Circus Vazquez brings death-defying acts to Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway

Circus Vazquez is performing in Atlanta now through July 31 at Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway. (Photo credit: Eduardo HernandezM@pickypicsstudios 74)

 Originating over 50 years ago in Mexico City, Circus Vazquez has presented death-defying acts and mesmerizing entertainment since 1969. Their all-human cast of performers has come together from locations around the globe, including Italy, Africa and even the Ukraine.

Through the end of July, they’ve pitched their tent at Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway, and “City Lights” senior producer Kim Drobes recently caught up with ringmaster and performer Yan Vazquez and aerialist Valeria Koshova of the Ukrainian Bingo Troupe for a conversation about the Circus and its unmissable theatrics.

Interview highlights follow below.