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Steve Copeland and Ryan Combs have worked in many variations of the circus. Their latest venture is as comics in Paranormal Circus. https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/blogs/arts_culture_blog/paranormal-cirque-pits-laughter-and-fright-together-under-the-big-top/article_ac4afa7c-56e7-11ed-a8a9-ff94d06c2b45.html

Circus Elephants were effective advertising for a wide variety of products.

Circus Smirkus has announced that a long time member of its staff will become its new Executive Artistic Director. http://www.northstarmonthly.com/arts_and_entertainment/circus-smirkus-announces-new-executive-artistic-director/article_97b1cf96-8ec2-11ee-b2cc-cb3b0a66e011.html

The International Circus Hall of Fame in Peru, Indiana has announced that it will be have new displays in 2024. https://www.kokomotribune.com/news/displays-changing-at-the-international-circus-hall-of-fame/article_a1f3a036-8b04-11ee-86e6-a731d8cdfb06.html

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey utilizes the latest technical advances in its new arena show.

Dan and Betty Butler who founded Circus Juventas and guided it throughout its history, are retiring. https://www.startribune.com/circus-juventas-founders-stepping-away-from-big-top-st-paul/600321030/

Circus Juventas grew from a small after school rec program into the nation’s largest youth circus. This video captures highlights of its history.

Circus Center Mourns the Passing of Master Trainer Lu Yi, Its 24-Year Artistic Director October 26, 2023 It is with deep sadness that Circus Center announces the passing of its longest-serving Artistic Director, Master Trainer Lu Yi. With over 50 years of experience in the world of circus arts, Master Lu Yi’s contributions and legacy […]

Illinois State University is offering a fellowship for scholars or researchers who wish to utilize the Special Collections of the Milner Library.

Pete Shrake and Jennifer Cronk are responsible for maintaining the vast circus collection at the Robert L Parkinson Library and Research Center st Circus World. https://madison.com/news/local/circus-world-baraboo-archives/article_61bc49a6-5360-5b16-9643-f4e237384c1a.html