Smithsonian Magazine

Reports on the Death of the Circus Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

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Forbes

How ‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Broke The Internet

Have you seen The Amazing Digital Circus yet? The Amazing Digital Circus pilot was released on October 13 on YouTube, and currently has more than 73 million views, instantly birthing a fandom and ...
NPR

The Ringling Bros. circus is coming back, with human acts in the center ring

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is reviving its circus, unveiling a plan to bring back a modernized "Greatest Show on Earth" — one without its iconic elephants and other animals. Instead, its ...
Business Insider

I'm a circus artist. From virtual cabarets to online acrobatics lessons, here's how my industry is pivoting to survive.

When one commits to the circus arts, it becomes more than a job — it's a way of life. As an aerial acrobat, I spend countless hours in the studio developing strength and skill, producing multiple ...
The Conversation

Taking the circus to school: How kids benefit from learning trapeze, juggling and unicycle in gym class

Twelve public schools in Winnipeg are currently operating circus programs in physical education. Circus arts have been gaining popularity in schools around the world. Added to physical education ...