Naked Circus in Atlantic City. A Real Story

When I was growing up any opportunity to go and see the circus was an exciting experience. I loved watching the trapeze artist, the animal shows, the clowns and especially the high wire walkers. Some performers had flashy costumes that always sparkled in the light when they performed.

I have no idea what will sparkle at a circus to be held at the Resorts in Atlantic City because they’re going to be offering their patrons a chance to see something called a “Naked Circus.” (Is that the sound of James Bailey and P.T Barnum rolling in their graves I just heard?) If I was enthusiastic about seeing the circus when I was a teenager, the chance to see a naked circus would’ve motivated me beyond anyone’s imagination.

The resort’s owner Dennis Gomes told people that it’ll be as naked as the law allows. Female performers will wear pasties and G-strings. Unfortunately, it will be in a tent outside in the casino parking lot and will be for adults only. A collective “awwwwww” was heard from young boys around the country upon hearing this news.

How would you talk a circus performer into doing something like this?

“Alexis, babe, ya doin’ a great job here an’ we love you. We want to mix things up just a bit with yer routine. We’re gonna have some slight changes to the costume you wear during yer performance.”