“WIRTHS’ CIRCUS”
COMING TO AUCKLAND The exceptionally strong 1928 programme which Wirths* Circus will present in Auckland on Tuesday, March 6, means that the world-famous circuses of Europe and America are the poorer for the loss of no fewer than five wonderful acts which Mr. George Wirth was enterprising enough to secure on his recent world tour. Wirth Bros, have entertained Australasia with many trained animal acts, but never during their 47 years as circus propiretors have they staged a more delightful one than that in which Pallenberg’s bears hold audiences spellbound by their amazingly humanlike performances on high bicycles, scooters, stilts and skates. A marvellous Indian, who will be seen for the first time on this side of the globe, dashes into the ring with a motor-cycle and side car. But these do not remain long in their conventional shape as they are gradually dis-
integrated until the defier of all the laws of gravity is careering round on one wheel, riding down staircases and thrilling beholders with all manner of bewildering, daring and apparently impossible feats.
A man of abnormal strength is seen with three beautiful partners in some remarkable feats of strength, and a tableau of classical posings in which he shows his splendid physique. This act is finished by the man holding a sort of merry-go-round on his head with the three women driving three separate airplanes attached. Then there are Hilary Long and little Jessica, who do some remarkable head balancing feats on a revolving trapeze, the star concluding with a slide down an incline wire on his head. During the performances of the lions Mdlle. Gulnare Hoyer will enter the cage ard perform her wonderful dance of the “Thousand Feathers,” as danced by her at Folies Bergere, Paris. These acts are supported by a score of others all of the recognised Wirth standard, which means that they are the best in their particular line. The latest novelty, tin hare racing will be shown and the public invited to bring their own dogs. Besides this unique entertainment, Wirths famous zoo will also be on view. The box plan is at Messrs. Lewis K. Eady and Son, Ltd-
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 288, 25 February 1928, Page 16
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