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Summary: A splashy, colorful look at life under the big top that weaves the personal stories of the performers in with the spectacle and color of the circus. Includes an incredible train wreck.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount 2004

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA GRE

Standiford, Les

Summary: "Millions have sat under the "big top," watching as trapeze artists glide and clowns entertain, but few know the captivating stories behind the men who shaped the circus. Battle for the Big Top is the untold story of the battles of the three circus kings--James Bailey, P.T. Barnum, and John Ringling-all vying for control of the vastly profitable and widely influential American Circus. New York...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PublicAffairs 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.3092 STA

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Entertain Standiford

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