In the 1830s, his flea circus became the hottest ticket in London, performing in front of crowned heads of Europe in a touring career that lasted over 50 years. Why fleas?

Flea circus killed off by the cold weather A FLEA circus has scrambled to replace its performers after the entire troupe was wiped out by this spring’s freezing weather. 00:01, Tue, Apr 2, 2013.

Godard is set to start performing around Calgary with a flea circus. It’s something Godard first saw in action as a kid on a visit to the Calgary Stampede during the 1960s.

A BEDSIDE flea circus is to entertain sick children in Ulster's hospital wards and waiting areas.