Monthly Archives: May 2010

Raising children under the big top

The LA Times is running this story about RBB&BC ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson, and what its like raising kids under the big top Iverson has two kids, 5 and 1. Nice look at living on tour with young kids.

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22 Callers Respond to Queensland HIV Hotline

Top News (UK) is running this story about 22 callers having responded to the hotline about having had unprotected sex with Godfrey Zaburoni. Zaburoni is still in custody, charged with knowingly spreading HIV, which is a crime in Australia.

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Care & Maintenance of unsealed ball bearing Swivels

For all of you aerialists and riggers that use unsealed swivels, here is a concise document for the Care & Maintenance of unsealed ball bearing Swivels

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Homey the Clown – The Letter D

Just ran across this great clown sketch, and thought I would share it with you!

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CEASE AND DESIST ORDER ISSUED AGAINST CIRCUS PERFORMERS “AMERICAN UNITED ENTERTAINMENT LLC”

BISMARCK – Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem today issued a Cease and Desist Order banning American United Entertainment LLC, of Gainesville, Texas, from operating in the State of North Dakota. American United Entertainment, LLC, also known as Great American Circus of … Continue reading

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Irvin Romig: Ricky the Clown made generation of kids smile

The Detroit Free Press is running this story about the life of Irvin Romig, better known as Ricky the Clown. You will be missed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As I stumble through this life, help me to create more laughter than tears, dispense … Continue reading

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Waterfront Museum’s circus series returns this June

The NY Post is running this story about Red Hook’s popular Sunday circus series returning to the Waterfront Museum, a restored barge on the Red Hook, NY waterfront, with a whole new season of acrobats, aerialists and jugglers in “Showboat … Continue reading

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Circus Oz 2010 Hazel Bock Foot Juggle

Video of Hazel Bock practicing her Foot Juggling

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Afghan circus provides ‘free atmosphere’

USA Today is running this story about the Afghan Mobile Mini Circus for Children and the amazing work they are doing! Great work guys!

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UniverSoul Circus Kicks Summer Off in the Northeast

International Star-Studded Cast Set to Play Newark, Hartford and Boston in June NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ — UniverSoul Circus invites fans of all ages in the Northeast to take a “daycation” and “Let Some Fun Shine In” this summer … Continue reading

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