Circus

performance · acrobatics · entertainment · history

Amazing performers. Circuses feature acrobats, trapeze artists, tightrope walkers, jugglers, and magicians all working together to create mind-blowing shows that seem almost impossible.

250 years old. The modern circus has been around for about 250 years, meaning people have been amazed by these shows since before your great-great-great grandparents were born.

Trained animals. Many circuses include trained animals like horses, elephants, and lions that perform tricks and stunts alongside the human performers.

Clowns and comedy. Clowns are a classic circus act who use silly costumes, funny walks, and pranks to make audiences laugh between the serious acrobatic performances.

Many performance types. Circuses combine dancers, musicians, ventriloquists (people who throw their voice), and unicyclists to create a show where something exciting happens every few minutes.