Death Defying Acts – The History of The Circus

Barnum may be the biggest name, but he was only a small part of the story of the circus. William Pack takes you on a fantastical journey through the history of the Circus, from Phil Astley’s creation of the modern circus in 1768 to Dan Rice,  “the most famous man you’ve never heard of” to the incredible feud between Barnum and the Ringling Brothers. You’ll hear stories of triumph, disaster, and the grand adventure of the travelling. Experience the story of those who gave their lives to show and became legends in the process. To register, please call the library at 708-687-3700 or email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.