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Customer Reviews for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

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Review 1 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

5 / 5

I was laughing as much as my 4 yr old!

Macon Centreplex Coliseum @

- Macon @

, GA @

- Sat, Feb 6, 2010 @

Favorite moment: IPOD!!!!! @

Posted 02/08/2010

by 1AwesomeDad

Location:Macon, Ga.

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This show/ performance was just as I remember it, only with more of a modern twist. I was delighted to see that the clowns were active throughout the entire performance. Not only was my family entertained, the people in my setion, old and young, laughed and clapped together. Thank you.

Macon Centreplex Coliseum @

- Macon @

, GA @

- Sat, Feb 6, 2010 @

Favorite moment: IPOD!!!!! @

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Review 2 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

5 / 5

Mass mutual center @

- Springfield @

Posted 05/02/2011

by Anonymous

I have seen 2 Circus events since this one 8 months ago (picadilly's and shriners) neither even compared to this one! My 21/2 yr old daughter loved it, and I stayed entertained too! We will only be seeing 1 circus a year for now on and this will be the one hands down the best around!

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Review 3 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

1 / 5

This has to be April Fool's!!!!!!!!!

civic center asheville @

- asheville @

, nc @

- 01/01/2011 @

Favorite moment: the $10 snow cone??? @

Posted 04/02/2011

by sarkgrl

You have to be kidding me. What the heck was this? My son asked me for two hours when the animals were coming--they did--all six house cats, seven dogs and three big elephants. That's it folks. The acts were long and my children were so bored--the people fell a lot and didnt make their landings. I actually was in fear for their lives at times. It was not fun and a terrible experience. What a waste of money, energy, and time. I hate building kids up for something and have it not come to surface.house cats? Are you joking????

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- asheville @

, nc @

- 01/01/2011 @

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Review 4 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

2 / 5

Disappointed

Illuscination Ringling brother's and Barnum and Bailey @

- Huntington @

, WV @

Favorite moment: Didn't have one. @

Posted 03/27/2011

by Okami2006

Location:Huntington, WV

I had take my daughter the Ringling Brother's Barnum and Bailey Circus when she was a child about 10 years ago. I was when it was called the "greatest show on earth" and truly was. It was then a 3 ring circus and tons of clowns, elephants, and things that make a circus.
I recently took my 2 year old to see this and was bored out of my mind through the whole show. There was one ring, i think 2 elephants, and maybe 2-3 clowns. Normal house cats had probably a 15 min act and I was ready to fall asleep. I have never been so disappointed in a circus before. The tickets were way over priced for what we got. Based on this last experience I will never go back and would not recommend it to anyone. For the price your much better off going to just a small local circus like Schriner's and at least the proceeds go for a good cause there.

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Review 5 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

1 / 5

Illuscination-Ringling Bro,Barnum & Bailey Circus

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Posted 12/28/2010

by tml25

It was ok. not as good as other tours of the circus. Need better trainers for animal shows. I enjoyed the acrobats only.

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

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Review 6 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

2 / 5

Circus was very disappointing!!

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Fri, Dec 10, 2010 @

Posted 12/15/2010

by Anonymous

REALLY disappointing! When we got there they had changed our seats, as well as many others. Once we got inside we realized why....they were only using about 1/4 of the entire forum! It was a very small portion of the arena that was used...only 1 ring instead of the usual 3 ring circus from the past. Very small scale stunts and acrobatics. It was more like a really bad musical! It probably lost the younger kids attention and the older kids were disappointed because they knew what it was SUPPOSE to be like from previous circus events. Definately NOT worth the money!

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- Memphis @

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- Fri, Dec 10, 2010 @

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Review 7 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

4 / 5

Great Show!

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sat, Dec 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The dogs. @

Posted 12/15/2010

by Glamougirly

Location:Memphis

The show was terrific!.My family loved it!.Hopefully,we can get front row seats with a better view.

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sat, Dec 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The dogs. @

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Review 8 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

4 / 5

Great show for kids

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Elephants @

Posted 12/15/2010

by Thatoldgranny

Location:Memphis

Ideal circus for familes with preschool to preteen kids Show had enough excitement to keep adults interested but was not overwhelming to young children. The kids loved the preshow activities with the performers.

VIP seats were worth the investment. Concessions, however, were very, very expensive.

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Elephants @

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Review 9 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

4 / 5

Barnum & Bailey Circus great fun!

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Loved the acrobatics! @

Posted 12/15/2010

by JacobAdam

Momentos, etc. little pricey but it was wonderful!

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Loved the acrobatics! @

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Review 10 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

2 / 5

disapponting

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: female acrobats who performed while hanging from their hair @

Posted 12/15/2010

by 1View

Location:Memphis, TN

Acrobats fair to good, others lack luster.
Several cats & dogs looked afraid of their handlers, not like they enjoyed performing.
Lions looked to be in good physical shape.
Elephants skin didn't look healthy & the male handler had a barbed cane in use on them.
This was definitely our last circus.

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- Memphis @

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- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: female acrobats who performed while hanging from their hair @

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Review 11 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

2 / 5

Ringline Bros Circus was boring!

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Nothing stood out at all. @

Posted 12/15/2010

by CBA2001

Location:Memphis, TN

I guess I went in with unrealistic expectations. My memories of the circus were of trapeze artists who swung boldly through the air, leaping from bar to bar, not one guy on a trapeze just swinging and hanging a little bit. Pretty disappointing. The area for the trapeze seemed very small compared to what I remember from the past with several nets below.
Also, the tiger act was not much, either. I guess I should have been excited that they were there, but it just didn't seem interesting enough.
Some of the acts were just dumb and I don't mean just the clowns. The cats and dogs were ok, but I guess I was surprised to see them as part of a circus anyway.
There wasn't any fire eating or anything that was breathtaking in the least.

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Nothing stood out at all. @

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Review 12 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

4 / 5

Enjoyed the circus

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Posted 12/15/2010

by MDean25

My 6 year old son thought most of the show was awesome. We did not care for the cat act and thought the tight rope act went on too long. The motorcycle was fun, the acrobats on ropes were amazing and well as the women suspended by their hair. I appreciated that souvenirs were not sold in the stands during the show. We were able to focus on the acts. We were disappointed that there was no flying trapeze act.

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

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Review 13 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

5 / 5

Amazingly fun for toddlers!

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Loved the dancers.!. @

Posted 12/15/2010

by WhiFe

Location:Arkansas

My family and I had a blast. The show was great and we loved it. My daughter who turned two the day of the show was dancing and having a ball. Would recommend this show for everyone.

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Loved the dancers.!. @

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Review 14 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

2 / 5

ok

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

Posted 12/15/2010

by KimP083

Location:Memphis, TN

To me the show was really boring. It SHOULD not have been labeled the Greatest Show On Earth!! My three year old daughter kept telling me she was ready to go home, she has never done this at any event that I've taken her to!! the acts were boring, the tigers were lazy, and the elephant really did nothing. The magic was below average, there were no amazing illuscinations. Hate I wasted $50.

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sun, Dec 12, 2010 @

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Review 15 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

2 / 5

wonderful elephants!!!!

Verizon Arena (formerly Alltel Arena) @

- North Little Rock @

, AR @

- Thu, Dec 2, 2010 @

Posted 12/15/2010

by Anonymous

Very amateur. Not at all impressed with the magic...doing it lost a lot of the circus feel! Not enough clowns! And what happen to 3 rings?! Nothing like when I went as a kid. I would not recommend to any friend with children over 8 years old. However, My 4 year old loved it! The elephants were WONDERFUL...our favorite part! Dogs and cats were great too!

Verizon Arena (formerly Alltel Arena) @

- North Little Rock @

, AR @

- Thu, Dec 2, 2010 @

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Review 16 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

3 / 5

Circus was Good

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sat, Dec 11, 2010 @

Posted 12/15/2010

by Anonymous

Location:Memphis, Fedex

The show was pretty good if we could have seen more. We were on the first row in the lower seating and could not see the dog show and some other performances. The view was blocked by the people sitting on the floor seats. Low seats are always not a better deal.

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- Memphis @

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- Sat, Dec 11, 2010 @

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Review 17 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

4 / 5

Seen Before

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Fri, Dec 10, 2010 @

Favorite moment: All three of us like the quick change act and also we enjoyer the Elephants. @

Posted 12/14/2010

by H2O2Man

Location:Memphis

I could not wait to take my Grandaughter to the Ringling Brother's show. I though it was going to be like the old 3 ring shows I went to many years ago. It was not what I expected but my grandaughter and her friend had a gerat time so it was worth the time and money. I see after the show it was the Illuscination show. I hope Ringling Brother's still has the 3 ring show and it will come to Memphis. I bought my Grandaughter the Ringling Brothers & Barunum & Bailey's Circus lionel train set and it is running now under our Christmas Tree. I believe that Ringling Brothers & Barunum & Bailey's Circus is the best show going and I hope that it will on for many more years for all to enjoy.

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Fri, Dec 10, 2010 @

Favorite moment: All three of us like the quick change act and also we enjoyer the Elephants. @

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Review 18 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

2 / 5

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Fri, Dec 10, 2010 @

Favorite moment: To see the elephants! @

Posted 12/14/2010

by MsDooWright

Location:Memphis

Well first of all when me and my son got to the event, our tickets have been deemed as voided due to reseating of the arena. But the seats that we got instead of the ones I purchases were actually closer but the floor seats blocked alot of our view. I have been going to Ringling Brother Circus since I was a young girl and the show has changed dramatically. This was our last circus experience!

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- Memphis @

, TN @

- Fri, Dec 10, 2010 @

Favorite moment: To see the elephants! @

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Review 19 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

5 / 5

Ringling Bros. show was great!

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sat, Dec 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: It's amazing how they did the illusions! @

Posted 12/13/2010

by Wilsonc550

Location:Memphis, TN

The show was very entertaining for people of all ages from beginning to end!

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sat, Dec 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: It's amazing how they did the illusions! @

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Review 20 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey : Illuscination

4 / 5

Kids will love it

FedExForum @

- Memphis @

, TN @

- Sat, Dec 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The Cat act. The cats did almost the same tricks as the dogs! @

Posted 12/13/2010

by Annwill

This was a good show. My 10 year old son enjoyed it. He wished it had more magic though. That was his biggest reason for going. I enjoyed it also. Anyone that can train cats to do tricks is impressive to me! Cats, tabbies, not the lions, but they had those too.

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- Memphis @

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- Sat, Dec 11, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The Cat act. The cats did almost the same tricks as the dogs! @

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