Erik Jaeger

Since running away and joining George Matthews' Great London Circus, Erik Jaeger's life has been full of ups and downs - "build-ups" and "pull-downs," that is!  He has toured extensively in not only the United States, but also in Canada, Mexico, Japan, Singapore, and Europe, traveling with the likes of Circus Vargas, The Big Apple Circus, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disneyfest, Barnum's Kaleidoscape, Cirque du Soleil, and even presenting his own Circus Jaeger.  He enjoyed serving as general manager of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey - Red Unit, where he worked closely with famous animal trainer Gunther Gebel Williams; appearing as tentmaster for the circus scenes during the filming of Ocean's Eleven; and collaborating in Italy with the leading builders of circus equipment. Most recently, he consulted with Florida State University's Flying High Circus and Cavalia on their new Big Tops. Erik's association with Circus Flora began in 1994, when as tentmaster, he fell in love with the organization's unique style of circus. In 2007, Erik returned as consultant for the "Take-a-Seat" project, where he was instrumental in designing, importing and installing the new state-of-the-art seating system that Circus Flora's patrons enjoy today.  Although his specific area of expertise is logistics and tented structures, Erik brings with him a comprehensive depth of circus knowledge and decades of experience.  In keeping with the family experience of Circus Flora, Erik is joined by his son Dane and daughter Natalie, who help out under the big top.