Moreover, circus historians find so natural the link between the travelling theatre companies and circus, which some technical aspects, joining and fitting that to its scenic room, that’s to say merging in itself different subjects typical of travelling shows.
The so called “farces” have been part of circus shows since the 50s and they have been mined by the TV coming, that forced circus to reinvent a new repertoire and a new function, that better fit young public tastes.
Telling about Orfei’s dynasty, it’s proved that Ferdinando had 6 sons from his wife Maria Torri (Veca): Enrico, Orfeo, Vittoria, Paolo, Giocanna and Cecilia. It’s well known that Orfeo directed a circus in the 30s: Orfei circus, which was later directed by a son of him, Nandino (a clown known as “Fiacca”).
But the direct line, leading to actual Orfei circus, started from Paolo (Paolino).
Cervellati wrote:

“... Paolo, born in Prato on 7th April 1889, another amazing trumpet, flageolet and ocarina player; great tumbler, he was also an amazing jumper...".

Even though he was a brave heart, he was afraid of the sea, that’s why he never travelled to America. In 1909 he left acrobatics and created a character, clown Baccalà, become famous and classic and was then imitated by other clowns in various Italian circus shows.