Thursday, May 23, 2019

My first Black Circus


Who would ever think of a Black Circus (UniverSoul Circus) coming to my hometown in Saint Louis, Missouri until one day my best friend Alicia spoke highly of this and invited me( Veronica) to attend with her. I had only knew of one circus ( Ringling Brothers )that I sometimes attended as a child.
I look forward to seeing everything it had to offer and especially the clowns....


                                                   Upon arrival parking was orderly and people were very friendly. I stated to Alicia " This is my first time ever going to a Black Circus "  Alicia responded " I go all the time, you will like it , and they dance and play good music"  I was amazed how they were so organized with the number of people with kids that showed up for the event. When entering the Big Top canopy we saw a selection of clowns running  and around entertaining all guests. The look in the kids' eyes highlighted the happiness they and their parents felt. Looking over my shoulder you could see as I smiled ,my own personal clown.



When the show started music played and people patted their feet and danced along with the music . It was such a wonderful time to see people and kids enjoying themselves.  One event had two men standing on what I called a See/Saw that pivots by weight while turning in midair. This was so amazing and very dangerous. Alicia said " They must have trained a lot in order to walk outside of the wheel as it turned in midair"  I thought to myself  " I wonder has anyone ever fell from this stunt ? .But still exited to see them perform this act in the picture below.
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Many performances where outstanding like the African dance and culture show that's not shown because the pictures blurred from all their movements . The one below with the man holding on to a pole while another man stand directly on the side with all his weight, the man on the pole don't move or brake a sweat. How could this be?,  I asked Alicia. She replied ''they trained hard and that they are masters of this." Something for all age groups to look at with astonishment.



Last but not least is the variety of trained animals that did tricks in the ring. They had some Zebra's that ran around in a circle coming very close to the audience in the front seats that you can reach out and touch them and Elephants holding each other tails going around in the ring and kneeling down as if they were praying. How amazing is this .While both trainers worked well with the animals and captured the audience hearts. 




During the conclusion of the Big Top event great music started playing as the audience dance and shouted " The show must go on " I look forward to the next time they come to visit and bring along some of my family and friends. Excellent work by all staff members and Hosts of UniverSoul Circus. Until next time. 


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