Shipman is a ringmaster, you see. But not any ringmaster. In the 145-year history of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, he is only the 37th to wear the top hat.

The ringmaster of Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey circus is African American. He’s the first black ringmaster in the circus’ 200 year history. Read more at EURThisNthat .

It was probably the worst show on Earth. Johnathan Lee Iverson was about 8 years old when he attended his first circus. He was excited. His eyes were wide with wonder. It didn’t last. “I just ...

It’s always spectacular and there’s no normal,” said Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson, 41. The native Upper West Sider made history and joined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus 18 ...

The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus may be "The Greatest Show on Earth," but ringmaster Samantha Martin puts on a pretty good show of her own, and her performers are exclusively cats ...

Elaborately dressed in a green sequenced top hat and a multi colored tuxedo, the ringmaster enters the center ring. With a commanding presence and boisterous voice he begins the prelude to the show.

Singer Lauren Irving plays a central part in the resurrection of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. She’s not the ringmaster, but she’s close to it. “I never get tired of hearing ...

The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus group was established 143 years ago, and McClain said their "city without a zipcode" now travels to over 17 countries to perform.

When you go to the circus, sometimes you need a tour guide to show you where to look. There's a lot going on in those rings. That's the job of Brian Crawford Scott, the new ringmaster of the ...