Nucci 13th Flyer in History to Do a Triple Somersault

Born into a circus family, Nucci spends his childhood learning trapeze. By age 21 he's a champion, the 13th flyer in history to perform a triple somersault. But the natural next step—the quadruple somersault—is a different matter entirely. Nucci will do it blindfolded, while trying not to think about how the feat killed his father. But a last-minute discovery of a long-buried secret could change everything. Nucci can't balk, lest the world label him a fake. The crowd under the big top roars. But Nucci may die flying blind."Nucci" is fiction fueled by fact, a coming of age saga spanning three generations. His true story, shown here alongside real vintage photos, drops you into a world of secrets and thrills—an insider's story of triumph and betrayal.

The author is the scion of a world renown circus family of equestrian bareback riders—the Loyal Repensky Troupe.His childhood was under the big top learning circus arts from grandfather, Jules Loyal, who demanded excellence whether the boy was willing or not.So, Nucci became the 13th flyer in history to do the triple somersault.Graduate of the Florida State University. Director and Coach of its "Flying High" student circus. And Charter Member of FSU's Athletic Hall of Fame. Retired, he lives in Sarasota, Florida.