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*[[The Qian Brothers]], Jugglers | *[[The Qian Brothers]], Jugglers | ||
*[[Roby Gasser]], Circus Director, Sea Lion Trainer | *[[Roby Gasser]], Circus Director, Sea Lion Trainer | ||
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In the Spotlight
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THE BENNEWEIS FAMILY
The origin of Cirkus Benneweis goes back to 1887, when Gottfried Binneweitz (1865-1933) obtained a license to perform as "artist and musician" and began to give outdoor circus performances in Denmark. Gottfried was the son of August Wilhelm Binneweitz (1839-1887), a German traveling musician who had moved to Denmark in the second half of the nineteenth century—following the example of many North-German traveling merchants and performers who crossed the border at that time... (more...)
Recent Biographies
- Duo Mouvance, Aerialists
- The Knie family, Circus Owners
- The Qian Brothers, Jugglers
- Roby Gasser, Circus Director, Sea Lion Trainer
- Oleg Izossimov, Hand Balancer
Featured Oral Histories
- Barry Lubin, Clown (Grandma) - Interview (Jando 2008)
- Fumagalli, Clown - Interview (Jando 2008)
- Kris Kremo, Juggler - Interview (Jando 2007)
Featured Video
- The Qian Brothers, jugglers (1988)
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
