Nathalie Yves Gaulthier seems to have been destined for circus greatness right from the start. She was born in a small fishing village called Gaspe in Quebec, Canada, and was then raised in Iqaluit, N.W.T. (which is so North, it’s right below Greenland). This blonde-haired, green-eyed...
M·A·C PRO Membership Program available for Circus ...
It has come to my attention recently that a lot of Circus Girls are unaware of this amazing program. Almost every Circus Girl I know has been using M·A·C products for years and so many were completely unaware of the discount they offer. I’ve been using this discount for about 5 years now and assumed I was the last to know when, in fact, I was actually one of the few who knew about it! Go to your local M·A·C store for more information on the program and enjoy the benefits of being a Circus Girl ! M·A·C PRO Membership Program is a paid for membership program open to all makeup professionals: Makeup Artists, Aestheticians,...
Pregnant, fit &...
As an aerialist, I have always taken good care of my body for two main reasons: Health & Aesthetics. As a circus performer, one tends to be a bit more vain than the average person. Let’s face it, any circus producer will tell you that your work relies not only on how talented you are...
Makeup Secrets from ...
Elena Hortobagyi-Caroli (a.k.a. “Pici”) is an Italian-Hungarian, 7th generation Circus Girl with over 20 years of performing experience and 12 years as a professional makeup artist. She comes from one of the most prestigious names in Circus, the Caroli bareback riders, and is...
The First 20 Minutes
The circus isn’t solely made up of performers & acrobats, it employs thousands of people from all walks of life. Whether it’s working in an office in town or traveling on tour with the show, office jobs are crucial to the success of a circus and, unfortunately, require many...
Circus Jewelry by Ch...
What A Novel Idea is an aptly named shop where you can find some really unique jewelry items; many with a circus twist. It showcases the 1930′s and 40′s inspired creations of Chantelle Wilson. We managed to catch up with Chantelle to discuss her art and inspiration. Circus Girl...
Circus Girl Skin Car...
Skin care can be a real hassle while traveling. Maintaining a good skin care regimen is often nearly impossible whether we travel by land or air and is usually last on our list of “things to do”; especially since Circus Girls are always “on-the-go”. Circus performers...
Paralympic Games
The opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games is set to be a real show stopper! This year the Paralympics will feature disabled artists performing circus arts at the opening ceremony that will be opened by Queen Elizabeth on Wednesday, August 29th at 8:30pm (GMT) at the Olympic...
Madagascar 3: Europe...
It looks like those pesky wild animals are at it again… only this time, they’ve somehow landed in Monte Carlo! Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo go through great lengths to avoid capture in the glamorous city of Monte Carlo only to end up...
Top 5 Circus Attractions in Sarasota, Florida
Ever dreamed you could live in a city where you can drive down a street called Ringling Boulevard? Or see a highwire in someone’s backyard, a globe of death in their neighbor’s and down the next street a flying trapeze? Welcome to Sarasota, Florida. – the Circus Capital of the World! It’s no coincidence Sarasota has that nickname as it’s home to many circus performers from around the world including some of the more famous names in circus like Wallenda, Nock, and Zoppe (to name a few). This city doesn’t just have a rich circus heritage, it continues to grow and has many other attractions to offer....
Main à Main
Exciting news for all hand-to-hand artists! There is now an international hand-to-hand competition called Main à Main (which means hand-to-hand in french) and is the first partner-duo competition of its kind in the USA. The circus duo base acro competition is going to take place in a...
Nik Wallenda Stunt o...
Nik Wallenda’s high wire walk over Niagara Falls has turned into a prime-time television event on ABC, devoting a full three hours to the daredevil’s walk. The stunt will air on national televison on June 15th, 2012. “It’s a return to some of the great events...
Avengers Eye Make-up...
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...