Robinson is a fourth generation circus performer and has worked in this business for almost 30 years, starting as a clown at the age of five. In 1977, he and his family came to the USA for Hoxie Brothers Circus. He performed on the flying trapeze as well as the highwire with his parents. When their partner left, Robinson became the main flyer in the trapeze act. He began throwing the triple somersault to his father’s hands at the age of only 13 and continued for over 21 years, when his father, EDMUNDO CORTES, retired as the catcher. At this point, Robinson took over his job and left all the flying to his younger brother, Alexander.
In his flying trapeze career, Robinson has performed around the country with circuses such as CIRCUS FLORA, THE HAMID CIRCUS, and of course RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY. Robinson has made special appearances with THE FLYING GAONAS, THE FLYING CASERAS, and LES ARTS SAUTS. He has also performed at many STATE FAIRS and was involved in a PEPSI commercial.
Robinson also still performs on the highwire with THE FLYING WALLENDAS and has been a part of their GUINESS WORLD RECORD, as well as a member of the troupe who performed in the 28th INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS FESTIVAL of MONTE CARLO.
