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In the Spotlight
CHARLY BAUMANN
Charly Baumann (1928-2001) was one of the great wild cat trainers of the second half of the twentieth century, a major circus star both in Europe and in America—where he eventually settled. He was born Heinz Erich Baumann in Berlin, Germany, on September 14, 1928, in a family connected to show business and animals, albeit not to the circus: Heinz’s father was a movie stuntman who worked with horses for UFA in Berlin, then Germany’s major movie studio. From age seven to twelve, young Heinz made his first foray in show business, playing bit parts in movies at the UFA studio. This could have led to an acting career, but the advent of World War II completely reshaped Heinz’s destiny... (more...)
Recent Additions
- Raúl Jimenez, Flying Trapeze
- Elena Serafimovich, Aerialist
- Charly Baumann, Animal Trainer
- Elena Borodina, Hand Balancer
- Circus Oz, Australia
Featured Oral Histories
- Barry Lubin, Clown (Grandma) - Interview (Jando 2008)
- Fumagalli, Clown - Interview (Jando 2008)
- Kris Kremo, Juggler - Interview (Jando 2007)
Featured Video
- Ben Williams & Anna May, with The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra (1985)
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
