The Wandering Disciple

Known for his crazy hair and crazier stunts, Bello Nock performs during the 2016 installment of Circus Sarasota. The Sarasota native has spent his life entertaining across the world performing death-defying stunts like hanging from a helicopter by one foot and setting a Guinness Book of World Records for a high wire act over a cruise ship. Since leaving the Ringling Circus, Bello has performed as a headline act in his hometown of Sarasota, returned to the Big Apple and appeared in America's Got Talent. (Photo: February 24, 2016)

Bello Nock enterains the hometown crowd during the 2016 season of Circus Sarasota. Bello, a native of Sarasota, was named the Clown of the Year by Time Magazine and takes his routine of comedy and aerial acrobatic to people across the globe.  (Photo: February 24, 2016)

Laido Dittmar performs his juggling act during Circus Sarasota’s performance of Wonderstruck. Performing since he was six years old, Dittmar has traveled the world to show off his juggling skills. (Photo: February 8, 2014)

Caroline Williams circles the ring in the Red, White and Blue during a patriotic performance at Circus Sarasota. Williams performs several quick change routines while riding horseback for her opening act in the circus. Circus Sarasota runs through February 23. (Photo: February 8, 2014)

Chucko the Clown entertains the crowd at Circus Sarasota. Chucko and many more great acts can be seen through the month of Febuary during Circus Sarasota's 2014 show "Wonderstruck". (Photo: February 8, 2014)

Sarasota, Florida: The circus comes to town under the big top as Circus Sarasota opens for its 2014 season with a performance called Wonderstruck. Wonderstruck features performers from all over the globe to provide a wonderful performance ranging from comedy to high flying aerial acrobatics. Circus Sarasota founder Pedro Reis has searched the world for the top circus acts to make Wonderstruck the best show yet. This year's show is hosted by Ty McFarlan and features the following performers and acts: Caroline Williams - horseback quick change  Laido Dittmar - juggling  Dolly Jacobs and Rafael Palacios - aerial aerobatics  Tony and Janette Alexis - classic clowns  Erik Niemen - tightrope  Deng Lin and Miao Changwei - hand balancing  Luciano Anastasini - dog act  Cornel Tell - crossbow sharp shooting  Jan Navrátil - foot juggling  Chuck Sidlow - Chucko the Clown  The Flying Cortes - trapeze  Wonderstruck runs thr...