CURTAIN UP Issue 139 Circus Magic

Who wants to get a taste of the circus? Curtain up for all those who want to become a clown or an acrobat, learn magic tricks and practice juggling. Who knew that amazing things were performed for the gods in ancient Egypt? Or why the circus is called “circus”? Emil and Philippa show us how the circus has developed to this day. A circus lives from the jokes and stories of the clowns. Artists and acrobats are also present in every colorful tent and in every circus ring. Everyone can learn a few tricks. Magic can also be learned and practiced. But how it works is a secret, because real magicians never reveal their tricks! ( Psst: A few will be revealed at Curtain Up! ) However, our lovable clown Fiffi had a mishap. Who wants to help him and solve the big circus puzzle? For Zwichtel, the balls fly differently than he would like. But Alwina shows how it’s done properly and how to make your own juggling balls. This time, the removable sheet in the middle of the booklet is waiting for your own programs in the form of a class and leisure time plan, on the back of which a beautiful juggler's song and a dreamy poem enchant. In the story “Circus Albatross” we read about sibling love and courage, and what it means to live a child’s circus dream. In the Parent we hear something about life as a clown and humor.  ‘“In the beginning there was laughter,” it says. We present circus initiatives that give children the chance to try things out and get a taste of the spotlight. School circuses exist in many places and sometimes they become a permanent institution. For the 100th On the 13th anniversary of his death, Franz Kafka takes all readers to look at the inner circus from different perspectives. What tyrannical habits are found in our lives? Curtain up for circus atmosphere!