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Circus For Everyone: Circus Learning Around the World

by Robert Sugarman

Highly recommended for all public libraries and for academic libraries supporting teacher ducation, exercise science, and public service programs. Choice, American Libary Association

A valuable resource of information about circus schools of various types around the world - from those run by circuses such as Ringling, Big Apple and Cirque du Soliel to schools for aspiring artists. There are alos four case histories, including the excellent young wire walker Molly Saudek who began with Circus Smirkus and appeared with Big Apple. King Pole (United Kingdom)

A collection of stories and anecdotes as well as a complilation of facts about circus training and an invaluable source book. Spectacle Circus Arts Quarterly

Rober Sugarman gives a current view of what it takes to produce a circus performer. Research from all over the United States and around the world is enlightening. Although many of the yound provide them with a strong foundation for life. The White Tops, Journal of the Circus Fans Association of America.

Not only for those of any age who have dreamed of running away with the circus, but also for everyone who would seek a circus experience and wishes to improve physical skills. The Catholic Observer, Springfield MA

Strongly recommended to everyone who is interested in the training of circus performers for it contains an abundance of information. Gisela Winkler, Circus Zeitung, (Germany)

All over the world people have bene waiting for this book. More and more young people are looking for a way to train themselves in a rigorous, disciplined and creative way. Robert Sugarman, in a staggering feat of research, has chronicled hundreds of circus opportunities! Here are the names, places and telephone numbers where your dreams can come true. Reg Bolton, author Circus in a Suitcase, Director of Suitcase Circus, West Australia

Those who have an interest in the continuing development and progress of Circus throughout the world will find Circus for Everyone fascinating reading. World's Fair (United Kingdom)