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Wisconsin’s Circus World capitalized on the final season for its elephants and reports record earnings for the summer. Also announced is the theme for 2024, an outer space topic. https://wiscnews.com/life-entertainment/local/art-theater/circus-world-elephants-2024/article_84922ea2-52ee-11ee-b907-0b8eea884d07.html

The Circus Ring of Fame has announced the selectees for 2024. They are Princess Stephanie of Monaco, the David Smith human canonballs, Flyer Bob Yerkes, Equestrienne Catherine Hannerford Carden and circus producer Wayne McCary. https://www.circusringoffame.org/news/circus-ring-of-fame-foundation-announces-inductees-for-the-class-of-2024/

A Mongolian circus performer who is now a coach at Circus Juventas says that the circus saved her life. Now, she has created a foundation to help others in her homeland. https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/traveling-circus-raises-awareness-domestic-abuse-in-mongolia/

Bello Nock’s circus themed show will appear at the Palace Theater in Wisconsin Dells during the summer of 2023. https://wiscnews.com/community/wisconsindellsevents/bello-nock-continuing-dells-family-legacy-with-extreme-circus-show/article_62aa833a-ad65-5c2d-8f87-27085c248408.html  

Cirque du Soleil’s latest big top production, titled ECHO, premiered in Montreal in May 2023. It’s first US stop will be in Atlanta. https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1065320-cirque-du-soleils-echo-finally-premieres-after-pandemic-delay

A former circus wagon has been turned into a tiny home by a clever carpenter in England. The home retains some of its circus touches as well as innovative modern technology. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/magical-tiny-home-is-an-old-circus-wagon-with-a-golden-throne-in-the-bathroom-213553.html#agal_0

French tightrope walker Philippe Petit is famous for his crossing between the twin towers in New York City. He recently performed a sky walk in Washington DC at the age of 73. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/03/25/twin-towers-tightrope-walker-philippe-petit-still-amazes-at-73-years-old-with-daring-stunt?fbclid=IwAR3vwrur7KQeIZ9rnxO-qsgSbkBPUOXgaYgG5j-XiFqsoTqETVpWZ72MkY8

Rehearsals are underway for a musical version of “Water for Elephants”. The show will premiere in Atlanta this summer.

Heavy Burdick is Circus World’s wagon master, a job he loves. https://www.wiscnews.com/community/baraboonewsrepublic/when-the-circus-came-to-town-heavy-burdick-saw-the-magic-and-stayed/article_35c18bdc-7e38-5215-b35e-d305b2343dd6.html

A press release from Feld Entertainment includes more information on the re-imagined Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey. https://apnews.com/article/circus-ringling-feld-bailey-tour-e55f8ee37e9b645a5d9c72e58992e9c2