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In the Spotlight

DAVID LARIBLE

Born June 23, 1957 in Novara, Italy, David Larible has been seen in many European circus rings, on television, and on theater stages; he had an amazing career in the United States and Mexico, and has made frequent appearances in Russia and Eastern Europe. His is by far the most famous (and most copied) circus clown in the world. David is the first traditional circus augusteIn a classic European clown team, the comic, red-nosed character, as opposed to the elegant, whiteface Clown. to have brilliantly synthesized the virtuosity of old musical augustes and the classic clown entrée(French) Clown piece with a dramatic structure, generally in the form of a short story or scene. repertoire with new trends such as the Russian lyrical interpretation of clowning, and the street-rooted audience participation that appeared in Europe in the early 1980s.... (more...)

New Biographies

• Armand Grüss, Equestrian, Acrobat, Clown
• Nikolai Chelnokov, Acrobat, Aerialist, Director
• Alfred Court, Circus Owner and Animal Trainer
• Walter Milde, Animal Trainer
• Carlos Guity, Acrobat

New Videos

• Jérôme Thomas, Juggler (1984)
• Angelo Ballan, Bicycle Act (1984)
• Armand Grüss & Toffy, Elephant Act (1984)
• Los Albaracines, Aerialists (1976)
• The 5 Orlandos, Acrobats (1966)
• Sampol Troupe, High Wire (1984)

Featured Oral Histories

• 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