What A Novel Idea is an aptly named shop where you can find some really unique jewelry items; many with a circus twist. It showcases the 1930′s and 40′s inspired creations of Chantelle Wilson. We managed to catch up with Chantelle to discuss her art and...
Nik Wallenda Memoir
As someone who performs death-defying stunts on a regular basis including a history-making tightrope walk hundreds of feet above Niagara Falls in 2012—one of the most highly-rated TV events of the decade—“King of the Wire” Nik Wallenda writes of his struggle to maintain his balance on...
Skywire Live With Ni...
It will be one of the most daring and captivating live events in history — Nik Wallenda, known as “The King of the High Wire,” will traverse the majestic Grand Canyon, without using a harness. On Sunday, June 23, beginning at 8 PM ET, Discovery Channel will capture the nail-biting,...
Kenyan Acrobat Falls
A Kenyan acrobat fell through a safety net during a show at The Great Moscow Circus, suffering severe injuries including a fractured vertebra. An amateur video that aired on Russian television showed 22-year-old Karo Christopher Kazungu diving from a height of 85 feet, hitting the net and...
Unique Elevators
For most circus performers, sight-seeing can often become dull (especially when hitting those pesky “tourist traps”). We end up wanting more out of sight-seeing by sometimes going out of our way to find unique places to check out on our days off or, in some cases, in between shows....
37th Annual Monte-Ca...
Winners of the 37th Annual Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival The festival took place, as always, in the Grand Tent in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The prizes were awarded by the jury, chaired by HSH Princess Stephanie of Monaco. Here are the winners of the 37È Festival International du...
Circus in America at...
At the turn of the 19th century, there were more than 3,000 circuses traveling around the United States. The development of the tent and use of the railroads, the introduction and refinement of advertising, the circus parades, the use of elephants as attractions, and the side show are some of...
Erin Morgenstern
If you’re looking for a great stocking-stuffer or just a good read this winter, look no further than “The Night Circus”, dewy author Erin Morgenstern’s debut hit novel. This story is laden with romance, mystery, suspense, intrigue and imagery to rival Fitzgerald’s. It weaves cleverly...
Tips to make coming ...
Anyone who has spent extensive time traveling knows that coming home is never as easy as pulling into the driveway and switching on the lights. Coming home from a season of Circus work could potentially mean coming to a fight for your home. Unless you’ve had someone checking in on your...
Michael Sheen Circus...
Welsh actor Michael Sheen, who is known for such films as Underworld, Frost/Nixon, Tron: Legacy and more recently in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and Breaking Dawn pt. 1 & 2, isn’t surprised he’s found fame playing well-known public figures and supernatural characters....