Victoria Gewirz, a self-described Åprofessional circus-tent-goerÄ, has spent over thirty years returning to the ring, drawn by its timeless allure and deep-rooted nostalgia. In this intimate yet dynamic book, she captures a living tradition that continues to enchant across generations, rekindling the awe and wonder of childhood. Through striking black-and-white film photographs, Gewirz traces the full arc of the circus experience-from the popcorn counter to the charged immediacy of live performance: tightrope walkers, jugglers, and clowns. Moving beyond the visible stage, she also guides us behind the scenes into rarely seen spaces, revealing the lives and labour behind the show. Featuring a foreword by former Life editor-in-chief Bill Shapiro and a pop-up illustration by renowned paper engineer Bruce Foster, this publication is a tribute to the enduring magic of the circus.
