Joseph Bauer
Known as an elegant and skilled Ringmaster, the multi-talented Bauer also performs with death-defying bravery. A star of Bauer’s Circus Maximus and a 15th generation member of one of Switzerland’s oldest circus families, Bauer’s roots are embedded in the circus arts. His father came to the United States to perform in 1954 and, since then, he and his illustrious Swiss family have called Sarasota home.
Bauer began performing at a young age when he joined the family daredevil act, The Fabulous Fearless Bauers. In his early teens, he was featured in a number of thrilling acts, including the motorcycle on the inclined wire, skywalk on the high wire, the death-defying 90-foot sway pole and the challenging, 50-foot whirling Wheel of Destiny. His accomplishments have taken him around the world to many notable circus venues, as well as in numerous TV appearances and competitions.
