The Circus is coming to town.

I saw the first sign of the NBA season unfolding yesterday.

Every year the Chicago Bulls play a few games at home in early November and then head out West for their "dreaded" West Coast swing.

Why?

Because the Ringling Bros. circus takes over the United Center. Based upon the past 8+ years, after Michael retired for the 2nd time, there have been times when it might have been best for the circus to stay and the Bulls to not come back to the stadium. This year is going to be different however, as the Bulls will win the division. You read it here first.

I have been to the circus the past 3 years; it's genuine entertainment. The circus has changed a lot from when I was a kid. Sure they have clowns, and animals, but they also have introduced some incredible acts that I don't believe they had before. (Plus technology has hit the big top including big screens and more.)

What hasn't changed is the gimmickry. If you decide to eat while you are there, you get to pay ridiculous prices for slushes, popcorn, cotton candy and other "Circus food." But the best part is you get souvenir cups, hats, and more that come with the food. Why wouldn't you pay $15.00 for a slush when it comes in a cool plastic elephant cup? We did. And it's still in the cupboard waiting to be used again.

Once you sit in your seats and the show begins, the magic really does takes over. There are tigers, elephants, clowns and trapeze artists---if they fall, or are attacked by an animal, I promise you, it's going to be a bad day.

The photo above was taken at last year's performance. Unlike the year before, the focus was on the performers and not one of the clowns who led the show. This woman was not tethered to anything and she really did take your breath away. Sure it's the allure of the show, but when you see someone hanging 40 feet off the ground, you do want her to be careful. (Unless you capture that picture with your camera but no one wants to talk about that.)

If you have not been to the circus, you should go. It's fun, entertaining, and as far as $10.00 boxes of popcorn go, it's the best. (Especially since it comes with a hat to wear!)

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