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[VIDEO] New Attractions Featured as Circus Opens Today in White Plains

Royal Hanneford Circus at Westchester County Center Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Ringmaster Billy Martin says there are lots of new additions to see at this year's performance of the Royal Hanneford Circus on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

Shows run Feb. 16, 17, and 18 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The Ringmaster says that in addition to three rings of animals and acrobats, vistors will get to meet Grandma the Clown. See tigers, motorcycles perform death-defying tricks, and the Hanneford Elephants.

Tickets to the Royal Hanneford Circus are available at the Westchester County Center Box Office or on ticketmaster.com198 Central Ave, White Plains. $23.50

Cj Ellie February 22, 2013 at 11:46 am
That elephants name is Viola and she is owned by Carson & Barnes Circus who leases her out to perform with other circuses. I’m sure if that family had seen these videos of Viola’s handler beating and hooking her with a bullhook they might not think the circus is so much fun. These videotapes taken by families who were going to attend the circus, show Viola’s handler using his bullhook to beat, hook and injure her and these elephants in 2011 in another community. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIn82TqSP2M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx4hC7OOuek

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