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General Tom Thumb, standing at just 31 inches tall, became a global show business icon, performing for millions, including President Lincoln and Queen Victoria.
In 1988, Cirque du Soleil's tour in the United States culminated in a landmark performance under its big top in New York City, receiving widespread acclaim.
Samantha Martin, a self-taught animal trainer, pursues her dream of creating the world's first traveling cat circus while facing financial and emotional challenges.
28 years of daily life with elephants shaped Chris Gallucci's understanding of their needs and the challenges of captivity.
Inside a dreary Moscow building, the world's first circus school trains young Russians in circus arts.
Breakaway sway pole performances, originating from George Bruno's act in 1976, highlight the risks and history of acrobatic stunts in circus culture.
A circus team of teenagers performs in Asmara, celebrating Eritrea's independence and the legacy of its freedom fighters after a 30-year war.