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Inside the world famous Monte-Carlo International Circus where lions and tigers perform rip-roaring stunts judged by Monaco royal family

Death defying stunts thrill and man eating beasts prowl and wow in the world’s ultimate circus

IT is the greatest show on Earth and one you won’t forget.

The Monte-Carlo International Circus brings the best acts from the world all under one Big Top.

Zapashny brothers, winners of a Silver Clown award, perform with a lion at the gala of the 41st Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival
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Zapashny brothers, winners of a Silver Clown award, perform with a lion at the gala of the 41st Monte-Carlo International Circus FestivalCredit: Getty Images
Zapashny brothers' tiger jumps through a hoop of real fire
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Zapashny brothers' tiger jumps through a hoop of real fireCredit: Getty Images

Closing on Sunday, more than 120 artists from 16 countries will have performed.

An international jury under the presidency of Princess Stephanie, a member of the glamorous Monaco royal family, will decide the world’s best performers.

Created in 1974 by Prince Rainier III of Monaco, the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo has become the largest and most prestigious circus event in the world.

It awards the most respected prize in the world of the circus, namely the Golden Clown award.

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A lion nimbly runs on a wheel
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A lion nimbly runs on a wheelCredit: Getty Images
The Zapashny Brothers have a close working relationship with their pet cats
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The Zapashny Brothers have a close working relationship with their pet catsCredit: Vantage News

Highlights include Zapashny Brothers performing their mixed tiger and lion act for the first time in Europe.

Erwin Frankello presents great skills of his African elephants and sea lions, both his friends and partners.

The 41st Festival will feature the most spectacular and thrilling acts as artists on high wire.

Erwin Frankello, winner of a Silver Clown award, performs during the gala
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Erwin Frankello, winner of a Silver Clown award, performs during the galaCredit: Reuters
This elephant has a crush on this performer
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This elephant has a crush on this performerCredit: Vantage News
Alexandre Batuev performs a rather impossible looking contortion
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Alexandre Batuev performs a rather impossible looking contortionCredit: Getty Images
Artist of the "Skokov troop"
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Artist of the "Skokov troop"Credit: Getty Images
Princesse Stephanie of Monaco is introduced to the ringmaster
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Princesse Stephanie of Monaco is introduced to the ringmasterCredit: Getty Images
Roll-up, roll-up...it's ringmaster "Petit Gougou"
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Roll-up, roll-up...it's ringmaster "Petit Gougou"Credit: Reuters
Marek Jama troupe dazzle with its sure-footed skill
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Marek Jama troupe dazzle with its sure-footed skillCredit: Getty Images
Marek Jama bring on the camels
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Marek Jama bring on the camelsCredit: Reuters
Artists "Sky Angels", winner of a Golden Clown award, perform during the gala of the 41st Monte-Carlo
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Artists "Sky Angels", winner of a Golden Clown award, perform during the gala of the 41st Monte-CarloCredit: Reuters
Artists of the "Trushin troop"
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Artists of the "Trushin troop"Credit: Reuters
The acrobatic troop of Xianjiang, winners of a Silver Clown award
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The acrobatic troop of Xianjiang, winners of a Silver Clown awardCredit: Getty Images

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