It’s nothing new for an elephant to be doing a handstand. At least not around here. Nor is anyone surprised by the cats on trapeze or the dogs that juggle. It is a little strange that my great-grandmother insists on being the clown, though, but I suppose that\u2019s fairly natural, too.<\/p>\n
If you visit our circus, it won\u2019t have the same mundane flare you see at Barnum and Bailey\u2019s. Honestly, it took me until far longer than I care to admit to realize not every circus was operated by witches. Ours is unique, to say the least. There\u2019s a dance number for the broomsticks and our high-diving wizard plunges himself into a bubbling cauldron. Don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s all for show. He only has a few minor burns.<\/p>\n
We have twelve shows a year, once every full moon. That is, if you can find us. My great-grandmother leaves riddles inside seashells. She says it’s her way of being funny. I’m not quite sure I get it. Either way, it keeps away most of the \u201cnormal people\u201d. The regular folks who do attend simply write off our magical touch as innovative special effects. Like Larry the Sorcerer can actually cut someone in half. Of course he can though, his showgirl is a zombie. She stitches up real nice. Trust me.<\/p>\n
By the way, we don\u2019t sell fried dough or soda pop, so don\u2019t show up expecting it. You\u2019ll have to be open to grilled frog legs, candy apples and love potion. Again, that\u2019s great-grandmother’s sense of humor. It\u2019s not really a love potion. At least I don\u2019t think….but after the Blue Moon show last year, when I first tried the stuff, I did have a strange attraction to Larry. And mind you, he\u2019s not very easy on the eyes. The lizard scales aren’t exactly my thing.<\/p>\n
Tonight\u2019s show is dedicated to the fairies who are visiting. The townspeople assume they\u2019re some sort of Irish Step group, I’m told. They might as well be. I don\u2019t know why they insist on wearing matching, glittery leotards. Oh, I have to prep the ligers for their big opening act. I swear, one of these days they\u2019re going to eat me for putting them in tutus. As great-grandmother always says, the show must go on. Even if someone is eaten. Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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