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Bookmark or Share- America’s Big Circus Spectacular Has a Long and Cherished HistoryHISTORY. America’s Big Circus Spectacular Has a Long and Cherished History. The “Greatest Show on Earth” enthralled small-town crowds and had a long-lasting influence on national culture. Janet...
- SHORT HISTORY OF THE CIRCUS - CircopediaContents. 1 Philip Astley: The Father Of The Modern Circus. 2 The Circus Is Born. 3 The American Traveling Circus. 4 Circus Conquers the World. 5 Evolution of the Circus Performance. 6 The End of the Equestrian Circus. 7 Changes at the End of the 2oth Century. 8 Circus in the 21st Century. 9 Suggested Reading. 10 Image Gallery.
- Circus | Definition, History, Acts, & Facts | Britannicacircus, an entertainment or spectacle usually consisting of trained animal acts and exhibitions of human skill and daring. The word has the same root as circle and circumference, recalling the distinctive environment in which such entertainment is presented—the ring, a circular performance area usually bounded by a short fence (or “curb”).
- Why the Golden Age of the American Circus Began to Fade | TIMEThe Circus Was Once America’s Top Entertainment. Here’s Why Its Golden Age Began to Fade. 6 minute read. A crowd of people stream into P.T. Barnum's circus tent Corbis via Getty Images. By Les...
- Touring Circuses in the United States and BeyondCircus in America. These circuses are listed in alphabetical order: Visit each show's website link for more information on performances, locations, photos/video and ticket prices. Circuses may not have all of their "normal" or promoted acts in each performance. To determine what you might see in any particular show, contact that company directly.
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