Ryan Schneider & wife Taeko Ariga both come from non-circus families. Ryan got his first job as the motorcycle on a high wire act at 31. The two met in Japan and now are a flying trapeze duo. In this episode, they describe the behind-the-scenes of their international performances, Ryan shares his philosophy on what makes a great performer & their parents reactions to their announcement they were running away to the circus!

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ep. 42 | Circus Life? An Inside Look at a Duo Trapeze Act