plate spinning
/plˈeɪt spˈɪnɪŋ/
noun
a circus art of spinning flat plates on poles or sticks, creating a mesmerizing display of balance and coordination
rolling globe
/ɹˈoʊlɪŋ ɡlˈoʊb/
noun
a circus prop where performers balance and move on a large spherical object, showcasing agility and control
twirling
/ˈtwɝɫɪŋ/
noun
a rhythmic and graceful spinning or rotating of an object to create visually captivating displays of skill and coordination
wall of death
/wˈɔːl ʌv dˈɛθ/
noun
a motorcycle stunt act inside a vertical cylinder, showcasing speed, skill, and bravery
fire breathing
/fˈaɪɚ bɹˈiːðɪŋ/
noun
a daring performance art where performers exhale a flammable substance over an open flame, creating a spectacular burst of fire
fire performance
/fˈaɪɚ pɚfˈoːɹməns/
noun
a captivating and dynamic form of artistic expression that involves the skilled manipulation of fire as a prop, such as fire spinning, fire dancing, or fire juggling
fire eating
/fˈaɪɚɹ ˈiːɾɪŋ/
noun
a mesmerizing performance art of extinguishing flames with the mouth, showcasing control, bravery, and theatricality
human dartboard
/hjˈuːmən dˈɑːɹtboːɹd/
noun
an act where a person acts as a target for darts or other projectiles to be thrown at them, usually as a form of entertainment or spectacle
globe of death
/ɡlˈoʊb ʌv dˈɛθ/
noun
a thrilling circus act where motorcyclists ride motorcycles at high speeds inside a spherical cage, performing daring stunts and maneuvers
hair hang
/hˈɛɹ hˈæŋ/
noun
a circus aerial act where an acrobat suspends by their hair from a trapeze or other apparatus, showcasing strength, flexibility, and grace while performing aerial maneuvers
snake charming
/snˈeɪk tʃˈɑːɹmɪŋ/
noun
a performance art involving the use of music and movement to interact with and control snakes in a captivating manner
sword swallowing
/sˈoːɹd swˈɑːloʊɪŋ/
noun
a daring performance art or circus act in which an individual ingests a sword or other long object into their esophagus, often involving careful technique and skill to avoid injury
hand walking
/hˈænd wˈɔːkɪŋ/
noun
an acrobatic skill where an individual walks or performs movements using only their hands, often seen in circus performances or gymnastics displays
slackwire
/slˈækwaɪɚ/
noun
a circus act involving acrobatics, balance, and tricks performed on a flexible, tensioned wire or rope
hat manipulation
/hˈæt mənˌɪpjʊlˈeɪʃən/
noun
a circus or performance art that involves skillfully manipulating and performing tricks with one or more hats, often incorporating juggling, spinning, and other creative movements
juggling
/ˈdʒəɡəɫɪŋ/, /ˈdʒəɡɫɪŋ/
noun
the skill of keeping multiple objects, such as balls, in motion simultaneously by tossing and catching them
knife throwing
/nˈaɪf θɹˈoʊɪŋ/
noun
a circus act where sharp knives are thrown at a target with precision and showmanship
lion taming
/lˈaɪən tˈeɪmɪŋ/
noun
a circus act where a person trains and interacts with lions using commands, props, and positive reinforcement
static trapeze
/stˈæɾɪk tɹəpˈiːz/
noun
a circus aerial apparatus consisting of a horizontal bar suspended from two ropes or straps, used for acrobatics, poses, and maneuvers without swinging or spinning
Danish pole
/dˈeɪnɪʃ pˈoʊl/
noun
a type of circus or acrobatic apparatus that consists of a vertical pole, typically made of metal, used for various acrobatic performances, tricks, and maneuvers by performers
contact juggling
/kˈɑːntækt dʒˈʌɡlɪŋ/
noun
a form of juggling where objects are manipulated and rolled on the body for a smooth, illusionary effect
human cannonball
/hjˈuːmən kˈænənbˌɔːl/
noun
a circus act where a performer is launched from a cannon into the air and caught by safety measures
flea circus
/flˈiː sˈɜːkəs/
noun
a miniature circus act with trained fleas performing acrobatic or trained behaviors using illusions
diabolo
/daɪˈæbəlˌoʊ/
noun
a small, spool-like object used in juggling and circus tricks, spun and balanced on a string between two sticks
sideshow
/ˈsaɪdˌʃoʊ/
noun
a minor show that is part of a larger one (as at the circus)
carnival
/ˈkɑɹnəvəɫ/
noun
a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
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