Strange signs for spectators, but lucky signs for circuses (6 photos)

A clown without a red nose is not a clown.





And all the circuses are wary of seeds and adore the number 13, which everyone else fears.

To the arena!



The clearly unified diameter of the circus arena is 13 meters. And all modern circuses try to adhere to this attitude. Back in the distant 18th century, the Englishman Philip Astley, a rider, businessman and the father of the modern circus, as a result of long research, errors and trials, came to the conclusion that this particular distance is ideal for performances with horses: it is so convenient for the animal to accelerate and run in a circle without the risk of tripping and fall.

Oh, Van! Look what clowns!





The clownery genre owes its appearance to the same Astley. The principle of finding suitable artists for this was interesting and quite specific: Philip involved people who were completely unfamiliar with horse riding skills, asking them to climb on a horse. Clumsy attempts to climb onto the back of the animal and falls of unlucky riders caused laughter from the public.



As for the obligatory attribute of representatives of this genre, it appeared thanks to the association: clumsy movements, an unsteady gait, a red nose - these are signs of a tipsy person. Actually, this is how this tradition stuck.

Seeds are taboo!



Don’t miss out on success and recognition and, accordingly, viewers and income. Such a strict omen regarding seeds applies to circuses. They cannot be clicked either before or during the performance.

Luck number 13



Even if those who don’t believe in omens are wary of the number 13, circuses consider it lucky because of the same 13-meter diameter of the arena. After all, it is truly luck when work brings not only income, but also pleasure.

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