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Life of a Circus Performer
13:59 - 18:32 (04:32)
This transcript discusses the life of a circus performer, including a woman who left the circus in the 1950s and the daughter of famous circus performer Ernest.
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The Clark family dynasty was responsible for creating the triple back somersault in 1909, but it was broken up due to the impact of World War II.
13:59 - 15:06 (01:06)
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The Clark family dynasty was responsible for creating the triple back somersault in 1909, but it was broken up due to the impact of World War II. The men went off to war, some died, and those who returned did not want to go back to the circus, leaving Ernestine Clark to carry on the family business.
ChapterLife of a Circus Performer
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The podcast hosts discuss the idea of famous people serving in the army, including Elvis Presley and how it's difficult to imagine contemporary celebrities like Justin Bieber being in the military.
15:06 - 15:58 (00:51)
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The podcast hosts discuss the idea of famous people serving in the army, including Elvis Presley and how it's difficult to imagine contemporary celebrities like Justin Bieber being in the military.
ChapterLife of a Circus Performer
EpisodeSelects: How Circus Families Work
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The episode discusses Bieber's stylist, Clark's performance group, and how circus promoters come up with hybrid names such as "Clarkonians".
15:58 - 17:15 (01:17)
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The episode discusses Bieber's stylist, Clark's performance group, and how circus promoters come up with hybrid names such as "Clarkonians".
ChapterLife of a Circus Performer
EpisodeSelects: How Circus Families Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Ernest Clark was a famous trapeze artist who performed in the Ringling Circus and was noted for his daring twists and leaps.
17:15 - 18:32 (01:16)
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Ernest Clark was a famous trapeze artist who performed in the Ringling Circus and was noted for his daring twists and leaps. He passed down the family tradition to his daughter, Ernestine, who became the first daughter in the International Circus Hall of Fame.