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Acts and Performers - Are subject to change depending on venue.


Incline Motorcycle

On the Sky Cycle the Luna Duo will amaze, as they zoom up to toward the clouds on a thin wire.

 

Quick Change Transformation

Direct from Las Vegas, the magical transformation of the E.J. Duo. Don’t blink as this duo transforms themselves in a split second.

 

Laughing Leo the Funniest Furry-Man

Silly guy, fool in charge, funny man can only explain the crazy antics of this lovable clown.

 

Big & Little

A remarkable display of our educated animals, Big Patti the Elephant and little Andy the pony, trained and presented by Mr. John Pelton

   

Hoops Manipulation
A hoops act with such a high level of difficulty is a rare demonstration of skill.   SHAZOOM’S artists are some of the best in the world. Not just one performer, but three will make you dizzy with excitement. Combining fluidity of movement, physical contortion, exceptional balance and impressive dexterity, their performance is out of this world, whether they’re spinning one, two, three, or even seven hoops simultaneously.

 

Juggling

International super juggler, Jeremy Hernandez, will captivate the audience with his speed and precision.

 

Wheel of Death

Shazoom’s Wheel of Death rotates at heart-stopping speeds, powered only by the two artists who leap and counter-rotate in death-defying displays of fearless acrobatics and astonishing teamwork.

 

Aerial Ballet

From the magical land of enchantment come these beautiful aerial butterflies as they grace the sky with an aerial ballet.

 

Dogs

Pompayo’s K-9 Aristocrats will delight with their canine enthusiasm.

 

Three Rings of Silks

On the aerial chiffons, in ring one Yelena, in ring three Natasha and in the center ring Elena.


Big and Beautiful

Come waltz with those ponderous pachyderms, the internationally acclaimed Circus Gatti Elephants.

 

Globe of Death

Shazoom!….. Shazoom!….. Shazoom! here comes the MOTO METAL RIDERS with their dangerous display of speed and timing. Listen to the sounds of speed metal as these daredevils conquer this metal cage.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our all New Tour!

The circus is the most ancient form of organized entertainment in the heritage of Western Civilization, deriving from our Roman, Greek and Egyptian forebears. Although our show is bright and shining as the morning sun, it is likewise stylized and nostalgic in keeping with the ancient tradition of the circus.

Parents always thrill at the wide-eyed rapture of the children attending their first circus. From the opening overture to the final turns of the animals, clowns and performing artists, the magic spell of the circus enchants the spectator of any age. For the children there are the fresh experiences of the beautiful colors and the sparkle of the splendid circus wardrobe, the daredevil feats of acrobatics, and the simple foolishness of a clown, the overall goodness, truth and beauty of circus entertainment. For the adults there is the reprise of their childhood experience of the circus enriched with memories of parent, grandparent and other loved ones no longer present or near at hand with whom the earlier time was shared. We are proud today to have the opportunity to renew the circus experience for you and your family.

We have engaged some of the finest International artists available with years, and sometimes generations, of circus expertise and finesse to provide our public and our sponsors with a traditional circus of the finest caliber.

Nothing compares with the thrill of the circus and it is your turn today to delight in being part of it!

Circusly yours,

The Gatti Family




History of Circus Gatti

The Founder

Major Matthew J. Gatti was a first generation Italian American, who was raised in a Catholic orphanage during the great depression.


At the age of sixteen Mr. Gatti joined the United States Army. He become the U.S Army's South Pacific light weight boxing champion from 1933-1936.


Mr. Gatti was quickly promoted into the Air Force, and during World War II become a successful commanding officer. After the war ended Mr. Gatti would produce shows for the enlisted men throughout Europe and the United States.


During his busy military career, he married and had two daughters.  Being stationed in Italy, Germany, and France gave the Gatti family a great understanding of the Arts.


After he retired, he settled in California and founded (in 1963) the American Continental Circus and the Canadian International Circus. Later these two shows would become what today is Circus Gatti.


A Giving Man


During his lifetime, Major Gatti developed lasting relationships with sponsors that still carry on today. He would give back to communities by donating tickets to underprivileged children and families.

 
Often he would donate the circus to hospitals, military bases and even state penitentiaries.  

He was also known for his generosity by personally giving monies to charities, individuals or just lending a hand.


Today
 
Going on 50 years, Circus Gatti is still led by Major Gatti’s vision of bringing enjoyment to children, family bonding, and giving back to our community.