A general history of traditional classical circus in the Edwardian era and Jazz age. This volume covers European developments. It delves into the enormous boom of German circuses influenced by Barnum's visit only a decade earlier. Employing crack teams of expert Czechoslovakian tent crew and musicians and using innovative marketing, lighting and production, they put circus in the realm of top family live entertainment. This volume also looks at the dynasties descended from Santi-Romanies and how the cloud of Nazism caused them great difficulty in Europe. The story of how the iconic circuses of London, Blackpool and Great Yarmouth began are also examined. Illustrated with images in full colour, black and white and pencil by the author.