Question of the Day- What Was Your Favorite Act(s) to See at the Circus

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I've been to a few circus performances as a kid. Back in the day, seeing a circus show was considered a spectacular event, similar to going to music concerts or sports games today. The circus is not as widespread anymore with many of them consolidating or disappearing altogether. The one big difference with those which are still in operation are their entertainment acts are animal free. Why did this happen? One main reason for the decline was the growing concern over the use of animal acts in the performances. Animal cruelty was cited as being the specific reason for the public outcry. With animal rights groups like PETA helping to shift public opinion, and places passing laws against using animal acts, it resulted in reduced ticket sales. Eventually, other forms of entertainment filled the void of taking your kids to see the circus. Now, getting to my question about favorite circus acts. Here are some of mine and why. My focus was always on the aerial acts. Maybe because I was afraid of heights and falling from them. It was always a pretty tense moment with the possibility of the performers falling so watching the TRAPEZE ACTS, TIGHTROPE WALKERS and TRAMPOLINE ARTISTS perform would be my reasons for picking them out. How about you what were your favorite acts and why? I still think even without the entertaining animal acts no longer a part of the majority of circuses I would still find going to see a one a fun time. If you had the opportunity, would you go to the circus?