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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus 2012

See smaller The clown of all clowns, D.J. Dean Kelly hosted the Pre-show party during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent

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The clown of all clowns, D.J. Dean Kelly hosted the Pre-show party during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent

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  • Christina and Jayden Diaz, 5, get into the swing of things during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Francleib Rodrigues 'Flabson' walks upside down above the arena floor without a safety net during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Husband and wife team 'Duo Fusion' demonstrates their amazing strength, agility and balance during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff A crowd of children including Rebekah Kilpatrick, center, 7, of Fort Myers, and Kim Thompson, second from right, 11, of Cape Coral, watch as Olga Surnina, left, and Yoan Quiala, second from left, both with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, demonstrate proper rope climbing technique during pre-show activities at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Ronnie Alonso, left, 11, of Bonita Springs, practices balancing a peacock feather on his nose under the supervision of Dean Kelley, right, a clown with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, during pre-show activities at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Rebekah Kilpatrick, right, 7, of Fort Myers, climbs a rope with the help of Olga Surnina, left, and Yoan Quiala, second, center, both with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, during pre-show activities at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Dean Kelley, a clown with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, balances a bicycle on his chin during pre-show activities at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Moncerrt Alonso, left, 9, of Bonita Springs, practices balancing a peacock feather on her hand under the supervision of Dean Kelley, right, a clown with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, during pre-show activities at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night. Before the opening act of the circus, around one hundred children and their families from Candle Lighters of Southwest Florida, a charity that funds family outings and activities for families of children affected by cancer and blood disorders, were able to meet some of the circus entertainers and learn how to climb the rope, balance feathers on their chins, hula hoop and have their photographs taken with the performers. After that 'The Greatest Show on Earth' opened at Germain arena with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..
  • Thousands of spectators enjoy the rockin' Pre-show party during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • With doors open at 6:00pm sharp, the crowd stormed in to attend the Pre-show party during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Kim Lenardson and Savanna, 5, enjoy the Pre-show party during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Andrea Kaboom prepares hundreds of Snow Mugs during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Kevin, Lisa and Kalsey Robishaw, 3, stop for a few souvenirs before heading to the Pre-show party during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Animal trainers Brett and Cathy Carden amazed the audience with their presentations during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Husband and wife team 'Duo Fusion' demonstrates their amazing strength, agility and balance during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
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  • Dimitri the Strong Man had the audience's undivided attention as he walked into the arena during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Performers seem to defy the laws of gravity as they fly through the air during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Evlyn, 6, left, Stacey, 9, Stephanie, 11, and Diane Cruz enjoy their backstage experience during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Thousands of spectators filled the arena during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • The clown of all clowns, D.J. Dean Kelly hosted the Pre-show party during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Ringlette Maira gives Jocelin Moreno, 4, a hula hoop lesson during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Meghan Heenehan, left, Melissa Allen and Michelle Welty during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Performers seem to defy the laws of gravity as they fly through the air during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Dimitri the Strong Man demonstrates his strength as thirteen performers stand on top of him as he lays on broken glass during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Performers seem to defy the laws of gravity as they fly through the air during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Animal trainers Brett and Cathy Carden amazed the audience with their presentations during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Performers display their talents with the opening act during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Heather Easler, left, Kyle Fischl, Luann Sharer, 5, and Lee Long enjoy their backstage experience viewing a menagerie of exotic animals during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash at Germain Arena, January 6-8, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus opened at Germain Arena in Estero on Friday night with acts that included clowns, elephants, camels, horses, miniature horses, the 'Wheel of Steel', the 'Globe of Steel', a dog act and a 'dual fusion hand balancing act' and acrobats to name a few. The circus continues at Germain arena over the weekend with shows on Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m..

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