Bobby Bates began his career with Club Med, where he managed circus programs, produced shows, maintained the circus equipment,trapeze nets and rigging, trained instructors and helped to expand the activity throughout the resort chain.
Subsequently, Bobby spent several years touring as a professional aerialist, stuntman and trainer for Ringling Brothers, Circus Circus and Disneyland.
Upon his retirement as a performer, Bobby resolved to apply his rigging expertise to the manufacture of premium flying trapeze and circus equipment.
Bobby's Big Top, Inc. has since grown to become the industry leader in providing circus equipment to resorts, schools, camps and professionals. BBT has set new standards in quality, safety and maintenance that are unrivaled in the world.