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* [[The_Baranton_Sisters_Video_(1969)|Baranton Sisters]], Foot Jugglers (1969) | * [[The_Baranton_Sisters_Video_(1969)|Baranton Sisters]], Foot Jugglers (1969) | ||
* [[Baranton_Trio_Video_(1958)|Trio Baranton]], Foot Jugglers (1958) | * [[Baranton_Trio_Video_(1958)|Trio Baranton]], Foot Jugglers (1958) | ||
* [[Fokin_Troupe_Video_(c.2005)|The Fokin Troupe]], Russian Swing (c.2005) | * [[Fokin_Troupe_Video_(c.2005)|The Fokin Troupe]], Russian Swing (c.2005) | ||
* [[The_Carmenas_Video_(1965)|The Carmenas]], Hand-to-Hand Balancing (1965) | * [[The_Carmenas_Video_(1965)|The Carmenas]], Hand-to-Hand Balancing (1965) | ||
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==Featured Oral Histories== | ==Featured Oral Histories== |
Revision as of 06:15, 30 March 2013
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In The Spotlight
THE SAMWELL FAMILY
The Samwell family (whose name was probably Samuel originally, and would sometimes be spelled Samwells later) is one of England’s oldest circus dynasties. Although they may never have attained the prominence of Philip Astley, Charles Hughes, Andrew Ducrow, George Sanger, and other luminaries of the British circus, they still hold an important place in circus history. Their origins are blurred in time, and they have apparently been touring and performing long before the creation of the circus by Philip Astley in 1770. As became the case for many itinerant performers of that era, circus soon proved an ideal setting for their line of work, and the Samwells turned into circus performers and entrepreneurs, thus establishing one of the very first circus dynasties. The Samwells’ story is sketchy, as it often happens with traveling circus families who didn’t establish a major, long-running enterprise—generally with a base in a specific city where their achievements would have been regularly chronicled in local newspapers. The following research is centered on members of the family whose activities have been noted or chronicled in various publications over the years.... (more...)
New Biographies
- Dosov Troupe, Teeterboard
- Camilio Mayer, High Wire Artist
- James Washington Myers, Circus Owner
- Dmitry Chernov, Juggler
- Jakob Busch, Circus Owner
New Videos
- The Dosov Troupe, Teeterboard Act (2005)
- Baranton Sisters, Foot Jugglers (1969)
- Trio Baranton, Foot Jugglers (1958)
- The Fokin Troupe, Russian Swing (c.2005)
- The Carmenas, Hand-to-Hand Balancing (1965)
Featured Oral Histories
- Alberto Zoppé, Equestrian - Interview (McCutcheon & Distasio, 2003)
- Olivier Taquin, Mime - Interview (Jando, 2008)
- Barry Lubin, Clown (Grandma) - Interview (Jando, 2008)
- Fumagalli, Clown - Interview (Jando, 2008)
- Kris Kremo, Juggler - Interview (Jando, 2007)
A Message from the Editor
- CIRCOPEDIA is a constantly evolving and expanding encyclopedia of the international circus. New videos, biographies, essays, and documents are added to the site on a weekly—and sometimes daily—basis. So keep visiting us: even if today you don't find what you're looking for, it may well be here tomorrow! And if you are a serious circus scholar and spot a factual or historical inaccuracy, do not hesitate to contact us: we will definitely consider your remarks and suggestions.
- Dominique Jando
- Editor/Curator