Daredevil pirate Yuriy Kotov in action on the trampoline as clowns Ivan and Vovan look on at the Circus Royalle in Witton Park, Blackburn
HUNDREDS of people have already flocked to the big top in Witton Park, Blackburn, to see the "New Houdini" in action.
The show has sold out both nights since opening on Tuesday with more than 800 people watching each time.
And the man they all want to see is the escape artist.
Circus boss Carolyn Roberts said: "Everyone loves Houdini, he has been the real star of the show so far."
The act sees the Ukrainian artist tied up in chains before submerged in water with just 20 seconds to escape.
Other attractions include magic show, clowns and trapeze artists.
The circus is in Witton Park until Sunday.
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