When I was a child and the circus came to town there was a big parade. Clowns, wild animals, and side show “freaks” teased our attentions, while jugglers, animal trainers, and trapeze artists persuaded us to come out to the big tent with promises of stunts like we had never seen. Traveling circuses are largely a thing of the past, but a similar spectacle is still available to us on television, with various carnival acts soliciting our attention. Though they may appear to be competing with one another – much as clowns, high-wire walkers, and trained-dog acts vie for our … Continue reading LXIII – The Circus Is Back in Town