Readers ask: What Its Really Like To Be In The Circus?

What is it like working in a circus?

Working with a traveling circus is exciting, but the lifestyle requires a real commitment and a certain amount of grit that not everyone has. You don’t just work for the circus —you live in the circus, too. It is very similar to camping. You must be prepared to live in a different environment every week.

How does the circus make you feel?

Circus makes you happier. Endorphins are released while we exercise and reduce our perception of pain. These endorphins trigger a positive feeling in the body, make us feel good and give us a positive outlook on life.

How much do you get paid to be in a circus?

An early career Circus Performer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $37,500 based on 6 salaries. A mid-career Circus Performer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $40,000 based on 7 salaries.

Why do you like to go to circus?

Circus allows people to witness acts that would never be seen anywhere else, from hair-hanging to aerial hoops – almost all performances guarantee something extraordinary that boarders on the impossible. Contemporary circus focuses more on character driven or narrative pieces often focused around one central theme.

What jobs are in the circus?

Circus jobs

• clown.
• juggler.
• trapeze artist.
• ringmaster.
• acrobat.
• tightrope walker.
• magician.
• strongman.

How much do circus performers make UK?

A circus performer with a good reputation and unique show may earn upwards of £200 for a 10 minute show. A circus performer at the top of his profession working for Cirque de Soleil earns upwards of £500 per day. Solo performers earn in excess of £100,000 per year.

Why the circus is good?

4/ Circuses aid conservation through breeding programmes and by raising awareness. It was largely the tricks performed by dolphins in aquariums that convinced the public they were intelligent and worth saving. Animals in the wild are endangered by human predators and shrinking habitats, and live short, dangerous lives.

What is circus entertainment?

Circus, an entertainment or spectacle usually consisting of trained animal acts and exhibitions of human skill and daring.

How much does a circus clown get paid?

There’s not much data available on clown salaries, with Glassdoor offering one data point for for a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey clown. The range was $85,000 to $92,000. Rodeo clowns, a subset of jokesters who distract bulls so riders can get away from them, earn about $51,000 a year.

Do traveling circuses still exist?

Despite the closing of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey (May, 2017), circus performances continue to amaze and amuse audiences in the United States and around the world. Here in America (and globally), traditional circuses are STILL bringing their Big Top or coming to a venue in a city or small town near you!

How much does a circus ringmaster make?

The salaries of Circus Ringmasters in the US range from $36,480 to $52,802, with a median salary of $41,931. The middle 57% of Circus Ringmasters makes between $41,966 and $45,426, with the top 86% making $52,802.

What kind of people go to circus?

A circus is a company of performers who put on diverse entertainment shows that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, dancers, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, magicians, unicyclists, as well as other object manipulation and stunt-oriented artists.

Why are fairs and circus fun places to visit?

2. The teamwork is flawless: The work ethic followed in a circus is something everyone should observe. Given that some of the performances are a matter of life and death, it’s fascinating to see the performers—particularly the trapeze artists—coordinating flawlessly and giving us a brilliant performance.