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Couple Realized Their Daughter Was 'Born to Be in the Circus' at 5. Now, They Shock Millions with Their Routines (Exclusive)
- The Wow Family Circus gained viral attention on TikTok with over 1 million followers and hundreds of millions of views for their acrobatic family performances.
- Zara, now eight, showed early talent at age five, prompting the parents to include her in the circus routines.
- The family describes their acts, including a hair-hanging trick, as challenging and painful but mastered with patience and practice.
- Parents say their goal is to show that kids can do anything regardless of size, age, skin color, or nationality.
- The Wow Family Circus has spent months refining routines with the three children: Zara, Iliana, and Tagir, while planning future stage appearances.
- The family emphasizes a supportive, close-knit dynamic as they perform together on social media and live stages.
- Ilya Kotenyov trained with Cirque du Soleil in Montreal, while Regina performed in an acrobatic trio before the audience of their viral acts.
- The top routines include an 'iron jaw kiss' act, where one performer suspends the other in midair.
- The family has also addressed the potential for Zara to perform solo tricks on aerial straps in future tours.
- The article notes the family’s intention to inspire viewers by showing that 'the kids don’t have a limit' across cultures.
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