Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents IlluscinationSM, a fantasy-filled world where magic and daring create the most unexpected experiences. Illuscinator David DaVinci takes audiences to a world that combines thrills and wonderment with the outlandish fun of the circus.
David DaVinci thrills audiences with eye-popping illusions, mind-blowing transformations, and unique up-close magic, all mysteriously interwoven throughout the show. This modern Houdini even attempts to escape a straightjacket while suspended three stories in the air above a den of lions.
DaVinci is the only Illuscinator who performs with a feathered flock of 10 rare and colorful birds including a Toucan, African Grey, Cockatoos, and Macaws that can only be seen at Illuscination! Guided by DaVinci, these winged performers take flights of fantasy around the arena and even perform illusions of their own.
All the action in Illuscinationtakes place just a few feet away from your seat. Audience members’ eyes will be transfixed high above the center of the ring as they witness acts whose feet never come close to touching the ground. Viktoriya and Widny, the Hairdaring Duo, execute an unbelievable extreme hair hang an amazing 35 ft in the air. The Sky-High Sensation, Francleib Rodriques, is a courageous daredevil who walks, upside down, across the ring, without a safety harness, three stories above the audience.
The mystical DaVinci isn’t the only one who brings the thrills one right after another. This all new production showcases captivating performances from daredevils from all over the globe. KungFu Kings combine mixed martial arts with mind-boggling strength toaccomplish feats that include twisting solid metal poles around their bodies and diving through hoops of razor-sharp sabers, blindfolded! The Barons of Balance, with the world’s fastest feet, display the finesse of dancers and reveal amazing agility as they effortlessly leap from one thumb-thin low-wire to another. And flying high and flipping furiously are the Salsations who take vaulting, aerial gymnastics, and sizzling dance moves to scorching new extremes.
Patriarch of the Pride, Brian McMillan presents his pack of beautiful golden lionesses and one rare white lion, who perform a fascinating routine that demonstrates the amazing relationship Brian has with his cats. Most impressive of all, watch our treasured Asian Elephants groove just a few feet away from your seat.
With abundant thrills comes loads of fun, when Ringling Bros.® clowns bring comical and musical hilarity to Children Of All Ages®. The Clowning Caveagna Family creates instrumental mayhem with interactive silliness and antics. Who knew clowns could be so musical and funny all at once!?
The action at Illuscination begins an hour before show time at the All Access Pre-show – FREE to all ticket holders, where you can meet Ringling Bros. performers and animals, learn circus skills and start creating a lifetime memory for your family before the show even starts! The All Access Pre-show is the only place where you can register for a chance to win a masterpiece created by one of Ringling Bros. artistic Asian elephants.
At this edition of The Greatest Show On Earth®, you’ll watch closely and wonder endlessly. Satisfy your curiosity and get your ticket today.