Cirque Du Soleil, the Circus of the Sun, is one of the most amazing shows of non-traditional circus production ever seen. Since its introduction in 1980, then known as Les Échassiers, Cirque Du Soleil has become an instant modern circus hit and one of the most financially successful circus productions around the world. What makes Cirque Du Soleil an amazing show is that it doesn’t feature traditional local circus trapezes and lions locked in rings. Instead, the various Cirque Du Soleil acts pull from different styles of circus acts from around the world. There are performers from every stretch of the world pulling stunts that seem impossible to the rest of the audience Another part of Cirque Du Soleil is that it is usually based around a story or a theme, something lacking from a traditional circus. It is almost as if their performances are based upon a story book. Many of the Cirque Du Soleil shows will follow one or two main characters as they meet with the other performers in the spectacular acts. Today, Cirque Du Soleil is touring in many various countries, as well as having several hosted shows, many located in Las Vegas. You can visit nearly any major casino in Las Vegas and join the amazing circus, Cirque Du Soleil for a show you certainly won’t forget.