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That word came up many times during the show’s first audition rounds as dancers, singers, magicians, acrobats and a contortionist took the stage.

From Salon May 31, 2025

Events this year will include Killieween’s Sinister Circus - a circus-themed trail with performers, acrobats and clowns - the Kilmarnock Halloween Running Festival and Kilmarnock Fire Station’s extravaganza, featuring live music, food and games.

From BBC Oct. 25, 2024

When I watch “America’s Got Talent,” I guess I’m watching the future of Olympics sports — human/dog acrobatics, human pyramids, acrobats spinning 30 feet up in the air, complex acrobatic dance groups, etc.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2024

Like acrobats, the crew scurried up the masts to the upper topgallant sails that rose nearly 200 feet above us.

From New York Times Jun. 3, 2024

There were usually at least eight wagons in our troupe and well over two dozen performers: actors and acrobats, musicians and hand magicians, jugglers and jesters.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss