Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Del Moral Perch Act Troupe

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. The Del Moral Perch Act Troupe Marker

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True originators in the art of perch-pole balancing, their career spanned 30 years starting in the 1940’s. Original members from Mexico were Jorge del Moral, Manuel del Moral and Mavicha Pacheco-Atayde. Upon Mavicha’s retirement, Monty Kirklan joined the act, followed by Manuel’s daughter Carmen. While Manuel balanced a 25’ perch-pole on his forehead, Jorge would scurry up the pole to perform feats including the difficult one-arm stand and head-balance. They first came to the U.S. with the Dailey Brothers Circus, and spent many years with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Internationally they appeared with top circuses, on TV, and toured with the Harlem Globetrotters.
The Del Moral & Barragan Families

Erected 2015 by The Del Moral and Barragan Families.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 27° 19.13′ N, 82° 34.617′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and John Ringling Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on St Armands Circle. Marker is located on the northeast area of the circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 St Armands Circle, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ian Garden (here, next to this marker); Tim Holst (here, next to this marker); Miguel Vazquez (here, next to this marker); Pablo Rodriguez and Family (here, next to this marker); Paul Binder (here, next to this marker); Charles and Mathias Coronas (here, next to this marker); The Therons (here, next to this marker); H.S.H. Prince Rainier III of Monaco (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding The Del Moral Perch Act Troupe. The Circus “Ring of Fame” recognizes those persons who made a significant contribution to the art and culture of the circus. With dozens of inductees from around the world, the Ring of Fame began in 1986 as a way to honor world famous circus performers and the rich circus heritage of the Sarasota, Florida area.

Also see . . . . (Submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. The Del Moral Perch Act Troupe Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.