Robert Trader will be Circus World's new ringmaster after the retirement of Dave SaLoutos. Trader's been SaLoutos' understudy since 2009.

The Circus World ringmaster will take his final bow on August 28th. "It's time for the next generation to take the reins and for me to take a step back, encourage and support," he added. Saloutos' ...

It’s haute harlequins and ringmaster chic at Moschino’s circus-themed Burbank runway show. ... Riffs on the ringmaster’s top-hat-and-tails look added to the fashion-circus vibe of the June 8 ...

Shipman is a ringmaster, you see. But not any ringmaster. In the 145-year history of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, he is only the 37th to wear the top hat.