Berousek family
Czech circus performer family
The Berousek family is a Czech family, originally from Vilémov, with members who have been circus performers for two centuries. Skills include comedy, puppetry, acrobatics, equestrianism, bear training, tight rope walking, and juggling.
Berousek's dynasty dates back to 1756 when the family appeared in Vilémov. The first performer from the family was Josef Berousek.
The Cirkus Berousek was founded around 1920 in Bohemia by fourth generation Hynek Ignac Berousek, then taken over by his son Antonin Berousek and renamed Circus Central, and then nationalized in 1951.
Alan Šulc
Alan Šulc (born 1990 in Prague, Czech Republic) is a world record–holding juggler. He is best known for his bounce juggling and using Irish dancing steps in his juggling performance.
He started juggling at the age of five and gave his first live performance at eight years old.
Šulc holds the following awards:
Gold medal at the European Youth Circus Festival in 2002.
Bronze Clown at the 28th International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo in 2004.
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