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10 Circus Acts That Have Withstood the Test of Time
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Some circus acts have disappeared, but many have stuck around. Learn about 10 circus acts that have withstood the test of time at HowStuffWorks.
How the Cyr Wheel Works
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The Cyr wheel has taken the circus world by storm. Find out why hundreds of acrobats, gymnasts and street performers use the Cyr wheel in their acts.
10 Offbeat Circuses
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The idea of a 'traditional' circus may seem weird, but we've seen great change within the industry. Learn about 10 offbeat circuses at HowStuffWorks.
How Contortionists Work
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Contortionists bend, twist and fold themselves into all sorts of strange and unnatural positions. Find out how contortionists become human pretzels.
10 Worst Circus Disasters
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The circus can provide great fun and entertainment, but occasionally serious tragedies occur under the big top. Learn about the 10 worst circus disasters at HowStuffWorks.
How Plate Spinning Works
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Plate spinning is a circus act that typically involves spinning plates on top of wooden dowels. Learn the secrets behind plate spinning.
How Hair Hanging Works
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Hair hanging is a stunt involving performers doing tricks all while being suspended by their hair. Learn the secrets behind of hair hanging.
10 Amazing Circus Families
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Many circus families stretch back seven or eight generations. Learn about some of the most storied circus families still under the big top.
What's the most dangerous job at the circus?
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Working in some circus jobs is not for the faint-hearted. Read on to find out which circus job is the most dangerous.
What was the first circus?
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What was the first circus? Learn how circuses got their start at HowStuffWorks.