Tribute to Cesare Togni Togni
The dynasty is one of the oldest, many consistent and stable in the world of business and artistic successes. It was begun in 1872 by Aristide Togni, who married the circus Teresa De Bianchi. His sons opened in 1919, the words of the National Circus Togni. The family then scinderà in several large circuses in 1956, with the various current branches. In the 50s the
Togni, who excelled in various specialties of the track, had given birth to a troupe of trapeze artists flying, especially large and brilliant results.
From left: Willy Togni, Ugo Miletti, Enis Togni, Togni Oscar, Wanda Miletti, Lidia Togni, Liliana Miletti, Cesare Togni, Bruno Togni (thanks to Alex Togni for correct identifications). Copyright coll.Raffaele De Ritis
Outstanding among them is Cesare Togni (1924-2008), remained able to exploit a unique flip the breakneck above the trapeze bar, after returning from a triple pirouette into the arms of porteur .
In tribute to him and ringmaster, we show below a clip of his famous exercise video for "The funniest show on earth" (Mario Mattioli, 1953).
