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		+	*[[Pinito Del Oro Video|Pinito Del Oro]], Washington Trapeze (1956)
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	*[[Les_Bario_Video_(c.1980)|Les Bario]], Clowns (c.1980)		*[[Les_Bario_Video_(c.1980)|Les Bario]], Clowns (c.1980)
	*[[Ilès-Rosettis_Video_(1973)|The Ilès-Rosettis]], Acrobats (1973)		*[[Ilès-Rosettis_Video_(1973)|The Ilès-Rosettis]], Acrobats (1973)
	*[[Andrey_Mantchev_BAC_Video_(2010)|Andrey Mantchev]], Hand Balancing (2010)		*[[Andrey_Mantchev_BAC_Video_(2010)|Andrey Mantchev]], Hand Balancing (2010)
−	*[[Wuqiao_Rope_Spinning_BAC_Video_(2010)|Wuqiao Acrobatic Troupe]], Rope Spinning (2010)
	==Featured Oral Histories==		==Featured Oral Histories==

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Revision as of 21:07, 24 March 2012

Welcome to Circopedia, the free encyclopedia of the international circus. A project of the Big Apple Circus, inspired and funded by the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation.

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In The Spotlight

THE CHARLIVELS

In the 1950-1960s, The Charlivels were one of the most successful acrobatic acts on the international circus and variety scene, in constant demand in Europe and America. Their work was technically remarkable and artistically elegant, a flawless mix of acrobatics, music and dance—a combination ideally suited for variety theaters and nightclubs, but which remained as efficient in a circus ring. (Oftentimes, what seems spectacular on the stage loses its efficiency in a circus ring, which is a far more challenging performing space.) Juanito (1923-2004), Charlie, Jr. (1925-2011), and Valentino (1927-2006) Andreu Busto were the sons of the legendary clown Charlie Rivel, and the brothers of Paulina Schumann. They were born on the road, during the international tours of their illustrious father: Juanito at sea, between Palma de Mallorca and Valencia, Spain; Charlie, Jr. in London during an engagement of The Andreu-Rivels, Charlie Rivel’s family act, with Bertram Mills Circus; and Valentino in Brussels.... (more...)

New Biographies

• Terry Cavaretta, Aerialist
• Wuqiao Acrobatic Troupe, Chinese Acrobats
• The Charlivels, Acrobats
• Freddy Osler, Aerialist
• Paul Jung, Clown

New Videos

• Pinito Del Oro, Washington Trapeze (1956)
• The Pompoff Thedy Family, Clowns (c.1980)
• Les Bario, Clowns (c.1980)
• The Ilès-Rosettis, Acrobats (1973)
• Andrey Mantchev, Hand Balancing (2010)

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. Keep visiting us: even if today you don't find what you're looking for, it may well be here tomorrow!

Dominique Jando

Editor/Curator