Welcome to the circus!

2 months ago(edited)

Last weekend, Circo Miraculuos made its debut in our city. When I was a child, I always wanted to go to the circus, but my family was very poor and I never had the chance. I remember a circus that stayed in our town for over a month when I was little, attracting crowds every day with its incredible attractions. One of them was the "Diabolical Broomstick", where whoever managed to catch it won a cash prize. I would hear my school friends talking about it, which always aroused my curiosity and my desire to go to the circus.

Over time, other circuses appeared in the city, but I never found the time or the attraction to go and see them. With the arrival of technology, such as cell phones and the internet, it has become a challenge for circuses to survive the behavioral changes in society. I have a lot of respect for circus artists who continue to resist these changes, while children prefer to stay at home with their electronic devices instead of attending the circus.

My wife convinced me to accompany her to the circus, even though I was exhausted after a day's work renovating our house. I was surprised by the huge number of people at the circus: children, teenagers, adults and even the elderly. The first attraction, with Disney characters, was aimed at children, featuring Mickey Mouse and his gang.

I really enjoyed the shows, which alternated between children's attractions and others full of fun and adrenaline. The first dangerous attraction was the "Pendulum of Death", where the artist Julio ventured into a spinning cylinder, entering and exiting at crucial moments. Any mistake could be fatal, but the show was worthy of applause.

Another attraction that impressed me was the "Globe of Death", where an artist rode a motorcycle in 360º spins inside a globe. I was tense watching, hoping that everything would work out, as any carelessness could be fatal.

Between the shows, the circus owner shared some of the company's history, pointing out that this is the fifth generation of artists. Most of the artists are members of the same family, many of them young. I take my hat off to these artists, who lead a difficult life as nomads, traveling from town to town and hoping that people will appreciate the magic of the circus.

Every self-respecting circus has its clowns, and this one was no exception. One of them interacted with the audience through gestures, which I think is even more challenging, requiring direct and skillful interaction. Even so, I really enjoyed the performance.

Another memorable attraction was Yasmin Priscila, a young woman of just 17 who has already performed on national television. Known as the "rubber girl" because of the flexibility of her body, her abilities on stage seem almost supernatural, reminiscent of scenes from horror films.

The main highlight was the closing show: the 11-meter-high gorilla Kong, controlled by motors to give the illusion of life. At first imposing and even frightening for the children, Yasmin gradually kneads him affectionately, transforming him into a friendlier figure.