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Famous Circuses in History

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Moscow State Circus

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One of the longest-running circus companies in Russia, founded in 1971, known for showcasing some of the best acrobatic talent in the world.

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The Great Wallendas

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A daredevil circus act known for their high-wire performances without safety nets, founded by Karl Wallenda in the 1920s.

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Buffalo Bill's Wild West

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An early and highly influential touring show founded by William Frederick Cody in 1883 that showcased frontier skills.

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

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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.

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Cirque du Soleil

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A Canadian entertainment company and contemporary circus founded in 1984 known for its dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment sans animals.

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Bertram Mills Circus

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A British circus that emerged in the early 20th century known for its Christmas shows at London’s Olympia.

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Circus Krone

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Based in Munich, Germany, it is the largest circus in Europe and has been operated by the Krone family since the early 1900s.

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Cole Brothers Circus

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An American circus established in the 1930s that merged with Clyde Beatty to become one of the largest tent circuses in the 1950s.

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Big Apple Circus

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Founded in 1977, this American circus is known for its community outreach and for performing in a single ring under a Big Top.

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Circus Circus

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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.

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Lancing Bros. Circus

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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.

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Sells-Floto Circus

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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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