From its earliest beginnings, traditions and superstitions have surrounded the circus. Here are some of the most widely known and often practiced beliefs. The march is played as a warning signal to circus workers that something is wrong. Never count the audience.
Accidents always happen in threes.
Always enter the ring with your right foot first. Never whistle in the dressing room. Boots, shoes and slippers should never be seen in a trunk tray or on a dressing table. Never sleep inside the Big Top. In pictures, elephants must always have their trunks up.