Tito Gaona and Family
By Dominique Jando (Circopedia): The Gaonas are a large Mexican circus family. Since the flying trapeze has long been a specialty of the Mexican circus,
By Dominique Jando (Circopedia): The Gaonas are a large Mexican circus family. Since the flying trapeze has long been a specialty of the Mexican circus,
Excerpts taken from the New York Times tribute to the life of Ward Hall: By Neil Genzlinger Sept. 6, 2018 Ward Hall, an impresario of
Otto Griebling From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Otto Griebling Otto Griebling 1947 cole bros circus.jpg Born April 28, 1896 Koblenz,
Famous as Risley Performers, this family dates their act to Germany in the 1930s. Following dates with the Bertram Mills at the Olympia in London
Italo Fornasari, one of the circus world’s most esteemed comedic talents, and his family have influenced the art of clowning in virtually every field of
Merle Evans From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Merle Evans Born Merle Slease Evans December 26, 1891 Columbus, Kansas Died December
Ramon Sr., Irene Gonzalez Espana, Ramon “Monchis” Espana Jr., Gladis Espana Anastasini, Carolina Espana Nock, Irene Espana, Noe Espana and Ivan Espana. Innovated by Ramon
By Dominique Jando A fourth-generation circus performer (through her mother), Lola Dobritch (1922-2008) was one of the great tight-wire artists of the mid-twentieth century, famous
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Greatest Show on Earth is a 1952 American drama film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille,[2] shot in
By Dominique Jando Pinito del Oro (1931-2017) was a genuine circus star, an iconic personality of the Spanish entertainment scene, and one of the world’s
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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