Experience the amazing at Circus World! An incredible 64 acres showcasing the incredible history of the American Circus is yours to explore. From the world’s largest collection of restored historic circus wagons to seven National Historic Landmark structures that more than a century ago were the wintertime home to the Ringling Bros. Circus and are now filled with thousands of circus treasures, you’ll delight in this extraordinary, one-of-a-kind wonder.
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As other entertainment forms gained popularity, Circus World began documenting and collecting important treasures of the American Circus. From original Ringling Circus buildings to the smallest flea circus prop
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Circus World is open for the spring season, and we want to give you a peek into our new and thrilling exhibit! Titled Teeth Work: Incredible Iron Jaw, the display delves into the unique world of performers who use only their teeth to stay in the air. It draws from an extensive collection of iron jaw materials at the Robert L. Parkinson Library and Research Center at Circus World and was co-curated by Aíne Norris, Doctoral CandidOld Dominion Universityversity.
For those unfamiliar with the act, iron jaw performers are raised on a rope, cable, or trapeze connected to an apparatus in their mouth. Once in the air, they appear weightless to the audience below as they swing, spin, descend, or perform other feats. Come to Circus World and witness for yourself an amazing collection of artifacts and archival materials heralding this astonishing act which has enthralled circus audiences for the past 150 years!
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Is Tiny Kline featured in this exhibit?
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𝟱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴!
🎪Our new Iron Jaw Exhibit
🎪World’s largest collection of restored circus wagons – including the Bell Wagon
🎪Seven National Historic Landmark structures
🎪Ringling Bros. history
🎪 Circus costumes
Circus World is now open for their spring season!
Open this spring Mondays – Fridays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Book your tickets: wihist.org/4iSYprX
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do you have any pictures of Aggie Kelly doing the Iron Jaw?
Are they gonna have like $6 days in June?Thank you
With your next wife, yes.
The wagons were spectacular and I haven't been there for awhile.
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We open for our spring season on Monday, April 21!
Experience the amazing at Circus World! An incredible 64 acres showcasing the incredible history of the American Circus is yours to explore. From the world’s largest collection of restored historic circus wagons to seven National Historic Landmark structures that more than a century ago were the wintertime home to the Ringling Bros. Circus and are now filled with thousands of circus treasures, you’ll delight in this extraordinary, one-of-a-kind wonder.
Open this spring Mondays – Fridays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Book your tickets: wihist.org/3XHOFs9 ... See MoreSee Less
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Now THAT is exciting news!
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