Extras
Luciano and Gladis both grew up in the circus, and it's the only life they can imagine.
Preview: Gladis and Luciano
Preparing for a year on the road, Glen goes to the local DMV to renew his license.
Glen Gets a New License
Glen and Mark's Pre-Show Rituals
Glen and Mark share their pre-show rituals. Mark stretches; Glen pretends to stretch.
Glen and Mark's Pre-Show Rituals
Friends from the larger circus community pay their respects to a beloved performer.
The Espana Funeral
The circus celebrates the holidays with dinner in the ring and a special performance.
Christmas at the Circus
Preview: Spirit of the Big Apple
The can-do spirit of circus is an affirmation that anything is possible.
Preview: Spirit of the Big Apple
Preview: Meet the Flying Cortes
The Flying Cortes talk about what it feels like to soar through the air on the trapeze.
Preview: Meet the Flying Cortes
Setting up the tent is hard work. Can three new girls survive their first load in?
Preview: Load In Girls
Barry Lubin shows circus newbie Glen Heroy the ropes of performing in a circus ring.
Preview: Barry Coaches Glen
Building a great circus show often requires making tough decisions about the acts.
Cutting Down the Tightwire
Circus and the Art of the Amazing
Historian Dominique Jando explains why the circus is an important part of our culture.
Circus and the Art of the Amazing
Behind the Trick: Wire Walking
Circus performer Sarah Schwarz describes what it feels like to perform her tightwire act.
Behind the Trick: Wire Walking
Singing in the Rain: Evolution of an Act
Barry Lubin and Mark Gindick cook up a clown gag inspired by "Singin' in the Rain."
Singing in the Rain: Evolution of an Act
Clowns are never sure what's funny until the moment of truth - in front of an audience.
Clown Rehearsal
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