Circus

Circus

A public entertainment consisting performances by acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, tightrope walkers, jugglers, unicyclists and other stunt-oriented performers.

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One of acrobatic feats used in aerial acts. In a number of aerial acts (trapeze, straps, etc. ) blange means an element involving strength, in which an aerial gymnast, while suspending on his hands, ...

Dzigits

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