A CUBAN juggler, boxing trampoline acrobats and high-wire bike-riding Mexicans will be entertaining the crowds at Uncle Sam's American Circus which rolls into town tonight.

The two-day extravaganza - which does not include animals - opens at Worcester Racecourse tonight with a "wall of death", and features everything from traditional clowns to the more unusual trampoline acrobats.

Youngsters will be holding onto their seats when the Ghost Busters appear, complete with an ultra violet sequence.

Mums and dads will be amazed at the skills of a Cuban juggler who uses knives and batons.

Following this, three Mexicans take to their bikes in a high wire act.

"What you do not see at our circus is the use of safety nets or safety harnesses," said ringmaster Gavin Brand, who hails from Buffalo, in New York State.

"Our artistes depend entirely on skill.

"Lots of exciting modern and classical music fills the entire show.

Delight

"Our transport is a delight, the largest fleet of classical American transport outside the States.

"We're visiting Worcester as part of a nine-month nationwide tour and we have had a fantastic response from the British people," added Mr Brand, who first appeared in a circus ring at the age of six dancing with a baby elephant.

Tickets for the shows, due to be held at 5pm and 7.30pm tonight and at 5pm tomorrow, range from £4 to £18.