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".
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 17, 2015
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.
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