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From Circopedia: By Don Stacey Dora Rogge was born in October 1933 in Germany to a well-known circus family; her grandmother was Leopoldine Lange (1873-1956),
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From Circopedia: By Don Stacey Dora Rogge was born in October 1933 in Germany to a well-known circus family; her grandmother was Leopoldine Lange (1873-1956),
With the guiding hand of Pablo Rodriguez, he and his family formed what became one of the most accomplished family aerial acts of the 1960s,
Ringling brothers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Ringling brothers (originally Rüngling) were seven American siblings who transformed their small touring company of performers into
[sp_wpcarousel id=”2749″ Dan Rice Ring of Fame biography David Carlyon May 1, 2023 Dan Rice (1823-1900) was the greatest clown in nineteenth-century America. But to
His life-long enthusiasm for the patronage of the circus arts culminated in his founding of the International Circus Festival in Monte Carlo.III of Monaco’s passion
John Wallace Pugh was born was born June 18, 1938 in the Kennington district of London, UK, the son of John “Digger” Pugh and Sheila
Fred Pfening’s true passion was the circus, said his son, Fred Pfening III. “It was a hobby that got out of hand.” Pfening’s love affair
Following the 2nd World War, Rudolf Mootz, his wife Gerda, his brothers Peter and Wilhelm, along with Beppo Wallenda formed the Wallenda/Mootz Highwire Troupe, performing
For over 40 years they thrilled audiences with their sensational performances on the flying trapeze. Originating the act in Mexico in 1940, brothers Jose, Lalo
Henry Ringling North From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Henry Ringling North Henry Ringling North Sarasota, Florida.jpg Born Henry Whitestone North November 12, 1909 Chicago, Illinois
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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