The annual show that brings “elite level” circus performers to a Chicago park near you ... Feeling the “rug burning” type of pain while climbing and sliding down the Chinese pole, check.

Vertical.Show, featuring circus, pole, and aerial artistry, begins its residency at Notoriety Live in Las Vegas on October 10. Performances run through the year every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Who hasn't dreamed of running away to join the circus? Who can resist the colorful costumes, playing with animals, trapeze artists and hot buttered popcorn? All of that and more are part of the ...