12. KNIFE THROWING K Knife throwing as entertainment is part of a group of performance arts sometimes known as the impalement arts. Knife throwing is an art, sport, or variously an entertainment technique, involving an artist skilled in the art of throwing knives, the weapons thrown, and a target.
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15. The circus is a constantly moving event. The people live as nomads with no permanent residences, always on the road. Since they are always traveling, the circus workers are a very close community dependent on one another. This is how they live their lives all year. NOMADIC
16. ORIGIN In ancient Rome, the circus was a show of chariot races, horse riding, battles, and other acrobatic and animal involved performances. The 1 st circus in Rome was the Circus Maximus. There was a lot of Greek influence in the original circuses.
17. The circus would not exist without the outrageous talents of performers. These performers do impossible things that the common person would never dare to do. They entertain audiences over and over with their perfected skills and brave skits. PERFORMERS
18. The circus in the past was more centered around fancy horse riding. Standing up on a galloping horse is an example of a major feat and entertaining sight that performers have done for audiences. Equestrian riding was a foundation for the modern circus today, widely popular before the War of 1812 when the circus developed a new style. E-Questrian
19. The performance itself is conducted by a ringmaster, traditionally dressed in colorful top hat and tails, who uses a whistle to signal the start of each new act. A live circus band follows the Ringmaster’s introduction RINGMASTER
20. Children whose parents work in the circus are sometimes forced to travel along place to place with their families. These children cannot go to the same school all year, so many are educated by their parents or other circus workers. The parents teach their children corresponding to schools curriculum. SCHOOLING
21. Many circuses are performed, “under the big top.” Huge tents are pitched that cover all three-rings of the circus floor and the tents are transported from show to show. During set up on the day before or day of a show, these tents are quickly pitched. This was commonly done before there were indoor arenas. TENTS
22. The unicycle is a one wheeled bicycle commonly used in circus acts. Balance is crucial when riding a unicycle and the circus is a sure place to see some great balancing acts. Sometimes the unicycle is even ridden across a tightrope. What a thrilling sight! UNICYCLE
23. Circus members have a language of their own. Here are some examples of circus lingo commonly used and their meanings: VOCABULARY Backyard- The area behind the big top where props, animals, and performers are readied for the performance. Doniker- Toilet. Floss- Cotton candy. Risley- An acrobatic act in which one person juggles another on his/her feet. Straw House- A sold-out performance. Towny- Anyone not traveling with a circus.
24. There are three types of wire acts: The high wire- walking on thicker wire 20 or more feet up in the air, usually with a safety net at the bottom. A pole is used for balance. The tightwire (tightrope)- walking on thinner wire tightly strung that is lower to the ground. Juggling is sometimes done while performing on the tightwire. The slack wire (slack rope)- similar to tightwire but more loosely strung wire. Sometimes performers on the slack wire do two things at once. WIRE ACTS
25. X~ eXciting! eXhilarating! eXtraordinary! People come to the circus for thrills, chills, and laughs. Targeted for children of all ages, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The performers are truly talented and audiences watch in awe of their abilities.
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27. There are a variety of animals that perform in the circus. These animals are trained and tamed and usually exotic, not your usual pet but rare animals found in zoos. The circus workers care for and train these animals. Animals are an important element to the circus. Zoo Animals
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