ABC7 Special: The Magic of Cirque

The splendor of imagination, the strength of body, and the power of dreams. ABC7 takes you behind the scenes at Cirque du Soleil!

FULL SHOW: Watch the entire 30-minute special here

You can also watch the show by segments. See below for more information.

Leigh Glaser goes inside Cirque du Soleil's innovative International Headquarters, a laboratory of science, physiology, and art. Artists share how they realized their dreams of performing for Cirque and rehearse high-flying stunts in the state-of-the-art gymnasium.

>> VIDEO: Intro to the IHQ & Meet the Artists

Clowns & Make-up Cirque's clown specialist explains how the artists fine-tune the funny. Leigh gets transformed into a dazzling Cirque character through elaborate stage make-up.

>> VIDEO: Clowns & Make-up

Fabrics and textiles start as white canvases and are exquisitely crafted into colorful costumes that electrify the stage. See how the entire process unfolds in the headquarters.

>> VIDEO: Costumes

The story of human evolution is told through exciting acrobatics, multimedia effects, and breathtaking stunts in Cirque du Soleil's newest show "Totem." Leigh heads under the big tent for backstage secrets and a breathtaking preview.

>> VIDEO: "Totem"

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