Joel Jeske (The Circus Kids Create, Wizardry 101) comes to New York City after four years with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The head producing clown on the Blue Unit Clown Alley for three years, Joel also ringmastered and emceed Ringling's audience interactive pre-show The Three Ring Circus Adventure. Joel was recognized in 1999 for his versatility and skill as a circus performer when he was asked to join Barnum's Kaleidoscape, Ringling's elegant one ring tent show, as a comic eccentric and clown. Using his love of teaching combined with a vast knowledge of circus arts and history, Joel hopes to keep the circus and variety arts alive and well for years to come.