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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
  • For more than 200 years, circus performers have dazzled and delighted audiences across Britain. One type of entertainer who flourished during the Victorian age was the traveling showman, who combined music, circus performance, and storytelling to capture the attention of the public.
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    Today, Mr Alexander is one of the modern-day traveling showmen who carries on this tradition with great pride. In his Travelling Show, he performs magic, juggling, unicycling, balance, and illusion acts from his trailer turned vintage theater. His passion for the business was passed down by his family, as his mother was a trapeze artist and his father was the ringmaster of a small touring circus. In this charming film by Rhys Edwards, Mr Alexander talks about his life on the road with his two dogs and the joy of his chosen profession. “I don’t do it for the money. I’ve never done anything for the money. I do it for the love and the joy of it all.”
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Комментарии • 53

  • @NatGeo
    @NatGeo  6 лет назад +19

    Mr Alexander is an inspiration for us to get joy out of doing what we love. What do you think of Mr. Alexander's journey to following his passion as a career?

    • @WiseCheese587
      @WiseCheese587 6 лет назад +1

      Wow what a good guy! Thanks for making this video.

  • @AzlianaLyana
    @AzlianaLyana 6 лет назад +40

    This was really beautiful and touching. I love the fact that he has a strong will and can-do attitude. Best of all, he's living his life doing what he loves, which is not many of us have the luxury of doing. I hope he lives a long and happy life, keeping the passion and sharing the joy with others, wherever and whenever he goes. Thanks National Geographic.

  • @camgood2437
    @camgood2437 6 лет назад +26

    Whoever sends him that money every month is a wonderful person. Truly amazing.

  • @blackwhite1123581321
    @blackwhite1123581321 6 лет назад +30

    I feel happy and sad for him at the same time

    • @jorgesanchez6862
      @jorgesanchez6862 6 лет назад +3

      Van Tadeo I just feel happy for him

    • @ecxstasy347
      @ecxstasy347 6 лет назад +2

      I also just feel happy for him. He’s doing what he loves!

  • @GDSTX
    @GDSTX 6 лет назад +12

    Ah!!! A breath of fresh air -the good old days aren’t gone - Mr Alexander you are a true breath of fresh air!

  • @Joe-so6su
    @Joe-so6su 6 лет назад +12

    That was beautiful.

  • @LoverAToZ
    @LoverAToZ 6 лет назад +4

    Your Words Are Sweet And Kind To My Heart. Thank You For Being You.

  • @cynthiahofer2903
    @cynthiahofer2903 6 лет назад +5

    I love this! I didn't know people like him still existed!

  • @eliannam.5700
    @eliannam.5700 6 лет назад +9

    I totally misread the title. Thought it said "... life of a traveling snowman" I got very confused! It was funny!

  • @soulpaua2097
    @soulpaua2097 6 лет назад +3

    That was incredibly heartwarming.

  • @Mysterialic
    @Mysterialic 6 лет назад +4

    The greatest showman!

  • @sabahnargis9767
    @sabahnargis9767 6 лет назад +7

    This is beautiful

  • @Paint-Corpse
    @Paint-Corpse 6 лет назад +1

    This was a pure and wholesome video. Thank you for this.

  • @TheKaniamania
    @TheKaniamania 6 лет назад +3

    He has beautiful smile... And he looks like Mr Bilbo Baggins. He looks happy, but I dunno... I think it would be great if he travel with friends or family.

  • @romeocarter360
    @romeocarter360 6 лет назад +2

    Romantic indeed

  • @judewojcik3305
    @judewojcik3305 2 года назад

    It was amazing to see one of his shows. Such a find

  • @adellasoemantri798
    @adellasoemantri798 6 лет назад

    Beautifully capturing his joy... bitter sweet in a way. May you live a long happy life mr Alexander 😍

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage 6 лет назад +14

    If he gets blown away in a balloon to a city made of emeralds, I'm gonna give him such an 'I told you so'!

    • @captain_code
      @captain_code 6 лет назад

      I hope hoy get your chance, mate.

  • @kelliemalone8916
    @kelliemalone8916 6 лет назад +2

    Appreciated the music by Scott Joplin. Especially “Solace“ as it’s one of my favorites!

  • @JoryBlake
    @JoryBlake 6 лет назад +1

    Wonderful, just wonderful!

  • @davidlape6273
    @davidlape6273 6 лет назад +2

    This just made my day. Thanks NatGeo!💞

    • @davidlape6273
      @davidlape6273 6 лет назад

      Corey Messick Hi Corey! You have an amazing channel. Lovecraft and Poe are among my favorites.

  • @ERLN95
    @ERLN95 6 лет назад +2

    love, dedication freedom. Its beaultiful

  • @Crosszeriax
    @Crosszeriax 6 лет назад

    What's this warm feeling in my heart..
    my hats off to you Mr Alexander for inspiring me

  • @user-chardonneret
    @user-chardonneret 6 лет назад +5

    I like animals especially birds. There are goldfinch bird lovers here

  • @rupertkim7727
    @rupertkim7727 6 лет назад

    I love his show

  • @benshafer3124
    @benshafer3124 6 лет назад

    i Pray that you find a mentor to keep the tradition alive GOD bless

  • @dewibermingham816
    @dewibermingham816 4 года назад

    Great movie David!

  • @xx2ndLookxx
    @xx2ndLookxx 6 лет назад +1

    Great Story..

  • @TheMasterdisaster14
    @TheMasterdisaster14 6 лет назад

    Admirable !

  • @thecrazydisneyparksfanatic921
    @thecrazydisneyparksfanatic921 6 лет назад

    Would love to see more people like this, doing stuff like this

  • @AmanKumar-ht8zg
    @AmanKumar-ht8zg 6 лет назад

    Lovely 😁💝💝🙋

  • @richiebear4112
    @richiebear4112 6 лет назад

    I found watching this very interesting :)

  • @lafayettelove4748
    @lafayettelove4748 6 лет назад +4

    cool I

  • @Tv1Apple
    @Tv1Apple 6 лет назад

    I sincerely hope he has some good friends !

  • @EdwardHazell
    @EdwardHazell Год назад

    Mr Alexander Mimi and Blue
    Oh what to say at the thought of you..
    Travel the world with a heart full of laughs
    And leave the same way
    Audience Resonating
    Ahs!

  • @tabletpc7461
    @tabletpc7461 6 лет назад

    Cool😱😱👍👍

  • @najibelmaghraoui3132
    @najibelmaghraoui3132 6 лет назад

    Me parece regular este vídeo

  • @burcuibis9793
    @burcuibis9793 6 лет назад

    He has eyes from Tiffany.

  • @kek23k
    @kek23k 6 лет назад

    I read the title wrong and now I'm disappointed that I won't get to learn how Snowmen travel :\

  • @codatpass
    @codatpass 6 лет назад

    Bioshock Infinite, anyone?

  • @auntierae6273
    @auntierae6273 6 лет назад

    did he say Romantic??. yea- about as 'romantic' as a one night stand.

  • @Hugo-ew2gn
    @Hugo-ew2gn 6 лет назад

    27th \m/

  • @matsclaes6136
    @matsclaes6136 6 лет назад

    trade number stomach xbtqk press like buyer heat gradually measure ugly.

  • @PantsB4Squares
    @PantsB4Squares 6 лет назад

    You want to die performing infront of kids?!!? Thats messed up and selfish dude. You're gonna scar the children.

  • @Slimshady-db5sv
    @Slimshady-db5sv 6 лет назад

    Clown always makes people smile but he lives a miserable life. You can guess his despondency from his talk.

  • @itsmoneyoverbitches
    @itsmoneyoverbitches 6 лет назад +1

    Looks like people should keep there children away from this guy