The Circus Ring of Fame Inductees

peggy williams Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Williams, Peggy

Peggy Williams’ contributions to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and the circus industry have literally made history.  She was the first female graduate of

joseph bauer Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Joseph Bauer

From the New York Times Archives May 20, 1983: The four Fearless Bauers, whose daredevilry atop 70-foot poles without a net is a high point

Yong brothers Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Yong Brothers

Few if any have ever matched the equilibristic talents of John and Walter Yong. In their most astounding feat, John performed a free handstand, balancing

willie edelston Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

William Lewis (Willie) Edelston

Willie Edelston – From early beginnings as the 1941 National YMCA Ring Champion, Willie Edelston had a love for performing. He served his country from

richter casselly families Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Richter/Casselly Families

The Richter/Casselly Families – Two of Europe’s premiere multi-generational circus families are best known for their elephant, horse, exotic animal, and human acrobatic productions. The

silvia zerbini Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Sylvia Zerbini

Sylvia Zerbini and her beautiful steeds star in a unique performance of equestrianism – a sight you won’t soon forget! Zerbini hails from a nine-generation

jean tarzan zerbini circus ring of fame foundation inductee

Jean (Tarzan) Zerbini

Swinging into the ring, attired in a loincloth, he was “Tarzan Zerbini, Lord of the Jungle” in one of the most innovative and crowed-pleasing wild

jacqueline zerbini Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Jacqueline Zerbini

Trapeze artist extraordinaire, French-born Jacqueline is known for her spectacular heel catches and one toe hangs, all without safety devices. Her versatility extended to training

george carden Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

George Carden

GEORGE CARDEN Revered and respected by peers and performers alike, known as one of the foremost circus producers ever, George Carden has been in the

may wirth Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

May Wirth

May Wirth (6 June 1894 – 18 October 1978) was an Australian circus and vaudeville performer[1] famous for her ability to do somersaults forwards and

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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