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The Fascinating World of Circus Families and Their Legacy
TLDR Circus families have a long-standing tradition and strong sense of belonging, often marrying within the community and creating a tight-knit and supportive environment. Despite the challenges they face, some circus families have been able to carry on their legacy and make a decent living in the industry.
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Circus families and their financial situations are often a mystery, as it is considered rude to talk about money, but some circus families can make a decent living.
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Circus families originally started when someone in the family discovered a talent for performing and decided to involve the whole family, allowing them to spend more time together while on the road.
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Circus families have a strong sense of belonging and prestige, and often marry within the circus community, creating a tight-knit and supportive environment.
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The Clark family dynasty broke up during World War II, but Ernestine Clark carried on the family business and eventually became the first daughter to follow her father into the International Circus Hall of Fame.
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The discussion veers off into a conversation about old New York Times articles and the accuracy of reporting, before transitioning into an ad for NetSuite and Bartesian cocktail maker.
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The Hobbeson family, originally known as the Nelsons, changed their name to pay homage to a former stage partner and eventually became the famous flying Nelsons, known for their dangerous acrobatic acts, including a seven-person chair pyramid on a high wire.
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The Hajinis, a circus family with a 350-year ancestry, started the Peru Amateur Circus in 1956, where kids perform 10 shows every summer.
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The Konyot family, who began in 1870, were equestrians and a member of the family, Tina Konyot, competed for the U.S. in the 2012 Olympics.
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The equestrian part of the circus was popular in Europe, but the Clark family had to return to America after World War II, and they eventually transitioned into creating equestrian centers instead of performing in the circus.
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The globe of death, a 16 foot diameter metal mesh orb where motorcycle riders perform stunts without hitting each other, was invented in 1912 and is still performed today by various circus families.
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The Quebec Bridge collapse led to the idea of registering and licensing engineers, which is now a standard practice worldwide.
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