MONTREAL — I once felt reasonably confident in my understanding of circuses. There are clowns, high wires, jugglers, maybe a few trained animals, cotton candy, and three rings. Not two rings — three.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This list goes on, raising the question: what ever happened to the clown as a balloon-carrying birthday party entertainer, the ...

When circuses starting making their way to Dayton in the 1800s, they quickly became a major spectacle. We went back into the archives to see what the circuses were like throughout history and the ...

GREENSBORO, NC — There are no tigers and elephants; in fact, the only “animal” is an electric dog named Bailey. The clowns are still there, but hardly wear any makeup. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & ...

A classic form of live entertainment is rolling into Wyandotte County this weekend.

"Water for Elephants" musical tells story of traveling Depression-era circus, which includes Walter the clown.

Mike Perry just wanted to have fun when he was growing up in Buffalo. He found a unicycle and taught himself to ride it at the age of 12. Later, a friend taught him how to juggle, and he thought that ...

For five generations, the Portugal family has entertained audiences with acrobatic spectacles and amusing stunts. Starting with a small tent in Mexico during the 1950s, the family-run circus grew over ...

Show opens Thursday , Aug. 14, at Security Square Mall. Tickets go on sale June 27. A Ticketmaster “top 10 most requested family event,” UniverSoul Circus has captivated over 25 million fans worldwide ...

In villages and small towns across Bangladesh, the words alone were enough to set hearts racing. Children ran barefoot ...