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Born in Sarasota, Florida, Nock is a seventh-generation circus performer, a descendant of the family that founded Switzerland's famous Circus Nock in the 18th century. [3] He was a star attraction for the Big Apple Circus and for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus before pursuing an independent career as a performer.
Lilly Yokoi (born 1929) is a Japanese American bicycle acrobat known as "The Ballerina on the Golden Bicycle". Yokoi toured with her family, going solo after her appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1956 and became one of the most sought-after circus performers of her time.
Pages in category "American circus performers" The following 96 pages are in this category, out of 96 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Haley Viloria: An aerialist from Petaluma, CA, who works as a circus performer and coach Jonathan Burns : A 42-year-old comic magician from Lancaster, PA Journeyy : A 9-year-old singer/keyboard ...
His "Rowe's American Circus" played in Melbourne, Australia from June 1852 [3] to October 1854, when he liquidated the establishment. [4] The English acrobat George Lewis was one of his performers. Rowe returned to America in February 1854, leaving his wife Eliza, who was a performing member of the circus, riding a trick pony, as sole manager. [5]
John Andrew ‘Jack’ Lepiarz (born July 11, 1988), better known by his stage names Jack the Whipper and Jacques Ze Whipper, is an American circus performer and social media personality. He is best known for his whip cracking stage show which he performs at several Renaissance festivals and posts on social media, where he has over 3 million ...
Peru, Indiana native Brian Miser, also known as The Human Fuse, is a self-taught human cannonball.Featured on the 14th season of America's Got Talent. [1] and a Guinness World Record holder, [2] Miser is an American circus performer.
Senator Bob Casey was recorded explaining his decision: "[We raised the flag] to honor Thomas Wall - an academic and circus performer who works to preserve American Performing Arts history. This [award] is a lifetime achievement." [63] Wall was the 28th person to receive the accolade since the organization's inception in 1947. [64]