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A biography of P. T. Barnum, legendary showman and founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus.

An original musical screenplay brings to life the story of P.T. Barnum and his creation of "the greatest show on Earth". Rising from nothing, P.T. sets out to make a better life for his family. His creativity and drive take him on an fantastic journey beyond what he or anyone else could have imagined. In the end he creates a magical experience that will be enjoyed and celebrated by generations to come.

Examines the Cardiff Giant hoax of 1869, when a farmer in upstate New York dug up a ten-foot-tall supposedly petrified man, and the wild speculations on its origins before the giant was proven to be a hoax.

Upon completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, P.T. Barnum and his twenty-one elephants parade across to prove to everyone that the bridge is safe.

Recounts the life of P.T. Barnum, the legendary showman who transformed the American circus into a popular phenomenon.

"Millions have sat under the "big top," watching as trapeze artists glide and clowns entertain, but few know the captivating stories behind the men who shaped the circus. Battle for the Big Top is the untold story of the battles of the three circus kings--James Bailey, P.T. Barnum, and John Ringling-all vying for control of the vastly profitable and widely influential American Circus. New York Times bestselling author Les Standiford recreates a remarkable...

This circus musical traces the career of P.T. Barnum, the World's Greatest Showman, from his humble beginnings as a promoter of sideshows, to his great museum in New York, and the co-founding of the Barnum and Bailey Circus.