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In The Ring Features
Danger in the Circus
Dressing the Circus
A Writer's Season in the Ring
What Makes a Clown Funny?
Gallery: Behind the Curtain
History of the Circus
Danger in the Circus
The circus is mesmerizing, in part, because of the enormous risks performers take to achieve astounding physical feats.
Featured Acts
Chinese Vase Juggling
One vase, two vases, three vases, more? Clue in to the agility this ancient art requires.
Flying Trapeze
Look up! Aerialists have wowed crowds with somersaults and flips for centuries.
Clowns: Singin' in the Rain
Mark the clown goofs on Gene Kelly's trademark dance moves.
Trick Riding and Acrobatics
Feel the pounding of the horses' hooves as trick riders perform daring acrobatic feats.
Clowns: Grandma
This granny captures hearts as one of the most lovable characters in the Big Apple Circus.
Russian Barre
A breathtaking act with two strong men, a bar and an incredible acrobat.
Tightwire
Sarah Schwarz brings balance, grace and rhythm to the low wire.
Les Frères Taquins
A mannequin comes to life, finds his wits, and falls in love in the sawdust of a circus ring.
Clowns: Lead-A-Band
Follow that clown's lead and take control of the band. It's easy if you believe in yourself.
Luciano and His Pound Puppies
Follow a bumbling ring master and his bounding, barking pups in an act like no other.
