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*[[Beijing_Acrobatic_Troupe_Pole_Act_2007|Beijing Acrobatic Troupe]], Chinese Poles (2007) | *[[Beijing_Acrobatic_Troupe_Pole_Act_2007|Beijing Acrobatic Troupe]], Chinese Poles (2007) | ||
*[[Con_Colleano_Movie_c1939|Con Colleano]], Tight Wire Act (c.1939) | *[[Con_Colleano_Movie_c1939|Con Colleano]], Tight Wire Act (c.1939) | ||
*[[Gerd_Siemoneit_Lion_Act_Video_(1975)|Gerd Siemoneit]], Lion Act (1975) | *[[Gerd_Siemoneit_Lion_Act_Video_(1975)|Gerd Siemoneit]], Lion Act (1975) | ||
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In the Spotlight
NEW YORK CIRCUSES
The following is a list of the various circus structures that were built (or buildings that were adapted) to house New York's resident circuses. Some had a very ephemeral life, other lasted several years or even decades. When they appeared in Europe at the end of the eighteenth century (see Short History of the Circus), circus performances were originally presented in buildings, either permanent structures, or wooden constructions that were erected in a town, and then dismantled and transported to the next—or simply sold at wood value at the end of the run. Circus in America became an itinerant affair in the first half of the nineteenth century, but major cities, like New York, often retained a resident circus. New York's last permanent circus building, the Hippotheatron, or New York Circus, stood on 14th Street, near Union Square—in what was then the heart of the Theater District—until as late as 1872. But in a country in constant expansion, itinerant circuses were much more profitable, and they quickly prevailed: From roughly 1870 to 1930, they made circus the most popular performing art in America.... (more...)
New Biographies
- Erhard & Christiane Samel, Animal Trainers
- Ella Levitskaya, Dog Trainer
- Molly Saudeck, Tight Wire Dancer
- The Liazeed Trio, Hand Balancers
- Zhengzhou Acrobatic Troupe, Chinese Acrobats
New Videos
- The Herculeans, Comdy Acrobats (1973)
- Erhard & Christiane Samel, Cage Act (1973)
- Beijing Acrobatic Troupe, Chinese Poles (2007)
- Con Colleano, Tight Wire Act (c.1939)
- Gerd Siemoneit, Lion Act (1975)
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
