ABSTRACT

David Larible is part of the Travaglia circus dynasty whose influences include Charlie Rivel, Grock, and Charlie Chaplin. Larible is the winner of Gold and Silver Clown Awards from the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival. In 2007, he was awarded the Grock Trophy of Imperia. From 1991 to 2005, he performed as the star of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. In 2006, he returned to Europe to perform with Germany's Circus Roncalli, followed by a tour as the star of Circus Knie.