The Ringling Brothers Circus at Barclays Center in New York

Acrobats perform at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus show at Barclays Center on February 23, 2017 in New York City. The Ringling Brothers Circus begins its final run of city shows after It was announced last month it's shutting down this year after 146 years mainly due to declining ticket sales and high operating costs. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI