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.
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.
Friday, October 30, 2015
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".
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