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The Nouveau Cirque ("New Circus") was a circus located in Paris at 251 Rue Saint-Honoré. It was owned by Joseph Oller, co-founder of the famous Moulin Rouge. It was inaugurated on February 12, 1886, and closed on April 18, 1926, being subsequently demolished.
Poster for a show at the Nouveau Cirque, circa 1893
Its arena could be lowered by a hydraulic system to create a water basin for aquatic performances. It was one of the few buildings in Paris at the time to be completely lit by electricity.[1] It was an upscale establishment, and patrons were required to wear formal attire.[2]
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