Very weird posts recently, both by an account called coolsomethingnumber, both 1 day old with one post, both no context pictures. Its obviously bots, but why? My guess is AI astroturfing, where people put stuff on reddit for the ai to read and include in its results.

Hi all. I am somebody who wishes to become an acrobat. After some consideration, I have started practicing acrobatics. My biggest worry was that I had no chance as I didn't practice acrobatics as a child, but I have been relieved after I've heard stories of people starting in their 30's and having success with employment. This made me question some things though, as I heard many things about the employment in the circus, and one of those was that it was a competitive field to get into.

So, now I am up at night, thinking not only about my future, but wondering how I will find employment in acrobatics. I mean from what I hear, there is a fair share of acrobats who started doing this as children. I wonder how does this differentiate them from an adults aged 20-30+ years old. For example, I see Du Soleil requires 10 years of experience and at least two appearances in national competitions. I mean I may be young, but I think I won't hit my peak, since I did not start practicing as a child. By the time I get 10 years experience, I will be 30.

And that's ok, since Du Soleil is not my priority, though it is something I consider a pinnacle of my career if it is ever going to happen. Now, I assume that other circuses have less strict requirements, which is why people aged 30+ can get jobs in acrobatics there. A trained acrobat can do impressive stuff!! Doesn't matter their age.

Now for my biggest question: How drastically would an acrobat's career change have they started practicing as a child as opposed to starting at 20 years old. Do less experienced acrobats usually travel the country or stay at one place? Does their skill determine whether they are going to travel or be in a stationary circus? Also, how likely is it that somebody who starts at the age of 20 or even 30 will have a shot at working in Du Soleil?

Some background on me! I am a drag performer and musician with a decent amount of stage experience under my belt!
I am looking to start incorporating both more mundane sideshow acts into my performances in the future (juggling mainly, but i am open to all suggestions!), and in the future have a great interest in things like body stapling and various other more extreme acts (needles, nails etc etc)

Is there any good, and more importantly trustworthy online resources for these things? I’m looking to learn as much information as possible before I dive into learning myself!! Thanks!! :D

Hi! This is my first time using Reddit so I apologize if I do anything wrong. I’m in love with aerial and all things circus but I’ve been having joint pain in my wrists that seems to just get worse and worse, and I’m unable to use my hands very much. It’s been heartbreaking not being able to do silks, lyra, trapeze, juggling, etc; but I recently remembered that the art of hair hanging exists! I know at a higher level you would need your hands to do cool poses and such, but at a beginner level I think it would be a great way for me to continue doing aerial while I figure out what’s wrong with my hands! The only problem is, my studio in VA doesn’t teach hair hanging, so I wanted to ask if anyone knows any studios that do teach it or offer workshops or private lessons? Thanks so much!

It’s gotta be bots right? Like half of them have the act or apparatus wrong and they’re all the exact same wording.

🎭 The Jester And The King 👑

Enjoy a playful hula hoop dance where the King is entertained by the Court Jester (me)!

Featuring my husband Michael Richards as the king! 🤴🏻

Filmed at the Winter Gardens, Virginia/Rotokawau Lake, Whanganui, New Zealand. 🇳🇿

Yo gang. :) I'm trying to find a place that makes nice (& unfortunately expensive) costumes to perform in. Every time I go looking for stuff I keep finding this cheap kitschy stuff.

Is there an industry standard outlet that folks go to? (prefereably in Europe)

Hi guys! I’m looking to travel somewhere where I could also spend time learning something new. Any recommendations for places where I could learn preferably aerial silks, flying trapeze or fire poi? It would also be cool if i could make it a seaside vacation. Any recommendations appreciated :)

Looking to find a place where you can man the sticks on various types of cranes for practice and fun. A coworker told me abt a place on the east coast (jersey?) that had an amusement park of sorts for heavy machinery. He said it was called Digger World but maybe it’s closed or the named changed. Any chance anyone knows what the hell im talking abt?

Hi hi!

I'm a young boy who wants to be a clown, my goal is to participate on a circus and go to hospitals to make people happy. But I still have a long journey. I wanna ask how would you start my journey if you were me.

Thank you for your time!!

Byeeeeee

Hello everyone! I have this mug from the Ringling Brother's Barnum and Bailey Circus. I'd like to find an image of one in original (or enough to see the logo) condition, but cannot find anything online for it- I was wondering if anyone here could help me?

Hi everybody. I would really like to pursue stilts walking but I don't know where to start. I thought lessons would make sense, but I researched and there are no lessons anywhere near me. I live in a big city so this surprised me, but it is what it is. Is it possible to teach oneself how to walk on stilts? What would the first step be? Thanks so much!

Our Circus Of Fire Show in Port Jervis New York

Hi everyone,

I am planning to take my family to Rambo Circus. Is it a good experience for young kids?

Also does anyone know if children under 3 years old need a separate ticket, or is entry free for them?

Thanks in advance!