Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dieter Tasso
Circus Ring Of Fame
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Dieter Tasso Marker
A juggler who for six decades has astounded audiences with his trademark routine in which, while mounted on a slackwire, he uses his foot to toss as many as ten pairs of cups and saucers, plus spoon, teapot, and sugar cube, into a stack atop his head. All the time bantering with the audience with his irrepressible humor. German born to a juggling family, an uncle began training him at age 13 and within five years he was starring in the center ring of the Greatest Show on Earth. Attesting to his popularity have been such lengthy engagements as at Paris’ Crazy Horse Saloon for 22 years and with the Tommy Bartlett Show for a like number of seasons.
The Nerveless Nocks, Inc.
Erected by Michelangelo and Carolina Nock, The Nerveless Nocks, Inc. and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 27° 19.108′ N, 82° 34.602′ 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 east area of the circle.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bello Nock (here, next to this marker); Pedro Reis (here, next to this marker); John Pugh (here, next to this marker); George Scott (here, next to this marker); The Stephenson Family (here, next to this marker); Tino Wallenda-Zoppe (here, next to this marker); Terry Cavaretta & The Flying Cavarettas (here, next to this marker); Dime Wilson Family (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.
Regarding Dieter Tasso. 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 . . . Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on April 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. Dieter Tasso Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
