One of the few early blackface performers who had actually witnessed ... During the fall and winter of 1842, Emmett collaborated with fellow circus performer Frank Brower, a comedian, singer ...

This would have far-reaching repercussions for the most popular entertainment of the early 20th century — the circus ... is full of animalized human performers who artfully recreate the kinetics ...

It was an acclaimed showman from Italy, Louis Bertolotto, who transformed these early shows into a phenomenon. In the 1830s, his flea circus became ... Fleas made good performers as they are ...

We’re treated to a performance from UniverSoul Circus, celebrating 31 years of showcasing the talents of multi-cultural ...