For 139 years Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus has been captivating crowds. And their latest show "Zing Zang Zoom" is no exception.
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From tight rope walkers, to clowns, even a four ton disappearing elephant, it's full of thrills.

So what goes on behind the scenes to make it the "Greatest Show on Earth"? I decided to run away with the circus for a day and see what it takes to be a performer. From a crash course in clowning around, to juggling and twirling around, you could say I learned the ropes.

But while it was great to run away to the circus for a day, I think I'll leave the real performing to the professionals.

You can catch the professionals in action through next week. Tickets range anywhere from $16-$125.