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A circus is usually a travelling show that includes acrobats, animal trainers, clowns and other novelty acts. However, there are circuses today with a permanent venue that do not travel, and some circuses do not have animal acts.
The first modern circus was staged by Philip Astley in London, England on January 9, 1768.
History of the circus
List of famous circuses and circus owners
List of famous circus performers
List and brief description of the various circus arts
