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C.F.A. 2018 – Beyond Normal!   The Circus Fans Association of America is delighted to announce plans for their annual convention in Normal, Illinois April 18-22, 2018!  There will be a whirlwind of activities and speakers in this central Illinois community once known around the world as “The Trapeze Capital of the World!”  Circus stars […]

John Ringling North II has announced that Kelly Miller Circus is for sale. http://m.newsok.com/article/5570003/?no_cache=1&no_edit=1&show_all=1

Cirque du Soleil’s latest production combines circus and ice shows. http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/shivers-guaranteed-for-the-first-time-cirque-du-soleil-adds/article_efb34e63-755f-521e-b615-116efaf12c15.html

The 2018 Monte Carlo Circus Festival will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the circus. Here’s a link to the trailer showing a few of the featured acts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=72&v=pxDY53Gr5Ck

Kelly Miller Circus completed its 2017 season, but owner John Ringling North II says he is selling the show. http://www.kxii.com/content/news/Kelly-Miller-Circus-ends-2017-tour-in-Ardmore-453499373.html

Playbill magazine has published first photos of the New Big Apple Circus showing the set and costumes that will be featured in the show. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-BIG-APPLE-CIRCUS-Returns-with-Death-Defying-Acrobatics-Clowns-Rollerskates-and-More-20171025

Dr. Neil Kahanovitz was once a flyer with Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus, then he became a famous surgeon. Now he is attempting to save a famous name by creating a new show worthy of its past. https://www.thedailybeast.com/can-this-trapeze-artist-turned-spinal-surgeon-save-the-circus

Lane Talburt’s latest video explores circus clowning in a changing world. Veteran funsters Steve and Ryan are survivors in a rapidly diminishing clown alley. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oln4L1zsHrU

San Diego’s Fern Street Circus is presenting a series of shows in the city’s parks. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/things-to-do/sd-et-family-circus-20171009-story.html

The featured performers in the New Big Apple Circus discuss their aspirations in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkznJiSzrFc