The newest installment of the Marvel film franchise is called The Avengers and it has attracted a lot of attention worldwide! I know I’m one of the many who are super excited to see the film which will officially be released May 4th, 2012, in the U.S. In honor of the film’s much...

Winner of audience awards at film festivals from coast to coast, Circus Dreams  follows the adventures of a troupe of teens and “tweens” who astonish and delight audiences around New England on a Big Top Tour. The vibrant documentary captures the energy, perseverance, teamwork and...

The first words that typically come to mind when hearing the term Circus Girl  are “strong”, “tough”, “tenacious”, “beautiful”, “talented”… just to name a few. Here’s a woman who embodies every sense of those words (and...

Ray Asuncion is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. She moved to Los Angeles, California, 12 years ago and is now a breast cancer victor  for the past 9 years. Ray has taken aerial trapeze classes with Nathalie Gaulthier of Le Studio as her creative form of physical therapy to help her lead a...

It looks like Furne One just can’t get enough of that circus theme! Here are some pictures of Miss Ophelia Overdose in a stunning rendition of the costume once worn by the beautiful Gina Lollobrigida in the motion picture Trapeze. Miss Overdose is a model, designer, burlesque performer,...

Calling all clowns, physical actors, contemporary mimes, and street performers! If you’ve always dreamed of joining the cast of a Cirque du Soleil  production, now is your chance! They are seeking new talent for its current shows and upcoming creations. The auditions will take...

If you’re wondering what happened to the traditional circus gypsy, you needn’t look any further. Cavallo Equestrian Arts is owned and operated by 7th generation circus performer Olissio Zamperla-Zoppe alongside his brothers Gino & Ermes. Their lineage dates back to the...

Here at CGM we love to celebrate Circus Girls  from all walks of life. This week we set our sights on Martha Kirby; a nineteen year old aerialist currently living in St.Paul, Minnesota. She started her entertainment career dancing at the age of seven and since then has trained in many...

Nik Wallenda has been given permission on Feb. 15, 2012, by the Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) to attempt to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope; a feat that hasn’t been accomplished in more than a century. The last person to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope was James Hardy in...

2012 Clown College® Auditions Announced This is a once-in-a–lifetime opportunity to audition to become part of The World Famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Clown Alley TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL – VANDERBILT HALL 87 E...