Aerials, acrobats & androids: The new face of the ‘Greatest Show’

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After a five year-hiatus, the Ringling Brothers Circus is back, allowing visitors to enjoy the ‘Greatest Show.’ Touring over 50 American cities, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will feature 75 circus artists from all over the world.

Although the new show will be without the animals this time, the show won’t lack in its jaw-dropping appeal. The ‘Greatest Show’ will culminate in triangular highwires, live musical performances, acrobatics & aerials, teeterboards, comedians, human rockets and more. Joining the show for the first time will also be the Bailey Circuit.

Bailey is a robotic animal and can be spotted around the arena floor, joining the cast in their dynamic choreography. The circus will also feature a Criss-Cross Trapeze for the first time in Ringling history. The legendary Flying Caceres Troupe will perform this thrilling act and will bring two acts in one.

The show will run into the new year, and tickets and touring cities can be found on their website.

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