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Famous Circuses in History
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Moscow State Circus
One of the longest-running circus companies in Russia, founded in 1971, known for showcasing some of the best acrobatic talent in the world.
The Great Wallendas
A daredevil circus act known for their high-wire performances without safety nets, founded by Karl Wallenda in the 1920s.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West
An early and highly influential touring show founded by William Frederick Cody in 1883 that showcased frontier skills.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Founded in the 19th century, it was known as 'The Greatest Show on Earth' before its closure in 2017 due to declining attendance and high operating costs.
Cirque du Soleil
A Canadian entertainment company and contemporary circus founded in 1984 known for its dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment sans animals.
Bertram Mills Circus
A British circus that emerged in the early 20th century known for its Christmas shows at London’s Olympia.
Circus Krone
Based in Munich, Germany, it is the largest circus in Europe and has been operated by the Krone family since the early 1900s.
Cole Brothers Circus
An American circus established in the 1930s that merged with Clyde Beatty to become one of the largest tent circuses in the 1950s.
Big Apple Circus
Founded in 1977, this American circus is known for its community outreach and for performing in a single ring under a Big Top.
Circus Circus
Is not a traditional traveling circus but a Las Vegas casino and theme park known for hosting free circus acts daily since its opening in 1968.
Lancing Bros. Circus
Although less widely known than some larger circuses, it had a reputation for classic clown acts and family-friendly entertainment from the mid-20th century.
Sells-Floto Circus
An American circus that operated from the early 1900s to the mid-1930s, known for combining two major circuses and having Buffalo Bill as a temporary attraction.
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