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    Death-Defying Acts: A History of the Circus

    Sunday, April 06, 2025

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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    River Forest Public Library

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    04/06/2025 02:00 PM 04/06/2025 03:30 PM America/Atikokan Death-Defying Acts: A History of the Circus Magician and storyteller William Pack takes us on a fantastical journey through the history of the circus, from Phil Astley's creation of the modern circus in 1768 to Dan Rice, the most famous man you've never heard of, to the incredible feud between P.T. Barnum and the Ringling Brothers. We'll hear stories of triumph, disaster, and grand adventure. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township. Event LinksWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/2957612-0 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/chicago/events/river-forest-public-library/death-defying-acts-a-history-of-the-circus-414786?ref=uceaddevent River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305

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    Magician and storyteller William Pack takes us on a fantastical journey through the history of the circus, from Phil Astley's creation of the modern circus in 1768 to Dan Rice, the most famous man you've never heard of, to the incredible feud between P.T. Barnum and the Ringling Brothers. We'll hear stories of triumph, disaster, and grand adventure. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

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    Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2957612-0

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