guy.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Lovely Flyer
The talented American circus performer Vanya Ponce (Mrs. Anthony Pages) is a flyer with Pages trapeze act.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Perfect Timing
While performing along side of other family members on Walker Bros. Circus, Nek Carballo has mastered the art of juggling.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Lovin' The Work
Happy Addy Cuellar enjoys her work and treats her charges as family as an elephant handler on the Ringling Red Unit.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Flip Flopping
His family originally from Australia, 8th generation, circus performer Miles Ashton works with partner George Coronas in a great Risley Act.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Beauty & Strength
This charming lady has been a circus performer for over 22 years. A native of Romania, Luisa Marinof and her husband Giorgio perform a daring cradle act.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Incredible
Moscow, Russia native Simon Aristov is a second generation circus performer. He performs a terrific Rola Bola act and can be seen along with his wife, Lyric Wallenda Aristov, and mother-in-law, Rietta Wallenda, touring in Circus Incredible
Monday, October 26, 2015
A Tough Act
Zebras are one of the most difficult animals to train, however the talented Karin Houcke has accomplished this feat. A seventh generation circus performer who has family roots in Europe also presents a fine trained horse act.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Canine Capers
Ukrainian native Alex Emelin , together with partner Irina, performs a fast paced poodle act on Ringling Bros. Red Unit circus.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Far From Home
Elena Stafanova started out as a gymnast in Bulgaria. This lovely lady is now an American circus aerialist, elephant rider and showgirl who also performs a daring hair hanging act.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Very Funny Fellow
Former Ringling Red Unit Boss Clown and nice guy, Jay Stewart, dresses in drag and brings out the audience laughs.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Talent & Versatility
Charming American circus performer Jessica Popa performs in a transition act with her husband Cristin and also does an aerial silks routine.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Veteran Clown
American circus clown Raul Castano has been performing for over 38 years. He is well known for the hilarious act that he performs with his dog "Cookie".
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Incredible Performer
The lovely and talented Lyric Wallenda Aristov is a seventh generation American circus performer. She and her mother Rietta perform a daring aerial perch act on Circus incredible.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Most Happy Fellow
Ringling Bros. Red Unit clown, Marlow Russ, is shown as he cavorts around the arena floor prior to the main show.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Well Known Circus Name
The Ayala family is well known in the American circus, and Maria Ayala is the matriarch of the family. This lovely lady is shown prior to presenting her trained horse act.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Heavy Lifting
Friendly American circus strongman Jozef Pakucza is originally from Hungary and has the show name "Herkules". As part of his act, he has a fully loaded jeep drive over his body.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
All In The Family
As shown on The Royal Hanneford Circus, the lovely Ciara Garden fills in as a showgirl. She is the daughter of well known camel presenter and ringmaster, Ian Garden, Jr.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Stand Up Guy
One of the most amiable people on Ringling Bros. Circus is go- to person, Bob Cox. Over the years Bob has been a ring boss, rigger and property boss on the various show units.
Friday, October 2, 2015
Aerial Starlet
The lovely Kelly Miller Circus performer, Bethany Webster, is from Hugo Oklahoma. She can be seen in the aerial ballet as one of "The North Starlets".
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Rocketing To Success
Sarasota Florida native Johnny Rocket is a seventh generation circus performer. He often teams up with "Galaxy Girl", Tina Winn, to perform the dangerous Cyberton act.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Equine Excellence
Performing Cossack and Roman Riding skills, the lovely Dusti Hausman is an award winning circus horsewoman from North Carolina.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Great Relationship
Kelly Miller Circus elephant trainer, Tom Demery, has enjoyed a long time friendship with the famous pachyderm ""Anna Louise".
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Been There, Done That
Friendly and outgoing American circus performer Jodie Winn has performed several acts, including the giant wheel, liberty act and high wire motorcycle.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Acclaimed Contortionist
Well known contortionist Rudolph "Pinky" Delmonte grew up in and around the American circus. He started training as a contortionist at the early age of seven.
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Dancing Delight
Friendly and outgoing, Australian Anna Johnson enjoys touring America as part of the Ringling Bros. Red Unit's dance group.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Masterful
Nicolas Souren is a master juggler and has performed his act on various circuses around the world. He and his wife Kimberly (aerialist) can currently be seen on the American Kelley-Miller Circus.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Lovely & Talented
Former horsewoman and acrobat Martha Suarez Martinez joins her husband, Segio, in a very unique American circus act-"The Dancing Gauchos".
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Strength & Timing
Originally from the Ukraine, circus performer Dimitry Potemkin must exhibit physical strength and perfect timing as part of an aerial casting act.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Popcorn & Lemonade
Ringling Bros. concessionaire Sky Shannon serves up typical circus food, which is enjoyed by adults and children alike.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)