American circus contortionist Katarina Danks, together with fellow performer Tatevik Seyranyan, somehow manage to squeeze both of themselves into box smaller than two feet square.
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.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
Pony Up
A Lewis & Clark Circus mainstay is nice guy Randall Simmons. In addition to running the pony sweep, he assists in the animal acts.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Shooting Star
Charming Ringling Bros. Circus Red Unit star Gemma Kirby is shot from a cannon during each performance.The Minneapolis native is also an accomplished aerialist.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Well Known Circus Name
Following in his father Amando's footsteps and several generations before him, Cristian Loyal (known as "Fajolino") performs in the 2015 edition of the Kelley-Miller Circus.
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Keeping In Line
Lovely and talented, Brazilian Flavia Alves is the line captain for the dancers on the Ringling Bros. Red Unit in 2015.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Happy Musician
Lincoln New Hampshire native Daniel Glynn is enjoying his first year as a bass player in the Ringling Bros.Gold circus band.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Charming Lady
Olinka Wallenda is a delightful lady who is married to famous circus wire walker Tino Wallenda. She herself performed as a single trapeze artist and as a unicycle rider. Olinka currently handles the costumes, oversees rigging and safety measures for "The Flying Wallendas Troupe".
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Mongolian Artist
2015 Kelly-Miller Circus featured performer Mendee Chanbmanzaya does an aerial silk act with his wife Zaya. The couple is from Ulan, Mongolia.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Perfect Casting
All the way from her native Russia, Kseniia Kotsylo performs in an aerial casting act on the Ringling Brothers Gold Unit's "Built To Amaze".
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Walking A Fine Line
American circus performer Jimmy Garcia dazzles the audience with his daring escapades upon the high wire.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Daring Aloft
Ukraine aerialist Kateryna Zinchenko displays strength and skills for the audience during the pre-show on Ringling Bros Red Unit.
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Going Around In Circles
Pictured in Hanneford Circus 2015 production wardrobe, Adilson Fernandez performs death defying feats on the giant wheel with his wife Gilda.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Charming Concessionaire
Palm Bay Florida native Hannah Schock greets patrons with a winning smile as she takes their happy reminder photo of visiting Ringling Bros. Circus Red Unit's 2015 edition of "The Greatest Show On Earth"..
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Circus Entrepreneur
Stylish Justin Loomis is not only the ringmaster, but is also the owner of the well known Loomis Brothers Circus.
Sunday, August 2, 2015
On The Web
As a "North Starlet" in the 2015 edition of Kelly Miller Circus, Wendy Bell performs in the aerial display production. When not traveling with the show, her home is in Orlando, FL.
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