Flying Trapeze Act at Circus Circus Las Vegas | High Above the Midway at Circus Circus Casino in Las Vegas Nevada
Witness the breathtaking spectacle of the world's greatest daredevils in this thrilling flying trapeze act, filmed high above the famous Midway at Circus Circus Las Vegas! 🎪
This video captures the suspense and excitement as a performer swings, flips, and attempts a daring mid-air catch, set under dramatic blue lighting. The free circus acts are the largest permanent circus in the world and are a core tradition of this iconic Las Vegas resort.
The History and Legacy of Circus Circus Trapeze
Circus Circus was a groundbreaking venture when it opened on October 18, 1968, as its main attraction was live aerial and trapeze acts flying above the casino floor, a concept designed to draw crowds. Although the mix of gambling and circus struggled initially, the world-class free circus acts have remained a hallmark of the property ever since. Source: Circus Circus Las Vegas - Wikipedia
The trapeze rig at Circus Circus is legendary, having been the proving ground for some of the world's most accomplished aerialists and circus dynasties for decades. Over the years, the big top has hosted incredible talents including:
The Flying Cavarettas: This family act was a founding member, debuting on the resort's opening day in 1968. They were the first all-female trapeze troupe in North America and performed for 23 years, earning a world record for the longest-running specialty act. Their star flyer, Terry Cavaretta, became famous for the triple somersault. Source: Terry Cavaretta - Circopedia
The Palacio Brothers: Noted in the early 1970s as some of the finest flyers to cross the Rio Grande from Mexico, famous for executing difficult moves like the triple somersault.
The Flying Hart-zells and The Flying Gibsons: Other international family troupes that dazzled audiences with their skills in the early years of the casino.
The Flying Poemas: A more recent family to perform their high-flying trapeze tricks from Argentina at the Carnival Midway.
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