Sept 22,
2021 Salt Lake City Utah
Ringling
Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus with this years
edition of their Blue Unit called the Dragon was a fast
paste show. A few of the acts had recently joined
the show and were working on their acts which was
evident, some of the performers had problems completing
their routines. The audience was very forgiving
and supportive.
For the most
part the show was amazing! I was very impressed
with the animal acts "Love the Big Cats", but most of
all the globe of death which in my opinion was the best
of show. It was the first time I had seen eight
riders in the globe at one time. At one point the
riders were in complete darkness with only a black light
which lit the glow on their riding clothing while riding
in the globe, Really Cool effect!
For children
over the age of 8 it was a thrilling time, it became a
little long for the younger ones during some acts, like
the
Shaolin
Priests
Kung Fu, Martial Arts,
I was very impressed and amazed with their
skills,
strength
and discipline.
As with all
of the circus performances there were the animal rights
folks.
I'm always
amazed that most of them haven't taken the time to see
how well the animals are taken care by the
circus staff and their trainers. I had a
background tour of the animals and found them to be in
very good health with great living conditions, their
staff were well trained in their care.
Last but not
least
was the
Dragon,
my granddaughter favorite, she is 6 and could hardly
wait to see it. After the show she told me "it was
a little scary but mostly it was the best part of the
show".
Take a
little time to check the circus
schedule
and
when it comes to a town near you, get the whole family
together and don't miss the 2012 edition of
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey.
John Robinson
Sideshow World
I would like to
Thank, Chad Ridge (Ringling Bros. and
Barnum & Bailey Circus on the left)
for his help and guidance
while at the show. It was a pleasure meeting and
spending time getting to know him and his great
knowledge of the circus.
(John
Robinson Sideshow World
on the right)
