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*[[Vince_Bruce_BAC_Video_1989|Vince Bruce]], Trick Roper (1989) | *[[Vince_Bruce_BAC_Video_1989|Vince Bruce]], Trick Roper (1989) | ||
*[[David_Rosaire_BAC_Video_(1989)|David Rosaire]], Dog Act (1989) | *[[David_Rosaire_BAC_Video_(1989)|David Rosaire]], Dog Act (1989) | ||
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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. Like 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... (more...)New Biographies
- César_Aedo, Clown
- Vince Bruce, Trick Roper
- David Rosaire, Dog Trainer
- The Flying Cortes, Flying Trapeze
- The Rodion Troupe, Russian Barre
New Videos
- Katja_Schumann_The_Courier_BAC_Video_1989|Katja Schumann]], The CourierAn equestrian presentation created by Andrew Ducrow in 1827 as ''The Courier of St. Petersburg'', in which a rider stands on two galloping horses, one foot on each, and allows other horses to pass between his mounts, catching their reins as they pass, eventually holding the reins a group of galloping horses in front of him. (Also known in French as ''La Poste''.) (1989)
- Olivier & Melinda, Hand-to-Hand Balancing (1989)
- Pedro Reis, Cloud Swing (1989)
- Vince Bruce, Trick Roper (1989)
- David Rosaire, Dog Act (1989)
Featured Oral Histories
- 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. Keep visiting us: even if today you don't find what you're looking for, it may well be here tomorrow!
- Dominique Jando