Welcome!

As Founder of the Big Apple Circus, Artistic Director and Ringmaster for 32 years, I’ve had the great pleasure of introducing countless people to a vision of classical circus, what I’ve always referred to as “circus done right.”

Now as a senior advisor to the BAC, I’m extending my reach.

Here’s where I’ll show you my passion for circus done right - the intimacy, the joy, the limitless possibility that great circus inspires – and my love for great circus performers. I’ll be happy to introduce you to some of my favorite circus artists and why I find their performances so compelling.  People like the one and only Bello Nock or Kris Kremo or Picaso or Grandma the clown. 

Here you can learn about my travels and my take on what’s going on in the circus world and why Variety has called the BAC “the finest up close circus in America.”

Enjoy the show.


Paul Binder is featured in the new PBS 6-hour series about life in the circus.
Click HERE for a short trailer, or HERE for a 25 minute preview.
All six episodes are availabe for viewing on line on the PBS website.