“Performing dogs were often strays or purchased from the pound, because these mixed breed dogs were usually very intelligent and learned tricks quickly. The dogs traveled in special accommodations. Wagons 99 and 98 were designed specifically for the dogs, with each animal having its own space in the wagon. In between performances, the dogs were kept [...]
It’s officially Spring again and seasonal diets are not just for humans anymore. According to France 24, Three overweight elephants at a Swiss circus will have to diet and work out in order to shed between 50 and 300 kilogrammes (110-660 pounds), Swiss newspaper Tages Anzeiger reported Wednesday. To help them lose weight, Circus Knie [...]
Casey Rasmussen White is an art teacher based out of California and this mother of three has been working away at a circus-inspired art collection. She’s nearing completion and to help her prepare for the debut art show in October, she’s recently launched a kickstarter campaign to assist with the costs involved. A donation as [...]
As with everything tangentially related to circus culture these days, one beloved carnival food-staple is officially hot this season: popcorn. According to NPR (That’s right; I said NPR.), Gourmet popcorn was named one of the top five trends to watch at the specialty food trade show this winter. There’s popcorn covered in chocolate, infused with bourbon, [...]
World Circus Culture follows five circus acts from different countries as they rehearse and compete at the “Academy Awards” of circus competitions, the Monte Carlo Circus Festival. Through these personal stories, the film will open peoples’ eyes to the true culture, art, business, and history of circus on an international scale as never seen before. After filming all [...]
A poster collector recently picked up the following two-sheet poster in Sweden: The owner of this beautiful, vintage circus poster has been unable to track down any information about both this image, as well as the circus troupe it portrays. He’s contacted me in search of any and all help he can get. If you have [...]
It seems everywhere I turn these days, circus fever is rampant. (Not that I am complaining…) Cirque aesthetics are permeating everything from music festivals to aerobic classes and most recently, Vogue Russia‘s couture fashion displays. Enjoy the eye candy: *Photo Source: Jezebel
The 51st Annual Winter Circus Mixer will be hosted at the Farm Kitchen in Baraboo, Wisconsin on Saturday, January 21. Here’s the rundown: 2:00 pm Bull Room opens 5:00 pm Circus history lecture 5:30 pm Social hour 6:30 pm Buffet dinner All are welcome! Tickets are $25 at the door. For reservations, call 608-356-0890. Click here [...]
In a few short hours, the opening show of Circus Sarasota‘s Cirque des Voix will commence and yours truly will be kicking off the festivities in a group fire act backed by the nationally renowned Key Chorale. Also on the bill are The Flying Wallendas, Dolly Jacobs and Annaliese Nock, daughter of Bello Nock. That’s a [...]
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the final dress rehearsal for the Ringling Brother’s latest show, Dragons. This spectacle celebrates the Chinese Year of the Dragon and that particular rehearsal was the first time the cast had performed the show in front of a live audience. While I enthusiastically attend any and all circus [...]