CNE Fun
The number of people who visit the CNE each year
1.5 million
This act could be compared to what we do when we have multiple projects going at once.
Our beloved Canadian circus, founded in Quebec
Cirque Du Soleil
This steam whistle type instrument is commonly associated with circus' used to draw attention.
Calliope
TRUE OR FALSE: Many modern day circus' do not have animals in their acts
TRUE
the CNE was originally called this, until 1912 when it underwent a name change
Toronto Industrial Exhibition
Performers use this to swing like a monkey way up above
Trapeze
The most successful and famous circus in history
The Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus
An elephants favourite snack at the circus
Peanuts
TRUE OR FALSE: over 375,000 mini donuts are consumed annually on the midway
FALSE - 291,544 mini donuts are estimated to be consumed
Performers must use balance and concentration to walk from one platform to another
This common carnival character has a painted face and either makes kids laugh or cry in fear
Clowns
The Disney movie that takes place at the circus
Dumbo
New Orleans hosts this Carnival Celebration
Mardi Gras
This slow moving iconic ride gives you a birds eye view of the entire midway
Sky Ride/gondola
This person bends themselves in unusual positions
Contortionist
The year circus' first began
1768
This musical inspired film depicts the life of P.T Barnum and was a huge box office hit.
The Greatest Showman
It is circus superstition that bringing one of these feathers into the ring is bad luck
A peacock feature
The name for the people who run the rides and games
Carnies
This performer demonstrates feats of incredible strength, lifting or bending heavy objects with their hands
This place hosted the first North American circus in 1793
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This popstar has a song called "Circus"
Britney Spears
According to superstition, it is unlucky to wear this colour in the performing ring
Green. It was seen as unlucky after a popular acrobat fell while wearing the colour green.