Lovely Sarah Chandler doubles as a showgirl on The Migley Shrine Circus when not assisting her husband, Devon, in his magic act.
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.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Saturday, March 28, 2015
The Beat Goes On
Featured drummer in the 2015 Ringling Bros. Circus Gold Unit is former Pittsburgh native Jeremy Papay. His musical skills and timing add greatly to the show overall production.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Hooping & Looping
2015 Ringling Gold performer Kelsie Garcia does a hula hoop act during the pre show and also is part of the family motorcycle steel arena act during the main show.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Lovin' The Cats
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Veteran animal groom "Red" Cunningham has worked with many circus animals, including elephants. Given the choice, however, he prefers tigers.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Juggling Responsibilities
Ringling Red Unit concessionaire Emma Rebecca Varney hails from the state of New Hampshire. When not working, she is learning to juggle from one of the show performers.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Circus Way Of Life
Paolo Carballo has grown up in the American circus and among his many accomplishments he has become a great juggler.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Latin Lovely
As one of the great Ringling Blue Unit dancers, Brazilian Deia Rocha adds sparkle to the show.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Suspenseful Spinning
Zerbini Family Circus performer Gustavo Ramirez routinely tempts danger on the giant wheel.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Swinging & Swaying
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Circus swaypole performer, delightful Deborah Winn, who along with her husband Mike, amazes the audience with her daring talents.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Jumping For Joy
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American circus performer Abdon Tuniziani brings out the audience laughter during his trampoline act. He is also a gifted aerialist.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Western Theme
Carson & Barnes Circus performer Sandra Omar is an aerialist and showgirl. Here she styles for the camera before entering the big top for the Western spec.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
A Key Person
Keyboard player Gabriel Romero, Jr. is a veteran Ringling band member and can currently be heard in the 2015 Gold Unit production "Built To Amaze". He is originally from Tuscon, AZ.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Lovely & Talented
American circus performer Susan Vidbel Ashton exhibits grace and skill as she performs on the aerial lyra.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Go To Guy
Walker Bros. Circus relies heavily on John Owens. He not only handles much of the show maintenance, but also works the front door.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Classy Lady
American aerialist and showgirl, as shown on the Migley Shrine Circus, Mona Loyal comes from a long and distinguished line of circus performers.
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