Ian Garden
From Ocala Magazine The passion to entertain lies deep in the roots of the Garden family. Ian’s father William was born in Scotland in the
From Ocala Magazine The passion to entertain lies deep in the roots of the Garden family. Ian’s father William was born in Scotland in the
By Dominique Jando From 1968 to 2001, Gunther Gebel-Williams was, in the United States, the most celebrated circus performer of his generation—a true media star
As a kid, Jerry L. King attended the circus in his hometown of Tampa, Florida in 1918 and was captivated by the unicyclists on the
The Konyot family were one of Europe’s top equestrian groups dating back to the mid 19th century. They performed with German Circus Busch and Leopold
John Milton Herriott John Herriott has had a multiplicity of roles in his professional and personal life. He is held in high regard by all
From the Sarasota Herald Tribune: Circus owner Hill was also known for charity work MARK ZALOUDEK View Comments SARASOTA — Allan C. Hill’s life, like
Timothy J. Holst Filled Circus Big Top With Talent Excerpts taken from an obituary in the New York Times by Glenn Collins Timothy J. Holst,
Terrell M. Jacobs, acknowledged one of the worlds greatest wild animal trainers of all time, and an early member of the Circus Historical Society was
By Dominique Jando One of the most recognizable clowns in recent circus history, Lou Jacobs’s career spanned 62 years, 60 of which he spent with
DollyJacobs Founder and Vice President, The Circus Arts Conservatory Known as the “Queen of the Air,” Dolly Jacobs is a world-renowned circus aerialist as well
The highest of achievements in circus arts and culture is celebrated annually in Sarasota, Florida. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation organizes and hosts the dignified ceremony on beautiful St. Armands Circle before thousands of admirers. The end result is part Academy Awards “Lifetime Achievement”mixed with a Hollywood Walk of Fame style plaque, representing permanent recognition for the artist. After the ceremony, the inductees remove elegant red velvet covers revealing large bronze wagon wheels and biographical plaques, providing a synopsis of their lifelong contribution to circus arts and culture.
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