2026 Convention Extra: Clown Hall of Fame Inductions for Jerry Bangs and Greg DeSanto

Surprise! We're excited to bring you a special Convention Extra, featuring the 2026 ‪@theinternationalclownhallo3966‬ inductions of Jerry Bangs and Greg DeSanto. We partnered with the International Clown Hall of Fame this year for our annual banquet during Convention 2026 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and recorded the event to share with our online community of circus history enthusiasts. This video features the induction of Jerry Bangs with commentary by CHS trustee Brian Hollifield, followed by a surprise induction of Greg DeSanto by ICHOF board members Terry Rickets and Sandy Weber. To learn more about the International Clown Hall of Fame and Research Center, visit https://www.theclownmuseum.com/. The Circus Historical Society (CHS) is Section 501 (c)(3) nonprofit educational organization that is as eclectic as the circus itself! Members include historians, academics, enthusiasts, and show people from all over the world. Whether you are a First of May or a seasoned trouper, you will find your group within the CHS! Visit https://circushistoricalsociety.wilda... to learn more about CHS and join today. Recording and post-production by CHS trustee Aíne Norris. Photos and video used with permission. ---- Disclaimer: The Circus Historical Society is a tax exempt not for profit educational organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of circus. The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Circus Historical Society. AI content statement: A short segment of this video was created using generative AI. A text disclosure is provided over the segment.