This Circus Ditched Animals, Clowns and Ringmasters

A classic circus has been reimagined for modern times. No clowns. No animals. No ringmaster. That’s a huge departure for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, which has been touring since 1871. Audiences on the U.S. tour will see trapeze artists, riders on BMX trail bikes and unicycles, as well as trick skateboarders.