The Circus of Horrors: Britain’s neverending nightmare

Mackenzie Samet

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Oct 20, 2017

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The Circus Of Horrors Rehearse Their New Show Voodoo Ahead Of Halloween

Asia Sawicka, known as Anastasia IV, rehearses for the Circus of Horrors, a UK-based Gothic and steampunk circus influenced by burlesque and Victorian freak shows. The first show was performed at the Glastonbury Festival in 1995. The latest Voodoo-themed spectacle features warriors, sword swallowers, knife throwers, strong men, balancing acts, a demon dwarf, sinister sisters and contortionists. Getty Images

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Voodoo King and contortionist Amiri Kisingaji Getty Images

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WOOKEY HOLE, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 19: Voodoo King and contortionist Amiri Kisingaji from Tanzania poses for a photograph prior to a rehearsal of the Circus of Horrors’ latest show Voodoo,… Getty Images

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Carmen is part of the knife throwing, long bow and strongman double act. Getty Images

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Two Voodoo warriors pose during rehearsals. Getty Images

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Captain Dan the Demon Dwarf Getty Images

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The Sinister Sisters Getty Images

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Captain Dan the Demon Dwarf Getty Images

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Daniel Disorderly Getty Images

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Sword swallower Hannibal Hellmurto Getty Images

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Anastasia IV Getty Images

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Voodoo King Amiri Kisingaji Getty Images

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Amiri Kisingaji warms up during rehearsals. Getty Images

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Vitaly from the knife throwing, long bow and strongman double act Getty Images

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Vitaly Getty Images

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Hannibal Hellmurto Getty Images

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Dok Haze Getty Images

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Hannibal Hellmurto Getty Images

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Voodoo King Amiri Kisingaji Getty Images

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Anastasia IV Getty Images

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Daniel Disorderly Getty Images

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Cast members take part in rehearsals. Getty Images

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