Anthony Gatto

Anthony Gatto ( born April 14, 1973 as Anthony Commarota in Manhattan, New York City, New York) is an American juggler who holds several world records.

Life and career

Gatto is one of the best jugglers in the world. His stepfather Nick Gatto, even many years of vaudeville, circus performers, supported him since early childhood. At the age of ten years, Anthony was one of the world's best, and was able to prove the podium at the championships of the International Jugglers ' Association. In 1983, he began his career on stage in Las Vegas.

The International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo Anthony Gatto received in 2000, so far the only juggler at all with the " Golden Clown ", the highest international award for artistry.

Gatto was between 2007 and 2009 part of the Cirque du Soleil show Kooza. From 2010 to 2012, he appeared in Florida in the show La Nouba at Walt Disney World Resort.

Gatto founded in August 2012, the Betonierungsgeschäft " Big Top Concrete Resurfacing, LLC" under his birth name Anthony Commarota, which has its headquarters in Orlando, Florida. He is no longer active on stage.

Since 1999, Gatto is married to dancer Danielle Gatto, who was an assistant of his performances. The couple has two children.

World Records

Anthony Gatto currently holds 12 world records (as of 2014):

• 9 Balls - 54 sec (2006)
• 8 Balls - 1 min 13 sec (2006)
• 7 balls - 11 min 37 sec (2011)

• 8 clubs - 16 Catches (2006)
• 7 lobes - 4 min 23 sec (2005)
• 6 clubs - 7 min 38 sec (2005)